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THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH 322kmh-200mph Street Race 'ISLE of MAN' TT England
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2013, 09:18:59 AM » |
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I've watched that video a couple times in the past and everytime I watch it .... WOW
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« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2013, 10:55:16 AM » |
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Man those fellows are going so fast they could run up a nats azz and the nat would never know it !!!!!   |
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Years ago it was Fast Women, Bikes & Old Cars. Now it is Fast Bikes & Cars & Old Women! My My My how things change.
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« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2013, 11:10:59 AM » |
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Notice... you don't see any black Valkyries in that race thus, logically, black Valks are the slowest...  |
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Never ask a geek 'Why?',just nod your head and slowly back away...  IBA# 22107 VRCC# 7976 VRCCDS# 226 1998 Valkyrie Standard 2008 Gold Wing Taxation is theft. μολὼν λαβέ |
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« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2013, 11:15:28 AM » |
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Notice... you don't see any black Valkyries in that race thus, logically, black Valks are the slowest... Smart Ass.  |
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« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2013, 11:47:47 AM » |
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cant believe nobody mentioned that 1 dude runnin a car tire
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Aut viam inveniam aut faciam.
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« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2013, 12:40:14 PM » |
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......on the front, no less!!!
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Motorcycling is not, of itself, inherently dangerous.
It is however, extremely unforgiving of: inattention, ignorance, incompetence or stupidity.
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« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2013, 02:50:15 PM » |
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The fastest bikes, such as the Black Valks are invisible to cameras and the naked eye and require sophisticated software to detect. That's why, in spite of the last 5 races being won by Black Valkyries there is little public or official knowledge concerning this.
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"Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. And... moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.'' -- Barry Goldwater, Acceptance Speech at the Republican Convention; 1964  |
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« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2013, 03:09:48 PM » |
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A complete lap onboard, be warned tho, it does make ya heart pump a bit quicker. 
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #9 on: March 23, 2013, 04:57:11 PM » |
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Balls of Steel!
After a while the white lines appear as belt-fed tracers coming your way.
Sure makes oval racing look tame (except for the running in a crowd thing).
And I keep wondering if some old grandma didn't get the word, and backed her car out in the road somewhere.
PS: Of course it would screw up the handling, but everyone who wants to see Diane Feinstein strapped across the front of one of these liter bikes for a whole lap, raise your hand.
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« Last Edit: March 23, 2013, 05:23:26 PM by Jess from VA »
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« Reply #10 on: March 23, 2013, 07:14:12 PM » |
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That is an awesome view of the ride; it feels like you're riding it! Thanks Pitbull. Have you been to the TT? A few of us are talking about 2014 or 15, more likely 15. I am hoping to convince steveB and Glynis from Bristol, UK to join us, ChromeDome from Chicago... maybe more. I understand it runs for a week of practice, then a week of racing in May. Care to join us Pitbull? |
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« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2013, 07:35:37 PM » |
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I was wanting to see a crash
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 If I like to go fast , does that make me a racist ??? |
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« Reply #12 on: March 23, 2013, 10:00:10 PM » |
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Balls of Steel!
After a while the white lines appear as belt-fed tracers coming your way.
Sure makes oval racing look tame (except for the running in a crowd thing).
And I keep wondering if some old grandma didn't get the word, and backed her car out in the road somewhere.
PS: Of course it would screw up the handling, but everyone who wants to see Diane Feinstein strapped across the front of one of these liter bikes for a whole lap, raise your hand.
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"Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. And... moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.'' -- Barry Goldwater, Acceptance Speech at the Republican Convention; 1964 |
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« Reply #13 on: March 24, 2013, 03:50:33 AM » |
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I was wanting to see a crash
Here's a couple for ya Kidd
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« Reply #14 on: March 24, 2013, 04:00:25 AM » |
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That is an awesome view of the ride; it feels like you're riding it! Thanks Pitbull. Have you been to the TT? A few of us are talking about 2014 or 15, more likely 15. I am hoping to convince steveB and Glynis from Bristol, UK to join us, ChromeDome from Chicago... maybe more. I understand it runs for a week of practice, then a week of racing in May. Care to join us Pitbull? [/quote] It's on my bucket list to go to the TT, and take the Valk around the track. It's very expensive to take the bike on the ferry to the Isle of Man tho. When the planning starts, let me know. I'm thinking of riding the Valk around the Nurburgring in Germany next year.Just for fun In 2011, I did ride the Valk around part of the Le Mans track in France, towing my trailer. The Le Mans track is partly on the streets, I didn't plan it but I wished I stopped for some photos. Pitbull |
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« Reply #15 on: March 24, 2013, 10:58:01 AM » |
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I am not sure I would go to the expense of taking my Valk over.  I would enjoy the races as a fan and the whole intensity of the TT. Here is another good video: http://youtu.be/vx1LAaJdrRE |
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #16 on: March 24, 2013, 11:20:32 AM » |
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I am not sure I would go to the expense of taking my Valk over. I would enjoy the races as a fan and the whole intensity of the TT. Here is another good video: http://youtu.be/vx1LAaJdrREWith the mass of people this event bring's to a small island I can only imagine the lodging nightmare and if you was lucky enough to score a place to live I'm betting $$$$$$ |
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I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools. |
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steveB (VRCC UK)
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« Reply #18 on: March 25, 2013, 05:57:48 AM » |
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Smoking Joe is right - lodgings are booked out a year or so in advance - maybe a group of us could rent a house, I'll talk this over when we are in Atlanta later this year (thanks Duffy).
Would love to take my blown Valk but again I understand ferry bookings have to be made months in advance.
Duffy - servicing 'your' black Valk this weekend
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« Reply #19 on: March 25, 2013, 12:43:15 PM » |
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Thanks steveB! Your US Valk will be in tip top shape by August.  Looking forward to your visit. Here is steveB's blown Valk, a show stopper for sure:  |
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