Natural Velocity

[Jetmaker737]

I've noticed that the FJR's natural velocity, or the speed at which it prefers to travel, is generally 20 - 30 mph over any posted speed limit (except in residential areas).

This is a problem because I have to constantly check my speed or it will just naturally drift to the upper limits.

Does the bike have this effect on you guys?

When I drive my 4 Runner (an under powered POS), speed limit +/- 5 mph is the norm... don't even have to think about it. :angel:

 

[jbay]

I've got 8,000 miles on it now and have never gone over 45mph.

 

[Bostonfan2]

you BIG FAT LIAR !!!!!!! DONT BELIEVE HIM

RAY

hi

Jim

 

[jbay]

Fast reply. Faster than I've ever gone on my bike. :bleh:

Hi Ray. Lets ride.

 

[Thug]

If you can control not pulling your knob off when doing the knuckle shuffle you can control the throttle with the same professionalism!

Happy twisting/pulling etc...

 

[Coyote]

I can't anwser, since my eyes are too old to read those tiny speedo numbers. I know 60 mph because it is 180 degrees from the end (190 mph). All other speeds are a guessitmate.

It's safer to watch the road than try to read that gauge.

 

[lawinter]

While it is true that the FJR gets up to speed pretty dang fast

(at least my silver one does) I really don't have much problem keeping it at a steady speed.

I am aware of what gear I'm in and choose a the correct gear for the speed.

However the real temptation for me is knowing that a slight flick of the wrist is all

it takes to kick in the afterburners then hold on.

 

[Toecutter]

I've noticed that the FJR's natural velocity, or the speed at which it prefers to travel, is generally 20 - 30 mph over any posted speed limit

Word. And now with the addition of the radar detector, it's pretty much permissible.

 

[twowheelnut]

Curious. Sunday, on my way home from the North County, I popped on 101 south and settled in at my usual 75 mph. Within, oh, 5 miles or so, just after Autobahn by Kraftwerk kicked in on the MP3 player, I glanced down to observe my speed had climbed to 85 mph. I gave a quick glance in the mirrors to check for CHP and continued on. By the middle of the song, the needle was hovering near 90. Mirrors were still free of the CHP. Now I conscientiously cranked her up to 100 (97 on Gretta Garmin) and kept it there, mostly, until I hit the road block in Santa Babs known as the End of Weekend Blockade.

So, yeah, I guess I ride a bit over the limit, too. Ain't it a hoot?

 

[afterburn]

While it is true that the FJR gets up to speed pretty dang fast(at least my silver one does) I really don't have much problem keeping it at a steady speed.

I am aware of what gear I'm in and choose a the correct gear for the speed.

However the real temptation for me is knowing that a slight flick of the wrist is all

it takes to kick in the afterburners then hold on.

I don't kick in your machine, only mine!

 

[madmike2]

What are ou guys talking about? Mine always wants to run at the legal posted speed limit. I wonder if I got one of those French de-tuned engines? :dribble:

 

[GalaxyBlue]

85-90 is my average speed on the super slab...Posted speed is 70...It will bit me in the ass someday!

 

[zorkler]

80 to 85 on the hwy. seems to be the speed most time when i take a look see

 

[LetzRoll]

I call it Diablo. Because it is the devil incarnate and it‘s taking me to hell. :devil:

It has me thinking I should be riding a wing or something more sedate. (But not too.) :atv:

I have loaded more mellow music into my mp3 player and this seems to slow me down. :headphones:

You guys and gals in here are no help either! :rant:

 

[wyowags]

Ditto Jetmaker,

I'm regularly at 85 - 90. This thing has a mind of it's own. Finds the sweet spot and wants to stay there. Speed limit is 75 on the slab here and everyone does 85 anyway. Lots of open space. Very few LEO's around. Gotta love it! ilot: Did an awesome canyon ride yesterday afternoon and it's the same through the twisties too. My morning "commute" has gone from 13 minutes down to 9 minutes. Wish I lived farther away from work...

 

[tcfjr]

It's good to know I'm not alone...

 

[FJRMGM]

granted that I personally don't have experience with the FJR and extra-legal speeds, BUT, I have heard through others the FJR likes prolonged cruises at 80 mph.

It may only be an internet rumor though.

 

[NoCage]

The Feej is deceptively fast... but sometimes I just go hooligan knowingly. Yesterday's commute should've gotten me a ticket. After leaving the neighborhood, on the 5 roads I take on the way to work, it was 60 in a 45, 60 in a twisty 30, more 60 in a less twisty 30, 70 in a 40, and 110 on the 70 mph slab. There aren't many vehicles on the commute in... NOT the case on the commute home.

 

[luvtoride]

You know those signs on the side of the road that state "Traffic Signals Timed For 30 MPH"? I figure that if they're timed for 30mph they must be timed for 60 & 90, too! Hahaha! Just kidding!