Getting the dust off the top of a speedo needle

[Hitcher]

It's interesting what can be done on a Sunday afternoon with a video camera and a Technically-Not-A-Bandit 1250.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIXH_5ijh5A

[patarch]

that must have been a bloody long straight

[James Deuce]

One forgets how quickly even "modestly" fast motorcycles accelerate to keep running or learn not to drop the soap speeds.

[Hitcher]

250kmh rated is about 220kmh actual. Still pretty darned quickish. Not to mention legally non-compliant, even on roads whose names and locations shall not be spoken of.

It's surprising what happens when the engine is revved to more than 6,000rpm.

"The roll-ons were quite willing too, Officer."

[Usarka]

Digital dust?

[Hitcher]

Digital dust?

Yes, it's a real bastard. Particularly on 8s.

[Sable]

My ancient fizzer with a pillion is still faster. :whistle:

[Mully]

Hmm, nice.

Got 220km/h (indicated) down the straight on track 1 at Taupo. Bike was capable of more, but the rider;
A: Kept lousing up the final corner onto the straight (that double-apexed jobbie), and;
B: Didn't have the grapes to be the last of the late brakers at the end.

I reckon Boris (the '14) (with my fat arse on it) could probably indicate 240-ish there. That being said, the lack of wind protection would require the neck muscles of an All Black prop I suspect.

I may get Kiwifuit to take Boris out on my next trackday.

[LBD]

IGetting the dust off the top of a speedo needle

Maybe I am missing something? Speedo needle?

[Mully]

Maybe I am missing something? Speedo needle?


Digital dust?

Indeed. Virtual dust.

[LBD]

Indeed. Virtual dust.

So at what indicated digital speed does the digital dust start to fall of the imaginary digital speedo needle?

[Hitcher]

It's not just a function of speed. Sheesh. Don't you people know anything?

[LBD]

It's not just a function of speed. Sheesh. Don't you people know anything?

More imaginary speed means more imaginary vibration to shake the imaginary dust from the imaginary needle irrespective of the needles imaginary position?

[ducatilover]

My bike can't get over 100.


In first.

[Renegade]

My bike can't get over 100.


In first.

me too, only in 5th

[ducatilover]

me too, only in 5th

Yours is bound to be prettier though (The GB)

[Blackshear]

My bike can't get over 100.


In first.

HA! 110 :woohoo:

[Hitcher]

Interestingly, somebody who has recently allegedly ridden her boyfriend's de-catted GSX1250FA, claims to have achieved 210kmh in second gear on this bike. Seen it with her own eyes, she says. Boyfriend's bike doesn't appear to have had airbox, Power Commander, cams or gearing/final drive modifications made. People who own 1250 Bandits and TNAB's who may have been driven by curiosity to find out when the shift light flashes in second gear, have apparently been misled by an error margin of at least 60kmh, poor things.

Also interestingly, female-rider-in-question seemed to believe that by posting such an outrageous claim on Facebook, she would escape the scrutiny a similar claim made on Kiwi Biker would attract. Not so, although she has escaped the ridicule such a claim on this forum would provide. Maybe she thought the mince on toast would save her.

[ducatilover]

HA! 110 :woohoo:

You'll die at that speed.

I'm going to make my gearing shorter because it's going too fast in first :innocent::rockon::woohoo:

[ducatilover]

Interestingly, somebody who has recently allegedly ridden her boyfriend's de-catted GSX1250FA, claims to have achieved 210kmh in second gear on this bike. Seen it with her own eyes, she says. Boyfriend's bike doesn't appear to have had airbox, Power Commander, cams or gearing/final drive modifications made. People who own 1250 Bandits and TNAB's who may have been driven by curiosity to find out when the shift light flashes in second gear, have apparently been misled by an error margin of at least 60kmh, poor things.

Also interestingly, female-rider-in-question seemed to believe that by posting such an outrageous claim on Facebook, she would escape the scrutiny a similar claim made on Kiwi Biker would attract. Not so, although she has escaped the ridicule such a claim on this forum would provide. Maybe she thought the mince on toast would save her.

http://gearingcommander.com/ says otherwise without some ridiculous sprockets.

[EJK]

Go faster!</10char>

[James Deuce]

It's the 260/kmr, 2-up VTR1000 all over again.

[Edbear]

Maybe I am missing something? Speedo needle?

Nah, he's just needling you... :yes:


Interestingly, somebody who has recently allegedly ridden her boyfriend's de-catted GSX1250FA, claims to have achieved 210kmh in second gear on this bike. Seen it with her own eyes, she says. Boyfriend's bike doesn't appear to have had airbox, Power Commander, cams or gearing/final drive modifications made. People who own 1250 Bandits and TNAB's who may have been driven by curiosity to find out when the shift light flashes in second gear, have apparently been misled by an error margin of at least 60kmh, poor things.

Also interestingly, female-rider-in-question seemed to believe that by posting such an outrageous claim on Facebook, she would escape the scrutiny a similar claim made on Kiwi Biker would attract. Not so, although she has escaped the ridicule such a claim on this forum would provide. Maybe she thought the mince on toast would save her.

Some people think letting the 'cat' out of the bag automatically makes magical speeds possible without any other modifications. They can really appear so sincere and genuine in their claims though... :yes: