Isle of Man TT is for sissy motorcycle racers

JulesMaximus

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Ducati Multistrada 1200. I've ridden that bike and proclaimed that if I could own any two bikes on the planet , the Multistrada would be one of them. It is a fantastic machine.

Pikes Peak is amazing.

By the way, that is the Pikes Peak Edition.
 
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Yes those are real bike riders. Not to be confused with the squids or garage queen riders most motorcyclists are. Real bad asses take it to the track.
 

manimal

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first few turns I was like ya thats cool then he slowed down for that decreasing radius 90+ degree turn and I though hes dropping down to that gear and the turn starts to dissapear and I thought, yup, id shit myself..
I think I would get nervous up there at the speed limit.


While I have driven many tracks and driven spiritedly for years guys like this and isle of Mann TT guys make me feel like a wussy.
 

JCH13

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first few turns I was like ya thats cool then he slowed down for that decreasing radius 90+ degree turn and I though hes dropping down to that gear and the turn starts to dissapear and I thought, yup, id shit myself..
I think I would get nervous up there at the speed limit.


While I have driven many tracks and driven spiritedly for years guys like this and isle of Mann TT guys make me feel like a wussy.

I know I was! And I was in a car.
 

Greenman

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Yes those are real bike riders. Not to be confused with the squids or garage queen riders most motorcyclists are. Real bad asses take it to the track.

So you can't be a "real" biker unless you race? I assume the same applies to driving a car?
It's such an arbitrary distinction.
 
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So you can't be a "real" biker unless you race? I assume the same applies to driving a car?
It's such an arbitrary distinction.

Resting one's belly on a flamed out Harley's gas tank while bliping the throttle doesn't count as riding.
 

pauldun170

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As much as I want to make fun of the cruiser crowd I can't.
I have seen quite a few Harley riders ride really well in the twisties.
Its a sometimes involves lots of sparks but their lines are excellent and their control smooth.

Having ridden Harleys, I can understand the appeal.
Not my kind of bike but I've enjoyed my seat time on them.
 

michal1980

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first few turns I was like ya thats cool then he slowed down for that decreasing radius 90+ degree turn and I though hes dropping down to that gear and the turn starts to dissapear and I thought, yup, id shit myself..
I think I would get nervous up there at the speed limit.
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I'm driven it at/near the speed limit. I think anyone with a little thrill seeker in them can safely go 10 over the limit.
 

Greenman

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Resting one's belly on a flamed out Harley's gas tank while bliping the throttle doesn't count as riding.

I get that you're trying to be insulting, but I have to wonder why? Is there some reason you feel the need to be an asshole? Did a Harley guy beat you up or something? Or are you one those people that bad mouths others in an attempt to feel better about himself? Whatever your problem is, being snarky with me isn't going to solve it.
 

RedRooster

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I've always liked those Multistradas as goofy as some say they look. There's a Pike's Peak replica at our Ducati dealership, but $20K+ for a bike doesn't make sense to me, no matter how cool it looks/rides.
That dude could probably ride the balls off a Honda Cub though, unlike me.