Are you a small guy? Or bigger? Cause if that wind is catching you, it sure feels that way.

 

im 6'2 and 225 pounds

 

My 2005 did 157 GPS, about 172 indicated (it was a long time ago, i dont remember clearly). All stock power and gearing. It might have another MPH or two in it with a full leather suit and full tuck position, but i had a camera mount on my tank (holding the GPS) and couldn't get all the way down.

 

169 indicated, my f4i was not stock tho.

 

thats pretty fast I was hoping it would hit at least 150

 

Perhaps you should learn to tuck in over 80mph or so. I'm 6'-7" and once I learned to tuck in I don't notice the air pull near as much...unless I sit up to sort of use my body as an air brake

 

I'll try that when it warms up its really cold right now lol I can't wait until it warms up to ride some more

 

Alright, so you probably fit fine as far as tucking. Just tuck down, and bring your elbows in, and you'll be fine.

I've read that if you pick your butt out of the seat a bit, and make your back flat, that there will be better weight distribution and aerodynamics. No idea if it's true, but at least you aren't bouncing off the tank when you hit a bump.

 

I do that. I lift my butt off. It feels like it helps with air distribution and for some reason feels like a smoother ride when going fast vs when my butt is down.

 

Watch the Pros. In straights they will lift themselves up and tuck for acceleration.