OK Jim,
FYI I posted that previous response at 8:57 am PST. That is what my clock said anyway, and that was the local time here in Washington state. It is now 11:45 am.
As for the question of how fast it goes, well it was just that, a question. I do not have the answer because I have never tried it. I was at Bonneville Salt Flats once, but the lake bed was not hard and dry so I was not tempted. But I bet someone here has tried it and I was just curious.
And Jon, sorry a broke a law. I was not purposely going real fast, it is just that on that particular day I was on an interstate where the speed limit was 75 and when going downhill my cruise control does not invoke the Jake Brake and so it just speeded up. Since the ride is so nice, and the wind noise is essentially nil, I did not notice right away. Excuuuuuse me! I bet I am not the only one who has ever broken a speed limit. And as for the tire rating, well, I am not too concerned about a momentary overspeed. I would not drive for hours on end at an overspeed.
Also, I did not lump Liberty Owners WITH Fuddy Duddys, they are each in their own seperate category in my mind anyway.
Peter VS
I was just wondering about the time thing—does the system reflect EST or what? If I were logged on through a Verizon card, would there be a time correction as I switched towers while traveling? Could anyone shed some light on this? For instance, if my computer from Chardon was connected in Seattle, would the time and date on my posts adjust to West Coast time, or does it stay locked once the data is in the computer, no matter where I go?
Peter, the speed thing is crazy. Please don’t do that! If you’re feeling lucky, buy lottery tickets instead. I won’t say I’ve never done something foolish like that, but looking back, they were just that—FOOLISH! A catastrophic failure happens in a fraction of a second. Your tires aren’t rated for what you’re attempting, and your engine, transmission, bearings, belts, and suspension are being over-stressed. Even if they don’t fail right away, their lifespan is shortened, and reliability is compromised. Just look at Jeff B.’s bearing failure.
So, how were you taching out at 88 mph? What was the RPM? That’s what you need to know to calculate the top speed. If you know the rear-end gear ratio and that your transmission’s 6th gear is 1:1, then you can measure the tire circumference and do the math. I don’t think you’ll hit that speed, but next time, you’ll know how close you are to the top speed at 88 mph. If you don’t know the gearing, work it out with RPMs at a known speed.
Now, imagine your reaction to a bird through the windshield at 88 mph, or a deer jumping out. If you want to go fast, there are race tracks where you can safely push the limits for a reasonable price. Shame on me for scolding, but I don’t want to read about your tragedy in the news. This topic was thoroughly discussed a few months ago, and I didn’t participate then, which is why I’m speaking up now.
JIM