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Title: One for the bikers...
Post by: aaronjb on 10 April 2011, 00:25:21
(http://thatwillbuffout.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/funny-car-photos-i-bet-he-needs-to-change-his-pants-after-that-one1.gif)

I bet tunnie can't do that on his BMW ;)

(Though I still can't quite work out if that's fake or not.. or if it's real, how he didn't go flying off the road!)
Title: Re: One for the bikers...
Post by: feeutfo on 10 April 2011, 00:30:51
Presume that's Josh Brookes over the mountain at Cadwell. Love it!  :y
Title: Re: One for the bikers...
Post by: aaronjb on 10 April 2011, 00:32:53
I do believe if that were me, that would count as a 'trouser filling' moment..

Then again, going even remotely fast on a bike would probably be trouser filling in the best of conditions for me  ;D
Title: Re: One for the bikers...
Post by: albitz on 10 April 2011, 00:34:28
Its real alright, there is a pic of Chrisgixer somewhere on here, at the same spot doing a similar thing.
But when it goes wrong........
NOT FOR THE SQEAMISH ! ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9DhGIuLIQo
Title: Re: One for the bikers...
Post by: aaronjb on 10 April 2011, 00:39:12
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Its real alright, there is a pic of Chrisgixer somewhere on here, at the same spot doing a similar thing.
But when it goes wrong........
NOT FOR THE SQEAMISH ! ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9DhGIuLIQo

Ohhhhh that is going to hurt in the morning!  :o


You see.. you wouldn't catch a cage driver ending up like that over a little jump. I think I'll stick to four wheels  :-[ (also I'd look silly on a bike .. just imagine Giant Haystacks riding a moped and you're on the right lines  ;D)
Title: Re: One for the bikers...
Post by: albitz on 10 April 2011, 00:40:45
They all do it every lap Aarron. Bike racing - proper racing. ;) :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkMfI8UII2c
Title: Re: One for the bikers...
Post by: aaronjb on 10 April 2011, 00:43:09
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They all do it every lap Aarron. Bike racing - proper racing. ;) :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkMfI8UII2c

Corks!

Must admit I've never really watched the BSB races (presumably it's not on terrestrial or FTA channels?), only the occasional MotoGP (and I've missed those this year so far, too!).

I do love bikes & bike racing, just don't think I'd ever have the stones to ride one :)
Title: Re: One for the bikers...
Post by: Vamps on 10 April 2011, 00:49:08
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(http://thatwillbuffout.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/funny-car-photos-i-bet-he-needs-to-change-his-pants-after-that-one1.gif)

I bet tunnie can't do that on his BMW ;)

(Though I still can't quite work out if that's fake or not.. or if it's real, how he didn't go flying off the road!)

Oh don't be silly, that is his argument for it it being Ok to cross double solid white lines......
 :D :D :D
Title: Re: One for the bikers...
Post by: I am a Daisy on 10 April 2011, 02:57:48
Ah, lovely! The only way to take the mountain apparently. Cmon chrisgixer! Get your pic up again, it's a belter!
Title: Re: One for the bikers...
Post by: albitz on 10 April 2011, 06:37:38
There ya go Daisy - Stoner lover Gixer in all his glory. :y (bottom of the page.)
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1301437393/60
Title: Re: One for the bikers...
Post by: tunnie on 10 April 2011, 08:24:54
Those inter-changeable panels on my GS make it look like a sports bike  ::)  :D  ;D

Full credit to those guys going that speed, some serious skill! But for me, the Isle of Man TT shows a greater skill as they are on lumpy bumpy average roads!
Title: Re: One for the bikers...
Post by: aaronjb on 10 April 2011, 12:55:54
I don't know if the IOM TT shows more skill, or just a complete lack of sanity  ;D ;D

I think I can see myself on something like this rather than a big sport bike:
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv195/loudog4Nine/Hardcorecycles-01.jpg)

There'd definitely be no jumping over hills (or going round corners fast)  ;D
Title: Re: One for the bikers...
Post by: tunnie on 10 April 2011, 13:15:25
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I don't know if the IOM TT shows more skill, or just a complete lack of sanity  ;D ;D

I think I can see myself on something like this rather than a big sport bike:
(http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv195/loudog4Nine/Hardcorecycles-01.jpg)

There'd definitely be no jumping over hills (or going round corners fast)  ;D

No right leg left either!  :o

Is it me or does that exhaust exit into you leg?  ;D
Title: Re: One for the bikers...
Post by: aaronjb on 10 April 2011, 13:40:42
It exits (at a guess) underneath your thigh - looking at where the foot pegs/shifter are you're going to be sitting on it like you're sitting on a chair with your thighs almost parallel to the road and your shins almost vertical..
Title: Re: One for the bikers...
Post by: tunnie on 10 April 2011, 13:56:30
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It exits (at a guess) underneath your thigh - looking at where the foot pegs/shifter are you're going to be sitting on it like you're sitting on a chair with your thighs almost parallel to the road and your shins almost vertical..

Good point, but get a rather hot reminder when you want to let your feet dangle for a rest. That said, can't see big distances being achieved on that  ;D
Title: Re: One for the bikers...
Post by: aaronjb on 10 April 2011, 14:10:10
True, you'd want to put your left foot down, for sure ;D Bet you'd only make that mistake once, though!

There's a slightly more stretched chopper around here in a gorgeous metallic burgundy colour - beautiful bike. As practical as a chocolate teapot, I'm sure, but still.. one day maybe I'll do my bike test.
Title: Re: One for the bikers...
Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 13 April 2011, 00:49:53
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Presume that's Josh Brookes over the mountain at Cadwell. Love it!  :y

Been away for a few days so only just catching up on past posts.It certainly is Josh Brookes at Cadwell Park last August bank holiday he was like that through practice,qualifying and both races.I watched him there last week during a practice session on his new Relentless Suzuki Gixxer 1000 and he was doing it all over again.Roll on Easter for the start of the BSB season  :y
I've put money on Josh and Kiyo for this season it will be interesting to see how it all goes.
Title: Re: One for the bikers...
Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 13 April 2011, 01:05:03
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Its real alright, there is a pic of Chrisgixer somewhere on here, at the same spot doing a similar thing.
But when it goes wrong........
NOT FOR THE SQEAMISH ! ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9DhGIuLIQo

The worst thing was that the previous evening Hannah and I wished him good luck for the next day !  :-[
He binned it in the first race then broke his leg as shown in the video in the second race.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=657631298&aid=17284#!/photo.php?fbid=8129256298&set=a.8129076298.17284.657631298&type=1&theater

Leon was very kind to Hannah as well,he doesn't do too badly at WSB level now
Title: Re: One for the bikers...
Post by: doug4293 on 13 April 2011, 02:06:58
pant filler on landing, the in the air part would be good :D