VFR Top Speed is ???? - Page 23

vfr sam · 10-12-2009, 07:04 PM

had my 5th gen to 145 with givi wind screen and heli bars. It felt good , but when you see that speed it get's skeetchy

hans · 10-21-2009, 08:41 AM

in '02, heading south from Mono lake in route to death valley a buddy and i hit the throttles (both on 99's). Going downhill mind you... mine read a hair under 160, but sadly, Mikie was inching ahead of me. I'm guessing he had 160/161. That same trip, most of the hwy between phoenix and LA was spent between 135-145 in 114 degree heat - neither bike complained a bit - but we had to stop every 30 for shade and water. I still have the same bike, but now in Brooklyn - she's been stolen and recovered twice (true story), and so far given me 46000 incredible and trouble free miles (minus fork seals and a regulator, and now there's a weird glitch in the instrument panel... urg).

anyway, 159 - personal best.

CandyRedRC46 · 10-21-2009, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hans

in '02, heading south from Mono lake in route to death valley a buddy and i hit the throttles (both on 99's). Going downhill mind you... mine read a hair under 160, but sadly, Mikie was inching ahead of me. I'm guessing he had 160/161. That same trip, most of the hwy between phoenix and LA was spent between 135-145 in 114 degree heat - neither bike complained a bit - but we had to stop every 30 for shade and water. I still have the same bike, but now in Brooklyn - she's been stolen and recovered twice (true story), and so far given me 46000 incredible and trouble free miles (minus fork seals and a regulator, and now there's a weird glitch in the instrument panel... urg).

anyway, 159 - personal best.

thats an awesome story, what do you got a gps tracking deviece on her?

jobvfr · 10-21-2009, 06:37 PM

Had the GPS on my 5th gen show 134 close to redline in 6th, but that was with 1 down in the front and three up in the rear. (pretty quick, but not so fast) Probably good for 145, but I haven't tried with the stock gearing.
Got popped by a Pa trooper at 173 on my ZX-11 once, a long time ago. That bike was fast, spooky fast.

CandyRedRC46 · 10-22-2009, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jobvfr

Had the GPS on my 5th gen show 134 close to redline in 6th, but that was with 1 down in the front and three up in the rear. (pretty quick, but not so fast) Probably good for 145, but I haven't tried with the stock gearing.
Got popped by a Pa trooper at 173 on my ZX-11 once, a long time ago. That bike was fast, spooky fast.

173

your lucky they didnt impound your bike and throw you in jail... lol

TimRav · 10-22-2009, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by CandyRedRC46

173

your lucky they didnt impound your bike and throw you in jail... lol

And that's just one reason I don't have a liter bike. Too damn tempting. My "only" ~100 hp VFR already gets me in trouble once in awhile!

jackinthebox4 · 10-22-2009, 03:43 PM

125MPH at the straight on Thunderbolt NJMP. October 12. noisy.

crustyrider · 10-22-2009, 04:14 PM

nothing to see here....just passing through

Derek Ashley · 11-19-2009, 04:15 PM

Gandy Bridge in Tampa today, it was me. I hit 157 when I was with this crazy kid on a new GSXR750. He hit 184! Such a great day for a ride, too.

The only rub on this run was that when I got to speed I encountered some very unexpected shimmy on the front end. I think it was due to the oscillating road surface (think pre-stressed concrete sections forming the spans of the bridge making that slight roller coaster feel).

It was totally surprising and I had to shut her down anyhow as I was quickly approaching a construction zone. Much fun!

VFRBenny · 11-19-2009, 04:48 PM

Last night about 1am, I hit 10.5~11k in 6 gear. Could not see the speedo.

jaimev34 · 11-19-2009, 04:53 PM

Depends if you've hit ludicrous speed. I've had mine up to 220 mph, but only after the tires were warm; otherwise it'd be dangerous.

jaimev34 · 11-19-2009, 04:56 PM

Hyabusa guys were asking me why my bike was so fast. I told them that that was just the way VFRs roll.

CandyRedRC46 · Yesterday, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derek Ashley

Gandy Bridge in Tampa today, it was me. I hit 157 when I was with this crazy kid on a new GSXR750. He hit 184! Such a great day for a ride, too.

The only rub on this run was that when I got to speed I encountered some very unexpected shimmy on the front end. I think it was due to the oscillating road surface (think pre-stressed concrete sections forming the spans of the bridge making that slight roller coaster feel).

It was totally surprising and I had to shut her down anyhow as I was quickly approaching a construction zone. Much fun!

youre crazy derek lol ...
im pretty sure i know where youre talking about...
looked like an awesome place to open her up, but traffic was a bitch at the time. i was on a pretty fast and unfamiliar at the time bike, 07 cbr600rr. i managed 165 later on that night in the keys' 7 mile bridge. felt pretty good, except i felt like a monkey fuckin a football on that tiny bike... lol

CandyRedRC46 · Yesterday, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaimev34

Hyabusa guys were asking me why my bike was so fast. I told them that that was just the way VFRs roll.

i got a friend with a hyabusa... cool guy, kinda a squid though... taught him how to do endos the other day (wheres the face palm smiley?) hasn't stopped since and is now doing wheelies every chance he gets to now as well... kinda regretting it lol.

revguy · Yesterday, 11:37 AM

2000 VFR HAD TO 230 KILOS IT DIDNT HAVE A LOT LEFT, BUT WAS STILL GOING .......RAN OUT OF ROAD....AND BALLS!! BUT i THINK 240 KPH IT WOULD BE TOPPED OUT

PyroMcnoob · Yesterday, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by revguy

2000 VFR HAD TO 230 KILOS IT DIDNT HAVE A LOT LEFT, BUT WAS STILL GOING .......RAN OUT OF ROAD....AND BALLS!! BUT i THINK 240 KPH IT WOULD BE TOPPED OUT

Can someone translate for me? I R confused

havcar · Yesterday, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by revguy

2000 VFR HAD TO 230 KILOS IT DIDNT HAVE A LOT LEFT, BUT WAS STILL GOING .......RAN OUT OF ROAD....AND BALLS!! BUT i THINK 240 KPH IT WOULD BE TOPPED OUT

Allow me to translate:

I had a 2000 VFR to 142mph, not much room left on the tach. but I was still accelerating, the road was too short to hit the actual top-speed, it wouldn't have mattered anyway because my testicles fell off and hit the pavement 20mph ago, so I laid off the throttle. Had none of this occured I believe I could have got the thing to 150mph.

Derek Ashley · Yesterday, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CandyRedRC46

youre crazy derek lol ...
im pretty sure i know where youre talking about...
looked like an awesome place to open her up, but traffic was a bitch at the time. i was on a pretty fast and unfamiliar at the time bike, 07 cbr600rr. i managed 165 later on that night in the keys' 7 mile bridge. felt pretty good, except i felt like a monkey fuckin a football on that tiny bike... lol

I can't help it, I love to do it...Gandy is under Controlled Airspace, both Tampa International's and MacDill AFB's planes fly right over. This ruled out the potential for any airborne coppers, so I said "WTF! let's go!"

Be advised CRC that 30+ over the limit mean a trip to the clink, so BE CAREFUL!

I haven't been over the 7 Mile in forever :) I'd love to see how fast I could make it...

And yes, those 600's are totally different...small and light...165 is impressive :)

CandyRedRC46 · Yesterday, 07:27 PM

yeah i heard that the 7 mile is air monitored from time to time...
nonetheless the other day me and busa boy made a trip to key largo.
pulled to 140 and then backed off... was fighting a 40 mph head wind and didnt feel that comfortable... next thing i know, vrrrrrrroooom(more like a the fastest hoover youve ever heard) he flew by me at probably over 170!
insert facepalm lol....

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10-21-2009, 06:37 PM	#664 (permalink)
jobvfr Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Last Online: 11-19-2009 06:51 PM Location: Princeton NJ My Ride: 2001 VFR800 1998 Triumph Sprint 900 Posts: 82 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Had the GPS on my 5th gen show 134 close to redline in 6th, but that was with 1 down in the front and three up in the rear. (pretty quick, but not so fast) Probably good for 145, but I haven't tried with the stock gearing. Got popped by a Pa trooper at 173 on my ZX-11 once, a long time ago. That bike was fast, spooky fast. __________________ Jobvfr

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11-19-2009, 04:15 PM	#669 (permalink)
Derek Ashley Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Last Online: Yesterday 04:34 PM Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida My Ride: 2000 Honda VFR800FI View my Photo Gallery Posts: 68 Thanks: 23 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	If you saw a yellow streak going over the... Gandy Bridge in Tampa today, it was me. I hit 157 when I was with this crazy kid on a new GSXR750. He hit 184! Such a great day for a ride, too. The only rub on this run was that when I got to speed I encountered some very unexpected shimmy on the front end. I think it was due to the oscillating road surface (think pre-stressed concrete sections forming the spans of the bridge making that slight roller coaster feel). It was totally surprising and I had to shut her down anyhow as I was quickly approaching a construction zone. Much fun! __________________ "People inevitably receive the government they deserve" -Voltaire "The price of peace is eternal vigilance" -NATO "In every adversity that befalls me, I look to see how I may turn it to my advantage" -Epictitus "We cannot control anything but what goes on inside of our own head" -Napoleon Hill "You have unlimited power in your own mind to bring into your life all you choose" -Me

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CandyRedRC46 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Last Online: Yesterday 08:21 PM Location: Key West Florida My Ride: 2007 Honda VFR800 .... 1993 CB750 NightHawk View my Photo Gallery Posts: 925 Thanks: 86 Thanked 60 Times in 49 Posts	yeah i heard that the 7 mile is air monitored from time to time... nonetheless the other day me and busa boy made a trip to key largo. pulled to 140 and then backed off... was fighting a 40 mph head wind and didnt feel that comfortable... next thing i know, vrrrrrrroooom(more like a the fastest hoover youve ever heard) he flew by me at probably over 170! insert facepalm lol.... __________________ + ZG ST, Heli's, Fender Eliminator, Throttlemeisser, Triangle Flip+Preload, BMC Filter. 200*Fan Switch, VTR Fan Blade - Snorkel, Flapper, Velocity Stacks. Pair Valves, and Evap Canister. Rounded off Entries to Throttle Bodies Motad Header and Two Brothers Exhaust Fully heat wrapped and sealed in high temp black Power Commander 3 USB & O2 Eliminators Custom Tune Done By AMR SUPERBIKES

10-12-2009, 07:04 PM	#661 (permalink)
vfr sam Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Last Online: 11-19-2009 05:38 PM Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	had my 5th gen to 145 with givi wind screen and heli bars. It felt good , but when you see that speed it get's skeetchy

10-21-2009, 08:41 AM	#662 (permalink)
hans Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Last Online: 10-21-2009 08:42 AM Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	in '02, heading south from Mono lake in route to death valley a buddy and i hit the throttles (both on 99's). Going downhill mind you... mine read a hair under 160, but sadly, Mikie was inching ahead of me. I'm guessing he had 160/161. That same trip, most of the hwy between phoenix and LA was spent between 135-145 in 114 degree heat - neither bike complained a bit - but we had to stop every 30 for shade and water. I still have the same bike, but now in Brooklyn - she's been stolen and recovered twice (true story), and so far given me 46000 incredible and trouble free miles (minus fork seals and a regulator, and now there's a weird glitch in the instrument panel... urg). anyway, 159 - personal best.

10-22-2009, 03:43 PM	#667 (permalink)
jackinthebox4 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Last Online: 10-27-2009 08:57 PM Location: southern new jersey My Ride: 2007 tri-color it's in Posts: 134 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	125MPH at the straight on Thunderbolt NJMP. October 12. noisy.

11-19-2009, 04:48 PM	#670 (permalink)
VFRBenny Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Last Online: Today 01:00 AM Location: Oakland, Cal. My Ride: Y2KVFR View my Photo Gallery Posts: 70 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Last night about 1am, I hit 10.5~11k in 6 gear. Could not see the speedo.

11-19-2009, 04:53 PM	#671 (permalink)
jaimev34 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 11:14 PM Location: Oceanside, Ca My Ride: 2001 VFR 800 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 378 Thanks: 57 Thanked 52 Times in 32 Posts	Depends if you've hit ludicrous speed. I've had mine up to 220 mph, but only after the tires were warm; otherwise it'd be dangerous.

11-19-2009, 04:56 PM	#672 (permalink)
jaimev34 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 11:14 PM Location: Oceanside, Ca My Ride: 2001 VFR 800 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 378 Thanks: 57 Thanked 52 Times in 32 Posts	Hyabusa guys were asking me why my bike was so fast. I told them that that was just the way VFRs roll.

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revguy Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Last Online: Yesterday 11:05 PM Location: North Bay Ontario My Ride: 1985 750 MaximX 2000 VFR Posts: 29 Thanks: 9 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	2000 VFR HAD TO 230 KILOS IT DIDNT HAVE A LOT LEFT, BUT WAS STILL GOING .......RAN OUT OF ROAD....AND BALLS!! BUT i THINK 240 KPH IT WOULD BE TOPPED OUT

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