Curt I agree with you and as you know I've two bikes that will top over 80 mph. with 125cc 5 speed engines. Self control is important when conducting any motorized conveyance. 235 mph super cars and 70 mph limits mostly here in the states comes to mind as does motos like the Ducati's Duke etc.
I typically limit my in town rides on these two bikes to using 1st. and 2nd. gear only, rural secondary roads 3rd. is used. I've replaced foot shift with the more leisurely hand shift lever...so no bang bang shifting of these small motorcycle engines & baffled exhausts keep them to a quiet 4 stroke burble at low speed and the public, including the cops, love them! Slow with low profile noise is the key...self control. 40 mph is max on the back roads and no highway riding at all again with the self control.
I use a private air strip for the occasional speed run 'cause I want to!
Rick C.
Keep'em quiet and slow in town is the motto!
