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02-07-08, 10:42 PM
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Mallard - 126mph
On 3rd July 1938, Mallard achieved 126mph, still the fastest speed by a steam train.
What's this to do with SV's? Should my naked K show more than 122 on the clock ( on a private road or Autobahn ?? ) If not, what am I doing wrong? 
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02-07-08, 11:56 PM
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Re: Mallard - 126mph
I read this in Saga magazine today (haha, I work there, it's a great mag) and apparantly the Mallard was about two minutes from blowing up completely. I got mine to show about 131 on the old autobahns, but it was a slight incline at about 9krpm in top. I wouldn't worry too much, I'm 6'6" and only achieved this by basically sitting on the pillion seat, I was crouched that much. And that's aided with a double bubble screen. Plus, I'm sure your bike wouldn't blow up after 2 minutes...
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03-07-08, 12:30 AM
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Re: Mallard - 126mph
Yep, it spun a big end bearing. I told them not to wheelie it
 Heh, I just noticed that the A4s were triples. That puts Triumph in their place 
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03-07-08, 06:24 AM
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Re: Mallard - 126mph
*lost*
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03-07-08, 07:47 AM
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Re: Mallard - 126mph
Quote:
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mallard_(locomotive) HTH! 
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03-07-08, 07:53 AM
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Re: Mallard - 126mph
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03-07-08, 07:56 AM
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Re: Mallard - 126mph
Such a beautiful piece of engineering, I love it!
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03-07-08, 07:58 AM
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03-07-08, 08:18 AM
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Re: Mallard - 126mph
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03-07-08, 11:09 AM
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Re: Mallard - 126mph
Does the Mallard still nest in York?
If you dont know the answer you can duck the question.
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