MartyO
Well-known member
Just went on a ride with my brother and his HD buddies. They were headed from So. Cal. east across the desert. They were staying out of town and my plan was to ride out with them, turn around and come home, make it a day ride.
Five HD’s and my 06A. Cool guys that ride and appreciate any bike, they liked the Feejer. I like the HD’s and admit they look cool and sound good for awhile. I would like one in my garage but I can’t convince the wife a man needs three motorcycles. I’ve had one before and do like them.
Got a ways out and they were filling up. We had about 55 miles to my turn around point and I had one bar above half. I was cool and said I don’t need gas (mistake). We headed east and a couple of the guys took off, cruising at 105+ MPH. I passed the other three bikes and gave chase; we ran the 55 miles never dropping under 100.
Had a new 6 speed and a 5 speed HD running hot. The 6 speed was pulling away at 110 so I had to pass the 5 speed. My +2 Cee Baily all the way up and sitting up like in a parade I passed both bikes at 135, as fast as it would go like this on the slight uphill.
Cooled to 105 and started downhill and the 6 speed passed me at 120. Damn, I dropped my windshield and tucked in. Passed him and looked at the speedo, 150. Time for common sense and slowed down. New record for me and the Feej.
The bike was very solid at these speeds including the 100 MPH sweepers. I’m on my third set of Avon Storms and this set is the best set yet. Very smooth and virtually no deceleration wobble. These are the first set of tires (three brands) in 50,000+ miles on this bike that don’t have the 50 and under decal wobble. It’s never been an issue unless you’re slowing down with hands off the bars.
Problem with running so fast for so long is slowing down to 100 seems like being on the freeway at 50, way too slow.
We stopped at the 55 mile mark and told each other how much fun that was. Was it smart, no. Was it fun, yes.
Now my pride caught up with me. The Feej burns a lot of gas at that speed. I was one bar and a long way from gas. I had to nurse the bike 55 miles at 65 MPH (speed limit for heavens sake). Felt like I was standing still. I made it but it was flashing low.
Just some fun with two wheels. Isn’t it great?
Moral; when in doubt, get gas. When not in doubt, get gas.
Have fun and ride safe,
Five HD’s and my 06A. Cool guys that ride and appreciate any bike, they liked the Feejer. I like the HD’s and admit they look cool and sound good for awhile. I would like one in my garage but I can’t convince the wife a man needs three motorcycles. I’ve had one before and do like them.
Got a ways out and they were filling up. We had about 55 miles to my turn around point and I had one bar above half. I was cool and said I don’t need gas (mistake). We headed east and a couple of the guys took off, cruising at 105+ MPH. I passed the other three bikes and gave chase; we ran the 55 miles never dropping under 100.
Had a new 6 speed and a 5 speed HD running hot. The 6 speed was pulling away at 110 so I had to pass the 5 speed. My +2 Cee Baily all the way up and sitting up like in a parade I passed both bikes at 135, as fast as it would go like this on the slight uphill.
Cooled to 105 and started downhill and the 6 speed passed me at 120. Damn, I dropped my windshield and tucked in. Passed him and looked at the speedo, 150. Time for common sense and slowed down. New record for me and the Feej.
The bike was very solid at these speeds including the 100 MPH sweepers. I’m on my third set of Avon Storms and this set is the best set yet. Very smooth and virtually no deceleration wobble. These are the first set of tires (three brands) in 50,000+ miles on this bike that don’t have the 50 and under decal wobble. It’s never been an issue unless you’re slowing down with hands off the bars.
Problem with running so fast for so long is slowing down to 100 seems like being on the freeway at 50, way too slow.
We stopped at the 55 mile mark and told each other how much fun that was. Was it smart, no. Was it fun, yes.
Now my pride caught up with me. The Feej burns a lot of gas at that speed. I was one bar and a long way from gas. I had to nurse the bike 55 miles at 65 MPH (speed limit for heavens sake). Felt like I was standing still. I made it but it was flashing low.
Just some fun with two wheels. Isn’t it great?
Moral; when in doubt, get gas. When not in doubt, get gas.
Have fun and ride safe,
