Too late. It stands for Timing Retard Eliminator. A busa without it should cut off at 188 MPH. European off the showroom top out at 218MPH. Now, Lets also remeber that at speeds over 155 on any bike except for drags, the front of the bike is boucing and that can make the speedometer jump. If your bike reads 185MPH you are probably doing about 177-178. I am officailly raisning the BS flag on your ass.