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« on: August 12, 2011, 04:01:05 AM » |
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[/url]  Jeebus. |
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« Last Edit: August 12, 2011, 04:52:12 AM by Speedbag »
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« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2011, 05:15:59 AM » |
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"Who says Harleys can't handle....." Not me, I've surprised lots of squids while on my Roadking (and formerly on the Sportster I no longer own or the Heritage I no longer own) by using proper riding technique. Of course then we'd hit the straight and they'd blast away, proving how much better they are than me...  |
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« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2011, 05:30:17 AM » |
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The lower center of gravity make cruiser much, much easier to handle than sportbikes, especially at low speeds. They aren't better for racing, however, because of a lack of ground clearance to lean, as well as higher mass.
I actually find myself carrying more speed through turns on my Wide Glide than the Monster simply because it's so much more stable.
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« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2011, 05:42:14 AM » |
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The last 15 seconds or so were just amazing - it seemed like there was no way he was going to make those 8's.
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« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2011, 05:53:20 AM » |
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wow ... i took a training course with an ex-cop who could ride like that. i'm in awe watching these guys.
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« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2011, 06:07:28 AM » |
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Awesome mad skills!  I loved hearing the floorboards scrape on the ground, kinda like curb feelers!  Pretty damn impressive stuff. Note to self: don't try and run from that cop!   |
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« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2011, 06:23:03 AM » |
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I took my Electra Glide to the advanced class a year ago given by the popo dep here and tried my hand at the same stuff. Yes I knocked over three cones but passed the course and ours was not nearly that long. All I kept thinking is how much money it would cost if I tumbled. I too was impressed with how nimble that beast was and increased my confidence considerably. It was amazing to watch them do the runs.
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« Reply #7 on: August 12, 2011, 06:49:53 AM » |
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Impressive stuff to be sure.
I almost crashed my desk chair just watching it.
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« Reply #8 on: August 12, 2011, 09:57:02 AM » |
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Neato.  Also helpful, it appears the Harley has a meaningful amount of steering lock. The Duc would turn many of those into 3(ish) point turns. |
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« Reply #9 on: August 12, 2011, 10:52:24 AM » |
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« Reply #10 on: August 12, 2011, 02:21:53 PM » |
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impressive yes, but take those floor boards off and see how well he does. He was using them like training wheels.
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« Reply #11 on: August 12, 2011, 02:33:19 PM » |
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impressive yes, but take those floor boards off and see how well he does. He was using them like training wheels.
and? they are just like pegs, they give and you know you've reached your limits. |
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« Reply #12 on: August 12, 2011, 04:07:19 PM » |
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Holy Crap. I couldnt do that walking. |
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« Reply #13 on: August 13, 2011, 06:50:10 AM » |
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The rider has great skill  . Despite being hindered by that ancient museum piece, he makes the task appear easy . And he'll need all of that skill, given the crap riding gear he's equipped with. Is this really what gets to ride and wear in America in 2011??
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« Reply #14 on: August 13, 2011, 06:50:16 AM » |
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impressive yes, but take those floor boards off and see how well he does. He was using them like training wheels.
Wrong, the floorboards fold up. I believe the mufflers would be the first hard thing scraping if you leaned it that far. |
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