FlyingFinn Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 I've always enjoyed watching (online) those Japanese tight maneuver motorcycle handling competitions. You know, U-turns, 360 around a cone... all on a very tight course, racing against the clock. The white police VFR750 footages are legendary. But this one blows me away. Holy mole this guy can ride! -- Mikko Link to comment
Whip Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Love it! Just think how much better he could be if he used Ridesmart and reduced his lean angles. Link to comment
FlyingFinn Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 Right Too bad he's never heard of it... I guess the racing is called "Moto Gymkhana" -- Mikko Link to comment
upflying Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Add floorboards, saddle bags, siren, radio, lights, gunbelt, uniform, vest, 75 lbs more rider weight, triple the motorcycle weight and lets see how he does. Link to comment
SuperG Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 on same subject, how far can a 1200RT leaned over at speed? can you scrape the jugs? video links? a track day video of a 1200RT? Link to comment
johnlt Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I didn't even know there was rubber on that part of the tire Link to comment
FlyingFinn Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 I didn't even know there was rubber on that part of the tire Or that part of the rim provides such a good traction. Link to comment
Witch_Doctor Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Very sloppy riding, I would have crasahed way before that Link to comment
ESokoloff Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Just think how much better he could be if he used Ridesmart and reduced his lean angles. I actually thought the rider was fairly neutral in body position. If it were me on that course I'm sure I would be cross controlling big time. Link to comment
Francois_Dumas Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I could do the riding..... but I could never figure out where to go next..... Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Just think how much better he could be if he used Ridesmart and reduced his lean angles. I actually thought the rider was fairly neutral in body position. If it were me on that course I'm sure I would be cross controlling big time. With cross controlling the bike would have to lean more for the same speed, and it is already pretty much at the limit. For these super quick left to right to left turning changes probably a neutral body position is best. It would be hard to move your body around that fast and with precision. Besides, they are the experts and that's the way they do it. Link to comment
cruisin Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Add floorboards, saddle bags, siren, radio, lights, gunbelt, uniform, vest, 75 lbs more rider weight, triple the motorcycle weight and lets see how he does. glass half empty eh? give that guy a day to adjust & he would push any bike to the limits as good or better than most. Link to comment
Dave39 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Add floorboards, saddle bags, siren, radio, lights, gunbelt, uniform, vest, 75 lbs more rider weight, triple the motorcycle weight and lets see how he does. Add 50 years and see how he does....but seriously, very impressive. Link to comment
Danny caddyshack Noonan Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Check the video and look at the marks on the outside of the toe portion of his boots. Harder to replace feet than the grind brackets on the KZ1000P. Link to comment
Sweendog Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Amazing control and riding skills! (On an unrelated note, the video also displays what I hate about Honda's twin-headlight decision. -Why have two headlights when only one is on? Blech.) Link to comment
ESokoloff Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 With cross controlling the bike would have to lean more for the same speed, and it is already pretty much at the limit. For these super quick left to right to left turning changes probably a neutral body position is best. It would be hard to move your body around that fast and with precision. Besides, they are the experts and that's the way they do it. Not implying that cross control is the way to go but rather lack of training/practice in any other method would dictate my use of it. I hope David doesn't see this thread Link to comment
russell_bynum Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Amazing control and riding skills! (On an unrelated note, the video also displays what I hate about Honda's twin-headlight decision. -Why have two headlights when only one is on? Blech.) The other one is the high beam. Link to comment
Whip Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Just think how much better he could be if he used Ridesmart and reduced his lean angles. I actually thought the rider was fairly neutral in body position. If it were me on that course I'm sure I would be cross controlling big time. With cross controlling the bike would have to lean more for the same speed, and it is already pretty much at the limit. For these super quick left to right to left turning changes probably a neutral body position is best. It would be hard to move your body around that fast and with precision. Besides, they are the experts and that's the way they do it. Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 anyone notice the size of that rear sprocket? Its the size of a large dinner platter Link to comment
Bill_Walker Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 BTW, video description says this was a "lady" rider. She rides like Laney! Except Laney knows how to change gears. Link to comment
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