My Quest For Speed
05-10-18, 11:10 AM
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Come out to Lake Tahoe where is easy on several hills in the area to hit 50MPH plus. It is possible to hit 65 MPH on the east side descent of Monitor pass on Hwy 89.
High altitude, high temperatures, and low humidity equal thin air. (That is why several hour record attempts have been made in Mexico city.) Hit the right weather conditions on the five mile Sierra downhills and it is all fun and games. Well, until you hit a pebble at 55.
High altitude, high temperatures, and low humidity equal thin air. (That is why several hour record attempts have been made in Mexico city.) Hit the right weather conditions on the five mile Sierra downhills and it is all fun and games. Well, until you hit a pebble at 55.
05-11-18, 07:59 AM
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I love the Harley riders that can't do over 15 in a 20 MPH corner on Mt Diablo, but will not let you pass. Stuck doing 15 MPh and having your eardrums blown out from the straight pipes.
