Maggie’s Balls of TITANIUM
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When I was stationed in England I used to watch every single TT race on TV. Its mostly English, Scottish, and Irish racing. I remember one of the English racers say an American will never win this race when he was asked by a reporter. I have to agree cause those blokes are crazy. I loved riding over there though, totally different than the states and WAY better !
GREG
When I was stationed in England I used to watch every single TT race on TV. Its mostly English, Scottish, and Irish racing. I remember one of the English racers say an American will never win this race when he was asked by a reporter. I have to agree cause those blokes are crazy. I loved riding over there though, totally different than the states and WAY better !
GREG
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Dave Roper USA 1984 won the classic class.
Only American with a win. Regards, FM
Dave Roper USA 1984 won the classic class.
Only American with a win. Regards, FM
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Didn't know that.... i don't think an American will win any of the top tier races anytime soon....although i would love to see that
GREG
Didn't know that.... i don't think an American will win any of the top tier races anytime soon....although i would love to see that
GREG
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I don't have balls of Titanium, but I do have confused testicular size disorder. I don't know if My Balls are bigger than my Brain or if my Brain is smaller than my Balls.
I would give it a shot...
I don't have balls of Titanium, but I do have confused testicular size disorder. I don't know if My Balls are bigger than my Brain or if my Brain is smaller than my Balls.
I would give it a shot...
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I get an adrenaline rush just looking at that... I've been 150+ in an old dodge charger, but that's insane!
I get an adrenaline rush just looking at that... I've been 150+ in an old dodge charger, but that's insane!
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I have been over 150 on my bike..........In a very strait line. Adding turns even slight turns would ruin my tighty whiteys.
I have been over 150 on my bike..........In a very strait line. Adding turns even slight turns would ruin my tighty whiteys.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Foul Mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dave Roper USA 1984 won the classic class.
Only American with a win. Regards, FM </div></div>
Dave Roper is a local hero around here
http://youtu.be/2NZ61Bgi2do
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Foul Mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dave Roper USA 1984 won the classic class.
Only American with a win. Regards, FM </div></div>
Dave Roper is a local hero around here
http://youtu.be/2NZ61Bgi2do
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I found myself tensing up when they had the rider's perspective up lol. That's incredible stuff.
I found myself tensing up when they had the rider's perspective up lol. That's incredible stuff.
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I have been up 110-130 on the Colorado back roads and it is stupid to do. You dont have time to do anything if there is a deer in the road or anything besides go splat. I had to sell my bike because it was getting to be to often of an occurance. So I figured I better sell it before I ended up in a body bag. I
I have been up 110-130 on the Colorado back roads and it is stupid to do. You dont have time to do anything if there is a deer in the road or anything besides go splat. I had to sell my bike because it was getting to be to often of an occurance. So I figured I better sell it before I ended up in a body bag. I
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Dear lord. I get a little apprehensive when I have to get my Harley up above 85, can't even imagine that speed.
Dear lord. I get a little apprehensive when I have to get my Harley up above 85, can't even imagine that speed.
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Been racing motocross 18 years and even that looks tame compared to those road rockets.
Unreal!
Been racing motocross 18 years and even that looks tame compared to those road rockets.
Unreal!
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I wish they would put that on ESPN or something here. But I guess they can't as one mistake and.... well after the guy and his bike quite bouncing off hedge rows, trees and grandma's picket fence, there isn't enough to fill a shoe box at the funeral.
Probably a bit much for the TV sensors here
I wish they would put that on ESPN or something here. But I guess they can't as one mistake and.... well after the guy and his bike quite bouncing off hedge rows, trees and grandma's picket fence, there isn't enough to fill a shoe box at the funeral.
Probably a bit much for the TV sensors here
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That was sick, I got nervous for some of the guys with the death wobble head shakers.. The fans having total confidence in the riders have a set on them too.
That was sick, I got nervous for some of the guys with the death wobble head shakers.. The fans having total confidence in the riders have a set on them too.
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Love the Isle of Man videos, also the Caldwell park ones as well. I grew up thinking this stuff was crazy, and pointless, and wondering why people did it.
Now I stare and marvel at the accomplishment of these guys just gridding up - it's amazing. I have had one track day so far on my R6 and not only do I appreciate how skilled these guys are, but also that they represent the idea that the human spirit will always strive for something more. We weren't happy enough going 5 mph, so we went 10. Then we weren't happy going 10, so we went 50. Then we went 180+ through narrow town streets. What will we do next? My hats off to everyone who strives for doing more than we did before. It takes passion, courage, maybe a little bit of ignorance, and a whole lot of dedication.
As an aside, I would take this course if there was nobody else on it, and I'd go no more than half as fast as these guys the entire time. I scared the heck out of myself with headshake at about 40 mph. These guys are landing jumps at four times that speed on sometimes crappy pavement.
Love the Isle of Man videos, also the Caldwell park ones as well. I grew up thinking this stuff was crazy, and pointless, and wondering why people did it.
Now I stare and marvel at the accomplishment of these guys just gridding up - it's amazing. I have had one track day so far on my R6 and not only do I appreciate how skilled these guys are, but also that they represent the idea that the human spirit will always strive for something more. We weren't happy enough going 5 mph, so we went 10. Then we weren't happy going 10, so we went 50. Then we went 180+ through narrow town streets. What will we do next? My hats off to everyone who strives for doing more than we did before. It takes passion, courage, maybe a little bit of ignorance, and a whole lot of dedication.
As an aside, I would take this course if there was nobody else on it, and I'd go no more than half as fast as these guys the entire time. I scared the heck out of myself with headshake at about 40 mph. These guys are landing jumps at four times that speed on sometimes crappy pavement.
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You only live once....
Makes me miss my 2003 Triumph Daytona 955I
Best ride every was Sturgis 2010 Crossed the Cheyenne between Pierre and Sturgis at 191mph...God bless Super bikes!
You only live once....
Makes me miss my 2003 Triumph Daytona 955I
Best ride every was Sturgis 2010 Crossed the Cheyenne between Pierre and Sturgis at 191mph...God bless Super bikes!
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Its really not that bad.... I got lasered at 187 on a 2001 GSXR 100 when brand new. It was soo much fun that I did a second pass before the blue lights came on.
Yeah.... I know... I wasnt always a cop
Matt (LEO SOUTH GA.)
Its really not that bad.... I got lasered at 187 on a 2001 GSXR 100 when brand new. It was soo much fun that I did a second pass before the blue lights came on.
Yeah.... I know... I wasnt always a cop
Matt (LEO SOUTH GA.)
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mm128</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Its really not that bad.... I got lasered at 187 on a 2001 GSXR 100 when brand new. It was soo much fun that I did a second pass before the blue lights came on.
Yeah.... I know... I wasnt always a cop
Matt (LEO SOUTH GA.)</div></div>
So was that the deal at the crossroads? "The only way you can beat this ticket is to join the men in blue"
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mm128</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Its really not that bad.... I got lasered at 187 on a 2001 GSXR 100 when brand new. It was soo much fun that I did a second pass before the blue lights came on.
Yeah.... I know... I wasnt always a cop
Matt (LEO SOUTH GA.)</div></div>
So was that the deal at the crossroads? "The only way you can beat this ticket is to join the men in blue"
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Amazing video!! I roadraced for 4 years (WMRRA) and there is always a level of danger, not nearly as high of a level of danger on a closed course compared to this!
Kirk R
Amazing video!! I roadraced for 4 years (WMRRA) and there is always a level of danger, not nearly as high of a level of danger on a closed course compared to this!
Kirk R
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That is insane... I high-sided my old GSXR 750 at 65 mph and that royally sucked! Fastest I ever went was 140 and that was insane, and stupid lol
Mike
That is insane... I high-sided my old GSXR 750 at 65 mph and that royally sucked! Fastest I ever went was 140 and that was insane, and stupid lol
Mike
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HellsCanyonArmory</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That is insane... I high-sided my old GSXR 750 at 65 mph and that royally sucked! Fastest I ever went was 140 and that was insane, and stupid lol</div></div>
I got my rear tire clipped by a fellow rider when we were accelerating out of a corner at approx 90 mph, luckily my bike was nearly on its side already. Again, closed tracks have all (or most) of the impact areas protected by hay bails or wide open areas, this shit is insanity!
Kirk R
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HellsCanyonArmory</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That is insane... I high-sided my old GSXR 750 at 65 mph and that royally sucked! Fastest I ever went was 140 and that was insane, and stupid lol</div></div>
I got my rear tire clipped by a fellow rider when we were accelerating out of a corner at approx 90 mph, luckily my bike was nearly on its side already. Again, closed tracks have all (or most) of the impact areas protected by hay bails or wide open areas, this shit is insanity!
Kirk R
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It's all relative, let's see one of these guys take on Johnny Campbell through the whoops in baja!
It's all relative, let's see one of these guys take on Johnny Campbell through the whoops in baja!
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That Isle of Man race takes huge brass ones. Lots of blind corners, narrow roads, no crash bumpers, and lots of stuff to impale yourself on if you do lay it down.
That Isle of Man race takes huge brass ones. Lots of blind corners, narrow roads, no crash bumpers, and lots of stuff to impale yourself on if you do lay it down.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Captain Kirk</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HellsCanyonArmory</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That is insane... I high-sided my old GSXR 750 at 65 mph and that royally sucked! Fastest I ever went was 140 and that was insane, and stupid lol</div></div>
I got my rear tire clipped by a fellow rider when we were accelerating out of a corner at approx 90 mph, luckily my bike was nearly on its side already. Again, closed tracks have all (or most) of the impact areas protected by hay bails or wide open areas, this shit is insanity!
Kirk R </div></div>
Exactly. A low-side that would mean simply walking away from a bike with some scuffed race plastics on a track is instead body(ies) and bike all over the place at Isle of Man. There isn't enough airfence in all the world to mitigate the deadly on that course.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Captain Kirk</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HellsCanyonArmory</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That is insane... I high-sided my old GSXR 750 at 65 mph and that royally sucked! Fastest I ever went was 140 and that was insane, and stupid lol</div></div>
I got my rear tire clipped by a fellow rider when we were accelerating out of a corner at approx 90 mph, luckily my bike was nearly on its side already. Again, closed tracks have all (or most) of the impact areas protected by hay bails or wide open areas, this shit is insanity!
Kirk R </div></div>
Exactly. A low-side that would mean simply walking away from a bike with some scuffed race plastics on a track is instead body(ies) and bike all over the place at Isle of Man. There isn't enough airfence in all the world to mitigate the deadly on that course.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mm128</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Its really not that bad.... I got lasered at 187 on a 2001 GSXR 100 when brand new. It was soo much fun that I did a second pass before the blue lights came on.
Yeah.... I know... I wasnt always a cop
Matt (LEO SOUTH GA.) </div></div>
I had a '08 GSXR1000 with Yoshi Stage 3 cams , programmer ,titanium exhaust and injector upgrades ...ungodly fast for a street bike
Sold it and got me a '76 Stingray before I killed my old ass a few years agoon it ........seriously considering getting another 2012 GSXR1000 now that I'm older (51) and SUPPOSED to be wiser (NOT ) I miss the Rush !!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mm128</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Its really not that bad.... I got lasered at 187 on a 2001 GSXR 100 when brand new. It was soo much fun that I did a second pass before the blue lights came on.
Yeah.... I know... I wasnt always a cop
Matt (LEO SOUTH GA.) </div></div>
I had a '08 GSXR1000 with Yoshi Stage 3 cams , programmer ,titanium exhaust and injector upgrades ...ungodly fast for a street bike
Sold it and got me a '76 Stingray before I killed my old ass a few years agoon it ........seriously considering getting another 2012 GSXR1000 now that I'm older (51) and SUPPOSED to be wiser (NOT ) I miss the Rush !!
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I just had the usual discussion with someone who walked over while I was airing up my tires this evening.
"Hey man, nice bike. How fast have you gotten it up to?"
"Probably about 130 on the track."
"Ahhh, anyone can do that on a track, man. I got me a Gix 10," [do people even call liter bikes 10s?] "and a 6. But the other day this woman cut me off and I had to lay her down."
"uh-huh..." [finish up putting away my pressure gage] "Ok, man, take care."
I just had the usual discussion with someone who walked over while I was airing up my tires this evening.
"Hey man, nice bike. How fast have you gotten it up to?"
"Probably about 130 on the track."
"Ahhh, anyone can do that on a track, man. I got me a Gix 10," [do people even call liter bikes 10s?] "and a 6. But the other day this woman cut me off and I had to lay her down."
"uh-huh..." [finish up putting away my pressure gage] "Ok, man, take care."
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The spectators are as crazy as the racers, one slip up and some of them are dead.
The spectators are as crazy as the racers, one slip up and some of them are dead.
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