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Re: Top Speed



What a great way to break in (or break?) the new motor!  Better check that
speedometer if it is indicating 155 mph at the 7000 rpm max for 610 miles.
Just kidding, and welcome the the list.
Dan

Shon Trimble wrote:

> First time post to this list.  Just got my Tornado Red ST in April and
> love it!  Went for my first long ride last weekend through central
> Iowa.  Kind of hard to find curves, but we found a few.  610 miles round
> trip.  Very comfortable bike.  On the way back hit an indicated 155 with
> a stout tailwind on a beautifully smooth, flat stretch of road!  Passed
> my friend on his '97 Trophy like he was standing still.  As another
> listener commented, the bike was so smooth, like it was on rails.
> Forgot to look at the RPMs, though.  It was still climbing slowly
> though.  I think one could hit an indicated 160 under the right
> conditions.  And no, I don't mean over a cliff with a tailwind.  Lots of
> great info on this list.  Keep it coming.  Thanks.
>
> -- Shon
>
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