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Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.

Skier posted:

I saw some guy do this on a big BMW motorcycle before. He rocked back so the rear tire touched the ground, dumped the clutch and took off. :psyduck:

That's pretty bad rear end. My friend goes off his center stand, but he has to rock forward enough for the momentum to raise the center stand and for the rear wheel to hit the pavement. I think he does it without giving it any gas until he's on the ground, so he doesn't rocket off at the end.

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Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.

HNasty posted:

There is no exhaust note only wind noise, I'm gonna work on fixing that problem.

I can't find the video, but a Fifth Gear behind the scenes clip showed them pinning a remote microphone next to the exhaust to pick it up over the wind, which they then amp up during editing. Maybe you can get a similar setup.

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.
I'm not a fan of loud pipes, but all I was thinking while listening to that narrator was "whine whine whine whine whine."

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.

Jack the Smack posted:

I don't think I heard him say once about how he didn't like the loud pipes. He only relayed what health officials, police, and that dealership said, along with usual reporter stuff.

It was more the tone of his voice. Very "I told you so."

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.

Silver posted:

"This video is no longer available due to a copyright claim by Dorna Sports. "

Doh.

You can see it here:
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/03/video-the-best-motorcycle-save-youll-see-all-week/

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.

ozziegt posted:

This vid is just too awesome to lose.

Someone should turn it into an animated gif. Not it!

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.

Jack the Smack posted:

While I guess I can agree with the area that I did wheelies in wasn't the best, professional stunters wear even less gear in enclosed parking lots with no possibility of other traffic or unexpected obstacles and at very low speeds.

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.
Stole this from another thread.


Click here for the full 1296x972 image.

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.
Is he about to get road rash on his lower back? Zipper the jacket to the pants, people.

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.

Click here for the full 1024x768 image.


Stolen from this post on ADVrider.

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.

Drunk Pledge Driver posted:

Buy a Harley, get a free gun!

Awesome. I thought it was going to be a serious video, but this is funny.

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.

sirbeefalot posted:

I honestly thought about a cupholder mod of some sort, but I just don't eat fast food much, even less so via drive through.

Besides, with Hollywood's lovely-rear end roads the cup would just bounce right out anyway.

I wanna mock something up so I can hold a water bottle within easy reach.

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.

Retarded Pimp posted:

Get noticed!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSK5fmGnXi0

:sigh: ATGATT, people.

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.

Retarded Pimp posted:

Hey, they had helmets.

And boots. Some had gloves, even.

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.
I wonder how that feels to ride once the bass kicks in.

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.

UserNotFound posted:

It's only a matter of science, my good man! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlGipHLp15U

I wonder if the guy on the sportbike with the extended swingarm can pop a wheelie or if he's jealous of the guy on the chopper.

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.

Slim Pickens posted:



I saw a video of that somewhere. I think it has something like a 50 cc engine just to act as a starter for the rest of the thing.

EDIT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXGYWSIePf4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ratfuML9QA

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.
I'm surprised by the ammount of "Look Out for Motorcycles" signs I see around Central IL. I see it on lots of cars (including cop cars) and big banners here and there. I'd get a bumper sticker, but it's yellow and doesn't match my car. :smith:
Not a lof since I've moved up to Chicago, unfortunately.

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.

Also, see the first video Silver posted.

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.

Pvt. Public posted:

Down here they had them at almost every major intersection where there was someplace to put the banners without them obstructing the motorist's view of the corners. I was pleasantly surprised. How did the traffic near campus treat you? That's the only part of town I avoid like the plague. Everywhere else is pretty good around here.

I didn't go through campus like I thought I would. My buddy lives west of I-57 off of Bradely. I didn't have any problems riding around except for everyone driving slow. Chi-town everyone drives fast and cuts you off, but I'm so used to it, I'm never surprised.

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.

Retarded Pimp posted:

Self assembling GSXR
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlax5L8BVGc

I love all the little unnecessary animations in the background like the dancing helmets.

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.

Ola posted:

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

oh shi

KABLAM

The End.

KE = 1/2 m v^2
v = Holy poo poo!

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.

KozmoNaut posted:

I like bikes and I like to read. Does that make me a fag? I mean, I'm not even into Harleys or anything :psyduck:

I like bikes and I like comics. I think that's worse.

Anyway, calling you a human being just provides an important public service by helping you stop being a human being.

Uthor fucked around with this message at 09:56 on Jan 14, 2010

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.
Crossposting from AI. Hope you guys haven't seen this, yet.

Crazy bicycle obstacle course/race.
http://vimeo.com/9970489

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.
Motorcycle made out of watch parts.


Found here:
http://dkart71.deviantart.com/art/Motorcycles-out-of-watch-parts-204941090

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.
Remember, kids, wear your gear

(when fighting Batman)

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.

eggyolk posted:

Passing other motorcyclists in the same lane, even if it's doable, is a very very dick move.

What about passing them in the same lane on the right on a two lane road while a truck is passing in the other direction on the left? Most dickish thing that I've ever experienced. At least they waved thank you once they were gone, fuckers.

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.

NitroSpazzz posted:

The amount of time I spend on that site is incredible, used to waste hours on ADVrider now it's GarageJournal.

I only follow the garage thread on ADVrider. Maybe I should switch over...

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.
I ain't seen this design on a front wheel before:



More info:
http://www.amenmotorcycles.com/machines-hubless-monster/

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.

Gnaghi posted:

Everyone in NJ is complaining about the EZpass price increasing 50% so I thought it be nice to show people what real "Americans" would do.

Man, tolls in IL jumped 87.5% on January 1st.

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.

Xovaan posted:

Hyosung is literally the Kia of motorcycles.
Cheap, kinda dependable, and with great warranties that will end up being a viable option in a few years?

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.


Guy's Citroen 2CV breaks down in the desert, so he builds a motorcycle out of it.

imgur album
Original website (in French)
reddit page with some English translations

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.

Ziploc posted:

Seemed like he went the right way to me.

Seems like either way would have been the right way after that. You gonna argue with him?

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.
What are those stupid raised seats that make your bike look like it was rear ended called?

Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.
Nice, thanks.

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Uthor
Jul 9, 2006

Gummy Bear Heaven ... It's where I go when the world is too mean.
$400 seems a tad too much for an impulse buy, but I'm sure there are plenty of people out there who'd want one. Make a couple more videos using it that aren't vehicle related to get a wider range of interest.

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