What was your top speed on B.B ?

flogsalot · 01-12-2008, 5:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TWEET

I have wondered this in the past, but having had the bird indicating 299km/h flat out for about 10 minutes(stock gearing AUS), I wonder if with the drag at that speed, would the bike be able to pull much more.

Potentially, it has a higher top speed in theory, but the extra torque needed with taller gearing might not be available from the motor.

where on earth did you find a road to maintain that speed, you would need at least 55kms of road and the concentration needed to do that,i find that unbelievable , ive taken my bike to speedo indicated 285 but not for long.i reckon thats crap

Birdman · 01-12-2008, 7:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TWEET

Mine feels rock solid @ 300km/h and I haven't heard anyone complain ever about top speed handling on a bird, so just curious....

i did notice before i did the SP1 front end and when i had a 7 mm shim in the rear that the bike became very unstable around the 270 mark but in stock trim 299 on the clock and rock solid

Nutter67 · 01-12-2008, 8:31 PM

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Originally Posted by flogsalot

where on earth did you find a road to maintain that speed, you would need at least 55kms of road and the concentration needed to do that,i find that unbelievable , ive taken my bike to speedo indicated 285 but not for long.i reckon thats crap

If you have've read all of TWEETs posts on riding at 300kph for 10 mins, you would have read that there are roads in NSW where this is easily possible.

flogsalot · 01-12-2008, 8:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Nutter67

If you have've read all of TWEETs posts on riding at 300kph for 10 mins, you would have read that there are roads in NSW where this is easily possible.

well i reckon that anyone who they can ride at that speed for that time on public roads is full of shit or a complete idiot

Birdman · 01-12-2008, 9:25 PM

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Originally Posted by flogsalot

well i reckon that anyone who they can ride at that speed for that time on public roads is full of shit or a complete idiot

its quite doable and you dont have to be an idiot, im sure you have broken the speed limit and whats really is the difference between 20 over or 200 over, its all illeagal

i am sure there would be roads in NSW where this could be done, i held mine for close to 5 minutes on a ride waay out west when my bike was about 6 months old and that was enough for me, proved it could do it and stay there, also have to keep in mind that indicated 299 is going to be closer to a real 285. Now days i keep my 300 for the straight at Phillip Island and would vary rarely see more than $1.60 on the road in very selected areas.

flogsalot · 01-12-2008, 9:43 PM

i just find it hard to believe that someone could maintain the level of concentration needed at that speed for 10mins.

its quite doable and you dont have to be an idiot, im sure you have broken the speed limit and whats really is the difference between 20 over or 200 over, its all illeagal

regularly out of harms way, only to myself ,the main difference between 20 over & 200 over speaks for itself i think

flash · 01-13-2008, 2:00 AM

I'll be the first to admit I tend to "speed" a bit on my bird! 160-170 mph. But one day I happen to notice the speed rating on my tires. That will get your attention!! I had tires rated at 145mph. SO, I bought new tires with a higher speed rating. Metzeler Sportec M-1. Think about that the next time you blast off.

John01XX · 01-13-2008, 11:07 PM

2001 191 indicated which was 178 on the GPS

ALUN.CBR1100 · 01-14-2008, 10:19 AM

I managed 170mph on the M23 ( BEFORE they dug it up and made it an assault course) must admit the bike wasn't finished but i was, biggest brain rush i've ever had

JustinTime · 01-15-2008, 1:13 AM

188mph indicated or 302kmh indicated.

JustinTime · 01-15-2008, 1:20 AM

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Originally Posted by TWEET

Potentially, it has a higher top speed in theory, but the extra torque needed with taller gearing might not be available from the motor.

Your 100% correct. With stock gearing the Bird could go faster if it had more engine. However the blackbird is underpowered to push redline in top gear. Horsepower is what is needed at the top of the powerband to push the bike faster. I dropped one tooth in the front and went up one in the rear recently and haven't had a chance to ring her out like this. But I am anxious to see if she'll pull redline in top gear now and I'm going to take the GPS along to report how fast I'm going. I just need the weather to cooperate a bit.

TheG.O.A.T. · 01-18-2008, 2:34 AM

284 kph then i backed off on my 2001 bone stock,
any one test with a power commander???

DragonXX · 01-21-2008, 6:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DragonXX

160 kph .... Still breaking her in.
I'll send an update in about a couple of months

Bike has done 1200 klms now and I got her up to 200 kph this morning

Puck · 01-21-2008, 6:55 PM

I had mine at 160-something and no probs at all.

joperformance · 01-30-2008, 12:04 AM

197mph on the gps, speedo was buried

davelaughs · 01-30-2008, 12:20 AM

Around 265 kms, but have you seen the roads in Australia bloody roos wombats and potholes everywhere!!!

rockpaperscisso · 01-30-2008, 1:26 AM

Recorded 168 mph with a GPS last summer. I still had more rpm's to go but ran out of road. Maybe next summer I'll try it again.

TWEET · 02-03-2008, 2:41 PM

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Originally Posted by flogsalot

where on earth did you find a road to maintain that speed, you would need at least 55kms of road and the concentration needed to do that,i find that unbelievable , ive taken my bike to speedo indicated 285 but not for long.i reckon thats crap

Well Mr Mathematician,

your name says it all me thinks...

You are invited to come and sample it for yourself.
April 18-20 Mid North Coast NSW

docsevicz · 02-03-2008, 4:53 PM

I had mine topped off at 146 mph indicated. This was back in 05. The bike was fresh out of the crate and I was absolutely amazed cuz I hadn't been on a bike for twenty years. Fathers Day weekend same year I was chasing a Mercedes Benz 4Matic on Interstate 91 in Vermont for 15 miles at speeds between 125 and 135 mph. I felt like I was riding a jet. One minute I was looking into valley the next minute I was blasting through. I finally backed off cuz there was a light rain coming down.

Nutter67 · 02-03-2008, 9:29 PM

Tweet,

I dont bother with this guy anymore, his intro sums him up pefectly

"g'day from SA , I dont ride a blackbird but one of my ride mates does(birdxxx) finding it a bit difficult to find my way around your website but i'll work it out.anyway ,just wanted to say g'day

and like mr squirrel ,thats why i'm called flogsalot"

Say no more.....

Captain · 02-03-2008, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Birdman

i did notice before i did the SP1 front end and when i had a 7 mm shim in the rear that the bike became very unstable around the 270 mark but in stock trim 299 on the clock and rock solid

Hi Birdman, it's interesting you should say that. I have just fitted a 6mm shim on my bird, and whilst appreciating the way it turns I figured there must be a downside somewhere. I guess this is it.
Is it a problem when braking at high speeds?

PS. The most I got the bird up to is maybe 240, on track. Too scared to lose my licence to do it on the roads, but this is probably irrelevant as I've gone fast enough to kiss it goodbye anyhow.

And yes at 240 is was very very stable, I'd take it up further without any fear, if I had more road down the straight ...

And Flogsalot, yes such roads to exist in Australia. For what it's worth I have driven at some 240 Km/h+ in Europe for hours on end; I agree it does take more concentration, but it's certainly feasible, we're talking 10 minutes at 290, not hours.

flogsalot · 02-14-2008, 5:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Nutter67

Tweet,

I dont bother with this guy anymore, his intro sums him up pefectly

"g'day from SA , I dont ride a blackbird but one of my ride mates does(birdxxx) finding it a bit difficult to find my way around your website but i'll work it out.anyway ,just wanted to say g'day

and like mr squirrel ,thats why i'm called flogsalot"

Say no more.....

so mr moderator, which part of my intro were'nt you happy with. I can always change it to your liking, & tweet how about some proof of your high speed heroics on your next 299kph run

c'mon ladies show some spirit

Leftlaner · 02-14-2008, 6:14 AM

260kmh indicated, still pulling STRONG (but ran out of road). It wasn't even an attempt to reach the top speed, I just had to show a friend with his puny Ninja 900 what the BB is all about

Nutter67 · 02-14-2008, 6:29 AM

Flogsalot,

You call us blackbird owners full of shit, complete idiots and scum. I've said it before (as a member of this forum and not a moderator) and I'll say it again - If you dont like it here....... PISS OFF

OZDave · 02-14-2008, 10:47 AM

Got to go with Nutter on this one. You have funny way of making friends, flogsalot.