I've had my '50 (all stock) up to about 65 going down a hill in the
Adirondacks on a camping trip. My brother turned green. We could see a
long way into the distance and there was nobody coming, so I didn't mind
the fact that it took me over the yellow line now and then. It bounced and
rattled all over the place, even though it was reasonably freshly paved
highway (very smooth!). At 65 I started using the brakes - I was afraid to
let it go any more than that, and wouldn't have gotten that high if it
weren't dead straight and perfect view.
This is with bias ply tires, which doesn't help matters.
I don't think I'll do it again, but it was an experience that I'll never
forget. :) I never felt like I could lose control or have any problems.
Nothing outside of the typical push and pull that I get with the
variations in the pavement. It certainly gave me a new appreciation for
the speed limit on the Thruway.
Rich
'50 3100
'54 3100
On Sun, 4 May 2003, Steve Hanberg wrote:
> My 55 1st seems safe at 50 with basically stock suspension. At 55 it wants
> to drift a little more than I like, and I've not had it over 60 since that
> day I pushed it all the way to 70 and had to run home for fresh underwear.
> It rattles enough
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