Running the mile

[Kevin frazier]

The rules make it **** near impossible for the widow maker, oil drain plugs safety wired, fork pinch bolts safety wired , and the list goes on and on and on, too much for me, I was thinking it would be like local drag strip, show up and go, 1/8 and 1/4 might be the height of my dreams, the more I read the rules the more dashed I get

 

[Kevin frazier]

Ok so some research and I found most V rated tires are up to 149 max. Manufactures tend to list max at 149 for a V rated tire. Now I did look at places that sell tires and well most think even though they are just a peddler of many motorcycle accessories and had nothing to do with speed ratings tend to say V rated = 149+ I tend to believe the manufacturer in these cases. And yes you can run them over speed as by that time you are in the death zone things can go bad up there !

The death zone for me is my ride to work, Nashville is Mogadishu with absolutely no rules for safe driving, it’s like manipulating a mine field

 

[Tripps]

I found Charleston SC the same.

 

[Jvheli]

At this rate you’ll are dashing my dreams of going fast on the big bagger

I’m not at all trying to dissuade you! Just some things to ponder. 1/4 mile racing is easier to manage cause the speed isn’t yet too much near or over 150. But like I said, after 150 it’s gonna take some work to get her to not kill you!

I’d love to hear someone managing the mile on a Rocket!

there are some fellas here that have managed over 150 on the Rocket. I’m just sharing what I see as items that would need to be addressed.

 

[Tripps]

A custom fairing would be cool

 

[1olbull]

Ok so some research and I found most V rated tires are up to 149 max. Manufactures tend to list max at 149 for a V rated tire. Now I did look at places that sell tires and well most think even though they are just a peddler of many motorcycle accessories and had nothing to do with speed ratings tend to say V rated = 149+ I tend to believe the manufacturer in these cases. And yes you can run them over speed as by that time you are in the death zone things can go bad up there !

Warpo,
As seen at the page bottom, this is provided by Rocky Mountain ATV MC:

 

[Tripps]

Gimme some Ys, every time, please

 

[1olbull]

An interesting little tid-bit I found from Web Bike World:
They say the rating is a maximum speed at maximum weight and maximum listed air air pressure.

Note that modern tires are rated with a speed rating and load index. From Michelin: “This code, when present, appears after the size marking. The code comprises three characters: two numbers and a letter, for example, 67H. The two-digit number is a code for the maximum load carrying capacity of the tire. The letter is a maximum speed rating indicating the maximum speed at which the tire may be used with maximum load when the maximum listed inflation pressure is used.”

 

[warp9.9]

Warpo,
As seen at the page bottom, this is provided by Rocky Mountain ATV MC:

Ok who am I to argue especially with the manufacturer not a parts warhouse.

Like I said two different V ratings one to max <149 and the other to greater >149. Mind you this is just Avon not Rocky Mountain ATV

Anyway just pointing out one should check with the actual manufacturer who tested the particular tire.

 

[1olbull]

Ok who am I to argue especially with the manufacturer not a parts warhouse.

Like I said two different V ratings one to max <149 and the other to greater >149. Mind you this is just Avon not Rocky Mountain ATV
Anyway just pointing out one should check with the actual manufacturer who tested the particular tire.

Good info. 2 things:
1) Avon, not Bridgestone or Michelin or Dunlop - wonder if they are different?
2) "V" = 149 - "(V)" = greater than 149
Perhaps tis all about the parenthesis?!?