I just drove by my starting point for that trip and checked the map for an accurate distance. It was just over 40 miles one way so an hour round trip is not unreasonable. The bike does handle 100 mph pretty well though.
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Originally posted by TxGSrider View Post
I just drove by my starting point for that trip and checked the map for an accurate distance. It was just over 40 miles one way so an hour round trip is not unreasonable. The bike does handle 100 mph pretty well though.
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Originally posted by TxGSrider View PostIts seems a little silly that I replaced my 82 gauges with 83 so I could have a speedometer that will read more than 85mph and yet I seldom ever push it past 85....
Anybody else care to chime in on the old single cam CB750's top speed? Several sources list it as 125.1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red
2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.
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Originally posted by Rob S. View PostI also have '83 gauges on my '82. I have a sickness...anytime I ride, (either bike), if I get on a highway, I try to get the needle as close to 100 as possible before I run out of room. There is no cure.
Anybody else care to chime in on the old single cam CB750's top speed? Several sources list it as 125.
in the 4 months I've only had my gs1150 to about 90mph but I get there very quickly....I know my brother the previous owner would've maxed it at some point....being in the tail end of life I'm in no hurry to end it any sooner by pegging the speedo...1979 CBX, AW440 Maico, GS1150EF
http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...ine=1447792849
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Wyly, years ago I had my 1150 in the 120s at the top of fourth before backing down. That was enough....sigpic
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Originally posted by wyly View Post125 for a "well tuned" cb750 sounds about right....being in the tail end of life I'm in no hurry to end it any sooner by pegging the speedo...1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red
2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.
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Originally posted by dorkburger View PostWyly, years ago I had my 1150 in the 120s at the top of fourth before backing down. That was enough....
If the opportunity presents itself again I'll do same on the GS but I've no desire to try reach it's claimed 145mph top end....1979 CBX, AW440 Maico, GS1150EF
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Originally posted by Rob S. View PostMe too (almost 60 yrs old)...that's why I always back off around 110, or even 100. Ain't got those 20 or 30-year-old nuts anymore!1979 CBX, AW440 Maico, GS1150EF
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Originally posted by Burque73 View PostBack in 1990 or 91 when I was young and dumb and full of, well, bubble gum, I had my GS850G up to 140 on interstate 25. I had the peg on the speedo that stopped it at 85, but my buddy riding with me on an older honda CB750 said we were at 140. I can't remember what the tach said, redline or not, but it was still pulling. No fairing and I was about blown off. Speed could have been exaggerated, but it was damn fast! Is that even possible on a stock 850?
I also remember the 15 mile trip to the town just north of here took only about five minutes!
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While out on the interstate between Socorro and Las Cruces today, I tried to reach or at least get close to that mark I hit as a kid. Its funny how the hills we climbed as youngsters seemed so tall, and the fish we caught seemed much bigger than when were older.
This 83 climbed to 113 ish at 8500rpms. Wide open throttle and no more to give.
Maybe all the crap I'm carrying and the wind jammer slows it a bit but my other 850 could never have come close to the 140 mph I thought it did. I'm not disappointed with this bike in the least though. 200 miles in three hours this morning and it's ready to hit the road for more. I on the other hand need to stretch a bit.
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Originally posted by TxGSrider View PostI showed a little over 90mph last night getting onto the highway last night... I think you guys are a bad influence on me.'84 GS750EF (Oct 2015 BOM) '79 GS1000N (June 2007 BOM) My Flickr site http://www.flickr.com/photos/soates50/
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Its always fun to hit triple digits...Current Rides: 82 GS1100E, 00 Triumph 955 Speed Triple:twistedevil:, 03 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 01 Honda GL1800, '15 Kawasaki 1000 Versys
Past Rides: 72 Honda SL-125, Kawasaki KE-175, 77 GS750 with total yosh stage 1 kit, 79 GS1000s, 80 GS1000S, 82 GS750e,82 GS1000S, 84 VF500f, 86 FZR600, 95 Triumph Sprint 900,96 Triumph Sprint, 97 Triumph Sprint, 01 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 07 Triumph Tiger 1050, 01 Yam YFZ250F
Work in progress: 78 GS1000, unknown year GS1100ES
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