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**Hellgate** · 03-20-2008, 09:06 AM

I finally figured out the traffic light pattern for my commute and how to make it through three lights without needing to stop. No, no, no, I'm not running them...As I turn from one highway to another (most highway intersections in Austin DO NOT have ramps, we are too cheap I guess) I've found that if I nail it to redline in 3rd gear about 102mph, it puts me into the flow of the lights. All I need to do is hit it in that one spot and cruise at 65 mph I go right through them, no problems. I this saves me about 10 minutes in going the last 4 miles.

Fred · 03-20-2008, 09:12 AM

Think of the traffic lights as a waveform and you've just found a complimentary frequency.
If 65mph works, then you can also have a complimentary frequency at 130mph.

Just a thought.

Fred

madmanmaigret · 03-20-2008, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Fred

Think of the traffic lights as a waveform and you've just found a complimentary frequency.
If 65mph works, then you can also have a complimentary frequency at 130mph.

Just a thought.

Fred

Come on Top try it! just wear your BDU's and tell them you are going to miss movement!

**Hellgate** · 03-20-2008, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred

Think of the traffic lights as a waveform and you've just found a complimentary frequency.
If 65mph works, then you can also have a complimentary frequency at 130mph.

Just a thought.

Fred

That is true Fred, traffic is like water. I saw a cool show on Discovery that was a time lapse of LA traffic. If something got in the way of the natural flow, like a stalled car, or merging traffic in rush hour, the water (traffic) had to flow elsewhere, or it backed up.

I think 130 would put me into the backend of the wave infront of me! SPLAT!

**Hellgate** · 03-20-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by madmanmaigret

Come on Top try it! just wear your BDU's and tell them you are going to miss movement!

Let's see, I'll need to doctor up some orders and strap three buffle bags on!

**reiobard** · 03-20-2008, 11:07 AM

now, does missing the red lights save you 10 mins? or is it the 110MPH that is saving you the time.

DefyInertia · 03-20-2008, 11:11 AM

Cool...ride safe.

102 redline in 3rd? Oh yeah, this is Hellgate we're talking about...he must have changed his sprockets.

**Hellgate** · 03-20-2008, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by reiobard

now, does missing the red lights save you 10 mins? or is it the 110MPH that is saving you the time.

It's the three red lights. Each one cycles in about 3 minutes.

DI - Rev limiter, and stock gearing, gotta get that thing fixed!

**Botch** · 03-20-2008, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Hellgate

I think 130 would put me into the backend of the wave infront of me! SPLAT!

I believe engineers call that "harmonic distortion"...

**nimzotech** · 03-20-2008, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Hellgate

I finally figured out the traffic light pattern for my commute and how to make it through three lights without needing to stop. No, no, no, I'm not running them...As I turn from one highway to another (most highway intersections in Austin DO NOT have ramps, we are too cheap I guess) I've found that if I nail it to redline in 3rd gear about 102mph, it puts me into the flow of the lights. All I need to do is hit it in that one spot and cruise at 65 mph I go right through them, no problems. I this saves me about 10 minutes in going the last 4 miles.

Gratz Neo! Make sure Mr. Smith is not on your tail.

03-20-2008, 09:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 3,313 Rep Power: 60 Member #1191	My new commute strategy I finally figured out the traffic light pattern for my commute and how to make it through three lights without needing to stop. No, no, no, I'm not running them...As I turn from one highway to another (most highway intersections in Austin DO NOT have ramps, we are too cheap I guess) I've found that if I nail it to redline in 3rd gear about 102mph, it puts me into the flow of the lights. All I need to do is hit it in that one spot and cruise at 65 mph I go right through them, no problems. I this saves me about 10 minutes in going the last 4 miles. __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic, Ohlins Remote, R6 Fork, RyanK Fender Mounts, Cobin with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfers, Pazzo Shorties, Rizoma FE, Fredlight, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, PC III w/ Custom AF1 Racing Map. Up Coming Mods: All Balls Headset

03-20-2008, 09:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
Fred M em b er e d Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, TX Bike: See Signature Posts: 887 Rep Power: 26 Member #872	Re: My new commute strategy Think of the traffic lights as a waveform and you've just found a complimentary frequency. If 65mph works, then you can also have a complimentary frequency at 130mph. Just a thought. Fred __________________ I don't know anything about motorcycles, but I just love little kittens. 1990 BMW K75 Turbo (Eternal project bike) 2007 Yamaha FZ6 (Modifications: Stebel Nautilus horn, Valentine 1 hardwired with remote display and audio, Mix-It sound mixer modified for hidden installation, Mayer saddle, true dual high/low headlights. Relay, fuse panel and lockdown blocks for all additional wiring.) Pocketchop. (There are no words to describe it.)

03-20-2008, 11:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,402 Rep Power: 73 Member #991	Re: My new commute strategy now, does missing the red lights save you 10 mins? or is it the 110MPH that is saving you the time.

03-20-2008, 11:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
DefyInertia Saratogian Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Posts: 1,998 Rep Power: 56 Member #419	Re: My new commute strategy Cool...ride safe. 102 redline in 3rd? Oh yeah, this is Hellgate we're talking about...he must have changed his sprockets. __________________ 2004 FZ6N / KTM 125 SX www.youtube.com/DefyInertia "Y'all Be Safe Out There" - KILLBOY My Rider Resume

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