New speeding legislation

[mikeyw64]

If I want to "feel" like I'm going faster without actually going faster I just lower the screen 

And therein lies part of  the "issue" , bikes likethe GTR (and my Blackbird previously) are (almost) designed to sit at speed. They are (in my experience) both extremely smooth and comfortable cruisingat a steady 130ishmph over extended stretches with plenty (more so in the case of the bird) in the pocket

[doebag]

Maybe we should outlaw fairings on motorbikes, all riders would then be self limiting..................................................

[snowy]

1400 - forget the speed!
I just want to get from A to B, with pillion and associated touring luggage  in the comfiest and easiest way possible on a motorcycle.
That's why I have the GTR, it may be old (08) but still does it superbly, with plenty in reserve when I need it.
Better than my VFR800, Bandit 1200, K1200RS, BMW R1200GS, or Super10 imho.
So 1400 is for me, if I want to break a speed limit it could easily be done on pushbike the way 20 mph's are being enforced upon us!
As stated earlier - "There are times that doing 20 in a 30 isn't safe".
My main issue with this new legislation is there are worse offenders (texting whilst driving, or even using a mobile) with more dangerous implications than using excess speed when situations allow.
We should all be re-assed as "competent to drive" every 5 years anyway, that would make the roads dramatically safer!

As for the blast mentioned earlier, got drowned by a flash storm but superb price obtained for plug change and shim check.......thats's better! 

[mikeyw64]

this is an interesting & related read

http://www.safespeed.org.uk/speedlimits.html


Legal isn't always Safe and Safe isn't always Legal :)

[ChrisB]

Speed never killed anyone. It is impact and or the sudden deceleration that damages the internal organs that is the problem. LOL http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/Smileys/default/clap.gif

[PRD]

150mph is legal in some places :)

but not here!

[PRD]

I think the only benefit of a large bike is if you are large yourself(I am) . The kind of power being Produced is not necessary  and in the wrong hands downright dangerous. In the real world 70/ 80 horses are enough something like a Versys 650 is probably all you need.

[virginiajim]

     right..     

[O.C.]

Speed never killed anyone. It is impact and or the sudden deceleration that damages the internal organs that is the problem. LOL http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/Smileys/default/clap.gif

Surely impact force is increased in direct proportion to the speed at which you are travelling

[snowy]

I think the only benefit of a large bike is if you are large yourself(I am) . The kind of power being Produced is not necessary  and in the wrong hands downright dangerous. In the real world 70/ 80 horses are enough something like a Versys 650 is probably all you need.

Tried a Versys 650 as a loan bike when mine was in for warranty work.
Yes, goes well enough, very agile, but after 45 minutes I had to get off, too vibey!
That's why I have the 700GS now as an 'everyday' commuter and run-around, so much easier on the ageing frame than the baby Versys ever was.
GTR, how often do I go above 4,000 rpm? No need! Low and torquey, that's my style!
No substitute for capacity or cubic inches, or so the wife tells me! 

[mikeyw64]

but not here!

It is if you pop over to the IOM :p

[GTRpilot]

The answer to speed, is not getting caught 

[nightrider]

The answer to speed, is not getting caught 

[Charlie farley]

I'm not very big but if I wanted to ride a small engine bike I would as don't want to I'm NOT going to , each to there own but if some tree hugging wrap them in cotton wool types got there way a moped would be to powerful. 

[mikeyw64]

I'm not very big but if I wanted to ride a small engine bike I would as don't want to I'm NOT going to , each to there own but if some tree hugging wrap them in cotton wool types got there way a moped would be to powerful. 

Legislated out of existence :(