How fast is TOO FAST for the street?

umairhashmi · 02-08-2009, 10:05 PM

I have gone on more than a few group rides where we have easily done 70 in a 45 zone or 110 in a 70. I understand that the best place for all this is a racetrack but during a spirited group ride how fast is considered too fast?

Of course the obvious heavy traffic areas, rush hour, school areas are out of the question but what about places away from city traffic? Because im sure from a legal perspective even away from a big city doing twice the speed limit is likely to get you into serious trouble if you get busted. So how fast do you normally ride when out in the open away from lots of traffic?

Trip · 02-08-2009, 10:24 PM

120s in a 30 on a road that wasn't a flat straight interstate.

JARVIS518 · 02-08-2009, 10:30 PM

i go light speed

pickle.of.doom · 02-08-2009, 10:53 PM

I do the speed limits or pretty close to it on the straights. If I'm gonna get a ticket, I want it to be for cornering fun, not straight line.

cuttle · 02-08-2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by pickle.of.doom

I do the speed limits or pretty close to it on the straights. If I'm gonna get a ticket, I want it to be for cornering fun, not straight line.

don't mention cornering to him - he's in Floriduhh

Cutty72 · 02-08-2009, 11:22 PM

5-10 over for the average ride. There may be a high speed run on an open flat secluded straight.

Sanchez · 02-09-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by pickle.of.doom

I do the speed limits or pretty close to it on the straights. If I'm gonna get a ticket, I want it to be for cornering fun, not straight line.

Yep, I'm with you. Up in the mountains, the people who get busted are the ones running flat out down the straights. Going fast in corners is more fun anyway.

I do speed some, and I also pass on double yellows sometimes, but I like to think I'm not doing it irresponsibly. I'd be lying if I said I'd never seen triple digits on the street, but I can count the number of times I've done it on one hand.

smileyman · 02-09-2009, 11:24 AM

All my group rides have a straightaway limit. Sometimes my one on ones are just a measure each other up limit. If your going to fast for your skill set it doesn't matter where your riding. Have the good sense and maturity to know your limit THAT DAY (cause mine varies) and the circumstances/situation of the ride and back it down a notch...

tommymac · 02-09-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JARVIS518

i go light speed

go ludacrous speed

Tom

azoomm · 02-09-2009, 10:52 AM

Wait.

You mean Common Sense still exists??

02-08-2009, 10:05 PM	#1
umairhashmi Broward Motorsports Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boynton Beach,Florida Moto: 2006 Gsx1300R Hayabusa Posts: 61	How fast is TOO FAST for the street? I have gone on more than a few group rides where we have easily done 70 in a 45 zone or 110 in a 70. I understand that the best place for all this is a racetrack but during a spirited group ride how fast is considered too fast? Of course the obvious heavy traffic areas, rush hour, school areas are out of the question but what about places away from city traffic? Because im sure from a legal perspective even away from a big city doing twice the speed limit is likely to get you into serious trouble if you get busted. So how fast do you normally ride when out in the open away from lots of traffic?

02-08-2009, 10:53 PM	#4
pickle.of.doom el diablo de verde Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Howell, MI Moto: VTR, CBR, DRZSM Posts: 1,046	I do the speed limits or pretty close to it on the straights. If I'm gonna get a ticket, I want it to be for cornering fun, not straight line. __________________ WOS Forums

02-09-2009, 11:24 AM	#8
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	All my group rides have a straightaway limit. Sometimes my one on ones are just a measure each other up limit. If your going to fast for your skill set it doesn't matter where your riding. Have the good sense and maturity to know your limit THAT DAY (cause mine varies) and the circumstances/situation of the ride and back it down a notch... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

02-09-2009, 10:52 AM	#10
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Wait. You mean Common Sense still exists?? __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

02-08-2009, 10:30 PM	#3
JARVIS518 BOOBS!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saratoga, NY Moto: 06 CBR 600RR Posts: 1,188	i go light speed