Harley VS Speed Bump (Topo)

Discussion in 'The Perfect Line and Other Riding Myths' started by hankgs, Dec 4, 2012.

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  1. hankgs, Dec 4, 2012
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    hankgs

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  2. gymply, Dec 4, 2012
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  3. Coloradical, Dec 4, 2012
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    Well they are called "sleeping cops." :lol3
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  4. Nadgett, Dec 5, 2012
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    Nadgett

    Nadgett Obnoxious, dimwitted blowhard

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    Yes, but you're not supposed to be sleeping while riding a motorcycle.
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  5. NC Scott, Dec 5, 2012
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    NC Scott

    NC Scott MOmymamamamaMOmymama

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    Looks like excessive force/police brutality to me.
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  6. Fullcyc, Dec 5, 2012
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    Fullcyc

    Fullcyc Been here awhile

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    Ouch!,, Got a few "road-wrinkles", ( Not Speed-bumps ), around here that like to try and do that to ya.
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  7. PMC, Dec 5, 2012
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    PMC

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    It worked for everyone behind him, they all slowed way down :D
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  8. Crilly, Dec 5, 2012
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    :norton Way too much front brake hitting that bump.
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  9. ViperJustin, Dec 5, 2012
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    ViperJustin

    ViperJustin Retired HH60G Gunner

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    I loved his form and vibrant gestures, but he just didn't stick the landing. Unfortunately, he'll be docked for that...
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  10. EetsOK, Dec 6, 2012
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    EetsOK

    EetsOK Been here awhile

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    Should've given it more throttle.
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  11. Cakeeater, Dec 6, 2012
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    Memo to wannabe assassins: find a building next to one of these monster Mexican speed bumps, wait for Limo to slow to a crawl....

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  12. orangebear, Dec 6, 2012
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    no wonder as most HD have crap ground clearances
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  13. pmelby, Dec 6, 2012
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    pmelby Home Brew Adventurer

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    Suspension? We don't need no stinkin' suspension.:lol3

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  14. ikonoklass, Dec 6, 2012
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    ikonoklass Kountersteering Krew

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    Note that his head hits the ground three times. I believe he would be quite dead without the helmet.
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  15. SoSlow, Dec 6, 2012
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    Ugh - even after he's stopped the bike is still sliding and making beer can crushing sounds. I hope he wasn't hurt too badly, that looked pretty nasty...
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  16. tvpierce, Dec 6, 2012
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    tvpierce

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    Further proof that loud pipes save lives: that would never have happened if he had straight pipes.
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  17. Phat Ham, Dec 7, 2012
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    Phat Ham

    Phat Ham Been here awhile

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    I like the pirouette at 0:40 by the motorcop on the right side of the screen getting off his bike.
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  18. KX50002, Dec 7, 2012
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    KX50002

    KX50002 NooB, my ass

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    Definately looks like he locked the front brake while the back end was up. He shoulda hit full throttle to rotate the ass end down :D
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  19. Mambo Danny, Dec 7, 2012
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    Mambo Danny

    Mambo Danny I cannot abide.

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    Yep, seems correct.
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  20. italiano, Dec 7, 2012
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    italiano

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    He dia a mistake !!!!!!!!! The mistake was to ride a harley in mexico.
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