Far Faster Than Fastest
Apr 5, 2022 13:20:01 #
Lens Cap wrote:
Glad to see Norton still running the race. I owned a 1973 Norton 850 Commando for 31 years. They advertised it would 125 mph, so that where I took it.
Bought 1964 Norton Atlas 750 in 1969, rode it day and night, rain or shine for 2 years . It was my only transportation, would do over 100 easily and quick. Still have it sitting in the shop, gave it to my son, I can't kick start it anymore. The good old days of youth.
Apr 5, 2022 13:22:53 #
Apr 5, 2022 13:40:04 #
pendennis wrote:
And as my paramedic son once opined, "When a motorcycle crashes at high speed the only difference the helmet makes is an open, or closed casket."
Many years ago, I got knocked off the back of a BSA 650, and we were only doing @ 20MPH and slowing; my buddy had anticipated the moron at the stop sign. He pulled away from a stop sign without looking. I had on leather, and a helmet, and I was still sore for a week.
Many years ago, I got knocked off the back of a BSA 650, and we were only doing @ 20MPH and slowing; my buddy had anticipated the moron at the stop sign. He pulled away from a stop sign without looking. I had on leather, and a helmet, and I was still sore for a week.
On 8/16/13, at the age of 85, I had a very bad motorcycle accident. This happened in Phoenix, as I was going home from a basketball practice for a few of my girls at St. Mary's High School, where I was the Head Freshman Coach. A young guy from Los Angeles, in a van with little insurance, was driving in the wrong lane, attempting an illegal left turn. The traffic was heavy enough that I could not see him in time to stop, so hit him broadside at a speed great enough that a cop told my son I flew across three lanes of traffic (fortunately, not getting hit by a car).
Normally, I wore a T-shirt and basketball shorts most everywhere, including when I was riding. However, my son and my landlord had been after me to get protective gear, so I did, finally, and was wearing it for the very first time that day. Of course, I always wore a full-face helmet; when my head hit the side of the van, the front part of the helmet was ripped off!
I woke up some time later in the hospital, heavily sedated, and was operated on the next day by three different doctors – for broken toes, broken leg (and skin graft) and broken neck. I wore a boot on my left foot/leg for over three months (not allowed to walk at all) and a neck brace for at least that long. I could not swallow anything because of the neck surgery to “repair” three broken vertebrae, so everything going into my stomach for four months went through a tube – and a hole punched into my stomach. I was in the hospital for over a month, and in bed at home for a couple of months more, where my daughter came to take care of me. The pain was severe, such that when I finally convinced the doctors of its magnitude, I for at least two months was on oxy and morphine alternating every two hours. They were afraid I would get hooked on the oxy, but when the pain lessened to a degree (after about three months), I just quit the oxy – with no withdrawal at all! After being on the morphine for a while, I realized it was giving me mild hallucinations, so I quit that, but there was some withdrawal uneasiness for a couple of days. I never will take morphine again. I would not wish the pain I endured on anybody!!!
As soon as I was able to get around, I looked for and bought another bike, have been riding ever since, and don’t intend to stop. After all, I was not allowed to ride a bike when I was a kid (too dangerous) and didn’t start on motorcycles until I was about 45, and later did some motocross at courses around LA – though I never was that good! But I love to ride!!!!!
Loren – in Beautiful Baguio City
Apr 5, 2022 14:46:10 #
For those of us who ride or have ridden on the street, you will enjoy this video. If you don’t, then you have never overdosed on adrenaline.
Only those who have been in a lock-to-lock wobble at 100mph and not gone down, can truly say they have been face to face with their supreme deity!!
Original owner of a 1979 KZ1300A1 and still have it. Although it is now for sale as the downsizing has started.
Only those who have been in a lock-to-lock wobble at 100mph and not gone down, can truly say they have been face to face with their supreme deity!!
Original owner of a 1979 KZ1300A1 and still have it. Although it is now for sale as the downsizing has started.
Apr 5, 2022 16:14:13 #
rlv567 wrote:
How fast are they going? The video that follows -... (show quote)
I have been 140 double on a KZ1000 r when I was 26 a buddy of mine didn't believe I could hit over a hundred on the on ramp in downtown Amarillo Texas. He got on and we hit 140 at the bottom of the ramp. I had it up to 160 in front of the Big Texan Steak Ranch. I got off the highway and turned to go back towards town and the chain locked up at about 35mph. I kept it up but the thought that had it happened just a minute sooner I would have been a grease spot on the highway. I sold the bike about a month later because I lost a lot of my nerve
Apr 5, 2022 21:06:45 #
Apr 5, 2022 21:53:27 #
I ride a H-D full dressed bike that weighs around 900 pounds without a rider. I am amazed at the acceleration of my bike and can only imagine what it is like for a racing bike. The fastest I've ever ridden was 100 mph, one time only and that was enough.
Apr 5, 2022 22:08:02 #
rlv567 wrote:
On 8/16/13, at the age of 85, I had a very bad mot... (show quote)
God bless you and watch over you. If you are still riding at (I'm guessing here) 90+, you have my honor and respect. I can understand your dedication t riding, I'll be 75 next week and today scratched a winter long itch by taking a ride on my bike. I plan to keep riding until I can't hold up the bike and then I might think about trike, maybe.
Apr 6, 2022 00:50:42 #
PhotogHobbyist wrote:
God bless you and watch over you. If you are still riding at (I'm guessing here) 90+, you have my honor and respect. I can understand your dedication t riding, I'll be 75 next week and today scratched a winter long itch by taking a ride on my bike. I plan to keep riding until I can't hold up the bike and then I might think about trike, maybe.
Yes, I'm 94 and still riding, though just a Honda Click 125. There's no place here to ride much faster than it can go, which is only about 50 mph - but I love to ride, especially in the "twisties" in the mountains! Baguio sits at 5,000 ft, so there's a lot of that. The travel restrictions from the virus scare severely limit what I can do now, however. Also, I can't afford anything bigger, for longer rides or real trips. The upside is that I get nearly 100 mpg!!!
Thanks, Loren - in Beautiful Baguio City
Apr 6, 2022 02:01:41 #
Someday. Someday I'm going to get to IOM and watch the race. Maybe I'll talk the wife into dropping my ashes on the side of the road.
Apr 6, 2022 15:18:24 #
Apr 7, 2022 08:29:41 #
Wow , and I thought I drove fast on the bike I had years ago when I was going over 100 mph . Thanks for sharing . My mother was glad when I sold mine . Tommy
Apr 7, 2022 09:31:11 #
kubota king wrote:
Wow , and I thought I drove fast on the bike I had years ago when I was going over 100 mph . Thanks for sharing . My mother was glad when I sold mine . Tommy
Many years ago, when i had my Honda 500 Four, I had it over 100 mph going from Canyon Country to Burbank at times when there was very little traffic. It was very stable - handled that speed very well. I took it over the Ridge Route to Buttonwillow (just short of Bakersfield) a few times to see a girlfriend. That was a great bike!!!
Loren - in Beautiful Baguio City
Apr 8, 2022 13:07:18 #
Mr. SONY
Loc: LI, NY
BBurns wrote:
For those of us who ride or have ridden on the street, you will enjoy this video. If you don’t, then you have never overdosed on adrenaline.
Only those who have been in a lock-to-lock wobble at 100mph and not gone down, can truly say they have been face to face with their supreme deity!!
Original owner of a 1979 KZ1300A1 and still have it. Although it is now for sale as the downsizing has started.
Only those who have been in a lock-to-lock wobble at 100mph and not gone down, can truly say they have been face to face with their supreme deity!!
Original owner of a 1979 KZ1300A1 and still have it. Although it is now for sale as the downsizing has started.
How about a video link.
Thanks
Apr 8, 2022 13:24:01 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
The "Isle of Man TT Race" is one of the most dangerous motorcycle races. There are many who cheat death, however, death always wins in the end.
When a race driver crashes in a 200-mph race, there are all types of state-of-the-art safety features to help his odds of survival. When a motorcycle rider crashes at 200-mph, all he has is his leather pants to save his ass.
When a race driver crashes in a 200-mph race, there are all types of state-of-the-art safety features to help his odds of survival. When a motorcycle rider crashes at 200-mph, all he has is his leather pants to save his ass.
Are you saying; "compared to motorcycle racers, car racers are chicken shit"?
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