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Re: Maxton

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Subject: Re: Maxton
From: "Paul Batts" <xlwp@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2003 20:07:15 -0500
Excellent. Well put Deb. Thanks for keeping it all in perspective.

PB

> Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2003 11:40:16 -0500
> From: "DahMurf" <LSR1301@DahMurf.com>
> Subject: Re: Maxton
>
> I've been trying to keep up with this thread and make comparisons as best
> they can be made. So far I have:
>
> Fastest one way pass (not necessarily a record)
> Bonneville: 256mph (not sure of exit spd)
> Maxton:     250mph (exit speed was 253mph)
>
> Fastest AVERAGE record:
> Bonneville: 245mph
> Maxton:     248mph (averaging 250 run with run before or after)
> ElMirage:   218mph
>
> Bonneville has less traction but 5 miles to get there & plenty of room to
> shut down.
> Maxton has optimum traction but only 1 mile to get there & less then a
mile
> (including sandtraps) to shut down. (brakes are NOT optional!)
> Both venues require varying degrees of skill to handle the bike in the
given
> conditions.
> Considering all factors involved I don't see why we can't give a
"resonable"
> comparison.
>
> Ok, back to my well below 100mph bikes.
> Deb #1301
> Twin Jugs Racing



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