Top speed run

[MET]

Just watch the winds and weather. the only thing that can be done is lower the bike, I prefer not to because of rideability. Just do not get caught in cross winds.

 

[Narcissus]

I wouldn't worry about that so much. I've done high speeds with 30+ mph head and tail winds as well as lesser crosswinds. As long as the winds are not gusting (randomly shifting and bursting), you should be fine. Strong gusts, though, will be a problem.

 

[MET]

I would agree with head and tail winds. However with a high head win you won't hit max speed anyway. The crosswinds which we have a lot in New England are problematic, those are the ones that can lift you over 185mph. Don't get me wrong the bike can be rode well in the crosswinds, but not over 185mph on the GPS with a wind over 12 from the side i have seen them lift.

 

[kawafaski]

Oh Well..

 

[kawafaski]

Killed a small rabbit while going 60 mph....i hit it with the left footpeg...on the way to top speed testing..aaarrggg!
Saw 10,900 rpm.. gps didn't work in my pocket.