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Old 08-19-2008, 12:45 AM   #33
Cutty72
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Originally Posted by Gunther1000 View Post
Last bike I rode that was held back on top by wind was a SV-650... Not that fun of a bike I thought but then again we didn't hit many curves.
Mine (now comonboys') would redline in 6th. 146 indicated mph at that point.

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Buells live between 3500 and 6000 (unless it's an 1125). She'll try to rip your arms out of socket in this range.

Beyond that, you are just flogging her for that little bit of HP at the top.

Then......the fun stops at 6700 RPM. Damn long stroke engine.
1125's like 5000 to 9000 range

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??? Looks like english, but I can't understand what you be askin'.
He be sayin engine braking.
pretty sure he meant OFF the gas.
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If I have to get help to get it back up, I dont need to be riding it.

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