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Aerodynamic "Flat Plate Area" up to 100 mph


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Someone in aerodynamics told me the wind resistance should be
fine up to 100 mph on the MT-07 because the bike will be in the "Flat Plate Area".
That makes sense to me because when I had my 1977 Yamaha
RD 400, I could take it up to 100 mph without a problem. If
this is indeed true, I see no reason for me not to get a MT-07
because I don't want to go over 100 mph.
 
I always say that I don't want to go that fast but it happens a lot more then I would like. [emoji33][emoji41]
It's like saying that you will always stick to the speed limit, at some time or other, or more so, that rule gets broken (in the right places of course). [emoji83]
 
Up to 100 is fine (blah blah closed roads blah blah). I don't go over this and to be honest normally a good way below on the twisties which is mainly where I ride. The downside is long journeys on dual carriageways or motorways, here much above 70 can become tedious and a mini-screen of some sort would help I'm sure.


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shadowmonkey said:
I always say that I don't want to go that fast but it happens a lot more then I would like. [emoji33][emoji41]
It's like saying that you will always stick to the speed limit, at some time or other, or more so, that rule gets broken (in the right places of course). [emoji83]
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What are the penalties in England for speeding? Where I live in Canada, if you get caught going 50 kph over the limit they call it
"stunt driving/speed racing. You could lose your motorcycle and car license for 2 years. Insurance will skyrocket!
 
William said:
What are the penalties in England for speeding? Where I live in Canada, if you get caught going 50 kph over the limit they call it
"stunt driving/speed racing. You could lose your motorcycle and car license for 2 years. Insurance will skyrocket!
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A guy in Scotland made national press 2 years ago, from memory it was something like 130mph on empty straight road, and he got a lengthy jail (think it was 9 months) term despite no previous or points on his licence. Within the guideline limits, it depends on the judge/JPs. 2 or 3 years ban too. Get less for drink driving with no insurance, tax or MOT!
 
William said:
What are the penalties in England for speeding? Where I live in Canada, if you get caught going 50 kph over the limit they call it
"stunt driving/speed racing. You could lose your motorcycle and car license for 2 years. Insurance will skyrocket!
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It all depends on the force and conditions (if stopped by police( speed camera is unbiased)). From the Derbyshire force I know that if you do a few mph over the speed limit (eg 40mph in a 30mph) it is possible to only get an educational course instead of points (about £95 (course can only be done every 3 years)). So if you have done the course and do it again it can be around 3 points and £60 fine (but again all depends). If you do however go 100 mph or above and caught at that speed it's more than likely that it's a ban, not sure how long for though.

We are allowed up to 12 points on licence after the 2 year probational, if before its only 6 points.
 
mt07 motorway

I have covered 4500 miles and one trip to isle of mann on my mt07. I can say any long trips on motorway is not great on mt07. I am looking for a screen soon
 
Long trips on the motorway with most (if not all) nakeds is not great. You will need a reasonably high screen for that (usually nakeds also have very low screens to keep the naked look, but again a tradeoff between form and function).

I have the MRA racing screen, pretty big but it works great. Sure wish I had that screen for my 4000km trip to Switzerland last year :)
 
I too have a Power Bronze fitter a 380 mm one and don't have a problem on M-way better than
the much bigger screens on my last 3 bikes. also keeps the crap off the clocks and is a good place
to stuff your gloves when eating bacon baps.
 
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