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#22 ·
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Everything in moderation.

Driving too slow can also be dangerous.
Specially when stupid people are entering the interstate at 1/2 the speed the traffic is moving..

Or when they are driving 25 mph in a 50 mph zone.

Speeding is definitely, dangerous in certain areas... residential...etc.

But as Germany and many other countries has proved for the better part of 50 years......... High Speed doesn't always create dangerous situations and crashes........When drivers are smart and educated.

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#23 ·
t-rav_12 said:
Borderguy's right!! Riding a Mortarsickle is just too unsafe. I think we should all just quit riding. R0b0tN1nja, I never even considered the risk of being crushed underneath a rock slide here in Kansas City. What an eye-opener!! I'm quitting riding now and selling all 4 of my bikes due to new-found safety evidence. Now I'm gonna start vlogging from the safety of my Jeep (which has a protective full roll cage and safety harnesses to secure me in the event of a collision or roll-over). In my vlogs I'll rant about crazy and stupid mortarsicklists, and I'll try to run them down to teach them lessons about how unsafe riding a mortarsickle can be. Who's with me?...

No, but seriously, I've been riding almost 23 yrs now. In that time, I've learned valuable lessons and formed personal opinions. I've crashed due to my own fault and to the fault of others. I've had close calls. I still learn new things all the time, both from personal experiences and from listening to others. Riding a bike is NOT safe. When we apply for our "M" endorsement on our license, we accept ALL inherent risks involved with riding. Our new task now is to continually improve our skillz and to help pass on nuggets of wisdom to our future riding community, so they can be aware. It's not my place to call y'all a buncha "retards", as it was so eloquently put earlier. Do I speed? Occasionally. Am I safe? Usually. Do I always stay within the law? Absolutely not. Am I very perceptive of my surroundings? Always. But surprises still happen. That's why they call them "accidents" and not "intentionals". Instead of bagging on fellow riders' decisions, let's try to improve our lifestyle by being more supportive and offering advice, rather than talking down or calling names...

This is officially my longest post, and I am done. Happy riding to all.
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EXACTLY!

cbseanrich said:
I'm 6'2" 155libbies and full tuck she bounced between 109 and 110mph before resting on 110. I let up at that point. I wondered if I was headed slightly uphill though. Could probably get a better tuck as well.


Oh yes, this was on a public highway at night with no other cars present. Take me away. :p
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Agreed.

HardRacing said:
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Everything in moderation.

Driving too slow can also be dangerous.
Specially when stupid people are entering the interstate at 1/2 the speed the traffic is moving..

Or when they are driving 25 mph in a 50 mph zone.

Speeding is definitely, dangerous in certain areas... residential...etc.

But as Germany and many other countries has proved for the better part of 50 years......... High Speed doesn't always create dangerous situations and crashes........When drivers are smart and educated.

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Whole heartedly agree. You touched upon several ideas I pointed out. Not only speed kills, but so does incompetence, not paying attention, etc. I am a seasoned rider yet continue to hone my skills and do not make assumptions or take things for granted.

If you're not going to utilize a bike's capabilities, then you're basically a poseur. Just get a scooter then. It's like all these rich and ostentatious D-bags here in NY in their $100K Porsches, Benz's and Audi's doing 40mph in the right lane on the highway. What's the point other than being a flamboyant designer brand *****?

You're doing a disservice to the bike actually by underrunning it. Some people believe in break ins while there are camps who do not. I believe in redlining a bike to its initial limits as a break in tool. These high revving motors are meant to be pushed to the limit.
 
#24 ·
Robotninja, I wasn't referring to your post. I was referring to Thedrifter as he stated that he has a video of himself going 118 on public roads. Posting videos or recording yourself breaking certain traffic laws is not smart. Keep in mind excess speeds can be a felony in certain states. Am I safety nut? No, but if this forum wants to be taken seriously we shouldn't condone this kind of driving on public roads. Racetracks are made for a reason.

A lot of these responses are ridiculous. If you guys are adults you sure don't act like it.
 
#26 ·
borderguy said:
Robotninja, I wasn't referring to your post. I was referring to Thedrifter as he stated that he has a video of himself going 118 on public roads. Posting videos or recording yourself breaking certain traffic laws is not smart. Keep in mind excess speeds can be a felony in certain states. Am I safety nut? No, but if this forum wants to be taken seriously we shouldn't condone this kind of driving on public roads. Racetracks are made for a reason.

A lot of these responses are ridiculous. If you guys are adults you sure don't act like it.
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It's all good man. We all benefit from discussion and debate. My thing is be smart and pick your spots. Motorcycle riders actually become better car drivers.

Before I ride, I get myself in the zone. Remember counter steering. Look everywhere for danger. Expect idiots. Watch out for sand and oil spots. Build up a list of preflight checks.

borderguy said:
And BTW, I do apologize for my use of the word "retard". I could have phrased that much better.
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It's fine. I was just giving you crap. :D I am not that PC. We all use the word or most of us do. When we use it, it's in jest and we are not being insensitive to those with disabilities, for sure. It's ironic, the world is so PC now, yet I have never seen a time when there are more sickos, twisted crimes, vile perpetrators, and just disgusting things out there than ever before. Makes you wonder.
 
#27 ·
Maybe I was watching too much Cops today and getting all sweaty. I am a part of the car scene also and any posts related to any hooning on the streets is not tolerated on the boards.

I actually got cut off pretty bad by a driver changing lanes real quick and not looking today. A fast dart to the side saved me.

Anyways, party on.
 
#29 ·
I hit 105 a few times in some stretches that are low in traffic. I will see if I can hit 118 this morning before running out of road and getting to the congested part.

Borderguy, what is it you dislike abut people going fast on the street? IS it because its illegal, or are you really concerned about peoples safety? I am sure most people going that fast are going to do it smartly. If not then that rider probably doesnt belong on a bike. Plenty of people go fast and are pretty smart and safe about it. I honestly dont understand how a rider can call another rider out for doing things illegally. I am willing to bet there is no one rider or car driver out there that has never done anything illegal.
 
#32 · (Edited)
No, its the failure of the rest of the world to grasp the english standard. Things are feet and inches. Kilometer? What the **** is that? 3.3 feet is a meter? WTF? =)

And all about speed on a bike. I think there should be 2 sets of speed limits, one for cagers and one for bikes. The one for bikes should be at least 10 over the other.
 
#34 · (Edited)
done 197kph w the full AKRAPOVIČ system and just a easy tune up on the engin mapping

i am a 180cm/65kg Slim Jim lmaoooo :D

On a note ...
Some dude posted a vid on FB where he was tering up the freeway here in DK..
he retrived a greeting card from the local police chife.. You Have To Pay, If ya pass Start you will NOT collect hahahaha
 
#35 ·
Btw if anyone wants to know what the speedo error is


187kph indicated (most I saw but was consistent) was 176. 47 kph (highest speed of the day) on 10hz gps Datalogger.


Its not the top speed the bike would be capable of, but as much as I was prepared to go deep into a hard braking zone on a short (by national stds) 700m straight.
was punching 6th about 160-165kph.




Its the least optimistic speedo bike ive ever owned in many decades.
std gearing but light MX chain.
Want one last road ride in the country to test it fully before pulling it off the road for good,
and a run at the drags to test the 1/4 mile next month and practice some race starts.
193 is the revlimiter on these things, I think I can do it.
Have only ever ridden the bike a couple hundred km around the city before its only real ride on a track so its not had a chance to stretch its legs.
*Its only got 600km so its not loosened up yet.
 
#38 ·
I'd like to see the video. Borderguy, please understand that speed limits are pretty much at the discretion of the folks in charge. The very same stretch of road in Nevada that has a 70 mph limit has a 55 mph limit in California. It's legal to go 85 on long stretches of Idaho highway, but the same highway in California is limited to 65. And then of course there's Germany.

The point is that there's nothing particularly exciting about going 118 mph and in some places it's downright legal. It surely wastes fuel and is unlikely to actually get you from point A to point B any faster than going 75, but it's not the morally reprehensible act that you are making it out to be.

As for safety, crash data seems to suggest that extreme speeds in a straight line in the middle of nowhere isn't what's killing motorcyclists. Would make a lot more sense to cut down on riding while drunk, riding a Harley, riding without a helmet or with a faux helmet, and broadsiding a car that turned in front of you. That's what the data says is actually killing motorcyclists.

Dan
 
#39 ·
As for legalities, anyone calling another rider a retard for doing something illegal, but then installing an aftermarket exhaust is kinda funny. The exhausts usually have a stamp, or are sold with the disclaimer for off-road use only.
 
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