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[moscooter]

 
" The difference between a buck and a buck-20 feels significant on a bike without a wind shield"

I recently read an article that attempted to explain wind pressure as compared with (speed).  According to the source,  wind pressure is calculated as being like the speed in MPH (squared).

So as an example,  if you were going 50MPH,  the wind pressure would be like 2500 psi or  (50 X 50).  Now,  if you increase your speed by just 20 MPH to 70 MPH,  the wind pressure has now gone to 4900 psi (70 X 70).   So with just a 20 MPH increase in speed,  you have just about DOUBLED the wind pressure.

[DesertHOG]

Speedo is consistenly 2mph higher than GPS value
Regarding pegging the speedo, I was not looking down when this was achieved.  

[Twolanerider]

A GPS unit isn't the best tool for a snap shot high speed measure.  They measure straight line distance and require constant signals to do it accurately.  So sudden steep grades or scattered overhead obstructions will get you a wrong answer.  Steep inclines or declines that happen under a bank of trees breaking over the road is a good way to screw with your GPS and your BSR who might just poo her dainties when "shown" later just how fast she was going .

This one got me in trouble for doing just that.  She really was briefly doing a 100-ish.  But never close to what the GPS said we were doing.  You can have fun with the units this way if you realize what screws with them.

[DesertHOG]

A GPS unit isn't the best tool for a snap shot high speed measure.  They measure straight line distance and require constant signals to do it accurately.  So sudden steep grades or scattered overhead obstructions will get you a wrong answer.  Steep inclines or declines that happen under a bank of trees breaking over the road is a good way to screw with your GPS and your BSR who might just poo her dainties when "shown" later just how fast she was going .

This one got me in trouble for doing just that.  She really was briefly doing a 100-ish.  But never close to what the GPS said we were doing.  You can have fun with the units this way if you realize what screws with them.

That might be your story.. and you can stick to it. My story is that it was a bright sunny day without any trees or clouds around for miles

[grandpadoc]

I wonder what she would do at lower altitude, not that I'm asking you to do it again.    What a beautiful bike Simon has, and we really enjoyed riding in AZ with him. Doc

[iski]

Had mine to 85 once but my knuckles were white and my knees were shaking.

This was in your driveway?

[StrokedRider]

NOPE ! Stock SEUC=120mph wall

[erniezap]

On my 04 I shift 4th to fifth at 115-120.  Speedo goes a bit past 120 but the bike keeps pulling hard...

[JCZ]

That might be your story.. and you can stick to it. My story is that it was a bright sunny day without any trees or clouds around for miles

I think you can rely on your GPS just a tad bit more than any unit of measure that Harley puts out.                                

[Spiderman]

The more I read on this site lately, the more I cannot fathom why anyone is buying a CVO Harley, a regular production Harley or anything else made by the MoCo. It would appear to me that we've got folks who take the motor and trans out of their bikes and put them on the shelf replacing them with aftermarket or H-D big inch motors and custom trannies. Of course that fancy new motor requires a specialized exhaust system and Hi Tech ignition/ECM. Next, pull the suspension apart and replace all of the OEM components with Traxion Dynamics AK 20 kits and Bitubo shocks. After that, it's a new seat, new wheels, new tires, new windshield, new stereo system with amps and subwoofers, intrticate GPS systems, tons of chrome, pinstriping, repainting or powdercoating - what did I forget. Oh gee, it seems the stock frame is not being tossed. So $40 thousand for a frame, another $40 thousand for all of the above and voila, we've got a motorcycle we can still bitch about. Frickin amazing.

B B

    Oh yes, that's right, it's sooooooooooooo hard to title and insure a custom built motorcycle. Gotta have that OEM VIN # 

[FLHXSE2]

The more I read on this site lately, the more I cannot fathom why anyone is buying a CVO Harley, a regular production Harley or anything else made by the MoCo. It would appear to me that we've got folks who take the motor and trans out of their bikes and put them on the shelf replacing them with aftermarket or H-D big inch motors and custom trannies. Of course that fancy new motor requires a specialized exhaust system and Hi Tech ignition/ECM. Next, pull the suspension apart and replace all of the OEM components with Traxion Dynamics AK 20 kits and Bitubo shocks. After that, it's a new seat, new wheels, new tires, new windshield, new stereo system with amps and subwoofers, intrticate GPS systems, tons of chrome, pinstriping, repainting or powdercoating - what did I forget. Oh gee, it seems the stock frame is not being tossed. So $40 thousand for a frame, another $40 thousand for all of the above and voila, we've got a motorcycle we can still bitch about. Frickin amazing.

B B

    Oh yes, that's right, it's sooooooooooooo hard to title and insure a custom built motorcycle. Gotta have that OEM VIN # 

Maybe I'm the exception (or really poor), changed the exhaust to Fulsac w/a TTS to kill the heat and get some noise, bought a Klockwerks windshield 'cuz I'm 6'2", and I'd like a King tour pack some day. I love the seat. suspension, motor, speakers, hell I just love the bike 

[Spiderman]

Maybe I'm the exception (or really poor), changed the exhaust to Fulsac w/a TTS to kill the heat and get some noise, bought a Klockwerks windshield 'cuz I'm 6'2", and I'd like a King tour pack some day. I love the seat. suspension, motor, speakers, hell I just love the bike 

This is why you need a GPS dude. You are lost and on the wrong website ! 

B B

[FLHXSE2]

This is why you need a GPS dude. You are lost and on the wrong website ! 

B B

I'm beyond lost, a GPS on a bike would never help me

[guppytrash]

The more I read on this site lately, the more I cannot fathom why anyone is buying a CVO Harley, a regular production Harley or anything else made by the MoCo. It would appear to me that we've got folks who take the motor and trans out of their bikes and put them on the shelf replacing them with aftermarket or H-D big inch motors and custom trannies. Of course that fancy new motor requires a specialized exhaust system and Hi Tech ignition/ECM. Next, pull the suspension apart and replace all of the OEM components with Traxion Dynamics AK 20 kits and Bitubo shocks. After that, it's a new seat, new wheels, new tires, new windshield, new stereo system with amps and subwoofers, intrticate GPS systems, tons of chrome, pinstriping, repainting or powdercoating - what did I forget. Oh gee, it seems the stock frame is not being tossed. So $40 thousand for a frame, another $40 thousand for all of the above and voila, we've got a motorcycle we can still bitch about. Frickin amazing.

B B

    Oh yes, that's right, it's sooooooooooooo hard to title and insure a custom built motorcycle. Gotta have that OEM VIN # 

Still laughing!!

[Dr.D]

The more I read on this site lately, the more I cannot fathom why anyone is buying a CVO Harley, a regular production Harley or anything else made by the MoCo. It would appear to me that we've got folks who take the motor and trans out of their bikes and put them on the shelf replacing them with aftermarket or H-D big inch motors and custom trannies. Of course that fancy new motor requires a specialized exhaust system and Hi Tech ignition/ECM. Next, pull the suspension apart and replace all of the OEM components with Traxion Dynamics AK 20 kits and Bitubo shocks. After that, it's a new seat, new wheels, new tires, new windshield, new stereo system with amps and subwoofers, intrticate GPS systems, tons of chrome, pinstriping, repainting or powdercoating - what did I forget. Oh gee, it seems the stock frame is not being tossed. So $40 thousand for a frame, another $40 thousand for all of the above and voila, we've got a motorcycle we can still bitch about. Frickin amazing.

B B

    Oh yes, that's right, it's sooooooooooooo hard to title and insure a custom built motorcycle. Gotta have that OEM VIN # 

I'm not sure if I should laugh or cry. I think(my first mistake) it's about self expression but there are limits and one is not accepted or pleased about ones self if it does not say Harley Davidson on the tank. Of all the mods you mentioned I did not see a tank exchange.

No matter how much we change them we call them Harleys and are proud.
This game is not for the poor.
All other brands are still NOT Harley.
There is a competitive component to this mod game.

People truly are "Fricken amazing".