Author Topic: Roland Sands goal of 200 mph on a Victory turbo... (Read 10321 times) Tweet

106mm · « **on:** November 22, 2010, 05:31:55 PM »

Hope this is not old news, just wanted to get your comments, criticism, praise, etc. What do you think?

There's a story and video on the link.

http://www.motorcyclepartsandaccessoriesblog.com/roland-sands-sets-his-sights-on-200-mph/2010/11/22

sportbikeryder · « **Reply #1 on:** November 22, 2010, 05:59:38 PM »

Pretty cool. 210 is a pretty lofty goal with no real aeros and only 214 hp.

The comment about not having Roland Sands brand parts available for the victory doesn't make sense. Seems foolish to do all of he hype and not have a parts line coming out to go along with it

106mm · « **Reply #2 on:** November 22, 2010, 06:35:45 PM »

I know what you mean about the top speed goal. He figures if 200 hp gets 200 mph, then 214 hp has to mean 10 more mph! That means some of the guys on this site are on their way to 600 mph passes! Woohoo!!

nickelcityracing · « **Reply #3 on:** November 22, 2010, 07:43:28 PM »

you have got to remember Bill warner ran 201mph with an old Vmax with no aeros.....

fvance · « **Reply #4 on:** November 22, 2010, 08:51:48 PM »

243lb of torque???????

106mm · « **Reply #5 on:** November 22, 2010, 09:24:35 PM »

Quote from: nickelcityracing on November 22, 2010, 07:43:28 PM

you have got to remember Bill warner ran 201mph with an old Vmax with no aeros.....

I'm not a hater. I hope he gets it. I just think an extra 14 hp will probably not equate to 10 mph more. Very cool bike.

106mm · « **Reply #6 on:** November 22, 2010, 09:25:04 PM »

Quote from: fvance on November 22, 2010, 08:51:48 PM

243lb of torque???????

I saw that, pretty freakin' impressive!

Super Kaz · « **Reply #7 on:** November 22, 2010, 10:54:42 PM »

Quote from: sportbikeryder on November 22, 2010, 05:59:38 PM

Pretty cool. 210 is a pretty lofty goal with no real aeros and only 214 hp.

The comment about not having Roland Sands brand parts available for the victory doesn't make sense. Seems foolish to do all of he hype and not have a parts line coming out to go along with it

won't happen with out AREO or a Serious Tail wind,but what do I know

????

Got-Busa? · « **Reply #8 on:** November 23, 2010, 11:12:34 AM »

I think it looks great but 210mph...hmm....then again they are doing it on a 2-mile+ paved road so I would think it's possible. They aren't doing 1-mile accel or fighting traction on salt/dirt....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49yeo-bEZ5g&feature=player_embedded

sportbikeryder · « **Reply #9 on:** November 23, 2010, 11:51:25 AM »

On another video, it says that [200 mph] is a road where thesmallest decisions can mean the difference between life and death....

How about wearing something other than jeans while testing your bike....what a tool.

Team Millholland · « **Reply #10 on:** November 23, 2010, 05:53:39 PM »

Quote from: nickelcityracing on November 22, 2010, 07:43:28 PM

you have got to remember Bill warner ran 201mph with an old Vmax with no aeros.....

But you know as well as I do that Bill can flat out ride! I used to get a kick out of watching Bill ride that Vmax.

I think 200 is doable but a small rider would really help things out by looking at that windshield. Bike looks like a million bucks and they may have that much in it!!!!

Dan

dakinebusa · « **Reply #11 on:** November 23, 2010, 06:08:51 PM »

Find room for an intercooler and it probably would.
Ice is nice.

sportbikeryder · « **Reply #12 on:** November 23, 2010, 06:11:34 PM »

Quote from: dakinebusa on November 23, 2010, 06:08:51 PM

Find room for an intercooler and it probably would.
Ice is nice.

Looks like it has an air to air down in front

WildBro · « **Reply #13 on:** November 23, 2010, 06:35:41 PM »

The 243lbs of torque should get them there, I think they can do it, if they set it up right.
Hope to see it at a mile race

Man it looks sweet!

Bill
I miss my Vmax.

TrickTom1 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 23, 2010, 06:44:00 PM »

Maybe you should challenge them to a race with your VMax

Landspeed Larry · « **Reply #15 on:** November 23, 2010, 08:02:25 PM »

They should be able to do it with enough distance. Would be a lot easier with some sort of seat/tail. Great looking bike; maybe it should have dice on the side that say "two, the hard way". LSL

sportbikeryder · « **Reply #16 on:** November 23, 2010, 08:42:29 PM »

Maybe Roland Sands / Victory need to show up at a mile event and give it a try...they have one of the "pro's" give it a shot and see how it goes.

Perhaps someone should reach out and invite them to an event.

RansomT · « **Reply #17 on:** November 24, 2010, 01:30:47 PM »

Quote from: sportbikeryder on November 23, 2010, 08:42:29 PM

Maybe Roland Sands / Victory need to show up at a mile event and give it a try...they have one of the "pro's" give it a shot and see how it goes.

Perhaps someone should reach out and invite them to an event.

They do mention Maxton at the end of the article ... It would be nice to see them there.

106mm · « **Reply #18 on:** November 26, 2010, 09:55:08 PM »

I dropped by my Victory dealer today during their test ride event. I couldn't bring myself to throw a leg over one.

rustman · « **Reply #19 on:** December 18, 2010, 05:25:10 PM »

Wow. When I read the word "Victory", I was automatically skeptical. I'm not a busa snob, I've just gotten so narrowly focused that Turbo Busas are about the only bike I ever notice or think about. After watching the vid, I must say- That really is a great looking bike. It would be great to see another American bike run 200. I think there's lots of potential here and I hope he meets his goal.

Roland- If you're reading this, take to heart the advise that someone above wrote about wearing the right gear, especially leathers. Ask me how I know and I'll put up some pictures of mine up after a pretty fast get off at the Texas mile a few years back.

Good luck and great work.

TURBO KING · « **Reply #20 on:** December 18, 2010, 11:36:14 PM »

LOL LOL LOL!

"Pretty fast get-off" = understatement of the year

LOL!

Glad you are still with us!

Walt

BIG LAKE TURBOS · « **Reply #21 on:** December 20, 2010, 02:46:25 PM »

Rocketgeezer · « **Reply #22 on:** December 24, 2010, 04:04:07 PM »

If a N/A race prepared Busa, or one of those Beemer 1000s can do 200, I would think that bike surely can, I don't do LSR but understand it, and do know it takes a lot of preperation and HP to get 200,................. 210 or 214 that may be a little differant story but I would think its still doable? Roland, good luck..........and put some dam leather on

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