So after many months of thinking I bought my first cub in May of this year.She needed a bit of work, so over the the 2 months I have replaced and fixed pretty much everything. The engine and frame were sound, so it wasn't anything too taxing. Last Wednesday (20th July) I finally finished all the work needed and both me and the bike were ready for our first spin. I say me as well because this is the first bike I have ever owned. Below are some images of the route. All in all it was a great time. Things I noted from the trip.
My top speed was about 47mph. With that in mind I cruised for the most of it at 42/44mph. (is this a good cruising speed for these bikes? I don't want to over work the engine. I am 6ft3 and 14 stone for reference.
The trip was about 58 miles total. My estimate is that I burned a tank. I was in the red by about mile 40 so I decided to fill up. I still might have had a good bit to go on the red. Not too sure yet.
On a trip like this, should you pull in maybe every 20/30 miles to let teh engine cool or anything like that or should you just drive all day?
Any info on the above would be great.
Many thanks
First ride out (West Cork)
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- Dylan
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Re: First ride out (West Cork)
I asked a similar question when I first got mine also. The general feeling appears to be just keep riding!. A lot say either 50mph or WOT (wide open throttle) as a guide.
I cruise at around 45mph on mine and get it up to 50 when the wind allows.
I cruise at around 45mph on mine and get it up to 50 when the wind allows.
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Re: First ride out (West Cork)
Ya that sounds about right, I could have been hitting 50 if the Atlantic breeze wasn't head on.
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Re: First ride out (West Cork)
Yup that's my rule........whichever is the slowest thoughDylan wrote: A lot say either 50mph or WOT (wide open throttle) as a guide.
Hope it goes without saying that we are talking top gear here
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Re: First ride out (West Cork)
...and the handbrake OFF.stevew wrote:Yup that's my rule........whichever is the slowest thoughDylan wrote: A lot say either 50mph or WOT (wide open throttle) as a guide.
Hope it goes without saying that we are talking top gear here
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Re: First ride out (West Cork)
me and some wexford lads went to dursey island in june leaving from killarney and we done 40 miles between stops and on my own 205 mile drive back to dublin i stopped every 40 miles religiously to let bike cool down
thats just my thing i do other people im sure will tell you different but i love my bike
regards from ireland shay
thats just my thing i do other people im sure will tell you different but i love my bike
regards from ireland shay
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Re: First ride out (West Cork)
shayshondacub90 wrote:me and some wexford lads went to dursey island in june leaving from killarney and we done 40 miles between stops and on my own 205 mile drive back to dublin i stopped every 40 miles religiously to let bike cool down
thats just my thing i do other people im sure will tell you different but i love my bike
regards from ireland shay
Great, I think a rule of thumb like that is good to adopt.