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Re: bad news (fwd)



Does anyone know what the true speeds are per 1000 rpm in 6th gear on the
ST.  So as I can work out what I'm really doing.  I know it will vary
slightly with tyre wear etc. but I am sure the variation won't be as much as
the stock speedo.

Phil

- ----- Original Message -----
From: Thomas Emberson <thomas@xxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 12:23 AM
Subject: Re: bad news (fwd)


> Nope, at those speeds I calculated my speeds by use of the tach.
> From a quick glance I can tell fairly accurately what the engine
> speed is, so when I slowed down I did the math. ~11,000 rpm so that
> would be 2.75*60 or 165mph. In other words my bike is very close
> to a true 60mph at 4,000 rpm. Which basically makes sence, with
> the pipe on and no jet kit, the torque starts to drop at 11,000
> rpm on my 9r.
>
> Thomas



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