16-06-16, 10:18 AM
Just to reassure you they do around 135, maybe a little more or less depending on the bike, but certainly should go right up to 100+ without thinking about it.
I guess in principle failed wheel bearings could affect your top speed, but they would have to be causing a LOT of friction to hold the bike back that much, and that amount of energy is going to show itself as heat.
I think if you're unsure of your bearings then it's a no brainier to change or at the very least inspect them irrespective.
But I'd also be looking closely and both brakes to see if there is any binding.
Perhaps is restricted in the carbs?
Andy
I guess in principle failed wheel bearings could affect your top speed, but they would have to be causing a LOT of friction to hold the bike back that much, and that amount of energy is going to show itself as heat.
I think if you're unsure of your bearings then it's a no brainier to change or at the very least inspect them irrespective.
But I'd also be looking closely and both brakes to see if there is any binding.
Perhaps is restricted in the carbs?
Andy