My Comet250 not fast enough!

[twistadias]

Hi guys,

I am going in for my restricted license next week. Some of my friends told me that they make you go on the motorway. To tell you the truth I ahve never been on the motorway on my bike because i can't go above 70km due to learners. So I gather my balls together and set out on a small drive from hillsborough to penrose. The problem is that as soon as I go above 70 and leave the acceleration, the bike decelerates really fast . Usually on normal speeds like 30-60kmph the bike continues normally as it shud. Know whatIm sayin?

I am so disappointed. I was lookin forward to get my restricted and go ridin thoroughout the north island.Is there somethin wrong with the bike??I just did the wof 2 weeks back and only ride on sat/sunday.

thanks

[Mr. Peanut]

Are you sure you're not talking about wind resistance? Can your bike actually hit 100?
Over 60-70km/h wind resistance slows you down pretty quick, Yknow the wooshey stuff?

[skelstar]

You dont do 100km/h when youre sitting your restricted licence ...also youre riding a v-twin, they decelerate very quickly off throttle.

[Wasp]

my bandit willl drop from 100 to 80 in a few seconds if i drop the throttle

[Mokoro]

as mentioned above, you won't be asked to go 100km. I didn't think they'd ask you to go on the motorway either..

Its almost hard to take this thread seriously..... seriously, if you can't keep at 100km or understand whats required to keep that speed, (although its not exactly a requirement for the test) i wouldn't think you'd have enough confidence to do the test. (ie you aren't experienced at all)

[Ixion]

I either do not understand your question, or do not understand why you think you have a problem.

All machines will decelerate on the overrun, a Vtwin or single more markedly so.

This is of course used as part of the riding technique for such models. Obviously the deceleration will be more marked at 100kph than at 30kph.

You should be using this as part of your set up for corners, setting up and chopping down a gear or two to set your speed.

How many kilometres have you actually ridden? Have you done any training courses, suchas the RRRS course?

I also share the concern expressed as to whether you are ready to advance. If you plan to "go ridin thoroughout the north island" I think you will require a much higher level of proficiency than appears to be the case from your post. Though, in fairness, I am unsure if English is your first language so it may be that I and others have misinterpreted.

[limbimtimwim]

. The problem is that as soon as I go above 70 and leave the acceleration, the bike decelerates really fast . Usually on normal speeds like 30-60kmph the bike continues normally as it shud. Know whatIm sayin?

They 250 vtwins do that. I remember thinking it felt violent.. Hahhaha.. It's not on the grand scale of things.

I am so disappointed. I was lookin forward to get my restricted and go ridin thoroughout the north island.Is there somethin wrong with the bike??I just did the wof 2 weeks back and only ride on sat/sunday.

Nah, it's probably fine. The hyobag 250 is a weak little wuss of a thing. But I can ASSURE YOU that riding around the whole country on it is quite possible. Indeed, I encourage you to do it. I did it on my Honda VTR250 it was awesome. Made me fall in love with the South Island. Skelstar here did it on his 250 Comet, and I am sure he enjoyed himself very much.

[McJim]

Yep - you are supposed to hold the throttle open to keep going - it's not like a manual car - I've managed to get the VTR over 130kph in 4th gear so I imagine the Hyosung should do 100 easily - speak to WarlockNZ and Swantiger - both users of the Korean 250's - if you're bothered by engine braking get a 2 stroke - like Mr Peanut's - be prepared for the fact that it will have twice the power though.

Excuse me - must remove tongue from cheek - 2 stroke inappropriate as pointed out by Ixion below - very fast by comparison - do not attempt to ride one until 4 stroke fully mastered.

[Ixion]

I have followed Mr Swan Tiger on his Comet at over 120kph and he was not on the tank. I have no doubt they will easily maintain the legal limit and more.

A two stroke would be most inappropriate in this case I think.

[BarBender]

I'll be happy to help you out if youve got any probs - PM if you want to catch up this weekend and I'll go for a ride with you for an hour or so.
Sounds like youre in my part of town.

[LilSel]

I am going in for my restricted license next week.

OOOoOOOooo Tuesday?.. Carbine Rd?

[Maverick]

Hi guys,
The problem is that as soon as I go above 70 and leave the acceleration, the bike decelerates really fast . Usually on normal speeds like 30-60kmph the bike continues normally as it shud. Know whatIm sayin?
.

thanks

Please dont tell me that you are riding in top gear at 60kph with the revs in the bottom third of the gauge?

[SARGE]

its all in the clutch man..clutch in slowly.. back off the throttle and feather the clutch out as you need to...you effectively 'coast'

vtwins and singles have engine braking to spare..

[stunz]

you also decelerate really fast at 70ks if you are still in first gear.

good luck for your restricted test

[SwanTiger]

I have followed Mr Swan Tiger on his Comet at over 120kph and he was not on the tank. I have no doubt they will easily maintain the legal limit and more.

A two stroke would be most inappropriate in this case I think.

Indeed, the GT 250 and the GT 250R are capable of 150 kmp/h plus however they do drop speed extremely fast when you completely throttle off.

It kind of sounds like you are trying to use the throttle like you would the accelerator in a car. You can't really coaster along as easily on a bike as you can in a car for many different reasons - high school physics will explain that one.