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which year is the most stable at maximum speed?

Started by mtc, April 30, 2020, 03:55:49 PM

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TomJK

Quote from: fj1289 on May 01, 2020, 10:49:41 PM




Quote from: mtc on April 30, 2020, 03:55:49 PM
i know there are a lot of factors, condition being one, but a properly maintained and dialed in bike, does it feel you need to white knuckle death grab the bike, or is it a breeze? can it do max speed while leaning over? does it shake a rattle? i never went that fast before 115 on a xs1100 bagger once, that machine was a beast as well loved it and miss it

i took my bike to 90 yesterday and ridding the .85 racetech spring and going back to stock, albeit with more 15wt, i felt comfortable i could do more


As long as everything is in good condition - tires, bearings, suspension, steering head, etc - these bikes have pretty conservative geometry and are stable as freight trains

Yes 18/38 , got it now on 18/37 has done over 70000 km now going strong!
Past bikes : BMWR90-S,BMW R100CS, Ducati 900SD, Kawasaki GPZ600,Yamaha FJ1200,Kawasaki ZZR 1100 (4x),Kawasaki ZZR1200, Honda CBR1100XXX,Yamaha Thunderace, Kawasaki ZX10R (3X),
Aprillia Falco,Honda CBR600F4I, bikes today : Kawasaki ZX10R (C1, the best!),Yamaha FJ1200, soon to come Kawasaki Z900.....