Charles,
I had a feeling you might reply stating something
like this,I would'nt want to have to turn or hit any
irregularities in the road on a MAX over 100 either.
Mike
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> Mike I fully agree with you.
> The real problem here where I'm actually living is
> that there are no three lane interstate highways and
> I'm sure that if I tried my bike in one of those I
> would be more that confident to speed the bike up to
> the figure you stated, but over here the highway is
> more like Le Mans circuit, where you need to make
> fast sweeps to stay on the track and that is where
> our bike misses the target.
>
> Thanks for your reply and enjoy your Max.
>
> Regards,
> Charles ( [EMAIL PROTECTED] )
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mike Lesicko <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: V-MAX TECH LIST <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2000 10:40 PM
> Subject: Re: I'm afraid.......
>
>
> >
> > Charles,
> > I would definately agree with you on the max not
> > being designed for high speeds,I had a GSXR for 10
> > years prior to owning the MAX,there is no
> comparision
> > regarding high speed handling and capability.
> > But just this morning I ran the MAX up to 135 on
> the
> > interstate,I do it all the time,nearly ever time I
> > ride. I only do this on the interstate( 3 open
> > lanes,no traffic)
> > If I am on one particular stretch I will run it
> up to
> > and past 145. I have had the solid mounts in for
> > nearly a year and I have no wobble,no
> weave,nothing
> > the bike does'nt move. Actually, I had none before
> > changing the stock mounts out. The solid mounts
> made
> > an incredible overall difference in the bike. Your
> > bike may have another problem if it is weaving.
> > If I had to make an evasive action at high
> speed I
> > would definately want a sport bike too,but I used
> to
> > run the Suzuki up to 150 on the same stretch of
> road,I
> > did it the same way,tucked down and just pointed
> it
> > straight ahead. The ride on the MAX is no doubt a
> lot
> > more windy and exciting,you can feel the speed,on
> the
> > GSXR,like you stated ,you can't really tell the
> > difference in 100 and 140.
> > Mike
> >
> > >
> > > The results were a deception to an extent, since
> the
> > > bike at times still weaves when riding at speeds
> > > over 117 mph. I mean to an extent since the can
> be
> > > controlled and overcome, but nevertheless still
> > > present.
> > >
> > > To those who have the option of riding a real
> fast
> > > bike, the situation is clear. The v-max is not
> meant
> > > to be ridden over the 100 mph, and that is even
> > > after making the solid mount mod.
> >
> >
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