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Old 05-23-2017, 10:17 AM   #81
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I've had it cruising nicely at 67 down country Hyw 18 here in Oklahoma, but mostly I stay 45-50
All stock, no OD
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Old 05-23-2017, 11:03 AM   #82
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Got the gearrs turning on this one, going to check my gear ratio.
Might not be as stock as I think.
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Old 05-23-2017, 12:40 PM   #83
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Got the gearrs turning on this one, going to check my gear ratio.
Might not be as stock as I think.
Check your speedometer with a GPS too.
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Old 05-23-2017, 01:16 PM   #84
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Check your speedometer with a GPS too.
I was quite surprised with mine on a 400+ mile trip this past weekend. When the speedometer reads 50, the GPS says 57.
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Old 05-23-2017, 02:52 PM   #85
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I was quite surprised with mine on a 400+ mile trip this past weekend. When the speedometer reads 50, the GPS says 57.
Not sure, but didn't you change tire sizes awhile back? If so, probably need a different gear ratio feeding the speedo.
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I'm in the 40/45 camp not only for mechanical reasons! Over here a lot of people think a Model A's 1929 brakes are better than those in a modern car
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