roadscholar Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Might not fall into the worth watching category but a few of them are pretty funny. 1 Link to comment
Joe Frickin' Friday Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Woodpeckers are tougher than we imagine. Here's one seen in slow motion: Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Interesting. I was wondering when someone would super-size a drone for carrying people. Who flys it, someone on the ground with the remote, or does one of the passengers fly it with the remote? Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Dang I was all set to sign on and then, I did some searching. Thanks William, you dream crusher! 1 Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Oh, it is autonomous. Meh. Nobody with the remote.control. Hopefully, it will not get cyber-hacked for nefarious purposes. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 I’d need to have a little control, it’s an issue I’m working on. Now saying that, a single or dual person commuting machine with nothing to do except drink coffee and surf BMWST on your way into the office might be cool. Probably the design focus anyway. 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Believe it or not, I actually did a little bit of work in between my movie directing duties. It was a very hot day! 4 1 Link to comment
AnotherLee Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 Nice editing, Pat. Why 5 alarms? I used to listen to police & fire when I lived in the city of Portland (OR). Heard some exciting stuff. e.g. Police: "I need some one with a multi-tool." Answer: "How about a fire truck?" 1 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 I believe the fifth was struck for manpower mainly. Four of Lowell’s guys were sent to the hospital with minor injuries and heat exhaustion. Mostly overhauling and a few hotspots is all they left for us. Link to comment
Rougarou Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 6 hours ago, AnotherLee said: Nice editing, Pat. Why 5 alarms? I used to listen to police & fire when I lived in the city of Portland (OR). Heard some exciting stuff. e.g. Police: "I need some one with a multi-tool." Answer: "How about a fire truck?" That reminds me of listening to the radio chatter while going through the second breach lane during the gulf war. 1st Platoon commander: "nightstalker, nightstalker, we have a man in a hole" (nightstalker was the CO's call sign) Nightstalker: "What are you going to do lieutenant?" Tanks: "we can take care of it" Nightstalker: "it's only one man" Tanks: "it's only one round" 3 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 I saw Kim Lucey there. (realize you don’t know who Kim Lucey is) A quick funny on that, we were sent out during an ice storm a couple years back for a gas meter that was torn from a house by a fallen tree limb. A slow news night I guess because Kim and her camera man were in Tewksbury looking for a story. Anyway, they showed up almost at the same time we did and I asked her who she was and what channel she was with. The look of utter disgust told me right then and there I wasn’t making 7 news that night. Not Kim Lucey Link to comment
Bill_Walker Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Helmets are always a good idea! 1 4 Link to comment
Joe Frickin' Friday Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 40 MPH with your ass a couple inches off of the pavement? This looks like dangerously good fun: 1 Link to comment
Rougarou Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Even tricycles look fun on Italian roads!! Link to comment
Chris K Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Wow, I saw him hit 70 KPH on the steep downhill! Link to comment
taylor1 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 I couldn't get the smile off my face watching that Link to comment
Hosstage Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Absolute hilarity! I so want to do that! Loved it when he was flying and all of a sudden three rush past, what the hell? I liked the lawn manicuring path too, that's where I would most likely end up running. Link to comment
Red Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 That was exciting as hell. They sure have good breaks on those things. Cornering techniques way different than having power. It'd take some mental adjusting. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 This could be a bit graphic for sensitive eyes but this bad guy got what he deserved by an awesomely trained motor cop! 4 Link to comment
Bill_Walker Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 On 6/11/2021 at 4:31 AM, Joe Frickin' Friday said: 40 MPH with your ass a couple inches off of the pavement? This looks like dangerously good fun: That is not your child's Big Wheel! In particular, the POV rider's trike appears to have handbrakes and freewheel pedals (imagine trying to get your feet back on spinning fixed pedals at 40 mph!). Link to comment
Joe Frickin' Friday Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Apartments in Japan are even smaller than you were led to believe. Link to comment
AnotherLee Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 Irish people try *new* Irish whiskey: Martin Angelo: It's strong, it's sweet, it's a roller coaster. Slaps you in the face, push you to the ground, helps you back up then smacks you again. What more do you want? 10 (out of 10). Link to comment
9Mary7 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Siren brings back memories............ Link to comment
Bill_Walker Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 On 6/17/2021 at 8:57 AM, fourteenfour said: Weird. The bike that's designed for an oval track is fastest on the oval track. Link to comment
Joe Frickin' Friday Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 On 6/23/2021 at 8:04 AM, fourteenfour said: Lotta nice mods on that car. The Model S Plaid is a good starting point; you get 1040 horsepower, and you don't lose any of it with altitude. I guess the siren is necessary to warn bystanders that he's coming through hot? Link to comment
TEWKS Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 I’m pretty sure this was cut up for comedic purposes. I hope! Link to comment
9Mary7 Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 This has been out for a while but is a great refresher for those who know, and eye opening for those that don't!! Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 5 hours ago, TEWKS said: I’m pretty sure this was cut up for comedic purposes. I hope! Meth is a helluva drug! 1 1 Link to comment
roadscholar Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 For anyone that thinks they're fast, this is fast : ) Saw it on Viking59's blog and copied from youtube, pretty amazing, has some interesting camera angles too. 1 Link to comment
Skywagon Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 8 hours ago, roadscholar said: For anyone that thinks they're fast, this is fast Notice the brake calipers...when you really need brakes...Brembo! 1 Link to comment
Hosstage Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Yup, that's FAST! Almost makes the GP guys seem like pikers. Maybe just not as insane. "I'm crazy, but not THAT crazy!!" Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 And what's with the reverse-action shift lever? Never been on a race bike, but I have been driven around on the TT course. So I got that going for me, which is nice. Link to comment
9Mary7 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 41 minutes ago, wbw6cos said: what's with the reverse-action shift lever Most road race bikes are set up that way as it simplifies upshifts and allows gear changes to be made when banked hard over or transitioning side to side, without the riders foot becoming caught under the shift lever. Downshifts are done when the bike is within 15 degrees of vertical so no danger of foot/lever fouling. It does take some getting used to, but is much easier when hustling on track. YMMV 1 Link to comment
Rougarou Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 2 hours ago, wbw6cos said: And what's with the reverse-action shift lever? Never been on a race bike, but I have been driven around on the TT course. So I got that going for me, which is nice. My HP4 was outfitted with a race shifter prior to me getting it from the dealer. The previous owner had it installed, but the dealership removed it prior to putting it on the market. 1 Link to comment
Bill_Walker Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 On 6/27/2021 at 7:36 PM, roadscholar said: For anyone that thinks they're fast, this is fast : ) It ought to be! The rider is Peter Hickman, 5-time IoM TT winner and current lap record holder, at an average of 135.452 mph! Link to comment
Oldrider51 Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Here is a good one from Taiwan: (204) Awesome motorcycle advertisement from Taiwan! #taiwanisacountry - YouTube Link to comment
John Ranalletta Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 How carburetors work in slow mo. 2 Link to comment
Rougarou Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 39 minutes ago, John Ranalletta said: How carburetors work in slow mo. Who else put one together 1 Link to comment
ESokoloff Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 July is going to be the dawning of the space tourism era. Link to comment
Joe Frickin' Friday Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 The future of grocery shopping? Link to comment
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