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Well, it was a beautiful day here in Seattle yesterday and I went riding with my friends. One has a Busa and the other has an ST1300. We hit this LONG stretch of open road with no obstacles so we decided to open up the throttle. Well, I have to say, I now have experienced ton-up. Looked down at my spedometer and it showed 103. Wow, that was a blast. Not something I would do everyday (I'm pretty much a safety freak), but ******, I needed to experience that and I have to say it was FUN!!
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Its nice doing it on a bike that feels like it will stay together, isn't it? 
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Its nice doing it on a bike that feels like it will stay together, isn't it?
When I did that on my chopper the front tire would "hop" long springer. Guys would think I was nuts and ask if I was scared I just tell em it's the nature of the beast. The same guys would ask me about the back end of my hard tail hopping on rough corners, I don't even notice it been riding it so long. Now that I am used to my Speedmaster I may notice those things.
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The fastest I have gone was near 120mph mark on my 1987 Kaw Ninja 750r. That was also the last time I ever went that fast. Too scary. That was also when I was much younger, and less afraid of F*ing up. 
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Its nice doing it on a bike that feels like it will stay together, isn't it?
I fully agree. The TBA was rock solid and felt safe the entire time.
2007 TBA - Pacific Blue/New England White
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It's a nice feeling, done it on the Honda on a few occassions, but only only very straight roads and nothing in front of me. Done it once on the trump and that was on the M6 with my brother trying to tag along on his 750 BMW.
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I must admit going over a ton on the speedmaster was a bit of a battle trying to keep hold of the bars, not exactly the most aerodynamic bike ever made by a long way but it did feel nice and steady.
Although it's much more fun to just take it easy and enjoy the trip.
I have taken my T595 well into the red on a nice clear road really just to say I've done it but certainly won't be making a habit of that!
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Looked down at my spedometer and it showed 103.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news BUT our speedos are about 5 mph off. You were only doing 98mph. Now you should go out and try it again right away!
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Years ago, while riding with my uncle with his 1100 suziki and my 750 triumph chopper, on a long strait away, I took her as fast as I could stand the vibration and feeling, and reached 98. Felt like 200! With the chopper front end and soft, no shock rear, it was a scary thing to do! But it was a really great handling, riding bike for a chopper in those days.
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Looked down at my spedometer and it showed 103.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news BUT our speedos are about 5 mph off. You were only doing 98mph. Now you should go out and try it again right away!
ive done 170ish kph on mine (no mph on my clock), on the hiway heading toward the peace arch border crossing ,took a beating with buffeting but i think thats as close to the ton i,ll get on the tba. did i tell you guys im not really that aerodynamic 
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Looked down at my spedometer and it showed 103.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news BUT our speedos are about 5 mph off. You were only doing 98mph. Now you should go out and try it again right away!
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I know mine will top 110 on a hot day with a headwind, and the "official" topend for a stock bike is 115. Some speedometers read 5 low, some read as much as 10 fast, so you never know.
BTW, I've gone 160 or better several times in my Gruman Tiger!
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100+ on my America with my Davida pudding bowl helmet and loud exhausts was as much fun as doing 125 on my Speed Triple with my full face Arai. Tried to get to 100 two up on my America but the poor girl couldn't make it (I ran out of road).
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Was the 'Busa in first gear or second?
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One has a Busa and the other has an ST1300. We hit this LONG stretch of open road with no obstacles so we decided to open up the throttle. Well, I have to say, I now have experienced ton-up. Looked down at my spedometer and it showed 103.
You should try it through the curves its even more fun.
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or giving it some throttle...103 on a LONG open stretch isn't too impressive
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103 used to be my knick-name (in fact I think I have a vodka gun with that written on the strap) when I had the ninja. My mom couldent believe I could get back with a gallon of milk so fast.
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can't wait till I get my next bike...150-160 should be more fun than 120
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fact, the fastest ive ever gone on a bike is 155. That was fast as heck, but if your racein some nancy on the street i Notice they tend to lose there balls around 120.
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i've had the Thrux up to 125 (slightly downhill), which I figure is 115 or so. I had my roommates FZ1 up to 140 and that was only with 2/3 throttle in 4th gear. I'm sure that one will break 160.
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fact, the fastest ive ever gone on a bike is 155.
maybe you should sell the speedmaster and keep the ninja...
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The thought has crossed my mind but it goes through tires like an SOB.
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I think my little clutch-slipping problem is now fixed. I changed the springs last Saturday (the 10th), but never took her out for a shake-down.
I did yesterday morning, and could not get it to slip at all. Got her up to 115 (indicated) on an uphill side of an overpass, but I was 20-30 miles or more outside the city. Pretty good crosswind blowing, too, but the bike felt real stable. Don't underestimate the value of the small Flyscreens! They take more wind off your chest than you might think! I know I could never do it with any less than a full-face helmet on though. No way.
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I know I could never do it with any less than a full-face helmet on though. No way.
Why so , Im pretty sure it doesnt make a diffrence at that speed.
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The thought has crossed my mind but it goes through tires like an SOB.
that's why I prefer your sister...she's built for speed but without all those pricey maintenance costs.
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wow way to insult a man that just fell down his stairs, (yes I just did fall down the stairs trying to get another beer.)
PS: my sister would eat a nancy like you alive.
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she'd eat me alive...that's just what i wanna hear, I don't want her to kill me.
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no I mean she would shoot you a few times and watch you bleed to death, then cut off some of your flesh ( not that, shes not into small french fries) and eat it. Shes a cannibal you know.
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she's a cannibal? explains why she keeps the change!
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really? from what i hear you just suck so bad so doesnt feel it necessary to give you any money back.
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from what you hear? you been asking about me, eh?
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well sorta, she asks me about the dollar menu. Shes says shes looking for an extra value meal. guess she wants a larger fries.
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yeah...I'm cheap...I know 
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My mate gave me a lift on his Fireblade to collect my America.... 143mph he had out of it with me on the back... scary stuff with not much to hold onto :O
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You know what they say Nick, live fast.
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there's only one way to travel...drunk
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well buddy, im gona disagree with you on that one, ive gone to jail for it, paid the money for it, and risked the lives of the innocent. Drunk is one way you should never travel, and one way ill never travel again.
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mine felt solid as a rock at an indicated 120. she had nothing left tho
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can't wait till I get my next bike...150-160 should be more fun than 120
It is
Next time I do it though, I'll remember to remove the top box first and possible crouch down ... d'oh!
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"""can't wait till I get my next bike...150-160 should be more fun than 120"""
sho nuff it is,, just hang on tight and wind it on, decided to bow my head at about 140, might try and really7 go for it some time.
Anyway FT shouldn't you be doing some WORK........ Back on your head....
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