How fast is is your old GS?

[mrbill5491]

I know I had my 750 at 110mph, cuz the state cop showed me lol. Its been faster though not by a whole lot, maybe 120.

[sedelen]

My speedometer goes only to 85. What I like to do is haul butt in 5th gear then get off the gas put the breaks on you look down and the needle is still pegged on 85...

My '82 GS1100EZ had a 85mph speedo. No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't get it any faster than 85. So, I put a '83 GS1100E speedo that goes to 140mph and no matter how hard I try I just can't get the bike to go above it.

[Notz]

When I got my new GS750E in 78, I easily spun it up to 120 very quickly.

34 years later, as soon as I hit the triple digits, I roll off the throttle, I guess I'm mellowing with age.

[motocycle shawn]

81 750e

my 81 750e was clocked at 135.8 by a ILL state cop. yep i got towed and a free ride to the county.... $300 later i'm still gettin it

[trevor]

my 81 750e was clocked at 135.8 by a ILL state cop. yep i got towed and a free ride to the county.... $300 later i'm still gettin it

Pull my other leg and it plays Jingle Bells.

[blowerbike]

Pull my other leg and it plays Jingle Bells.

hahahhahhahahahahhaha
now thats some funny sheet! eh? lol

[Mr. Sinister]

I don't know how fast it is, but I do know I can spin the rear tire and kick the back end out on a 9k 1-2 shift. I was pretty surprised.

[mrbill5491]

my 81 750e was clocked at 135.8 by a ILL state cop. yep i got towed and a free ride to the county.... $300 later i'm still gettin it

Stock or modified ?

[Frank Z.]

130 as indicated by my rather shaky '78 speedo i installed a month ago. Upon encountering each pavement seam, she 'twitched' a bit... on the lines of a prodded cow. Think i could have gained a few more mph by assuming the tuck, but the suction acquired between my keister and seat made repositioning impossible.

[mrbill5491]

130 as indicated by my rather shaky '78 speedo i installed a month ago. Upon encountering each pavement seam, she 'twitched' a bit... on the lines of a prodded cow. Think i could have gained a few more mph by assuming the tuck, but the suction acquired between my keister and seat made repositioning impossible.

I hate when that happens...always a takes a few minutes to get everything readjusted

[Jedz123]

Took the 1150 out yesterday and did a 15mph roll on with my 140lbs buddy on his 2010 FZ6. Power wheelied then once the front end came down the 1150 screamed by him and when I shut it down there was at least a tractor trailer length between us and I was still getting away. Speedo was north of 130mph... Gut wrenching fur sure.

[blowerbike]

Took the 1150 out yesterday and did a 15mph roll on with my 140lbs buddy on his 2010 FZ6. Power wheelied then once the front end came down the 1150 screamed by him and when I shut it down there was at least a tractor trailer length between us and I was still getting away. Speedo was north of 130mph... Gut wrenching fur sure.

just an FYI.
if your 1150 does not have an HD basket installed...
it will come a part and blow a hole in your cases and spew oil maybe under your rear tire.
i am 100% serious.
these bikes broke stock baskets when they was brand new.
let me know if you need any more info.

[gs850cafe]

got the 140mph speedo on my 81 850...had it to 125 so far

[1_v8_merc]

Took the bandit up to 120, right past radar.

Needless to say, he heard me loud and clear.
Never came after me though! Thank God.

[Jedz123]

IN VT it's illegal to pursue if the perpetrator is exceeding 100 MPH on State roads (some safety law)... Not sure about the interstate though.