Cool Pic Thread - Motorcycles

[Lady Jane]

Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

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It gives a new perspective to the "Iron Butt" event.

[Buug959]

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[Lady Jane]

Ellen Naomi Cohen on her 1968 Norton Commando. She really liked riding.




A very troubled life: https://www.factinate.com/people/facts-cass-elliot

[Buug959]

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[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by Buug959

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BTDT on my way to 90° along with a 180° forward on Gottigen St

[Buug959]

Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

BTDT on my way to 90° along with a 180° forward on Gottigen St

But did you die?

Oh and it doesn't count if you don't bring it back up. I hope you weren't hurt too bad.

[3798j]

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[JJ 911SC]

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[JJ 911SC]

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[Llarry]

I haven't really been keeping up with the two-wheeled BMWs; which model is this?

(check out that ground clearance!)

[Lady Jane]

Originally Posted by Llarry

I haven't really been keeping up with the two-wheeled BMWs; which model is this?

(check out that ground clearance!)

I posted that one before. It's based on a 2016 R nine T boxer. The suspension is hydraulic and lifts the bike up when it's time to ride.

https://www.maxim.com/rides/custom-b...out-of-russia/

https://www.maxim.com/rides/zillers-...ustom-bmw-r9t/

[Llarry]

Originally Posted by Lady Jane

I posted that one before. It's based on a 2016 R nine T boxer. The suspension is hydraulic and lifts the bike up when it's time to ride.

Oops! Sorry about the re-post. I figured it was a Photoshop job...

[zx10guy]

Originally Posted by Buug959

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I only managed 52 degrees of lean angle a few weeks ago at VIR. 10 more degrees to go.....

[Buug959]

Originally Posted by zx10guy

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I only managed 52 degrees of lean angle a few weeks ago at VIR. 10 more degrees to go.....

52 is pretty impressive. 62 is what pro riders achieve and I'm pretty sure that when a pro is born they leave any sense of fear behind in the womb.

[JJ 911SC]

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[Llarry]

Tesla motorcycle

[Lady Jane]

Originally Posted by Llarry

Tesla motorcycle

[Llarry]

I just learned of the existence of airbag vests/jackets on another forum. That sounds like a great idea! Anybody here using them and care to comment?

Disclaimer: My two-wheel days are long gone never to return, alas. But I still like motorcycles.

[Lady Jane]

Originally Posted by Llarry

I just learned of the existence of airbag vests/jackets on another forum. That sounds like a great idea! Anybody here using them and care to comment?

They have been around for some time. They are also use by equestrians. They are mechanically triggered by a tether or an accelerometer. Jackets and vests are not cheap, but I can see their use in racing and/or competition. They tend to be hot and don't breathe as well as a quality, armored touring suit. Short term use should be okay but I don't see myself wearing one on a long tour during the Summer months.

[zx10guy]

Originally Posted by Llarry

I just learned of the existence of airbag vests/jackets on another forum. That sounds like a great idea! Anybody here using them and care to comment?

Disclaimer: My two-wheel days are long gone never to return, alas. But I still like motorcycles.

I haven't moved to the air bag vests yet for my track riding. I've sort of seen it in action when one of the guys in my riding group crashed at the track. It did save him from having more significant injuries.

The issue for me are two things. Cost and compatibility. Cost....The Alpinestars airbag vest goes for around $1000. There are cheaper ones out there but they're still a few hundred. The A* ones from what I can tell seem to be the one many people get due to the service ability and the quick reaction of the system. Compatibility is an issue because my track gear has to have the additional space for expansion of the air bag. Right now, the jacket I use (I use a two piece setup) is already pretty tight. I can just get a back protector on but no way will it accommodate a vest that's deployed.

Some other considerations. Some of the vests are one time use only. Meaning if it deploys one time, it's done until the vest is serviced. Some vests enable the user to do a field upgrade of the air canisters. Some require you to send them back to the manufacturer. The newer A* vest allows two deployments before it needs to be serviced. Some manufacturers request/require you to send the vest in after a certain number of deployments to check over the vest to ensure everything is still good.

The vests work via the use of accelerometers and other sensors. Based on data collected from the vests being activated, the manufacturers are periodically updating the firmware of the system to enhance performance/safety. California Superbike School showed us a slow motion video of Marc Marquez crashing. We could see his A* vest detected something not being right and deployed literally milliseconds after he separated from his bike in the air. By the time he came into contact with the ground, the vest was fully deployed. So far I haven't heard of any false deployments.

ETA: There are some vests that are worn on the outside of your riding suit. I'm not so sure about those in terms of whether they're just as good as the ones that are worn internally.

[ASAP]

Does anyone ride a mini like a Honda Grom, Navi or something like that?

I rode a Grom recently and it was just too fun... it's small and felt like an F16 at 30 mph lol... i would consider getting one just to mess around the neighborhood with and some back roads that have 0 cars... its cheap too.

[zx10guy]

Originally Posted by ASAP

Does anyone ride a mini like a Honda Grom, Navi or something like that?

I rode a Grom recently and it was just too fun... it's small and felt like an F16 at 30 mph lol... i would consider getting one just to mess around the neighborhood with and some back roads that have 0 cars... its cheap too.

No. My 6'5" frame would make it difficult to be comfortable on those things. But I understand how they are a blast and understand the logic behind getting one. I've been kicking around the idea of buying a Ninja 400 to go full hooligan on some back roads. My two liter bikes are just too extreme to get the fun that I expect a small bike would give.