Japanese moto cop awesomeness

[Erci]

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[aclayonb]

That looks like their updated CB750/900/1100 line that they didn't make here in the US. Wish they sold those in the US. Priced an import of one once but wasn't going to pay 10k for a 5 year old 750.

Still though.....

 

[PFD023]

aiin't it kinda odd that with all his skill he couldn't make that short radius turn before setting up?

 

[aclayonb]

I had an older 750 until recently and they handled like hell. It was far closer to a Harley in handling than to the FZ6. Nice on long, semi-straight ride but pure suck in a crowded parking lot. Ultra-narrow tires didn't help. I think they were 90's on the rear. Felt wobbly as hell in a deep curve.

 

[Smersh]

This is what Erci teaches in day two of MSF... a variation on crossing an obstacle. :BLAA:

 

[aclayonb]

Is that a valid obstacle crossing technique? We get moving violations for having one wheel off of the ground in Indiana....

 

[Erci]

Is that a valid obstacle crossing technique? We get moving violations for having one wheel off of the ground in Indiana....

Probably won't look to favorable to do that on the street, BUT I bet you could convince an officer that it's actually easier on the wheels to clear an obstacle like that than hitting it

It'd have to be a valid obstacle though.

 

[Erci]

aiin't it kinda odd that with all his skill he couldn't make that short radius turn before setting up?

Good catch! It does look like there's more than enough space for a U-turn.

 

[VEGASRIDER]

I'm actually more impressed with the precision drills, pushing and working the bike to it's maximum potential, putting it where you need to. Something that I have been working hard to achieve as a rider with my FZ.

 

[Smersh]

Is that a valid obstacle crossing technique? We get moving violations for having one wheel off of the ground in Indiana....

... officer, it says 'one wheel off the ground' - i did not meet that criteria as i had BOTH of them off the ground.

 

[Ssky0078]

There is a change in asphalt that creates a little bump, just after you get off the freeway exit by my house. If I hit it just right I can catch air. Kind of have to BMX bike preload the springs then come up with a little extra throttle

 

[FinalImpact]

If at speed and needing to hop like that, its going to be near impossible when you actually "need it". Still cool though...

 

[aclayonb]

... officer, it says 'one wheel off the ground' - i did not meet that criteria as i had BOTH of them off the ground.

Yeah, then I can get an "unauthorized aircraft on a city road" citation . No pilots license either... I'd be in jail :thumbdown:. I'll stick with my "hit the obstacle at mach 1 and pray" technique.