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There is quite a bit going on “doing the ton” on a bike. Around here, it’s probably akin to lane splitting........the public doesn’t understand it. You all in the big speed limit areas, be careful and carry on
OM
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Speed is not dignified on a cruiser or bagger. Best to go ten under the speed limit so more can admire your taste.
Speed is not dignified on a cruiser or bagger. Best to go ten under the speed limit so more can admire your taste.
My understanding (and check the K1600 forums if you want the best answer) is that they are all limited.
As mentioned, GA ~100mph
Bagger and GTL ~125
GT ~160
The reason the on the for the difference with the GTL and GT was the top case, from what I understand. The GT doesn't come with one so is more stable at speed. I suspect riding position/controls and top case are whey the GA is so low. Not sure why the top case less Bagger is lower unless it is because of riding position and controls.
My buddy has a K1600GTLE and he has tested the speed limiter a few times, 135 MPH. It seems that anything with a top case gets the top speed limited. I for one don't like the limiter. There are times I will run triple digits when riding. Get out to Montana and traffic can be sparse and good roads and I might roll on the throttle a bit. I have been over 150 MPH a few times!
Buddy has the K1600B Grand America and it is indeed limited to 101 MPH.
Driving to endanger is a felony charge, not a civil infraction. In some states the statute is reckless driving. In my state anything over 85 is reckless driving and a class 3 misdemeanor, 500.00 fine and up to 6 months in jail.
150 mph is 220 feet every second. Remember when you crash and burn at that illegal speed, don't cry for help afterward.
Yeah sure. Anytime I have stretched my legs the highway I have done in on was vacant for miles. I live in an area where I can find very rural areas quickly. I have no worry about endangering someone else when there is nobody else around. Not like many of these goof balls that run triple digits in traffic. I realize the risks and it is considered at the time.
Agree with PoorUB. Getting up to speed for brief periods on a wide open, vacant, divided highway isn’t that big a deal. It’s likely way safer than riding the speed limit in any city.
Get caught, charged with driving to endanger or reckless driving and you'll soon discover it IS a big deal with the courts.
We’re all big boys and girls here. Thanks for your advice.
I just remembered an old phrase, the older i get the faster i was..I'm thinking that applies even more today than yesterday. Ride safe everyone."Doing The Ton" used to be fun.....back when things were peaceful.
OM
Big boys don't drive to endanger on public roads. They know better.