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Message started by oatmeal on 01/06/06 at 20:03:43

Title: Ludicrous Speed, Go!
Post by oatmeal on 01/06/06 at 20:03:43

Anyone here ever maxed out your Savage / S40? How fast did it get to before refusing to accelerate any more?

My 2006 model topped out at 80 on a completely flat superslab on a completely clear day with few to no winds.

Title: Re: Ludicrous Speed, Go!
Post by XxQualitySealxX on 01/07/06 at 03:23:19

80? Wow.. I have gotten mine to about 95 before the speed wobbles get too bad and I back off (although I don't know how much further I had)

Title: Re: Ludicrous Speed, Go!
Post by Hammy211 on 01/07/06 at 03:46:00

I've never actually tested mine as in flat, no wind. I would guess 95. I've had it well over 100 with a tailwind on occasion.

Before mods(K&N, muffler, rejet, spacer) 80 sounds about right. There were days with a headwind that I would be WOT several minutes and not ever hit 70 which is just a dangerous position to be in on the interstate. It's what ultimately drove me to modify the bike.

Title: Re: Ludicrous Speed, Go!
Post by oatmeal on 01/07/06 at 04:18:20

That's a good point that perhaps I should address: this bike is completely stock. No modifications whatsoever.

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Post by lancer on 01/07/06 at 05:24:13

When mine was stock it would top out at about 86 I believe. The first time I had the muffler off and a not-so-good muffler on it the results were not any better...that just made it all the more lean. When the stock filter was replaced and the carb PROPERLY rejetted it jumped up into the 90's. After massive oil loss and rebuild, Edelbrock carb and better muffler it hit 105 mph @ 7000 rpm. The last 5 mph, from 100-105, was a bit slow getting there but it made it. I have a stretch of rural road that I use for TESTING PURPOSES ONLY of course, and the performance is quite subject to weather conditions...temp and humidity...which makes a significant difference in speed on any given day. It can vary by as much as 5-8 mph.

Title: Re: Ludicrous Speed, Go!
Post by Ed_L. on 01/07/06 at 06:16:15

Stock my '02 maxed out at 83mph with a windshield and saddlebags. After a rejet, sporty muffler and K+N stock type air filter I've got the bike up to 93mph for a short time. I don't think the bike will hit the ton mark the way it is, maybe I'll give it a try one day when I feel brave. I'll keep the windshield and remove the saddlebags before I'll make a try at the ton.

Title: Re: Ludicrous Speed, Go!
Post by Greg_650 on 01/07/06 at 07:52:53

I've been to 85 twice, just to check after doing some mods. It seemed there was more room to go....

Title: Re: Ludicrous Speed, Go!
Post by Paladin on 01/07/06 at 10:16:39

oatmeal wrote:

Anyone here ever maxed out your Savage / S40? How fast did it get to before refusing to accelerate any more? ....

I think my 2000 has been rejetted as it has no complaints with a fairly open exhaust. With the stock muffler I got up to about 85 on the Harbor Freeway (just a couple of mph faster than prevailing traffic speed.) While I was topped out I think the bike had a little more to give. I want a SuperBrace before going faster.

Title: Re: Ludicrous Speed, Go!
Post by Savage_Rob on 01/07/06 at 12:41:14

I know I've had it between 85 and 90 two or three times and she still had a bit more to give. I actually prefer the 60-70 range though.

Title: Re: Ludicrous Speed, Go!
Post by Greg_650 on 01/07/06 at 12:44:37

Savage_Rob wrote:

I know I've had it between 85 and 90 two or three times and she still had a bit more to give. I actually prefer the 60-70 range though.

I prefer 50 MPH, myself. That's about 3500 on the tach and is straight up. Good speed in 5th where there is still enough torque to accelerate.

Title: Re: Ludicrous Speed, Go!
Post by Savage_Rob on 01/07/06 at 12:55:17

Greg_650 wrote:

I prefer 50 MPH, myself. That's about 3500 on the tach and is straight up. Good speed in 5th where there is still enough torque to accelerate.

I would agree with that almost anywhere but the freeway. However, I still prefer at least 55 I think. 50 is that point where I downshift to 4th most of the time.

Title: Re: Ludicrous Speed, Go!
Post by Greg_650 on 01/07/06 at 16:09:00

Savage_Rob wrote:

I would agree with that almost anywhere but the freeway. However, I still prefer at least 55 I think. 50 is that point where I downshift to 4th most of the time.

Yep. Not on freeways, but I avoid them most of the time anyway. Too much speed and too many idiots. No time to enjoy the ride. Depends on where you live, I imagine. In big cities like Portland, I get on the freeways to bypass traffic and get off where there is space to cruise.

I have a strange philosophy about interstates anyway (my spouse thinks, at least)....I prefer to do 60 in the right lane. I feel more visible, less rushed, and forces everyone to go around me where I can see them. I find that getting in the left lane and going faster forces you to drive along with and just like the idiots. Besides, as ROR stated, the right lane always leaves me an exit strategy.

Title: Re: Ludicrous Speed, Go!
Post by Ed_L. on 01/07/06 at 16:20:26

Yeah, I'm more comfortable at around 60mph. Seems no matter what I drive, cage, bike, whatever, I always end up running at 63mph. Must be my comfort zone. :)

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Post by babbalou on 01/07/06 at 17:03:52

I've had it to around 80 but I'm going to get the Superbrace before I top it out, just so this doesn't happen:
http://www.bikepics.com/movies/000464/
(click on the picture)
:o

Title: Re: Ludicrous Speed, Go!
Post by Reelthing on 01/07/06 at 17:26:20

Greg_650 wrote:

I prefer 50 MPH, myself. That's about 3500 on the tach and is straight up. Good speed in 5th where there is still enough torque to accelerate.

~3500rpm is the sweet spot the '95 likes to cruise - high 50's mpg and a smooth sounding thumper

Title: Re: Ludicrous Speed, Go!
Post by Reelthing on 01/07/06 at 17:33:50

babbalou wrote:

I've had it to around 80 but I'm going to get the Superbrace before I top it out, just so this doesn't happen:
http://www.bikepics.com/movies/000464/
(click on the picture)
:o

:o

the other bike has a fork brace and a steering damper - there's a test you can do to check if it's set too light so as to have the quickest steering possible - guess this fellow was on the light side!

Title: Re: Ludicrous Speed, Go!
Post by klx650sm2002 on 01/08/06 at 01:05:03

KLX does 95 mph and still accelerating but the wobbles stop me going any faster. Cruise at 60 a lot (4400 rpm's).

Clive W :D

Title: Re: Ludicrous Speed, Go!
Post by Ed_L. on 01/08/06 at 07:05:09

That my friends is a classic tank slapper. Ouch

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Post by grapefruit on 01/08/06 at 15:28:01

My 95 with stock carb, filter and exhaust - 90 without any problems, but I prefer 60-70 most of the time.

Title: Re: Ludicrous Speed, Go!
Post by sluggo on 01/08/06 at 15:38:54

my o4 stock engine, chopped to 298 lbs dry.

85 mph upright
96 prone.

crusizes just fine at eighty, i know got two tickets this season for 81 and 82 respectivaly.

though i've never seen "plaid" at top speed. 8)

Title: Re: Ludicrous Speed, Go!
Post by BS37066 on 01/08/06 at 20:12:34

Plaid?

sluggo wrote:

Title: Re: Ludicrous Speed, Go!
Post by sluggo on 01/08/06 at 20:23:02

i'll let that one fester awhile before i answer. 8) anyone else?. but not you oatmeal, you already know.

Title: Re: Ludicrous Speed, Go!
Post by Reelthing on 01/08/06 at 20:50:27

Not that I have ever seen it but I've heard rumor the colored lights look plaid in the mirror

Title: Re: Ludicrous Speed, Go!
Post by sluggo on 01/08/06 at 21:47:19

Reelthing wrote:

Not that I have ever seen it but I've heard rumor the colored lights look plaid in the mirror

nope. not even close, next.....
hint: i was replying to another obscure reference.

Title: Re: Ludicrous Speed, Go!
Post by Paladin on 01/09/06 at 06:29:31

Obscure? With that title line? That's from one of the top 100 movies of all time!

Dark Helmet: Yes, we're gonna have to go right to ludicrous speed.

Title: Re: Ludicrous Speed, Go!
Post by Reelthing on 01/09/06 at 06:48:22

your right - where's the brain..spaceballs

Title: Re: Ludicrous Speed, Go!
Post by sluggo on 01/09/06 at 14:59:38

BS37066 wrote:

Plaid?

plaid is the color you see at ludicrous speed in the mel brooks classic movie SPACEBALLS.

Title: Re: Ludicrous Speed, Go!
Post by oatmeal on 01/10/06 at 04:03:56

sluggo wrote:

i'll let that one fester awhile before i answer. 8) anyone else?. but not you oatmeal, you already know.

Title: Re: Ludicrous Speed, Go!
Post by Savage_Rob on 01/10/06 at 05:44:11

Oddly enough, that might be the only Mel Brooks flick I didn't care for. I did catch the reference though.

May the schwartz be with you!

Title: Re: Ludicrous Speed, Go!
Post by slavy on 01/10/06 at 09:58:02

Mine-About 98mph according to the speedo. Ape hangers, straight-up, Edelbrock carb, some HD exhaust with no baffle, no air filter box door, bad gas milage.
My wife's - 95 mph stock rejetted carb, stock air box and filter, Screaming eagle II pipe with baffle. Way better gas milage.

Title: Re: Ludicrous Speed, Go!
Post by torque on 01/10/06 at 10:40:32

96mph with heavy as$ foward controls.

88mph with a passenger.

95mph in 3rd gear at the rev limiter,on the 1200c sporty,i havent maxed it out 4th yet,and if i go for 5th gear i may have to find a longer road ::)

Title: Re: Ludicrous Speed, Go!
Post by bobtreat on 01/13/06 at 18:25:56

I hit 95 lay'in down on my 04.It's had the carb opened
K&N and the supertrapp put on.I think the weight of the
rider is a big factor in top speed runs.I'm 5'5 at 150lbs