Ga Dawg Posted October 25, 2009 #1 Posted October 25, 2009 Just wanted to see what the Venture Nation thought about the top speed for a 87 venture would be. I have been driving mine around town and on trips not over 300 miles round trip but the other day I was on the interstate and could only get her up to 80 MPH. This is plenty fast enough and I very rarely want to exceed 70 MPH but was wondering if my slides/ Diaphragms or carbs are out of sink. What do ya'll think? The bike has about 30000 miles on her and idles, starts quick and runs fine. At high RPM there is some sputtering when in low gear and getting the tach up high. Thanks!!!
Rocket Posted October 25, 2009 #3 Posted October 25, 2009 Just wanted to see what the Venture Nation thought about the top speed for a 87 venture would be. At high RPM there is some sputtering when in low gear and getting the tach up high. Thanks!!! Try taking it out of 2nd gear & maybe use 3rd or higher............ I go to 75 Mph on occasion in 2nd gear, before up shifting to 3rd. Maybe time for a new fuel filter & a seafoam treatment.
rhncue Posted October 25, 2009 #4 Posted October 25, 2009 There's definitely something wrong somewhere. What I have found that limits the bikes top end is the fairing. It worries me going to fast with so much plastic catching the wind here and there that I'm afraid I will lose control of the bike. I've had mine around 110-120 MPH with plenty of throttle left. Dick
bobcat Posted October 25, 2009 #5 Posted October 25, 2009 First I'd try syncing the carbs and changing the plugs....BTW, if you were fighting a stiff headwind, that could do it also.
scotty Posted October 25, 2009 #6 Posted October 25, 2009 Just wanted to see what the Venture Nation thought about the top speed for a 87 venture would be. Waaaaay faster than I want to ride it!!
Venturous Randy Posted October 25, 2009 #7 Posted October 25, 2009 Sounds like you are running on TWO cylinders to me. RandyA
Snaggletooth Posted October 25, 2009 #8 Posted October 25, 2009 You should be able to top out your speedo for sure and past that. However due to legal restraints on our highways I'm not admitting to anything.
painterman67 Posted October 25, 2009 #9 Posted October 25, 2009 seems to me I was told or read it somewhere that the first gens top speed was in the range of 147 mph. Dont quote me on that. But as already stated and I ca attest to it on mine that it will do almost 80 in second gear. David
wes0778 Posted October 25, 2009 #10 Posted October 25, 2009 Don't know about 1st gens, but someone told me that a '98 RSTC and a '99 RSV will do well over 90 in 3rd. I tend to believe them...
dingy Posted October 25, 2009 #11 Posted October 25, 2009 Did you say this was a 1st Gen, Sounds like top end on a 2nd Gen. :rotfl::rotfl:
Zfrebird4 Posted October 25, 2009 #12 Posted October 25, 2009 Hate to admit it, but when I first got Squidley's 86, I zipped out east on rt 14 from Fort Collins, CO., and took her up to 110 without a wabble. HOWEVER, that is not advised with the weight of this bike, wind factors unknown for that was, literally, in a desert, adn of course even the smallest marble could mess the whole deal up. I now just do 75 to 80 on cruise on interstate, and kind of putz otherwise. Great mileage putzing, ca 47 - 52, depending on wind, hills up, and weight on board. Love the bike though! Jack Tharp Fort Collins, CO aka DePreach: weddings, outside and motorcycle ones prerred! Funerals if needed; and NO FUNDI HERE, just a guy with a well centered faith. JZ And I love to ride in any direction except down, and I'm not ready to go straight up yet!
Dano Posted October 25, 2009 #13 Posted October 25, 2009 I'll hit 105-110 in third on a rolling start once or twice a month just to clean out the carbs and exhaust and my mind.........
Yammer Dan Posted October 25, 2009 #14 Posted October 25, 2009 Only thing I know is my Speedo don't have enough numbers to give a report on this!!
massey130 Posted October 25, 2009 #15 Posted October 25, 2009 Did you say this was a 1st Gen, Sounds like top end on a 2nd Gen. you first gener's are sure riding the centerline ! I have done 3 digits on the speedo meter with the ease of a tiller in a sand box. just to stretch the legs, ya-know. though, i do need a carb sync. i have mine on order & can't wait till it comes in. the RSV is showing the classic signs of needing a sync. that darn speed is addictive! well, really the thrill of runnin up the RPM's thru the gears and feeling that acceleration. Oh and watchin the cagers disappear in the mirror. dale in La.
Brake Pad Posted October 25, 2009 #16 Posted October 25, 2009 Did you say this was a 1st Gen, Sounds like top end on a 2nd Gen. :rotfl::rotfl: thats wrong, my second generations, topped out at 115, but I was pushing a head wind:doh:
Ga Dawg Posted October 25, 2009 Author #17 Posted October 25, 2009 Thanks, I will check these things out! Thanks for the help!!
BoomerCPO Posted October 25, 2009 #18 Posted October 25, 2009 I can just hear it on the Police band now......"All units be advised and on the lookout for a speeding Maytag heading north on I-95". Boomer.....who's pegged the speedo more than a few times.
Marcarl Posted October 25, 2009 #19 Posted October 25, 2009 When I go hard and fast, everything is just a blurrrrrrr, even the speedo, but I understand on a second gen you can actually see the speedo go up. Just some words put on the screen,, doesn't really mean anything though.
SilvrT Posted October 25, 2009 #20 Posted October 25, 2009 I had my '85 up to 137 mph once (according to the speedo) ... she wanted to go faster but I jammed out. Fastest I've gone on the '06 is about 112 mph (by the speedo).
Condor Posted October 25, 2009 #21 Posted October 25, 2009 Sounds like you are running on TWO cylinders to me. RandyA
ddoggma Posted October 25, 2009 #22 Posted October 25, 2009 Yeah. You need to fire her up for half a min. Then feel the pipes for heat. Your most likely running on 2 or 3 cyl. And run half a can of seafoam thru a full tank of gas. See if that helps. If no luck you'll have to pull the carbs over the winter. I have only done 95 or so on the slabs. Lots of throtle left. Feels like 125> would be no sweat, for this bike.
Sylvester Posted October 25, 2009 #23 Posted October 25, 2009 I know that a second gen. will break 140, at least at Lowe's Motor Speedway.
a1bummer Posted October 25, 2009 #24 Posted October 25, 2009 There's definitely something wrong somewhere. What I have found that limits the bikes top end is the fairing. It worries me going to fast with so much plastic catching the wind here and there that I'm afraid I will lose control of the bike. I've had mine around 110-120 MPH with plenty of throttle left. Dick What he said! They will also do wheelies big enough that you can't see over dash.
Squeeze Posted October 25, 2009 #25 Posted October 25, 2009 What he said! They will also do wheelies big enough that you can't see over dash. Hey, what's the Matter ?? You're ought to stand up while doing such Wheelies!!! :happy34: :crackup:
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