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Yes Virginia, there is a speed limit.
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(06-07-2013, 10:39 AM)FUZZY_imp Wrote:
(06-01-2013, 01:48 PM)FUZZY_imp Wrote: Tks! Yea my ZRX1200 would do 125 in 2nd. Once I get exhaust it will be time for a Power Commander to eliminate the 112 bs. Not that I need to ride @ that speed I just believe in having all that is available so "I" can determine how to use it.

(06-07-2013, 09:49 AM)furious_blue_imp Wrote:
(06-07-2013, 03:44 AM)ApathyCurve_imp Wrote: Yeah, I bounced off it the other day on the enclosed HOV. I'd had it up to 110 before, but hadn't an opportunity to push higher. I got on the HOV early (about 3pm) and had five miles of barrier-isolated unoccupied road ahead, so I let 'er rip. Sure enough, it bounces off the 115 indicated. Pretty hard, too. By which I mean there's plenty of oomph left. I maintain this bike could easily clear 135mph without that limiter.

Even so, I'll probably not be buying a PC. I didn't really get this one for speed. If that was my interest, I'd have purchased a CBR again. I got the CB for style and comfortable workday commuting, and it does that admirably. I can get into all the hijinks trouble I want below 100mph. But I'd be interested to see how the bike does with the limiter removed at a drag track, just for kicks.

I'm like minded. Going faster is better on a bike that was meant to go faster: bigger and higher rated rubber, better more suitable suspension, etc..

I'm like minded. Going faster is better on a bike that was meant to go faster: bigger and higher rated rubber, better more suitable suspension, etc..
I'm not a speed freak either. The stock tires are Z rated(149+ mph) which is well within capabilities. The suspension is actually quiet respectable & capable. Think I'll be Stalin' south of 80 99% of the time. I'll still have a PC for tuning capabilities.

hmmm... I was a little surprised to read this. I finally got a chance to go check. My front tire Dunlop D205F seems to be marked as 'V' rated, which makes sense. Do you have a different tire ? I recall that the owners manual lists 2 different makes of stock tire Dunlop and Bridgestone (?).
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RE: Yes Virginia, there is a speed limit. - by furious_blue_imp - 06-08-2013, 07:20 AM

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