Speed Govenor?

novijoe · 04-08-2010, 10:44 AM

Anybody know if there is a speed governor on the Nomads? I have an 07' and she won't go over 110 MPH. If there is, is there a way to defeat it?

Joe

cactusjack · 04-08-2010, 10:48 AM

Do you need to go faster than 110 mph? ::)

There is a rev limiter and once you hit the limiter, that's as fast as you can go in that gear.

novijoe · 04-08-2010, 10:59 AM

Hmmm, sounds like we need a six speed tranny lol. Like they say, it's not the speed, it's the sudden stops :)

macmac · 04-08-2010, 11:12 AM

LOL.... 112 is book max... You might beat that but not by much. Take it up to 100 in 3rd hit over drive 4th and get to 112 if you can then hit over drive 5th. Look out fer the blue lights.

**ringadingh** · 04-08-2010, 11:46 AM

The best mine has ever done was 117 according to the speedo,
105 many times.

blowndodge · 04-08-2010, 12:15 PM

It's not a speed governor, its an RPM governor. 5900 max. A fully loaded nomad won't do an honest 110 with the windshield and saddlebags on . too much frontal wind resistance. If you see 120MPH on your speedometer your actually doing about 108MPH. AS mac pointed out you'll go faster in 4th than 5th gear.

phenrichs · 04-08-2010, 02:05 PM

that is alot of bike to get stopped at that speed.

I say if you need to go faster than that... Buy a goldwing

chainsaw · 04-08-2010, 02:06 PM

It goes as fast as I want to go.

cactusjack · 04-08-2010, 02:51 PM

20 MPH above the posted limit, OR above 85 MPH is felony speeding in AZ. You can go to jail for that. I don't need to go any faster than 85.

blowndodge · 04-08-2010, 03:09 PM

Jeez................. another "Dan Lund" Conformist.......

**ringadingh** · 04-08-2010, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

20 MPH above the posted limit, OR above 85 MPH is felony speeding in AZ. You can go to jail for that. I don't need to go any faster than 85.

There is no justice.

trosco · 04-08-2010, 05:57 PM

Dude,,, you are pulling our chain... right?

You want to know what keeps you below 110 mph? The motor!!!

skiman · 04-08-2010, 06:52 PM

Buy a zx14 that will get you over a 110 by a few miles per hours

jandreu · 04-08-2010, 07:19 PM

You guys can kid if ya want but I've been wondering the same thing.

I live at 1200 feet above sea level. The road to my house starts at sea level and 8 miles later I'm at 1200 feet. Going up hill with no passenger I can't get my '07 to go over 90mph.

Same road going down hill I can get up to 115mph. Yes I know the reason for this but damm these bikes are SLOW.

1600CC, 850lbs plus my 250lbs, wind resitance, yada,yada.

All I'm saying is the Nomad is slow! My Harley 1200cc Sportster at 500 lbs plus my 250 lbs will run up the same hill at 130mph. Thats only 350 lbs lighter but 400cc smaller. Heck 400cc use to be a good size motor.

I like the Nomad for cruzing with my wife but if she didn't like to ride it would be just to slow for me to own. Not that I speed all the time but every now and then a good rush clears the head and having a motor between your legs that can get and sh*t when the blue hairs are after ya helps. [blue hairs = old ladies that can't drive or see ya] Just my 2 cents.

Yellow Jacket · 04-08-2010, 07:38 PM

There is one guy on here that has a turbo-charger on his Nomad. It's a pretty expensive mod but I think I remember someone saying it would go 147 mph. I can't think of who it is at the time.

I believe the article below is the bike he owns:

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/roa...rbo/index.html

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04-08-2010, 10:59 AM	#3
novijoe Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Garden City, Michigan Posts: 150	Speed Govenor? Hmmm, sounds like we need a six speed tranny lol. Like they say, it's not the speed, it's the sudden stops :)
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04-08-2010, 11:12 AM	#4
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Speed Govenor? LOL.... 112 is book max... You might beat that but not by much. Take it up to 100 in 3rd hit over drive 4th and get to 112 if you can then hit over drive 5th. Look out fer the blue lights. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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04-08-2010, 11:46 AM	#5
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Speed Govenor? The best mine has ever done was 117 according to the speedo, 105 many times. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-08-2010, 12:15 PM	#6
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Speed Govenor? It's not a speed governor, its an RPM governor. 5900 max. A fully loaded nomad won't do an honest 110 with the windshield and saddlebags on . too much frontal wind resistance. If you see 120MPH on your speedometer your actually doing about 108MPH. AS mac pointed out you'll go faster in 4th than 5th gear. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Speed Govenor? that is alot of bike to get stopped at that speed. I say if you need to go faster than that... Buy a goldwing
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chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Speed Govenor? It goes as fast as I want to go.
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Speed Govenor? 20 MPH above the posted limit, OR above 85 MPH is felony speeding in AZ. You can go to jail for that. I don't need to go any faster than 85. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Speed Govenor? Jeez................. another "Dan Lund" Conformist....... __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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04-08-2010, 05:57 PM	#12
trosco Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,464	Speed Govenor? Dude,,, you are pulling our chain... right? You want to know what keeps you below 110 mph? The motor!!! __________________ trosco: just call me Ross 2007 Black & Titanium Nomad (Nomad made 65K but got replaced 2014) 2010 Titanium Goldwing 2014 KLR 650 New Edition
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04-08-2010, 06:52 PM	#13
skiman Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Nashville,NC Posts: 782	Speed Govenor? Buy a zx14 that will get you over a 110 by a few miles per hours __________________ 2002 Nomad 1500 FI 12" buckhorn apes Chuckster air kit Mustang seat and fender bib Avon Venom tires 2 right side Harley mufflers the quiet side. TFI fuel control Progressive 430 shocks 430-4213B (Best Mod to the bike I've made) Progressive fork springs (See Above) Kuryakyn grips A touch of chrome farkles Reckless fairing color match 2 tone paint. Kenwood deck with Polk 5 1/4" speakers. 2007 GSX1250 Stock for now
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04-08-2010, 07:19 PM	#14
jandreu Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Makawao, Hawaii Posts: 1,409	Speed Govenor? You guys can kid if ya want but I've been wondering the same thing. I live at 1200 feet above sea level. The road to my house starts at sea level and 8 miles later I'm at 1200 feet. Going up hill with no passenger I can't get my '07 to go over 90mph. Same road going down hill I can get up to 115mph. Yes I know the reason for this but damm these bikes are SLOW. 1600CC, 850lbs plus my 250lbs, wind resitance, yada,yada. All I'm saying is the Nomad is slow! My Harley 1200cc Sportster at 500 lbs plus my 250 lbs will run up the same hill at 130mph. Thats only 350 lbs lighter but 400cc smaller. Heck 400cc use to be a good size motor. I like the Nomad for cruzing with my wife but if she didn't like to ride it would be just to slow for me to own. Not that I speed all the time but every now and then a good rush clears the head and having a motor between your legs that can get and sh*t when the blue hairs are after ya helps. [blue hairs = old ladies that can't drive or see ya] Just my 2 cents. __________________ James Andreu '07 1600 Red/Silver VBA Member #1356 jandreu@hawaiiantel.net
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04-08-2010, 07:38 PM	#15
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Speed Govenor? There is one guy on here that has a turbo-charger on his Nomad. It's a pretty expensive mod but I think I remember someone saying it would go 147 mph. I can't think of who it is at the time. I believe the article below is the bike he owns: http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/roa...rbo/index.html __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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