Ducati Monster Forum

I raced a Harley today, and after some really hard riding I finally managed to pass the guy. I was riding on one of those really, really, twisting sections of Skeenes Creek road with no straight sections to speak of and where most of the curves have warning signs that say "30 kmh".

I knew if I was going to pass one of those monsters with those big-cubic-inch motors, it would have to be a place like this where handling and rider skill are more important than horsepower alone.

I saw the guy up ahead as I exited one of the turns and knew I could catch him, but it wouldn't be easy. I concentrated on my braking and cornering. Three corners later, I was on his tail. Catching him was one
thing; passing him would prove to be another.

Two corners later, I pulled up next to him as we sailed down the mountain. I think he was shocked to see me next to him, as I nearly got by him before he could recover. Next corner, same thing. I'd manage to pull up next to him as we started to enter the corners but when we came out he'd get on the throttle and outpower me. His horsepower was almost too much to overcome, but this only made me more determined than ever.

My only hope was to outbrake him. I held off squeezing the lever until the last instant. I kept my nerve while he lost his. In an instant, I was by him. Corner after corner, I could hear the roar of his engine as he struggled to keep up. Three more miles to go before the road straightens out and he would pass me for good.

But now I was in the lead, and he would no longer hold me back. I stretched out my lead and by the time we reached the bottom of the mountain, he was more than a full corner behind. I could no longer see him in my rear-view mirror.

Once the road did straighten out, it seemed like it took kms before he passed me, but it was probably just a few hundred meters. I was no match for that kind of horsepower, but it was done. In the tightest section
of road, where bravery and skill count for more than horsepower and deep pockets, I had passed him. Though it was not easy, I had won the race back to the Great Ocean road.

I will always remember that moment. I don't think I've ever pedalled so hard in my life. And some of the credit must go to Giant, as well. They really make a great bicycle.

hahah brilliant!  [clap] [clap]

I thought you hate cyclists Oz!

don't hate cyclists, just not impressed by the ones that block traffic and make their own rules.. was too funny not to post...

Kinda like the two I pasted in the park on the weekend.
Very funny read though, I had to read the punch line twice to get it. Bit slow sometimes.

Thanks Matty, make me now feel real slow !!! D'oh

hahaha!  classic!   [thumbsup]

Stay still my beating heart.....!
Take note of this thread Rob......
And yes, can't help myself now.........into photobucket i now go.........now where is it.......?  oh here it is...
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/braando54/08112009390.jpg)

"Pedalled"...?   You bloody shit Michael........ [evil]   and here i was......with credit card in hand.....ready to order Rearsets for my Dyna......that is.....till the penny dropped........ ;D ;D ;D

You know though I think I'd pedal this H-D

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FpGcbrYTyDw/TM-56M2U7dI/AAAAAAAABLo/ZZ1HgQobeXk/s1600/2010-harley-davidson-48-image.jpg)

my mum rides one very similar to that!!  ;)

she has an 09 nightster sportster and it clunks and rides as rough if not rougher than my old xs650 does!!

There I a hot sporster in my garage block where I live. It looks great. I definitely wouldn't turn one down and I think they go for only about $13k.... Would seriously consider it...... Then I'd be able to where a bandana and a leather vest :)

'cos the hairstyle and mo' are already there [cheeky] ;D

Yea cause at the MOment I'm just BAD....... I wanna be a BAD ASS  8)

Ohhh cakeman your such a softy had you under my thumb hehe

Ha, the story is even believable!

OMG.

      I just had a visual of the Cakeman being a BAD ASS
                                                                            ..........on a Harley...........
                                                                                                                  in Bumless Chaps!!!!!     [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]


Sorry Cakeman.  :-\

Don't apologise to him ... he started it. You should be apologising to the rest of us for now having that thought in our heads [puke]

What's the difference.... European body hair and black leather chaps.. Would blend in together.... You'd just think they were black leather trousers anyway :)

  then you thought ... why??  [laugh]

Watching intently Brian. Funny how we took similar pics of our toys!

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2648/3936213803_c3dd52ca42_z.jpg)

Did you also have them both sleeping together Rob...?
Nice Monster BTW.........did you know that Dez has resprayed the wheels black.....?    or wait a minute,....maybe its just two weeks accumulated brake dust.....!   [evil]

No separate rooms! [thumbsup]

Black wheels eh?

Sounds like abuse.  [thumbsdown]

Excuse Brian's old tied eyes(time to clean those contacts) they are not now black
 but a lovely shade of pink


Don't worry Rob your first born is being well looked after the wheels are still nice n white  8)