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Highest speed?

When i hit 158 (thats what the speedo said) my RPMs were above 11,000. I am not sure how much though, once i saw the speedo i think i peed a little. It's scary to go that fast.:o
 
jamesfz6 said:
When i hit 158 (thats what the speedo said) my RPMs were above 11,000. I am not sure how much though, once i saw the speedo i think i peed a little. It's scary to go that fast.:o
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Bollocks, I haven't looked at the thread for a while. I blew the cobwebs out today. We had great weather, dry roads very light traffic. I had my personal best. 157mph flat road with slight curve (didn't feel like a slight curve at the time ,my arse could have cracked walnuts). I even managed to check rpm. 13300 - 13500 slightly blurry and I didn't want to stop looking where I was going. A few people have been asking about speed and rpm so I had a look. Whilst going down the slip road to enter the motorway (freeway) I checked the Speedo 137mph in 4th and bouncing of the limiter. I was well tucked behind he screen to avoid the wind, the bike still felt rock solid. I had a really long run and was able to stay at 130 - 145 for 15 miles. When I rationalised the run during my slow down period. I started to think about my (our) instincts. I just thought that self preservation instinct is mad and overwhelming. I was doing 145 with ease and comfort (147mph 11230rpm in 6th actually) yet with a mere 17mph added on top I had reached my limit. I found it hard not to look at the road and concentrate on the tacho. I started to grip the bike with my knees and noticed I was also grasping the bars really tightly. It was a strange feeling mentally telling myself to relax and release my grip. It was a great blast though. I forgot my ear plugs and the noise was unreal (HJC AC11). I can honestly say it will be a few months until I repeat the same type of run as top speed is in reality a very small part of the overall FZ6 experience. Plus tempting fait means I might end up with a ban. In the UK 100mph + equals no licence, and with summer coming. I would rather lose a bollock. Cheers guys and girls, Neil on the not to slow black and silver one.
 
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perryn said:
Bollocks, I haven't looked at the thread for a while. I blew the cobwebs out today. We had great weather, dry roads very light traffic. I had my personal best. 157mph flat road with slight curve (didn't feel like a slight curve at the time ,my arse could have cracked walnuts). I even managed to check rpm. 13300 - 13500 slightly blurry and I didn't want to stop looking where I was going. A few people have been asking about speed and rpm so I had a look. Whilst going down the slip road to enter the motorway (freeway) I checked the Speedo 137mph in 4th and bouncing of the limiter. I was well tucked behind he screen to avoid the wind, the bike still felt rock solid. I had a really long run and was able to stay at 130 - 145 for 15 miles. When I rationalised the run during my slow down period. I started to think about my (our) instincts. I just thought that self preservation instinct is mad and overwhelming. I was doing 145 with ease and comfort (147mph 11230rpm in 6th actually) yet with a mere 17mph added on top I had reached my limit. I found it hard not to look at the road and concentrate on the tacho. I started to grip the bike with my knees and noticed I was also grasping the bars really tightly. It was a strange feeling mentally telling myself to relax and release my grip. It was a great blast though. I forgot my ear plugs and the noise was unreal (HJC AC11). I can honestly say it will be a few months until I repeat the same type of run as top speed is in reality a very small part of the overall FZ6 experience. Plus tempting fait means I might end up with a ban. In the UK 100mph + equals no licence, and with summer coming. I would rather lose a bollock. Cheers guys and girls, Neil on the not to slow black and silver one.
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Thank you for the info. I was going to try to see what rpms were at those speeds but you beat me to it....Thank you! :Sport: Be safe and have fun. Also watch your speed, we dont want you without a licence.:)
 
jamesfz6 said:
Thank you for the info. I was going to try to see what rpms were at those speeds but you beat me to it....Thank you! :Sport: Be safe and have fun. Also watch your speed, we dont want you without a licence.:)
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or a bollock.............nuff said. However you may find different readings. I am 5"6 in socks and weigh 11 stone (70kgs).
 
perryn said:
or a bollock.............nuff said. However you may find different readings. I am 5"6 in socks and weigh 11 stone (70kgs).
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Heh heh...Some of our American friends will still be none the wiser as to how much you weigh. :D
11 Stone=70kgs=155 pounds.
I weigh 175 pounds, but my Much Faster Red One can easily carry the extra 20lbs while breezing by all the blue, black and silver FZ6's. :Sport:
 
OneTrack said:
Heh heh...Some of our American friends will still be none the wiser as to how much you weigh. :D
11 Stone=70kgs=155 pounds.
I weigh 175 pounds, but my Much Faster Red One can easily carry the extra 20lbs while breezing by all the blue, black and silver FZ6's. :Sport:
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That maybe so, but as I have said before. With out the style or charisma of the black and silver ones.
 
JONAC said:
Some serious speed there fellas !!! :Sport:

I'll stick to my 7000 revs for now lol

:thumbup:
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While your in your break-in period (8000 RPM and below) you're riding with Dr.Jeckel. After it's nice and broke in and you're comfortable with the bike you can party with Mr.Hyde (8000-13500 RPM).:rockon:
 
I have always broke in a bike by riding it the way that i was always going to ride it. 3 miles on the clock and mine was up to 120MPH. I have broken in about 18 different bikes.....i used to ride motocross.....and i have broken in bikes both ways. It really doesnt matter how you break it in. Plus most mechanics who race will tell you an engine will seal up better by a hard break-in.


I know it didnt go along with the thread just thought i would post...:D


Have fun and be safe!!!!!!
 
fz6xlr8r said:
While your in your break-in period (8000 RPM and below) you're riding with Dr.Jeckel. After it's nice and broke in and you're comfortable with the bike you can party with Mr.Hyde (8000-13500 RPM).:rockon:
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:rockon:

I can feel a monster lurking beneath me when I tickle the throttle :)

:thumbup:
 
today I hit 140mph I had switched the odometer over to tach.
in 6th gear at 140mph I was taching 11120rpm exact.:D


hey "jamesfz6" , it seems you and me are the only ones to hit 158mph.
since I switched back to a 180 rear, I seem to be hovering around the 152mph mark. are you still running a 190?
 
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sportrider_fz6 said:
today I hit 140mph I had switched the odometer over to tach.
in 6th gear at 140mph I was taching 11120rpm exact.:D


hey "jamesfz6" , it seems you and me are the only ones to hit 158mph.
since I switched back to a 180 rear, I seem to be hovering around the 152mph mark. are you still running a 190?
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Yup. I havent changed the tire size at all. I figured ill just stick with what came on it.
 
I'm thinking the difference in diameter between a 180 and a 190 is what makes the difference between 152mph and 158mph on the speedo.
 
The highest speed i've been on mine is an indicated 149mph whilst two-up, i will find some time to do a solo run though.
The only mod to the running of the bike is that i've replaced the catalytic converter with the straight thru mid pipe, good for 5 or so bhp.
 
Hit 123mph .... then **** myself :thumbup:

Closed the throttle and commenced my usual slower style :rolleyes:

I am still finding my feet .... Mr Hyde is clawing his way out :)
 
JONAC said:
Hit 123mph .... then **** myself :thumbup:

Closed the throttle and commenced my usual slower style :rolleyes:

I am still finding my feet .... Mr Hyde is clawing his way out :)
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LOL. Did the very same thing myself a couple of weeks ago. I managed 128 on the M45 late at night. Convinced myself I was running out of motorway, not bottle!

The really frightening thing is the ease the FZ achieves that sort of speed with. :Sport:
 
OK here's the numbers every one wanted to hear

153MPH= 12420RPM
I think at that point the FZ6 doesn't have the ponys to overcome the wind resistance.
:Sport:
 
The fastest I've been on my naked warrior is 195 kilometers per hour = 121mph. I was wearing shorts, t-shirt and flip-flops (I know, STUPID).


The d@mn flip-flops slowed me down!!!!
 
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