File under target fixation

a motorcycles front and rear wheels act like a gyroscope and keep most bikes upright for some distance.

there was once a bike rider, that had a heart attack, while riding his Honda Gold Wing.

he fell off, but the bike continued on for (if i recall about a mile??) ( I think he had the cruise control on as well), and actually veered off to the right, rubbed up a guard rail and finally came to a stop.

 

In the basic motorcycle course, we were practicing figure 8 turns at speed, and the instructor was yelling at the timid ones, "LEAN that thing! YOU'LL quit before the bike will!"

I found him to be correct.......

 

A blast to the past. This was posted a year ago. Only thing new are some of the comments

 

I used to love leaning my bike hard into a turn. Hit the foot pegs a few times.
Also a lot of guys seem to be afraid to use the front brake, it’s about 75% of a bikes braking power. Pull on that front brake lever. It’s not a bicycle, you’re not going to go over the handlebars. Well, maybe if you’re that guy.

 

That is very true. I took some racing schools and used to do some track schools and track days when I was younger and dumber. We were always taught the bikes these days (for about 30 years now) will do a lot more than the rider can stand. Watch some motoGP for examples of what the bikes are capable of!

 

Remember the video game Road Rash??
When you die,it’s not life that flashes before your eyes..it’s a cattle prod!!lol

 

Guess I’ll re-post my bumper sticker.

 

Wish I could perform that side kick to these bonehead truckers out here.

 

Here’s my personal favorite.