uh... I need a runway, really... let me explain...

nismaratwork

HOLY... wow, that's amazing. I'm soooo never riding a cycle, but it's amazing to watch! Thanks rhody.

rhody

Cronexh,

Here is an example of what we were chatting about:

Car vs Motorcycle (Race)

In the corners the bike cannot keep up with the Porsche due to power and added contact patch (4 WD doesn't hurt either).

Rhody...

You have PM's turned off, so this is the only way you will (hopefully) see this.

rhody

This isn't about bikes, but the video is superb:

Highspeed Race - Bugatti Veyron vs Eurofighter Typhoon

Specs on the Veyron , in case you are interested.

Enjoy...

Rhody...

P.S. You need a special driving license to use the full 1001 hp and 405 Km/hour, see: 00:30 in the video.

turbo

I wouldn't want to try to own or maintain one, but I'd love for someone to give me a chance to drive one. What a beast!

rhody

I stumbled on this, I thought Ghost Rider had dibs on insanity, well this clown gives that word a whole new meaning.

I winced trying to watch it, stopped it before it finished. If and when he does crash, I hope he takes himself out and no one else.

Unbelievable... really...

Rhody...

P.S. I noticed he has more video's, let's hope for the public's sake, not too many more. Can you say INS ?

turbo

It looks faked to me. I have done enough lane-splitting and stupid crap to kill us both, but the "sound-track" and video don't look right.

rhody

Turbo,

OK, I will bite, how did he fake it and second, why ? Could it be a wide angle lens on his camera making everything look distorted ?

Rhody...

turbo

The lens could be fairly normal. The occasional wheelies and motor sounds could be faked to make it look like he was blasting through traffic. I don't know WHY someone would have faked it, but it is best to take a conservative view, IMO. We have both probably have done enough stupid crap to get a couple of dozen newbies killed, but videos like this raise my BS filter.

mugaliens

Oh, heavens! Just ship it to ... and I'll be more than happy to baby each and every model throughout its break-in period as per BMW's specifications! We not only have lots of twisty roads in remote areas here in Colorado, but I have access to unfettered 2-mile straight-a-ways.

rhody

mug, FYI turbo,

HeHe, Get in-line behind turbo, he lives somewhat close by and if (and this is still a big if) I get a nice used enclosed trailer, I could skip up north with both bikes and we could find some twisties in upper VT, NH to ride. To be quite honest, top speed in a straight line is rather boring, the acceleration you get out of 1st, and 2nd gear does it for me, that and being at angle fighting for traction at the same time is really what I prefer.

Here is a short list of some of the things that HAVE occurred at high speed or near high speed over the years:

• Bumblebee off adam's apple
• Hitting a bird with the top of my helmet
• Coming out of a protected area (high speed), and having wind gust almost blow me off the road (scary)
• Coming through a gulley in Arizona about 2 seconds after a band of wild horses crossed (in a small car, but it would not have helped much)
• Having a hawk hit the top of my windshield with prey in tow while exiting a freeway toll booth (same trip as horses incident) you could see his talons from inside the car, he tumbled, not sure if he let go of the prey or not it was dark
• Hitting a swarm of bugs the size of June bugs, slowed real quick on that one
• Many close calls with furry four legged types, but no direct hits that caused loss of control.

Rhody...

turbo

I haven't straddled a sport bike in ages - you might not want to waste time with me while I get back up to speed. Since 1985, it has been Harleys only. Though this one was tweaked and very quick.

rhody

Hehe, I was thinking FJR in the morning (you riding) , just to get you accustomed to more power and better handling, then switch in the afternoon to the err... a rocket, I mean BMW. I am making a few more additions, radiator, oil cooler guards, replacing stock mirrors with bar ends, block pads for the mirror stubs, and finally eventually getting rid of the turn signals, this spring, that way, the err... a rocket will be as slippery as possible.

I am planning a track day in June in NH as well, maybe you might like to come for a peek. Will let you know details when I talk to the coordinator next week.

Rhody...

rhody

The last few posts has been about INH riders, how about some skilled road racers on track,
like Gary McCoy, known for his ability to slide a 500CC two stroke bike, a near impossibility because of its narrow ferocious power band.
The green Kawi is four stroke, however, the second link is on the two stroke.

Powersliding a Kawi

Powersliding a 500CC two stroke MotoGo bike

He makes it sound matter of fact, it isn't, no one else can do this repeatedly without high or low siding it on a two stroke.

Aarin Yates on a four stroke

Rossi getting away with extreme slide without high side

Ben Spies, lifting the rear wheel, powerslide, then laying a darkie on the track

Moto Gp BRNO 2008 (powerslide in wet practice)

Slide Moto with one handed power slide at 1:00 amazing, Colin Edwards, one legged save at 2:05

Stoner and Rossi sliding

Enjoy...

Rhody...

P.S Dirt track riding early in these guys lives made all the difference in the ability to slide and control the bike, at slower speeds of course.

rhody

Turbo,

Sorry I didn't comment on your bike, nicely done, I must say if not my style. I just got the carbon fiber rear fender from BMW, got a good deal from the dealer, and I have ordered bar end mirrors, mirror plugs, red radiator and oil cooler guards, and for a finishing touch, I am hunting down fairing and windshield fasteners (from commercial stock), took a count today, I will need about 60 total, and plan to either paint or anodize them a nice blood red color, it will set off the black and dark grey metal flake on the tank and front fender nicely. The last thing will be to do away with the turn signals, and the bike will be a sleek as it possibly can be, and to me, one of a kind that does not exist in kit or part form anywhere else, and I might add, a once in a lifetime dream.

Rhody...

P.S. The invitation still stands, you have until springtime to think about it. The FJR, or the 1000RR, your choice. I know part of you wants to have a go with the BMW.

Rhody...

turbo

I think you understand my addiction! That bike had head-work by Perewitz, a Super E racing carb, lovingly tweaked by me, a low restriction fuel petcock, a low restriction air filter, and low restriction set of exhaust pipes, steep cams, and too many other things to list. That rascal was really fast on straight-aways, though it would never have competed with hot asian or european bikes. Still, bikers who saw my machine and wanted to test it, always ended up humbled. Paint and chrome done don't tell the story.

turbo

McCoy is a monster. I'd love to meet him.

rhody

Turbo,

I understand, a sleeper, whereas a comparison with the BMW isn't in the same league, more like a sledge hammer, in looks and performance, nothing to hide. I didn't like the asymmetrical look of the BMW, however what sold me was weight, and overall performance and creativity in the design, not to mention great attention to detail and more before production testing than any street bike I can ever remember. I admit the asymmetry is somewhat subdued by what I added, it masks it somewhat. You said you sold you bike long ago, but it still holds a place in your soul, a good thing IMHO.

Does something like this work for you ?



Rhody...