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Title: 2nd TOP Speed run LIKE200i 8yrs and 17,000+ miles
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on August 16, 2020, 04:59:47 PM
OK, did another top speed run at dawn this morning.
AND, took an RPM reading afterwards.
My top speed kinda makes me wonder if I might not be re-using old belts.(I don't throw many scooter parts away)….or it's a slider weight issue.
Not going to lose much sleep over it as I'm not scheduled for a run at the Salt Flats till 2022 for the Tim Hortons team..

Saw 58MPH on the speedo.
Local speed traps consistently tell me that my LIKE is reading about 2-3MPH faster than actual.

So. looks like my max is @55MPH-ish

On this scooter -
Max HP is at 7,500
Max torgue is at 6,500
Post-run tachometer showed I'd maxed at 7,920 rpm's.

Stopped for a snap at Jim Miller's because I liked his lights.
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZY3XL7m0/P1020715.jpg)


Stig
Title: Re: 2nd TOP Speed run LIKE200i 8yrs and 17,000+ miles
Post by: joshuatree91 on October 05, 2020, 07:42:46 PM
What was your top speed when the scooter was new/engine worn in?
Title: Re: 2nd TOP Speed run LIKE200i 8yrs and 17,000+ miles
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on October 05, 2020, 08:33:39 PM
 :)
What was your top speed when the scooter was new/engine worn in?
I think I saw about 62mph on a slight down grade....back when I was trying to 'fix' an engine stutter.
Please be aware that these speeds are with a 6'3.5", 255 lb man sitting bolt-upright.

Think of it this way -  the scooter thinks that it has been hauling two-up all over S.E. Asia for 8yrs :)

Stig
Title: Re: 2nd TOP Speed run LIKE200i 8yrs and 17,000+ miles
Post by: joshuatree91 on October 05, 2020, 09:01:10 PM
Think of it this way -  the scooter thinks that it has been hauling two-up all over S.E. Asia for 8yrs :)

Stig

Lmao! That scooter sure can hold its own then. 62mph is pretty good considering your size for the size of the scooter.
Title: Re: 2nd TOP Speed run LIKE200i 8yrs and 17,000+ miles
Post by: Neil955i on October 06, 2020, 09:02:29 AM
Lmao! That scooter sure can hold its own then. 62mph is pretty good considering your size for the size of the scooter.

Yep.  I knew it was time for an upgrade on cubes when my old 125 struggled uphill into a headwind hauling my 230lbs...
Title: Re: 2nd TOP Speed run LIKE200i 8yrs and 17,000+ miles
Post by: joshuatree91 on October 06, 2020, 03:49:46 PM
Yep.  I knew it was time for an upgrade on cubes when my old 125 struggled uphill into a headwind hauling my 230lbs...

What do you mean by "cubes"? Did you buy a new scooter?
Title: Re: 2nd TOP Speed run LIKE200i 8yrs and 17,000+ miles
Post by: Neil955i on October 06, 2020, 03:55:25 PM
What do you mean by "cubes"? Did you buy a new scooter?

Sorry bud, yes "Cubic centimetres" or cubes!  Went up to a Kymco X-Town 300i from a Honda PCX 125 and find the K handles my bulk just fine.

 ;D
Title: Re: 2nd TOP Speed run LIKE200i 8yrs and 17,000+ miles
Post by: joshuatree91 on October 06, 2020, 04:12:47 PM
Sorry bud, yes "Cubic centimetres" or cubes!  Went up to a Kymco X-Town 300i from a Honda PCX 125 and find the K handles my bulk just fine.

 ;D

Ahh, nice! i'm pretty new to the whole motorcycle/scooter world, so that slang just went past my head hah. I have the 2013 pcx 150, first scooter ever and man it's a blast to ride. Eventually i'll get something bigger probably some kind of cruiser but for now i love it.
Title: Re: 2nd TOP Speed run LIKE200i 8yrs and 17,000+ miles
Post by: Neil955i on October 07, 2020, 07:47:56 AM
Yep, they’re a good scooter and I did run mine for three years commuting and leisure before dropping it for the 300!


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