2nd TOP Speed run LIKE200i 8yrs and 17,000+ miles

[Stig / Major Tom]

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.



Stig

[joshuatree91]

What was your top speed when the scooter was new/engine worn in?

[Stig / Major Tom]

 

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

[joshuatree91]

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.

[Neil955i]

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...

[joshuatree91]

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?

[Neil955i]

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.

 

[joshuatree91]

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.

 

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.

[Neil955i]

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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