Ran A XJR Last Night = FUN
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Road Warrior
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From: Oklahoma City, OK
Ran A XJR Last Night = FUN
I rolled up on him at a light and noticed the rear badge and he saw me noticing it
off a red light
.actually we both rolled on hard at about 20mph. I was quite shocked to have him right on my tail the whole time. I see today on the net that the XJR is a pretty hard core sedan. 400hp sub 5 sec 0-60
I still would have thought my bike would have handled him better, but I guess those are just some really fast Jags.
I still would have thought my bike would have handled him better, but I guess those are just some really fast Jags.
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Road Warrior
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From: Oklahoma City, OK
I had a Z06 come up next to me on a divided highway the other day and jam on it……figured he would have eaten my lunch rolling it on at 70mph I just watched him go.
Anybody run any cars? What came of it? I would think my bike would be quite a bit faster than most cars, but then again, I weigh in at about 230lbs – so, I’m not helping my bike’s speed any.
Looking at what I’ve found today regarding expected quarter mile times and 0-60 times – I guess the XJR and Street Bob are about an even match. Thus my experience last night.
Anybody run any cars? What came of it? I would think my bike would be quite a bit faster than most cars, but then again, I weigh in at about 230lbs – so, I’m not helping my bike’s speed any.
Looking at what I’ve found today regarding expected quarter mile times and 0-60 times – I guess the XJR and Street Bob are about an even match. Thus my experience last night.
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Road Warrior
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Yeah, I didn’t know what to expect…..I know the Dyna isn’t super fast, but seeing that big ole Jag right on my *** was surprising.
My Harley is as fast as I think I want to go. I have no need for a bike faster than a Lambo. LOL I would just tend to think that even a Harley is quicker than most cars…..maybe not 400hp monster sedans tho.
My Harley is as fast as I think I want to go. I have no need for a bike faster than a Lambo. LOL I would just tend to think that even a Harley is quicker than most cars…..maybe not 400hp monster sedans tho.
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I raced one of those turbo charged chevy cobalts. Pretty badass car. I had a few inches on him. It was damn close. Thats a fast car. But I didn't get a good start. We were at the red light and we both started driving normally. He sped up, I sped up, and we just hit it from there up to 100 MPH. I had to slow down cause I had my girl on the back hanging on for dear life! LMAO!
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When you said XJR I thought you meant a Yamaha XJR. You wouldn't beat that. I used to have one. That was one powerful bike.
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I hear that too..... My HD is fast enough for me to be honest.. And it is faster than most cars, but I rarely will race cars to find out for sure. I'm happy with just enjoying the ride (and added comfort over my torturous CBR).
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From: Brick NJ
i took a newer porsche (non turbo obviously) up to about 100 MPH once...........held the lead though as the MPH went up he kept creeping closer
shut it down at 100
this was on my night train (come to think of it, it was before my top end job so my exhaust valves were still shitty)
not something i do often, but its fun once in a while on a straight road with no lights
shut it down at 100
this was on my night train (come to think of it, it was before my top end job so my exhaust valves were still shitty)
not something i do often, but its fun once in a while on a straight road with no lights