The Need for Speed just me or ?

[Lastchance]

Came off a Yamaha Raider 1900cc last fall, when riding that bike I always found the need for speed or whatever I thought I could get away with except in town then I took it easy, took the stock exhaust off found a pipe I liked great sound when on it, mellow at cruise, but always found the need for speed. Then last fall with the need for reverse I road tested an F3 took it up to about 50 did a few curves thought yep this will do, didn't get much riding in but did put on a windshield and noticed it was a smother ride than my 2 wheeler, now this season I've put 3k on it and found I don't have that need for speed the speed limit or 5 or so over and I'm content also found that the stock exhaust is just fine with me don't have the urge for that big twin sound. Well I did make one mistake I put a RT sway bar on it and now whenever I hit the twisties that throttle just keeps twisting more and more and there goes that damn need for speed again, but she handles it well.

[Pampurrs]

I have the same problem. I've had three speeding tickets in my life, and they've all been on motorcycles. Haven't gotten one on my Spyder yet, but it's only a matter of time

Pam

[blacklightning]

Came off a Yamaha Raider 1900cc last fall, when riding that bike I always found the need for speed or whatever I thought I could get away with except in town then I took it easy, took the stock exhaust off found a pipe I liked great sound when on it, mellow at cruise, but always found the need for speed. Then last fall with the need for reverse I road tested an F3 took it up to about 50 did a few curves thought yep this will do, didn't get much riding in but did put on a windshield and noticed it was a smother ride than my 2 wheeler, now this season I've put 3k on it and found I don't have that need for speed the speed limit or 5 or so over and I'm content also found that the stock exhaust is just fine with me don't have the urge for that big twin sound. Well I did make one mistake I put a RT sway bar on it and now whenever I hit the twisties that throttle just keeps twisting more and more and there goes that damn need for speed again, but she handles it well.

We seem to travel in similar circles. I used to ride a Suzuki M109R (along with plenty of other bikes, including a zx14). After an unfortunate incident, I decided to go with 3 wheels and got a spyder. Now, after about 19 months, I have the need for speed again. So, I picked up another M109R again. I did decided against a sport touring bike like the Concours 14 and Yamaha 1300 for the simple fact that I thought that would be too tempting in the curves and I might do something stupid.

[Lastchance]

We seem to travel in similar circles. I used to ride a Suzuki M109R (along with plenty of other bikes, including a zx14). After an unfortunate incident, I decided to go with 3 wheels and got a spyder. Now, after about 19 months, I have the need for speed again. So, I picked up another M109R again. I did decided against a sport touring bike like the Concours 14 and Yamaha 1300 for the simple fact that I thought that would be too tempting in the curves and I might do something stupid.

Ya still have my Raider sitting in the garage no hurry to sell it but didn't register it so I wouldn't be tempted

[Uruzgan]

I've noticed the same exact phenomenon. Maybe I'm enjoying the scenery more and in no rush to pass it by. Of course that doesn't mean I won't roll on the throttle for boring highway travel...

Steve

[Ron2andia]

I came off a Honda CBR 600rr which was fasttttt... I love this cause I can get up in speed as well.. I always have the need for speed!

[Lew L]

And that's why I wont sell my Max!!!!

[Chupaca]

and now traded the "Need for speed" for a bunch of "New tomorrows" but like all of us..there are those moments...

[Fjrwillie]

I have the same problem. I've had three speeding tickets in my life, and they've all been on motorcycles. Haven't gotten one on my Spyder yet, but it's only a matter of time

Pam

Aren't you suppose to knock on wood when you say stuff like this ???

Willie

the first emotii is knocking on wood

[Bob Denman]

I've noticed the same exact phenomenon. Maybe I'm enjoying the scenery more and in no rush to pass it by. Of course that doesn't mean I won't roll on the throttle for boring highway travel...

Steve

I'm just never in a hurry to get someplace, and have the ride be over...

[ingramwc]

I always have the need for speed, no matter what I am riding or driving! I do try to be cautious about how and when to turn it loose.
But I just get such a kick out of 8,500 RPM shifts, such a hoot!!!!

[Bob Denman]

You're leaving about 1,000 rpm on the table... spin it a little bit more!

[jcthorne]

You're leaving about 1,000 rpm on the table... spin it a little bit more!

On a 1330? You sure about that?

[PW2013STL]

On a 1330? You sure about that?

ingramwc has the 990 twin.

[Bob Denman]

Yup!

A 2013 ST-S...

[jcthorne]

Ahh, got it. Now who stole my coffee......

[missouriboy]

Mine sees triple-digits regularly, but just for the take-off, then I settle back to the speed limit or less. It's the acceleration that makes me smyle!

There're only about 3-4 spots out in the sticks where I do this, an ya can see for several myles. And I'm all done in a half-myle or so.
But just about anywhere, I'll pass a pokey cage and let 'er rip to about 80 or so, just to let 'em know I was there!

[Bam Bam and Pebbles]

I also get Cocaine up to triple digits quite often on the main highways. I thought that is why they made it a 1330 triple, a cylinder for each digit of speed.

[robmorg]

But I just get such a kick out of 8,500 RPM shifts, such a hoot!!!!

You're leaving about 1,000 rpm on the table... spin it a little bit more!

Do you sometimes wish you could still do that?

[Pirate looks at --]

Mine sees triple-digits regularly, but just for the take-off, then I settle back to the speed limit or less. It's the acceleration that makes me smyle!

There're only about 3-4 spots out in the sticks where I do this, an ya can see for several myles. And I'm all done in a half-myle or so.
But just about anywhere, I'll pass a pokey cage and let 'er rip to about 80 or so, just to let 'em know I was there!

.....that's when I saw the deer

[Bob Denman]

Do you sometimes wish you could still do that?

Nope: I'm happiest puttering along, and digging the scenery!
But if folks want to go faster...


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