Shorty,
The next time that happens try dropping back into 5th gear and see what happens.
Kenny G
The next time that happens try dropping back into 5th gear and see what happens.
Kenny G
Huh, that sounded strange.
Is there even an electric limiter on the bike? Or mechanical? I know there is some systems in place in case you crash it or just lay it over onto the side, but haven't read anything about it limiting your top speed.
Thanks for this!6th gear is basically an overdrive. doesn't really have a whole lot power available to it. Drop it to 5th and open her up, listen to the rpms, you'll know when to shift to 6th and she'll keep speed.
Its the same thing I went through with my 300. Highway driving, getting up to speed, passing, got to drop that gear, get it moving then cruise in 6th. 5th gear will take you right to 86-88mph. Least it does on the 300. I bet the 500 can go to about 95mph before going to 6th.
Some might think that extreme on such a small bike. I've had Honda's for years, I know their limitations, and I can assure you, this little 300 can take it.
Fastest I was able to get the 300 to, which was this past weekend, was 100mph. Flat straight road. Wasn't cruising at that speed per say, just seeing what this little bike can do, how far can I push it. Hasn't disappointed me yet besides comfort. lol.Yeah even on the 500 I find myself shifting into 6th way too soon.
But I gotta ask.. What is the highway speed limit for you guys? Who the heck cruises at 95 mph even?!
70mph by me.Yeah even on the 500 I find myself shifting into 6th way too soon.
But I gotta ask.. What is the highway speed limit for you guys? Who the heck cruises at 95 mph even?!
Seems a bit leisurely, actually... I haven't timed myself, but I'd say that when I'm accelerating with a "purpose," such as merging onto the interstate, I shift rather quickly... definitely less than a second, and probably closer to 1/2 a second.Actually started timing myself on the shifts, and 1.75 sec shifts roughly is what I am able to do.
Most 2-lane highways in my area are either 55 or 60mph, divided interstates range from 60-65mph in the main metro area, and bump up to 70mph once clear of the suburbs and surrounded by farmland.But no, seriously, like what is the speed limit for you guys thou?
No seriously the speed limit is 70mph by me.Ofc, always nice to know what the machine can do ^^,
But no, seriously, like what is the speed limit for you guys thou?
Normal high speed limit through out Norway is set at 80 km/h (50 mph)
Here where I live the freeway speed limit is 90 km/h (56 mph)
Some freeways have a speed limit of 110 km/h (68 mph) wich is the highest speed limit we have here in Norway.
Yeah I got thatNo seriously the speed limit is 70mph by me.