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Pegged the spedometer
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that's right. it hit 90 and wouldn't go any further.

wonder what the real mph was? Prolly like, 80 or so.

right after I did that (on 101 I might add - kinda dumb since cops love the stretch I was on), I came to my exit then hit a stop light. the second I did that, my oil light blinked on and off. scared the crap out of me (even called and harassed Jess!) since we've got the second sunday ride tomorrow.

checked the oil and she was good. That was a trip... didn't think I'd ever really hit 90 indicated on the vespa...
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I've done it once also....slightly down hill for about 2 miles....what a rush....riding on a bar stool doing 90mph
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DougandMichelle wrote:
I've done it once also....slightly down hill for about 2 miles....what a rush....riding on a bar stool doing 90mph
That definitely sounds accurate - bar stool and all

I've hit 100mph on other bikes (honda 599 & aprilia atlantic 500). 90 indicated on the vespa felt... unique
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thats how my speedo cable broke . . . twice
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The other day, I pegged mine like 3 times in a 30 minute period. Got kinda irritated by it, mostly because I was concerned about damage I may be causing. Wish I cound do 120 on it !
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NapaCoach wrote:
thats how my speedo cable broke . . . twice
got dag. that's crazy. how does a speedo cable break that way???

wait, isn't the speedo on the GT wonky somehow? like it favored kph?
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