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Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran
Of course, it does 75 in third gear and I only got as far as fourth gear (and I was forcing that - didn't really need it. Kind of makes me wonder how often people make it into fifth and sixth...)
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Oh crap. The bug has bit him!
Been nice knowing you, Alan. :roll:
You're welcome to stick around on here with us wussies if you want.
One caution: There is a LOT more mass moving around in the engine of the big V-twin. Those engines aren't as tollerant of being rev'ed out as is the little thumper. 75 in third is a little much.......if you want the engine to last very long.
Much like the GZ, 4th is good for curising around town, above 45 or so and 5th is overdrive, highway use.
I think you are making a BIG mistake overlooking things in the 800-1100 class.
You do realize that there are a bunch of CARS with engines smaller than 1800 cc, right ??
At some point, a bigger engine is just wasteful.