Originally Posted by Stevebis1
(Post 272385)
And I heard a lotus will corner as if it were on rails...
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Yeah, but if a train was on asphalt, it wouldn't corner for s#*@.;)
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Originally Posted by nath981
(Post 272594)
that's cool. Don't dislike Harley riders, some are very nice people. Personally couldn't buy a ford, chevy, chrysler, harley, et al, unless they were priced well below better brands and only if i couldn't afford to buy better. For example, I'd buy a toyota with 100,000 miles on it before I'd buy a new ford or chevy. People who don't have to keep vehicles over time(those who trade often) often don't notice or care, however those of us who can't or don't, find out the truth through direct experience, i.e., the way that teaches. Well, we managed to highjack this freakin thread, huh! :D
Back to the GM/ Ford etc comments...I agree with you. I run an 06 Impala as a Company car...130,000 kms (85,000 mls or so). 2 months ago I had to take it to the Dealer....2 ball joints, 2 tie rod ends and a power steering pump later and $2,300 bill, I had some explaining to do to my boss.... Before that, when I had a really posh motor ( Pacifica) I took it to the Dealer for a new headlight bulb. $180 !! WTF! That's big dollars IMHO and no wonder the domestics get hammered... Great original topic though - very useful! :cool: |
I have had the opportunity to ride a HD or two, changed oil, tires, and done miscellaneous other jobs on them. Their fuel injection is as "high tech" as Polaris' FI. If anyone here has ridden a sportsman, they know what I am talking about. They can choke out a shop with raw fuel in minutes.
How about the cam chain issues ($2K to solve)? Rebuilds at 60k miles? Designing multilayer rocker boxes to accommodate frame designs? 4" bolts to hold a 1/2" thick sprocket in place? rear brake lever that is off a early model T? 45 degree v with cams and tuning to make it shake? Shared rod journal? I will stop there for now on their problems. As for the benefits of a HD- good MPG, keeps you warm on those cool days, dzus fasteners holding bags on (makes tire changes rather easy, although it takes two people due to the weight of the tire and axle), comfy seats, and I'm out. |
Originally Posted by nath981
(Post 272067)
in order to redeem yourself and to prove that you really are the V king, please tell us the most rpms you can get out of sixth gear. :D
in sixth gear i reached 285 kilometers/hour (on speedometer), but how many rpms...i don't know...;) hope is enough for you:D. |
Originally Posted by V-king
(Post 272705)
:D rpm? i don't know....
in sixth gear i reached 285 kilometers/hour (on speedometer), but how many rpms...i don't know...;) hope is enough for you:D. |
Originally Posted by nath981
(Post 272752)
OK OK! I concede.......you really are the V-King..............Equals 178 miles per hour. Now i don't speak romanian, but i would say respectfully that you might be losin ya flockin binocks or your speed clicker is on steroids. Whichever the case, if you keep bi-polar shit up, you're either gonna take a cager up the ass or be up for a driving award courtesy of the local constabulary. :D
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Originally Posted by 8541Hawk
(Post 272778)
The speedo gets real optimistic at top end..... The times I've had mine to top speed the speedo was well past 180mph but the true speed was 157mph ;)
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Originally Posted by 8541Hawk
(Post 272778)
The speedo gets real optimistic at top end..... The times I've had mine to top speed the speedo was well past 180mph but the true speed was 157mph ;)
at 150 km/hour a stationary radar indicate 138km/hour. |
Originally Posted by nath981
(Post 272752)
OK OK! I concede.......you really are the V-King..............Equals 178 miles per hour. Now i don't speak romanian, but i would say respectfully that you might be losin ya flockin binocks or your speed clicker is on steroids. Whichever the case, if you keep bi-polar shit up, you're either gonna take a cager up the ass or be up for a driving award courtesy of the local constabulary. :D
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Originally Posted by nath981
(Post 272895)
I try not to look at the speedometer cause it scares me. :D
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Originally Posted by Tweety
(Post 272966)
Well... As long as it's just the speedo and not the ride that's scaring you, it's all good... ;)
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My bike feels solid at high speed. I just haven't come across a road suitable for a true top end run...straight smooth asphalt with no traffic and no side entrances, and no cross wind. I hit an indicated 135 once, but I started running out of road, and the gusty cross wind was making me a little nervous. And I was at about 4500 feet elevation. Plus the road was slightly less than smooth, with tar snakes and all.
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Originally Posted by Tweety
(Post 272966)
Well... As long as it's just the speedo and not the ride that's scaring you, it's all good... ;)
My processing speed seems to be diminishing a bit, especially at night and with changing bright light and shadows. Eyes adjusting too slowly and i end up guessing where the road's goin. When you get up here, you'll find out what I mean. I'm headin for 68 but feel like I can ride like I'm 20, and that's why things can get interesting. hahaha :D |
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