How fast is TOO FAST for the street?

[OreoGaborio]

Originally Posted by was92v

Common Sense (based on the ability level) of the riders, dictates the pace and place. If it feels stupid to you-It is.

Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

About 5-10 mph slower than as fast as you thought you could go and still stop or evade in time when that car you swear wasn't there a moment ago pulls out in front of you.

Originally Posted by smileyman

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...

Well said... I have no "speed limit". I usually try to ride at no more than about 80-90% of my ability.

Most people say they're riding at 80% when they're really closer to 90%. The only way to know for sure is if you have any race experience & are intimately familiar w/ your lap times. My best at my home track (NHMS on my SV) is about a 1:22 and that's 100%. If I rode at 80% that'd be about a 1:42.5 which is actually pretty slow for the track, but comfortable on the street. 90% would put me at a 1:31... That'd be a pretty quick street pace (almost knee down) & one that I'd only ride at if conditions were ideal.

In more tangible terms, I try to keep it within 20mph of the speed limit so if I get nailed by the cops I won't get COMPLETELY bent over.