Re: [ST] Melbourne Daytona

[Matthew Heyer <matthewheyer@xxxxxxxxx>]

Great point Rod.  As I think I noted on this list when I got back from the Dragon RAID, I was embarrased at how an '02/'03 GSX-R 1000 WALKED away from me in the straights - I felt like I was on a scooter or something..... :-(   But in the twisty stuff I was able to run him down and pass as the extra power didn't gain him anything.
 
I'm guessing in Florida, straight line grunt and pull is the only fun unless you are cruising (I've ridden in Florida with Andy Kay).  Funny enough, at the Dragon RAID, the two guys hitting the straights hard and not cornering particularly well (they weren't aweful or anything, just couldn't trust the deep lean angles) were on the GSX-R 1000 and 955i Daytona, and were from Florida.....
 
 
Matt Heyer

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Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 9:21:48 AM
Subject: Re: [ST] Melbourne Daytona


Richard,
Having lived in FL for quite a while I do believe that there is something to consider: "usable power."   I know there isn't a hairpin turn in the entire state.  I believe what you are comparing is "brute power" and I'm not sure any Triumph can compete.  As Garry alluded to the 675 is a great bike, but it will pale compared to the other bikes he mentioned when it comes to straight line blasting.  Now, it you run it on a track or truck on up to N.GA, TN, NC, etc that straight line blaster will start be a lot of work while the 675 is pure fun.  Maybe, just maybe you just have a case of neednewbikeitus.
Rod
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