Order66 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 That's all fine and fancy, but that doesn't translate to real life when the bike has to push air out of the way.Fair, but this is proof for all the people who think the engine doesn't "have enough in it" to hit those speeds. It's a true test that takes out the other variables such as wind speed, resistance, weight, air density, etc. I'm sure if it was geared down it could go even faster. But that's my point... once it's on a roller and moving, it doesn't take tons more horsepower to keep it going faster and faster. I have no doubt it's capable of 200mph with the right gearing. The power is there - but the bike isn't capable of doing that kind of speed in the real world - it's carrying the weight and pushing air out of the way that takes the most power. There are plenty of anecdotes out there of bikes that reached its limit because it just didn't have the power to split the atmosphere any faster. s e t h 2015 FJ-09 (The Me Bike) - CalSci, RAM, Shad, Givi, CrampBuster, Grip Puppies, GoPro, my custom Garage Door Opener Mod 2014 Valkyrie (The We Bike) - Too much to list, and no one on this forum cares anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls1steve Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 What I'd like to know is... WHERE IS THAT? What a gorgeous place/road to ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Order66 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 I don't care what the exact top speed is. It is academic as the bike is not a pleasant place to be above an indicated 125mph. Exactly. I'm starting to feel like this thread is kind of pointless. This isn't a super bike; it's purpose isn't to go fast like this. Judging by the instability I've felt as I've pushed through 120mph (which was sure to get exponentially worse), I don't feel comfortable seeing what the bike can do. Call it a combination of maturity, desire for personal and public safety, and the experience of having gone this fast more times than I can count on the track (and maybe now and then in public when I was younger and dumber) on the proper type of bike... but to me this thread is kind of useless. To paraphrase Jeff Goldblum... "Just because you CAN, doesn't mean you SHOULD." s e t h 2015 FJ-09 (The Me Bike) - CalSci, RAM, Shad, Givi, CrampBuster, Grip Puppies, GoPro, my custom Garage Door Opener Mod 2014 Valkyrie (The We Bike) - Too much to list, and no one on this forum cares anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megamold Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 What I'd like to know is... WHERE IS THAT? What a gorgeous place/road to ride!I believe it's in Turkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thespaceman Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 I'm new to the forum so this may be covered elsewhere, but my FJ gets a nasty headshake as soon as it gets up to 100 mph. I had a similar issue with my DL1000 that I was able to improve, but not eliminate, with some suspension tweaking. Obviously this isn't a big deal since I ride in the US, but I will be browsing the site to see if there's a history of this issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member ULEWZ Posted July 14, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted July 14, 2015 I'm new to the forum so this may be covered elsewhere, but my FJ gets a nasty headshake as soon as it gets up to 100 mph. I had a similar issue with my DL1000 that I was able to improve, but not eliminate, with some suspension tweaking. Obviously this isn't a big deal since I ride in the US, but I will be browsing the site to see if there's a history of this issue. yes, thoroughly covered, and yes, I have tuned it out with suspension settings. Check the known issues area. I would offer a link, but I am on my phone at the moment without access to a computer. I find leaning forward at speed helps with stability. A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul. George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Bikes: 2015 FJ-09, Seat Concepts seat cover and foam, Cal Sci medium screen, rim stripes, factory heated grips, Cortech Dryver tank bag ring, Modified stock exhaust, FlashTune with Graves fuel map, Cree driving lights, Aux power socket. 2012 Street Triple type R (Wifes) 2007 FJR1300 (Sold!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelyamahatracer Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 ihave seen in youtube the naked mt09 reflashed going in the highway 4rd gear 230....5fth gear 247-250....and 6th gear 260....many times......!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cricket1 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 That's all fine and fancy, but that doesn't translate to real life when the bike has to push air out of the way.Fair, but this is proof for all the people who think the engine doesn't "have enough in it" to hit those speeds. It's a true test that takes out the other variables such as wind speed, resistance, weight, air density, etc. I'm sure if it was geared down it could go even faster. Yeah, ummm, ok.... but any engine that doesn't have to take into account wind, tire friction, etc. could do who knows what kind of speeds? But what is that worth? Kinda like saying, my FJ -09 will go 300 mph.... on the moon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckybuk Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 The point is some were saying "Impossible" this bike will not go that fast... And some were saying yes it will... I hit an "indicated" 150 and it was still pulling. So when you take in the 5% some people are saying "EVERY" FJ09 is off on the speedo then I was actually going 142.5 MPH..... Based on the fact that it was still pulling very well I would say it would have made the "REAL" 150 mph. I was on a straight road wind was minimal. I know what the bike will do now and it was indeed a little scary doing it. Since this thread is so "pointless" to some then I'm sure they will not be chiming in any further. 2016 R1 2015 FJ-09-------SOLD 2002 Wr250F 2014 Concours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Hit 137mph today or 221kmh on my original european mt-09 tracer (fj-09). bike was still pulling when i had to brake, but felt steady as a rock, have 1500km on bike and first service just done. Love the bike! have the screen at lowest setting and seat to... otherwise it would be scary, got some crazy wobbling before i lowered the bike as much as i can, this is the only setting i can have to do speed runs... have suspension set at 2" sag in front 1" at rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizin Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 The point is some were saying "Impossible" this bike will not go that fast... And some were saying yes it will... I hit an "indicated" 150 and it was still pulling. So when you take in the 5% some people are saying "EVERY" FJ09 is off on the speedo then I was actually going 142.5 MPH..... Based on the fact that it was still pulling very well I would say it would have made the "REAL" 150 mph. I was on a straight road wind was minimal. I know what the bike will do now and it was indeed a little scary doing it. Since this thread is so "pointless" to some then I'm sure they will not be chiming in any further. Top speed threads are never pointless. Rock on brotha! Yamaha FZ-10 Forum Yamaha FZ-07 Forum Yamaha Ténéré 700 Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixlox Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 That is incredible for our little 850cc. 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklauwers Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I would love to know what you have on your bike above standard as mine just wants to tank slap above 125mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenPenguin Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I would love to know what you have on your bike above standard as mine just wants to tank slap above 125mph. Steering stabilizer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdog Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Does anyone know a closed section of decent road/track in VA where I can check this issue out? Drag strip may be too short for a complete airing out. Bill Scott Raceway in Winchester? Need an FJ09er that's a LEO, so we can check it with a radar gun. 2015 Grey FJ09 with a few tweaks, 2007 HD Street Glide - Good Bike + Good Friends = Good Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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