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    How about; how loud is your GS

    I used the decible app, for what its worth, to see what the noise level is at highway speed. Inside the windjammer on the leather cover, left hand side, the reading at 55mph was 85-87 decibels. Sitting at idle was only 38-40 which is conversation level.

    Just for comparison, the turbo hand dryer in the public restroom was at 85.
    Roger

    Current rides
    1983 GS 850G
    2003 FJR 1300A
    Gone but not forgotten 1985 Rebel 250, 1991 XT225, 2004 KLR650, 1981 GS850G, 1982 GS1100GL, 2002 DL1000, 2005 KLR650, 2003 KLX400

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      Those phone apps are pretty limited in my experience. They "Max out" at a certain point. I used a few around running helicopters and jets and could never get them to read over 85. I'd imagine they're hardware limited in regards to the microphone.

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        I once got my old GS1100E up to 8000 rpm in fifth. That calculated to about 135. (on a state highway out in the middle of nowhere, Ohio). It was still pulling, had more in it. But the 'Vette I was running against was beat at 135 so I didn't try for 140.
        Expecting the Spanish Inquisition
        1981 GS850G: the Ratzuki
        1981 GS1100E

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          A stock-ish (flash and slip-on) C14 went 182 at Bonneville. Without the bags I'm guessing. I have only had mine up to 119. But that was in a quarter mile

          Edit: It was El Mirage, not Bonneville. Still F-ing fast.
          Last edited by bobgroger; 01-29-2018, 10:11 PM.
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          Previous 65 Suzuki 80 Scrambler, 76 KZ900, 02 GSF1200S, 81 GS1100e, 80 GS850G

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            SO... this thread was started over 15 years ago. Is that some kind of record?
            How about "15 years and no screaming or name calling" among us ??? that's gotta be a record !!!
            1980 GS1000G - The Beast - GOING... GOING... yup, it's gone. I'm bikeless !!! GAaaahh !!!
            1978 KZ1000C1 Police - GONE !
            1983 GPZ750, aka ZX750A1 - restored, fresh paint... Gave it back, it was a loaner !!!
            Check My Albums for some of the 30+ headaches I've dealt with

            I know -JUST- enough to make me REALLY dangerous !


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              83 GS 1100 after being broken in with a Yosh built motor,145 on I-5 just north of Vancouver Washington, I chickened out and backed off. Timed by a friendly off duty SP in my car club.

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                With stock gearing that's about all these could do.
                GS History: 1980 GS1000E, 1982 GS1100G, 1983 GS1100ES, 1986 GSXR750,
                Current: 1983 GS1100ED, 2006 Suzuki 650 VStrom, 2009 Concours C14 ABS,

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                  I had my old 82 GS1100 EZ at a couple hundred RPM over it's 9K redline. Should have been about 142-143. Once is enough, I hardly ever get above 70 anymore, so I can enjoy the ride. Don't need the rush.

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                    Good guestion. Pegged the speedo today so maybe 90 with still some room to spare after new plugs and one more jet size up to 122.5 on the GS250T. Sure does feel a lot faster than my SV at 105.
                    Will have to GPS to verify.
                    2003 SV650 full fairing on a formerly naked bike so it has handlebars, not clipons
                    1995 Yamaha XT225
                    2007 Yamaha XT225
                    1981 GS250T Cafe

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                      Tried mine 1985 Gs750 es (3/4 fairing I believe) a month ago on the highway with 2 up, maxed out at 119. Strange thing it runs same speed on 5-th as on 4-th. After all spark plugs reads lean...but location itself is smthng like 2000 ft above sea level.

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                        My old GS850 is faster than I am. that's all can tell ya.
                        Expecting the Spanish Inquisition
                        1981 GS850G: the Ratzuki
                        1981 GS1100E

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                          My speedo pegs at 85 in 3rd, so Im not too sure but I do know there are two more gears left after that

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                            Originally posted by jswhite View Post
                            My speedo pegs at 85 in 3rd, so Im not too sure but I do know there are two more gears left after that
                            You can open the speedo, break off that stop pin, and paint marks on the speedo face.
                            "Only fe' collected the old way, has any value." from His Majesty O'Keefe (1954 film)
                            1982 GS1100G- road bike, body, seat and suspension modded
                            1990 GSX750F-(1127cc '92 GSXR engine) track bike, much re-engineered
                            1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane; hooligan bike, restored

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                              Originally posted by Buffalo Bill View Post
                              You can open the speedo, break off that stop pin, and paint marks on the speedo face.
                              Now THATS greatness!
                              1982 GS1100E "Jolene"

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                                Now this is a good idea!! Do you know how fast those marks are?
                                Originally posted by Buffalo Bill View Post
                                You can open the speedo, break off that stop pin, and paint marks on the speedo face.

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