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Title: Moscow Motorcyclist's Crazy High-Speed Commute
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URL Source: http://www.angelfire.com/ak2/intelligencerreport/high_speed.html
Published: May 7, 2011
Author: Ivan the Biker
Post Date: 2011-05-07 18:04:07 by Flintlock
Keywords: White Line Fever
Views: 7388
Comments: 284
A 25-mile commute through Russian traffic and a powerful two-wheeled samurai sword, and you get a video showing the "quick" way to work. Sometimes this two-wheeler even becomes a one-wheeler as rare empty stretches of road disappear when the nose goes skyward. Hang On !! Poster Comment: This guy is nuts....love it (big screen version at link)
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#87. To: Southern Style (#85)
they don't call them "crotch rockets" for nothing. I swear some of those things have afterburners...I was doing 90 mph on I-90 in S. Dakota and I had 2 riders pass me like I was in reverse...they must have been doing 135-150...It was NUTS... I only THOUGHT I was rolling along..,
GA or TX? Christine and I reside in the People's Republic of Austin, TX.
Somewhere in Kenya, a village is still missing its idiot.
GA. Your comment about 400 made me think you might be from this area.
You mean the Blue Ridge bumps? We go from 32' here in the valley to 11,000'. The pass we go over to Reno is over 7,000'. I'm going to try and get some better background pictures to show you.
Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.
We have had our bikes up to 135 on Hwy 70 with two riders. First time was on the '83 Suzuki 750. Second was with the Honda posted above and I'm not a small woman any more. I've found some good pics but have to transfer them from one computer to the other.
Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.
Summit on Hwy 4 about 9,000'. Lunch at the last Pismo Beach rally. At the hotel: ride to street vibrations: Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.
You guys are making me really, really, want another bike.
Somewhere in Kenya, a village is still missing its idiot.
Thanks. I'll be buying one. That they are, and when you ad in the "geezer factor"; it get's downright scary around here.
"The person who agrees with you 80 percent of the time is a friend and an ally — not a 20 percent traitor" - Ronald Reagan
How many miles per pound of rice do you get on that thing?
"The person who agrees with you 80 percent of the time is a friend and an ally — not a 20 percent traitor" - Ronald Reagan
Compared to what you have...you're right...we have bumps! 5,000 is TALL around here...Mt Rogers in 5,700 and is the tallest mountain in VA. The Mountains out west are truly magnificent...and make for some great 2 wheel get aways. The mountains in the east are breathtaking in the spring and fall...a mosaic of pastels in Autumn...no place like it.
the cell phone worry me as much as anything...I see to many people trying to text and drive at the same time...believe me, I give those folks a wide birth. And you'll LOVE the Airhawk.
Somewhere in Kenya, a village is still missing its idiot.
GREAT pics FF. It makes me want to do another "go round" through the mid west. I really want to run the old route 66 and see the Grand Canyon... sleeping under the stars at night, it just doesn't get any better :?)
check out the Can AM spyders...I'll bet you could get the Mrs. to say yes to that...then we could all meet and do a Freedom4um bike run...how cool would THAT be!
oh no...now you've done it!!! Troubles brewing...I can see it from here...LOL
Whoa! And just how pricey are those toys? Do they have a Factory Outlet store?
Somewhere in Kenya, a village is still missing its idiot.
Not bad at all...check out e-bay. They're getting really popular, I saw a guy riding one yesterday and have a friend that's buying one in the next couple months. Depending on the model and year you should be able to find one anywhere from 10k to 25k
Considering the general worthlessness of our fiat $$$, that's not too awful.
Somewhere in Kenya, a village is still missing its idiot.
Here are a couple of pics from Sturgis and Daytonia bike trips Key Largo
Go do it...this life isn't a rehersal for the next "Life is not a journey to the grave With the intention of Arriving safely in a pretty And well preserved body, But rather to skid in broadside, Thoroughly used up, Totally worn out, And loudly proclaiming, WOW !!!! What a ride!"
We have a beautiful country and you have a beautiful ride on which to see it. Thanks for sharing the slideshow.
Somewhere in Kenya, a village is still missing its idiot.
Yes we do...and thank you for the other. I didn't realize you are married to Christine until reading these posts last night...a wonderful lady...I remember her well from one of the other sites.
Well, I've located the Austin Can-Am dealership; so a visit will be made this week to check'em out. Also, a visit to Craig's list will be in order.
Somewhere in Kenya, a village is still missing its idiot.
NO! I meant that we both, and our respective spouses, live in Austin.
Somewhere in Kenya, a village is still missing its idiot.
The Can Am's are a great way to go...I see them more and more at the rallies and on the road. They have a wonderful touring model for folks that like to travel and have qyros in them that make it almost impossible to turn over. The open road waits for you my friend...
I meant that we both, and our respective spouses, live in Austin. oops! my bad :?) However I'm SURE Mrs. Lod is a WONDERFUL lady also!!
Yep, they're both the very best.
Somewhere in Kenya, a village is still missing its idiot.
woodsfuncenter.com/ has been supplying CenTex with toys for years and years now - good people, with a huge new location for even more toys.
Somewhere in Kenya, a village is still missing its idiot.
A brand-new 2010 that they're taking offers on is really, really tempting...
Somewhere in Kenya, a village is still missing its idiot.
I think it would be SERIOUSLY neat if a bunch of the "crazy" folks on this forum could plan a little "get together". I mean, how fun would THAT BE! Hey, we could EVEN invite some of the feds that monitor this site...you know...so we could get to know them and they could get to know us!
test ride one first...but from people that own them, once you try it out...be prepared to drive it home!
I stupidly clicked on the link and saw it - what a beauty, with a semi-auto tranny, and only 3 miles. Late last year we were discussing getting together at christine's gorgeous home, but right now, it is 96 and feels like 99: too damned hot to do anything but crank down the AC, and find a cool one.
Somewhere in Kenya, a village is still missing its idiot.
that's ONE of the reasons I don't miss Atlanta...the heat was awful and the humidity worse. Those kind of tempertures suck it out of me too. And yes, the Can Ams are beautiful machines...
That guy is going to be decorating the road with his brains sooner than later if he drives like that everyday.
The other similarity between ATL and AUS is the on-going battle as to which is the allergy capital of America?
Somewhere in Kenya, a village is still missing its idiot.
Now that you mention it, I remember that being the case...fortunately, I'm not an allergy sufferer so it never really bothered me, but I certainly remember most of my friends had a horrible time with it. It was mostly indoors and a/c for me when the temps went north. Atlanta had 2 tempertures...hot and unbearable. It's not called Hotlanta for nothing...although that would also descibe a great majority of the fairer sex...that place had the most beautiful women of any place I've ever been...simply stunning!
Yes, I remember the 750. It was indeed a good-sized bike. I like old bikes too and if I had the money and could find one I would buy an old pan or knuck and make another chopper. I think that there is nothing much prettier than a pan or knucklehead Harley engine in a twin downtube, rigid frame (or soft tail) with a beautiful custom paint job. Those are pics I found of a 1947 knuck which has been highly customized. And a nice panhead on youtube:
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. He (Gordon Duff) also implies that forcibly removing Obama, a Constitution-hating, on-the-down-low, crackhead Communist, is an attack on America, Mom, and apple pie. I swear these military people are worse than useless. Just look around at the condition of the country and tell me if they have fulfilled their oaths to protect the nation from all enemies foreign and domestic. The only difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. Albert Einstein
Is that sweet, or what? Thanks.
Somewhere in Kenya, a village is still missing its idiot.
That insane Russian's made this into a most pleasurable thread to read. Thanks guy.
Somewhere in Kenya, a village is still missing its idiot.
The pans and knuckles are true classics and people ALWAYS gravitate to them when one shows up...and the stories go on for hours. The one in the picture...now THAT'S a classic. Mine wasn't quite that raked out but that sure brings back memories. It's a blast seeing this vintage machines at these gatherings...and "rat bikes"...but THAT'S a whole nother topic.
He's rolling north on 75/85. I have driven through Atlanta a lot (never on a bike though).
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. He (Gordon Duff) also implies that forcibly removing Obama, a Constitution-hating, on-the-down-low, crackhead Communist, is an attack on America, Mom, and apple pie. I swear these military people are worse than useless. Just look around at the condition of the country and tell me if they have fulfilled their oaths to protect the nation from all enemies foreign and domestic. The only difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. Albert Einstein
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Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/LatestI've got an old one, an '88, and it blows my mind how fast it'll go.
#88. To: Southern Style (#83)
You must be sort of local, I'm out west of town, south of Carrollton.
#89. To: Lod (#88)
GA or TX?
#90. To: Freedomsnotfree, Critter (#78)
I live in the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia, just outside Roanoke.
#91. To: Freedomsnotfree, critter (#87)
they don't call them "crotch rockets" for nothing. I swear some of those things have afterburners...I was doing 90 mph on I-90 in S. Dakota and I had 2 riders pass me like I was in reverse...they must have been doing 135-150...It was NUTS... I only THOUGHT I was rolling along..,
#92. To: Freedomsnotfree, critter (#91)
#93. To: farmfriend, riders, 4 (#92)
#94. To: Freedomsnotfree (#82)
I ALWAYS use an Airhawk seat cushion on the seat.
watch out for the "cagers" they're ALL out to "get you".
#95. To: farmfriend (#92)
#96. To: farmfriend (#90)
#97. To: Flintlock (#94)
#98. To: All (#93)
way, way, cool reverse trike -
#99. To: farmfriend (#92)
#100. To: Lod (#98)
#101. To: Flintlock, farmfriend (#95)
How many miles per pound of rice do you get on that thing?
#102. To: Freedomsnotfree (#100)
#103. To: Lod (#102)
#104. To: Freedomsnotfree (#103)
#105. To: Farm Friend (#92)
Key West
Traveling light in S. Dekota
Campsite in S. Dekota
Black Hills
Bad Lands
Sturgis
St Augustine FL
Down in the Keys on the way back to Daytonia - that's an old HS friend in the background with his streetglide 
#106. To: Lod (#104)
Considering the general worthlessness of our fiat $$$, that's not too awful.
#107. To: Freedomsnotfree (#105)
#108. To: Lod (#107)
We have a beautiful country
#109. To: Freedomsnotfree (#106)
#110. To: Freedomsnotfree (#108)
#111. To: Lod (#109)
#112. To: Lod (#110)
NO!
#113. To: Freedomsnotfree (#112)
#114. To: All (#113)
#115. To: Freedomsnotfree (#112)
#116. To: Lod (#114)
#117. To: Lod (#115)
A brand-new 2010 that they're taking offers on is really, really tempting...
#118. To: Freedomsnotfree, riders, 4 (#117)
#119. To: Lod (#118)
#120. To: Flintlock (#0)
This guy is nuts....love it
"The real deal is this: the ‘royalty’ controlling the court, the ones with the power, the ones with the ability to make a difference, with the ability to change our course, the ones who will live in infamy if we pass the tipping points, are the captains of industry, CEOs in fossil fuel companies such as EXXON/Mobil, automobile manufacturers, utilities, all of the leaders who have placed short-term profit above the fate of the planet and the well-being of our children." - James Hansen
#121. To: Freedomsnotfree (#119)
#122. To: Lod (#121)
#123. To: Freedomsnotfree (#64)
Remember when the Honda came out with the 750 four cylinder...that was considered a HUGE bike. I have a friend that rides an old 47 Indian. Those old bikes are GREAT...I don't know if you do any of the rallies, but you get to see some really beautiful vintage bikes. Anything on 2 wheels is great. Hey, who knows, I may end up with a Gold Wing also...my wife wants something more "comfortable",... go figure! :?)
Lord Acton
OsamaBinGoldstein
#124. To: James Deffenbach, riders, 4 (#123)
#125. To: All (#124)
#126. To: James Deffenbach (#123)
#127. To: Lod (#75)
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It looks kinda like he's headed south on the 400 from time to time.
Lord Acton
OsamaBinGoldstein
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