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Biker proves String Theory...
Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Tags: None
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looks more like he's proved Darwins theory to me....1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
2000 XJR1300. The Real modern XS11. Others are just pretenders.
Woman (well, my wife anyway) are always on Transmit and never Receive.
"A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be" Albert Einstien.
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Well, believe it or not, I do something similar on occasion when I'm running an LDR on boring superslab or local highways. I've attached bootstrap loops to the handlebars just between the grips and controls. I then insert my hands inside the loops and pull back so that I can grip the loops around my wrists and in my hands like a set of reins, and am able to rest my arms/hands in my lap while being able to steer the bike while using the throttle lock/cruise control, countersteering works. I can easily and quickly reach up and grasp the bar grips for full control or to make adjustments as needed. I don't use this technique in any kind of heavy traffic, just when I'm essentially well isolated from other vehicles and a clear view of the road well ahead. Not for the novice rider.
T.C.T. C. Gresham
81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
History shows again and again,
How nature points out the folly of men!
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I have never really tried it on a MC, but on a ten speed I can ride with no hands around curves. Those are light enough to correct in a hurry as needed, but a MC is way to heavy and once it is gone, its way to hard to get back safely. I also had friends with mopeds and small off road MCs, I never had one so I would ride my bicycle along side and hold onto their arm or the bike and let them pull me.
Darwinism not quite proven as catastrphy did not occur, but it did prove that there will always be those who favor attention over longevity. Hey, its entertainment for the rest of us, you just have to not lose sleep when Darwinism does eventually get proven. There are some who would say those of us who ride on two wheels are destined to prove it. It was quite the trick pulling himself along side it and climbing back on.Last edited by DGXSER; 01-01-2012, 12:17 PM.Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.
81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection
Previously owned
93 GSX600F
80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
81 XS1100 Special
81 CB750 C
80 CB750 C
78 XS750
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i dont think i would try that particular stunt myself but i have been know to ride no hands with my xj550 and an 84 shadow i had once upon a time. so long as i have a little company, plenty of smooth open road, good visibilty, and the bike is in good shape. you just have to stay sharp. a little coast of to one side or the other takes a lot of lean to control, and vibrations, gravel, roadkill ect. have little mercy. but it is so nice just to be able rest your throttle hand if nothing else. plus the wide eyed stares from passing traffic is priceless. hehehe but seriously one has to stay safe and alert while riding even with full control. good gear is always a plus but in some circumstances may not be enough.if it has screws in it i am gonna screw with it!
82 XJ1100 "the red baron"
82 XJ550 "max"
82 S10 not quite right pickemup "lucy"
73 honda 750
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I have a throttle lock on my G, and an OEM rack with the sliding backrest. I slide the backrest forward so I can use it, lock the throttle and lean back to rest. I steer by pushing down on the pegs and leaning a little. I only do this on straight, low traffic roads. Steering input is minmal, just to keep it running in a straight line. It's really quite restful.1980G Standard, Restored
Kerker 4 - 1
850 Rear End Mod
2-21 Flashing LED Arrays on either side of license plate for Brake Light Assist, 1100 Lumen Cree Aux Lights,
Progressive springs, Showa rear shocks
Automatic CCT
1980GH Special, Restored
Stock Exhaust, New Handlebars, 1" Spacer in Fork Springs, Automatic CCT, Showa Rear Shocks
'82 XJ1100 (Sold)
Automatic CCT, RC Engineering 4 X 1 Exhaust, K&N Pods, #50 Pilot Jets, YICS Eliminator. Sorely missed.
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Funny!
And they wonder why we are scared of them having the bomb Now if they could just prove "Einstein's theory of spooky action at a distance" Wait. maybe we don't wan't them working on that one We could all be transported into anouther dimension
Originally posted by crazy steve View Post1979 XS1100 Special (Mad Max, OEM) Current
1980 XS1100 Special
1990 V Max
1982 KZ750 LTD Twin
1986 700 FZR Yamaha Fazer (faster then expected)
1979 XS750 Special (my 1st Special)
1974 CB750-Four
Past/pres Car's
1961 Catalina 389/1970 Torino GT 351/1967GTO 12to1 comp./ Roller cam/ T-10/ 456 gear/Tri-power/1967 GTO 400, 1969 Camaro, 1968 Z28, 2001 BMW M Roadster 0 to 60 in 4.5 sec. Jaguar XK8
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