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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Cruising speed /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1102493942 Message started by klx650sm2002 on 12/08/04 at 00:19:02 |
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Title: Cruising speed Post by klx650sm2002 on 12/08/04 at 00:19:02 What speed do you guys cruise at, on (if you do) and off freeways? I don't do freeways but otherwise do about 60mph. Clive W :D |
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Title: Re: Cruising speed Post by howlit on 12/08/04 at 04:58:52 I just recently got my 98 savage and I haven't taken it on the freeway, yet. But in my area, usually I get between 45 - 50mph. :) |
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Title: Re: Cruising speed Post by jendesigner on 12/08/04 at 05:30:52 On the highway I like to cruise around 60. It feels just right there. I've been up to 80mph, just to see how it felt, but I like back roads best so the slower speeds are just fine. |
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Title: Re: Cruising speed Post by Savage_Rob on 12/08/04 at 07:37:33 If the speed is mine to set, I prefer about 60-65MPH but the HOV lane often runs about 70-75MPH here in Dallas and I just stay with the flow. |
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Title: Re: Cruising speed Post by HotFix on 12/08/04 at 08:15:07 I like doing around 45- 60mph when I'm not on the interstate. I don't like having to do 70 -80mph on the Interstate (when it is moving) to keep up. I should also note that I am on the interstates <5% of the time, do not have a windshield, and my right saddle bag likes to fly up onto the back seat. |
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Title: Re: Cruising speed Post by klx650sm2002 on 12/09/04 at 07:47:33 Thanks Guys they are a real help, more would be good,thanks to all. Clive W :D |
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Title: Re: Cruising speed Post by Kropatchek on 12/09/04 at 07:51:18 Me and my bike feel confortable at 80 Km/ H Greetz Kropatchek |
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Title: Re: Cruising speed Post by Susan on 12/09/04 at 15:49:41 On the highway my bike is happiest between 60-65 mph (less vibration) but I avoid highways whenever possible. Most of my riding is done on country twisties - speed varies depending on the road but usually between 35 and 50 mph. |
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Title: Re: Cruising speed Post by Savage_Rob on 12/09/04 at 19:50:10 Kropatchek wrote:
I believe that's 50 MPH or so. |
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Title: Re: Cruising speed Post by cowboylukas on 12/10/04 at 09:15:58 Here in Michigan I keep it between 55 and 60 on the back roads--that way I can keep up with the flow of traffic (if there is any) and can also see some of the scenery. On the expressway I generally go 70-75. The longest I have gone is 90 miles straight on the expressway--then I have to stop for gas...my hands are really tingally, because of the vibrations from the bike at that many rpm's. |
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Title: Re: Cruising speed Post by marke2571 on 12/10/04 at 10:28:29 I ride 25 miles to work straight down the interstate, 80 mph. Its a blast!!! I do prefer the backroads though, and I do take them when I have the time (not very often, I leave at the last second to get to work on time). |
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Title: Re: Cruising speed Post by gandalph40 on 12/13/04 at 07:03:19 Me and Thumper are happiest at 60-65 on the interstate. It just feels more relaxed at that speed. 70-80 is doable, but feels like more of a strain. |
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Title: Re: Cruising speed Post by sunny on 12/13/04 at 08:25:51 for me it depends on the wind conditions. i have no problem doing 75 on a still day. but if it is quite gusty i will only do 55. the hov is fairly protected so i end up doing 65 on it. |
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Title: Re: Cruising speed Post by Greg_650 on 12/17/04 at 05:17:43 I like 3500 RPMs the best.... Now, can anyone convert that? :o |
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Title: Re: Cruising speed Post by thehoghunter on 12/17/04 at 12:04:02 Quote:
50 mph in 5th gear (this was according to a well known Savage person) |
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Title: Re: Cruising speed Post by klx650sm2002 on 12/18/04 at 00:59:32 3500rpm = 52mph peak torque,3700 = 55mph (65" header) peak power,5000 = 74mph (48" header) Figures are for open pipes. Clive W :D |
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Title: Re: Cruising speed Post by klx650sm2002 on 12/19/04 at 04:57:51 http://www.thumperpage.com/pix/archive/Suzuki/ARSav1.jpg |
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Title: Re: Cruising speed Post by Greg_650 on 12/19/04 at 05:07:46 thehoghunter wrote:
Someone was paying attention, I see :) |
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Title: Re: Cruising speed Post by Greg_650 on 12/19/04 at 05:09:02 klx650sm2002 wrote:
That's a shin buster for sure :) |
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Title: Re: Cruising speed Post by lancer27 on 12/27/04 at 10:18:39 WOW! I see someone likes PIPE. As for me and my Savage, which has been modified a bit, we like to cruise in the 75-85 mph range when on the interstate. I live out away from the hustle and bustle the city, but not too far from an interstate, so a lot of my riding is on the interstate. When I am in the mood for really relaxed riding I drop back to the 60-65 range. I have been accused of being a bit of a hot-rodder...but hey...it's fun. |
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Title: Re: Cruising speed Post by gitarzan on 12/27/04 at 19:06:46 klx650sm2002 wrote:
Dang, that thing looks knarly. Almost like an Exile bike. I'd seen it before but never really FOCUSED on it. If that was mine I think I'd paint the side panel to match the frame, or at least maybe a dark charcoal to get rid of that visual trapezoid. Or maybe take it off and just go nekkid. |
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Title: Re: Cruising speed Post by klx650sm2002 on 12/29/04 at 06:35:39 The long pipe looks like it's tuned for peak torque. A peak torque pipe should be 63.5 inchs and a peak power pipe is 47 inchs. The raask looks like a peak power pipe (when used without the baffle),has anyone got one they could measure, thanks. Clive W :D |
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