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[old2soon]

Not only WOULDN'T ride it I COULDN'T ride it with the ritis bros kickin my butt.  RIDE SAFE.

[john]

                        
                                          

[Mobile Mayor]

Thas jus fr....en stoopid!

[FryeVRCCDS0067]

I thought I'd been bombed my bugs pretty well everywhere. But, I guess never in the armpits.

[Cotton Mouth]

Is there any state in the U.S. where this would be legal?     (There are numerous pics on the internet showing this guy, usually with a crowd around him.)

[da prez]

  The green sign is a Missouri Dept. of Transportation sign.  You never know what will show up in that state.

                         da prez

[Willow]

This picture has ben posted hundreds of times and even many times on our own site.

First let me say it's not for me, but I have no ridicule or criticism of the rider.

The man really is a rider.  In the interest of fairness, perhaps we should limit (including the O.P.) critics to those whao average over 5,000 miles per year on two wheels.

Thois is one of my favorite posts regarding that bike: 

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,33702.msg311922.html#msg311922

[MarkT]

No comment one way or the other on his ability to control such an extreme setup.  Just thinkin, if he gets in an accident, regardless of fault, the opposing attorney will have a field day with those bars.  And I'm pretty sure the judge, or jury if there is one, won't side with him.  I wouldn't have them or any other accessory that will create a fault bias in court, on a bike for that reason alone.  In fact my accessories - several of them - point the viewer in the other direction - towards my excessive concern for safety.  That came from being hit by a left turner, and from a deer incident.

[The Anvil]

First let me say it's not for me, but I have no ridicule or criticism of the rider.

I do. Some people think that just because you ride a relatively small motorcycle (as compared to a car) that you are a threat to yourself and yourself alone. This is not true. There can be a number of ways in which your failure to control your bike can end up hurting or killing someone else. There's no way this guy can properly pilot that bike. Just going from point A to point B? Sure. But what happens when evasive maneuvers are required? For that matter, ape hangers obscure a good portion of the road and you might not even see that deer or texter crossing the double yellow until it's too late.

No, this guy is a raging tool, at least in his choice of handlebars.

[MAD6Gun]

 Be careful guys. The last time this pic was posted here someone in the VRCC knew the guy.  He proceeded to tell us all "that this guy could ride that bike better than anyone in the VRCC". 

[mmurffy03]

and the guy at the parts counter replied you want a throttle cable HOW LONG

[Momz]

Everyone needs to express themselves and their passions and beliefs in their own way.

He rides, so what is so wrong with that?

My own Rat Rod and Bobber have been shunned by some. Well there will always be closed minded individuals as well as those that embrace the "different". Motorcycles are an expression of who we are,.....period. Some need to push the boundaries of convention,.....I do all the time and make no apologies for my own slant.

I'm getting off my soapbox now.

[Chillerman]

The man really is a rider.  In the interest of fairness, perhaps we should limit (including the O.P.) critics to those whao average over 5,000 miles per year on two wheels.

So...anyone who does not average over 5000 miles per year is not allowed to express their opinion on a motorcycle?  Give me a break!

[MarkT]

Be careful guys. The last time this pic was posted here someone in the VRCC knew the guy.  He proceeded to tell us all "that this guy could ride that bike better than anyone in the VRCC".  

I would JUMP on betting the pinks against that claim for me personally - LOVE to win say that bike and put reasonable bars on it and sell it - so I could buy say an F6B or a Rune with low miles.   And I'm sure there are a number of riders here at the VRCC who can outride me.

Even if he's Valentino Rossi - he's still not gonna outride me on that bike.  Remember it's a harley with limited ground clearance.  I guarandamtee he can't corner on that thing like I can on my bikes no matter how good he is.  Nevermind the stupid hangers.

[Momz]

The man really is a rider.  In the interest of fairness, perhaps we should limit (including the O.P.) critics to those whao average over 5,000 miles per year on two wheels.

So...anyone who does not average over 5000 miles per year is not allowed to express their opinion on a motorcycle?  Give me a break!

Opinions are like assholes,...we all have one. And if all time allows you to do 5K, well then 5K is all you will do.
As a disabled rider I put at least 5K on every year. I've had years were I've put 25 to 35K on my bike.
But IMHO riders should "walk the walk and talk the talk". Do not be offended by my reply.

[Detn8er]

Be careful guys. The last time this pic was posted here someone in the VRCC knew the guy.  He proceeded to tell us all "that this guy could ride that bike better than anyone in the VRCC".  

I would JUMP on betting the pinks against that claim for me personally - LOVE to win say that bike and put reasonable bars on it and sell it - so I could buy say an F6B or a Rune with low miles.   And I'm sure there are a number of riders here at the VRCC who can outride me.

Bobo.....Who it seems doesn't come around anymore claimed to know this guy well and that he could out ride any of us through deals gap on it.......I took it as proof that boobob was a damn liar. 

[musclehead]

I'd have pins and needles in my right shoulder the instant I tried to ride that. 

[The Anvil]

The man really is a rider.  In the interest of fairness, perhaps we should limit (including the O.P.) critics to those whao average over 5,000 miles per year on two wheels.

So...anyone who does not average over 5000 miles per year is not allowed to express their opinion on a motorcycle?  Give me a break!

I would love to be able to ride that much but having a full-time + job, two young kids and a house to take care of makes that hard. I manage to squeeze in about 3000 a year but we don't all have tons of leisure time.

[Willow]

The point on the miles wasn't to insult anyone much.  It's simply my way of saying that the man on that bike is a genuine rider.  Before ridiculing or criticising him I'm suggesting that we each consider whether we are his riding peer.  I am and I don't.  I wouldn't own or ride the bike myself.

Obviously, Bobbo's asssessment was overstated and without complete knowledge, but I would easily accept that if he has good riding skills he's more safe on that bike than are some of us on a really sfe seeming baike with lessor riding skills.  Not everything is as obvious as we would like it to be.

Some of us ride because we are riders.  Some of us ride as a very occassional hobby type activity.  There's certainly room in this world for both types.   

[Chillerman]

The point on the miles wasn't to insult anyone much.  It's simply my way of saying that the man on that bike is a genuine rider   

No offense taken...I don't think  .  I don't feel the need to explain why I can't ride 5,000+ but does that exclude me from being a "rider"?  I guess I am a hobbyist in your mind.  Some things are more important, especially when you have a family to take care of.

[The Anvil]

Obviously, Bobbo's asssessment was overstated and without complete knowledge, but I would easily accept that if he has good riding skills he's more safe on that bike than are some of us on a really sfe seeming baike with lessor riding skills.  Not everything is as obvious as we would like it to be.

Then again, a skilled rider on a bike with proper controls will be that much safer still. Really, you could go round and round on that.

One thing that's obvious is that those bars are stupid and should be removed yesterday.

[Willow]

... Really, you could go round and round on that. 

Yes, we could.

[Willow]

No offense taken...I don't think  .  I don't feel the need to explain why I can't ride 5,000+ but does that exclude me from being a "rider"?  I guess I am a hobbyist in your mind.  Some things are more important, especially when you have a family to take care of.

Sounds offended.      I don't really do to well when applying labels and I really didn't need you to explain to you why you've made the choices you have.  Honestly, I hope you're comfortable with their being the right choices.

Many years ago I used to really enjoy flying.  I really didn't get to fly much and hanging around the airport I would get to mix with people who flew a lot.  What I was particularly aware of is that flying to me was not what it was to them.  I don't remember ever trying to give advice to one of those guys who did a little crop dusting and cargo flying.  I shouldn't have started thinking about that now I wish I were a lot younger again.

There is certainly room for all of us that love motorcycles.  We choose what we choose to be.  I'm good with that.  This fellow has done what he's done (which I wouldn't do) for his own reasons.  I just wouldn't personally decide that I'm the one to tell him how wrong he is.  I also don't appreciate those dedicated four wheelers who feel it's their place to tell me how dangerous motorcycle riding is.  Some of them, believe it or not, would actually have the gall to produce something called "Unsafe at any Speed" giving the world their own viewpoint on why we shouldn't ride.

Let's not get caught up in being like those folks.    

[sugerbear]

i know this guy. last name is Nothum, lives about 15 miles north of me.
been riding that bike for a looooong time. can't attest to his skill, but he rides all the time, summer and winter(except in the snow and ice).
he was a few years behind me in school. i've never seen him do anything stooped or dangerous. waved everytime i saw him when i was riding. but then he's like me not a part of the "in" crowd.

[iliveforcurves]

I don't think that bike would be too hard to ride.  Counter steering only requires small movements of the handlebars.  The way I would ride that bike is by standing on the seat.

[wiggydotcom]

I don't have a problem with the rider or the bike. It IS kind of extreme. To each his own.

I will say one thing...someday, someone's gonna REALLY get radical and put a CAR tire on a bike!

Oh, never mind.. I am one of those Dark Sider converts.

[Duffy]

I don't think that bike would be too hard to ride.  Counter steering only requires small movements of the handlebars.  The way I would ride that bike is by standing on the seat.

 

[Varmintmist]

If I was behind him, I would just hope he used deoderant.

Other than that, to each his own.

[Chaosandconfusion]

He may look a little silly, but at least he's no dummy.  He wearing a helmet.

Ride on Brother! Ride on . . .

[Jess from VA]

If he lived on a planet with no other people, would he ride with bars/risers that high?

Posterchild for look-at-me.

[mmurffy03]

jersey says no bars higher than your shoulder and they enforce it a lot that I see

[The Anvil]

jersey says no bars higher than your shoulder and they enforce it a lot that I see

And they should. Head-level apes dramatically reduce your vision.

[fudgie]

jersey says no bars higher than your shoulder and they enforce it a lot that I see

And they should. Head-level apes dramatically reduce your vision.

How?

[mmurffy03]

did you mean how does it effect your vision or how do they enforce it big fat tickets is one way on the vision im wondering also

[The Anvil]

And they should. Head-level apes dramatically reduce your vision.

How?
[/quote]

By placing your fists, controls and mirrors right at eye level obscuring big chunks of vista immediately to the left and right of the road ahead. I would think that would be kind of obvious...

[fudgie]

And they should. Head-level apes dramatically reduce your vision.

How?

By placing your fists, controls and mirrors right at eye level obscuring big chunks of vista immediately to the left and right of the road ahead. I would think that would be kind of obvious...
[/quote]

Not amymore then the a &b post of a vehicle.

[The Anvil]

Not amymore then the a &b post of a vehicle.

Yes actually they do. For one thing, you get a much wider windshield than you do space between grips, unless you are Serksquatch then maybe your condor-like wingspan would even it out. But regardless, you kind of need a windshield on a car as standard equipment so the A pillars are necessary. Tall apes? Notsomuch.

[Skinhead]

Serksquatch

NICE!

[Serk]

unless you are Serksquatch

Hey, I resemble that remark!

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But since I've been called out I guess I'll throw my very valuable $0.02 in. Seeing things like this guy causes an internal struggle between my libertarian side and my "Really? REALLY??? You think that's a good idea??" side...