Top Speed [Archive] - Vulcan Bagger Forums

08-02-2007, 06:13 PM

So, the other day I wanted to see what it would do. I'll just say I was on 1-80 somewhere between Salt Lake City, UT and Wendover, NV. I opened it up full throttle and held it for a good 10 miles or so. I was a little surprised when it kinda just leveled off around 100-105. I thought for sure I would hit at least 130. Not that I ever need to go that fast since I definitly don't want to pay that fine! There was just me and a Harley (looked like a wide glide). I just barely crept passed him and was able to keep him in my rear view mirror. It sure felt good. It was a good thing since he had really loud pipes. He must have been doing 98 or so.

My friend at work has the Vulcan 2000cc. His is insanely fast. He can really rocket up the canyons. He said he has had it about 120 but backed off because he was scared and said it was still climbing not even at full throttle.

I guess my speedometer would be off 10%. I drove through a construction area and my speedo said 66 and the radar sign said I was doing 60.

blowndodge

08-02-2007, 06:54 PM

I have the speedo hit 115 and it took awhile. I'm sure with drag bars and no fairing I could get at least 10 mph more but its fast enough. I drove next to a Gold Wing north from San Diego and had the speedo at 90+ easily all the way to Long Beach and it was a breeze.

ponch

08-02-2007, 07:52 PM

From emonk's site: http://www.newsnot.com/~emonk/pictures/motorcycle/vn2000/Coyote_vn2000_max_speed_via_GPS.jpg

So, the other day I wanted to see what it would do. I'll just say I was on 1-80 somewhere between Salt Lake City, UT and Wendover, NV. I opened it up full throttle and held it for a good 10 miles or so. I was a little surprised when it kinda just leveled off around 100-105. I thought for sure I would hit at least 130. Not that I ever need to go that fast since I definitly don't want to pay that fine! There was just me and a Harley (looked like a wide glide). I just barely crept passed him and was able to keep him in my rear view mirror. It sure felt good. It was a good thing since he had really loud pipes. He must have been doing 98 or so.

My friend at work has the Vulcan 2000cc. His is insanely fast. He can really rocket up the canyons. He said he has had it about 120 but backed off because he was scared and said it was still climbing not even at full throttle.

I guess my speedometer would be off 10%. I drove through a construction area and my speedo said 66 and the radar sign said I was doing 60.

08-02-2007, 08:08 PM

Maybe I had a head wind. I also might add I have no mods (running completely stock)
Maybe I got a lemon. It's always stalled from day one when I first fire it up when its cold.

trip

08-02-2007, 08:31 PM

Don't feel bad wolfman....the highest I've ever ridden on mine is 105. The way I look at it, I may not be able to sustain a speed of say, 115....but I can cruise all day long at 90 or 95 and it won't even breath hard.

Top Cat

08-02-2007, 08:38 PM

I must be getting old. I got mine up to 95 on the speedometer so I figure it was an actual 90. Let off 'cause I really don't need to go that fast. I wasn't scared, really, no really :-[

blowndodge

08-02-2007, 08:39 PM

Thats the best part about our bikes. It'll run with the big Wings all day at high speeds with almost no vibration or loud noises. My buddys Wing on that run was surprised. He actually told me he was hoping I was really pushing it and was going to back it down to abot 80 because he was getting a little wiggy at 100. I told him when we slowed down to 70 I thought I was going to be able to get off and walk! Great high speed bike.

08-02-2007, 10:02 PM

socwkbiker

08-03-2007, 09:04 AM

I've gotten her up to 110, but like you guys, I enjoy that cruising speed of about 90.

socwkbiker

08-03-2007, 11:48 AM

Groundhog, how long is the ride? I have a church meeting at 10 tomorrow morning in Garland, even though I may send my wife to that while I ride with you.

nightflight1

08-03-2007, 11:52 AM

I was surprised about my top end speed when I hit it hard. I hit 100 and it was only climbing up slowly. Not what I expected from it but that's okay as I don't plan on sustained riding speeds anywhere near 100. It does what I want, when I want, and is smooth. I have had this bike since '05, longer than I keep most bikes. I guess that says something about how much I like my Nomad.

socwkbiker

08-03-2007, 02:04 PM

Sounds like a cool ride. I'll see what I can do about that meeting.

blowndodge

08-03-2007, 02:27 PM

[quote:sgcoqm5l]Groundhog, how long is the ride? I have a church meeting at 10 tomorrow morning in Garland, even though I may send my wife to that while I ride with you.

You could make the meeting if you left after we ate, but not a chance if you ride with us.

I'll probably be out for most of the day but the others may/may not be with me.

That sounds like fun GH. :'(

We're doing a ride that's called "See Area B". This was put together by the T.M.R.A. and the ride consist of finding predetermined locations and getting a picture of your bike next to the object they picked out.

As a group we are hitting some new locations, but I need to go back and get some of the one's we've already gotten since when my computer crashed a little over a month ago I lost all my pics. [/quote:sgcoqm5l]

dip

08-04-2007, 11:14 AM

highest 100, but backed off after 20 mins - not a comfortable speed for me. like cruising at about 75 - 80

ponch

08-04-2007, 12:45 PM

I have had it up to 100 indicated, and I think it would do that all day. I usually like to ride 80-85 on the interstate and 65 on secondary roads. No use getting any more tickets. In Iowa it is such a tax collection method that they don't count 2 speeding tickets if they are 10 mph or less over against your license. It's amazing. Our county voted down the sales tax increase, and the next day for a couple weeks the cops were pulling everyone over. May be it's coincidence.

08-06-2007, 04:23 PM

My top speed is nowhere near the capabilities of the bike. My comfort zone is expanding little by little and has finally reached the 80-85 zone. Past that, contemplations of personal mortality start to make themselves felt.

dragon57

08-07-2007, 09:47 AM

Just got back from a trip from north Ga, to Indy, and back (memorial ride for a fallen bro) left Indy @ 7:30 am, rode straight thru (except for a detour to Lynchburgh, Tn). cruised 90 all day; no problem. The fastest I got was 106 or so, by my speedo; but I have a Harley fairing on mine. I'm sure it'll do more, but takes a while to get on up there.

finky

08-10-2007, 01:39 AM

115MPH for me but the roads don't allow for much better than that and our max speed on the highways here is 65MPH on freeways and 60MPH on anything else.
one state The Northern Territory used to be open speed but thats been pulled back to 80MPH.
The cops are quite tough here as well so I mainly stick around the leagle limmit (not). ;)

vulcanvixen

08-10-2007, 08:13 AM

Hey Dip.....I'm with you girl. I usually ride right around 80 on my speedo - knowing that it reads a bit high. I've pushed 95 trying to play catch-up.

08-10-2007, 08:30 AM

80 one your Speedo V is about 72

vulcanvixen

08-10-2007, 08:36 AM

80 one your Speedo V is about 72

About the same on your's too....as we found out yesterday! That's why I use 85 on my speedo as my top "comfort" speed - I know I'm going 75 to 80 - a nice cruising speed for me. It is fun to "push it" once in a while, tho!!!!!!!
<marquee>WHEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!</marquee>

08-10-2007, 08:41 AM

Mine is more accurate.

dip

08-10-2007, 04:16 PM

i've been known to push it to vv - but been thinking i really need to watch this for 1) safety, 2) ticketing in this area is turning out to be big business e.g. #1 revenue generator for the state of VA/DC; besides i can't get another speeding ticket or my insurance company gonna drop me, my husband will divorce me (or he will be damned mad about the rate increases) and my license is next on the chopping block. addicted to speed...had that problem many many moons ago, but i thought i had gotten it under control ...

vulcanvixen

08-10-2007, 11:53 PM

I'm with ya Dip....I love to go fast - as the 2 speeding tickets on my license will attest. Let's go to Germany and ride the Autobahn!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

08-11-2007, 08:44 PM

Germany:? Is that the destination for the Vulcan Girls Meetup?

vulcanvixen

08-12-2007, 09:36 AM

Germany:? Is that the destination for the Vulcan Girls Meetup?

Anybody who likes to go fast!!!!!.....sections have no speed limit at all and the law requires slower vehicles to stay to the right so faster traffic can go by......gotta love it!!! My son was on it a couple of years ago and said it's a HOOT!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpyKqsoVUtc

Todd

08-12-2007, 02:03 PM

Shouldn't admit this, but after reading this thread I was coming home late last night on I-85 and got passed by a group of cars that had to be running 110 and thought "well they will get clocked first before I will". I twisted the throttle and got from 75 on the speedometer, that we all know is wrong, and was at 105 in no time and still climbing...b*lls drew up so I had to back off at that point.

08-12-2007, 02:07 PM

The speed limit on 1-80 by my house is 75 so I usually run the spedometer about 85 since it is off. Still going at a good clip but not fast enough to get a ticket http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

dip

08-12-2007, 06:49 PM

hummm - germany...better start statside first for the kawagirls ride. still think i can get up a good pace in usa smile

vulcanvixen

08-15-2007, 01:45 AM

You're on, Dip. We can meet each other mid-country....lol!! Last to arrive buys dinner!!

08-15-2007, 05:16 AM

When we going? I'm ready. Of course, summer is when I have the most time off. I plan to head westward next summer. Maybe something will work out for all of us to meet. :)

flightdoc

08-15-2007, 03:39 PM

I've had mine up to 95 without a problem. No desire to see how much further she'll go. I'm with Trip, I can cruise at 80 all day long, loaded with full bags, luggage rack stepped high with added bags and the wife, comfortably.

flightdoc

08-15-2007, 03:53 PM

I was stationed in Germany for several years back in the late seventies.......autobahn is awesome!! Better get accustomed to high speeds. If you're in the left ( passing lane) and you see lights flashing in your rear view and appears they're a mile behind.........move to right lane asap!! It's probaly something like a Porche traveling along at 150+ mph!! They don't slow down. They are expecting you to move over.
It's a blast. Go for it!

vulcanvixen

08-16-2007, 09:57 AM

It's a deal, Kawagirl. The KawaNowGals Summer Run 2008!!!!!!!!!!!! Dip? Unwind? Hear that???? YIPPEEEEEEEE!!!!!

08-16-2007, 10:35 AM

WOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

blowndodge

08-16-2007, 11:33 AM

"Earth to board, Earth to board, come in please"

08-16-2007, 11:34 AM

O God what is happening here....?

blowndodge

08-16-2007, 11:37 AM

Da girls are planning something behind our backs Nico!! Ain't right I say........Circle the wagons!!!

socwkbiker

08-16-2007, 11:39 AM

Look out! We're being surrounded!

08-16-2007, 12:06 PM

I can see it now...... we're doomed...... http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u272/DrNickDC/warrior20mq20043ati.jpg

socwkbiker

08-16-2007, 12:15 PM

LMAO!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

08-16-2007, 07:22 PM

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davidjones1

08-16-2007, 07:53 PM

Man I love this site, you guys are out there. But thats good thing, Oh on topic I have had my 03 to 115 did not stay long but 80-90 all day.

08-16-2007, 07:57 PM

YES WE ARE PLOTTIN'!!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

socwkbiker

08-16-2007, 09:53 PM

Quick guys, huddle up!

08-16-2007, 10:00 PM

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u272/DrNickDC/ram.jpg

Todd

08-16-2007, 10:05 PM

<marquee>I'm scared.....I just wanna be held!! </marquee>

socwkbiker

08-16-2007, 10:07 PM

<marquee>Not me...that scared me too.</marquee>

08-16-2007, 10:13 PM

Awwww..... :'(

socwkbiker

08-16-2007, 10:15 PM

I thought that was you Nico, standing behind me... http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

08-16-2007, 10:19 PM

Always brother... like a shadow... :)

socwkbiker

08-16-2007, 10:21 PM

Glad to know you got my back...HEY! what the????

08-16-2007, 10:38 PM

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vulcanvixen

08-16-2007, 11:54 PM

OK, OK, you guys can come too......pulling up the rear!! (Don't let me down now boys....I set you up good with that one!)

blowndodge

08-17-2007, 12:23 AM

Geez, I don't go online for a few hours and look at all this behavior! Shame you you!!!!

Todd

08-17-2007, 07:43 AM

:-[We're soooooooooooooory...We'll be good from now on :-[

[font=Verdana:qok747r8]<marquee>Maybe</marquee> [/font:qok747r8]

socwkbiker

08-17-2007, 02:47 PM

We got your back VV.

OK, OK, you guys can come too......pulling up the rear!! (Don't let me down now boys....I set you up good with that one!)

blowndodge

08-17-2007, 03:29 PM

We got your back VV.

[quote:znhjq0ns]OK, OK, you guys can come too......pulling up the rear!! (Don't let me down now boys....I set you up good with that one!)[/quote:znhjq0ns]

<marquee>DOES THAT MEAN I GET THE FRONT??? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif</marquee>

vulcanvixen

08-17-2007, 05:22 PM

Thanks SWB and BD!! Share and share alike, I say!! ;)

blowndodge

08-17-2007, 06:19 PM

Yes, I am a sharing man! What's mine is yours and what's yours.....................

vulcanvixen

08-17-2007, 11:06 PM

Mama told me there'd be days like this!!! ;) http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/tongue.gif

blowndodge

08-17-2007, 11:59 PM

Your mom taught you well!!!!!

vulcanvixen

08-18-2007, 12:13 AM

Your mom taught you well!!!!!

Oh, trust me.....she's rolling in her grave 'bout now!!! ;)

blowndodge

08-18-2007, 07:32 AM

[quote:i90g2hcs]Your mom taught you well!!!!!

Oh, trust me.....she's rolling in her grave 'bout now!!! ;)[/quote:i90g2hcs]

http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif Mine too! She never could control her son!