Didja show it off? Doubling the highway speed limit was bragging rights in some circles.I was timed on my KZ650 at 117 mph by a state trooper's calibrated radar gun. I was issued an official document attesting to that, which also noted the speed was attained in a 55 mph zone.
That must have been exciting, riding behind at that speed. When I went that fast I damned-near had my chin on the gauges and had to resist the sideways pull when I turned my head slightly to see the mirrors.I saw an indicated 135 while riding pillion on a friend's Kawasaki Mach IV triple, but the speedometers in those days were somewhat optimistic.
Why? Can’t anyone step on the gas?Didja show it off? Doubling the highway speed limit was bragging rights in some circles.
To this day I could take you to a remote stretch in my home town with white lines painted a measured quarter-mile apart, been there since the 70's.
I know all the reasons why street-racing and highway top-speed runs are to be universally condemned but I also know the reasons they happen.
That must have been exciting, riding behind at that speed. When I went that fast I damned-near had my chin on the gauges and had to resist the sideways pull when I turned my head slightly to see the mirrors.
Why what? Why do young men do adrenaline stuff?Why?
Why go that fast? Plenty of other highs available for less risk.Why what? Why do young men do adrenaline stuff?
There is a theory about the varied types of crests on pterosaurs. One theory is that they exhibit difference in sex within a species. Another theory is that they functioned as airfoils, effectively rudders to steer the animal in the direction its head was pointing. Your experience with that pull when you turned your head is an example. As far as sexual dimorphism, I don't think women would be interested in men seeing how close to suicide they could get to impress their buddies. Woman like their men to be stable.Didja show it off? Doubling the highway speed limit was bragging rights in some circles.
To this day I could take you to a remote stretch in my home town with white lines painted a measured quarter-mile apart, been there since the 70's.
I know all the reasons why street-racing and highway top-speed runs are to be universally condemned but I also know the reasons they happen.
That must have been exciting, riding behind at that speed. When I went that fast I damned-near had my chin on the gauges and had to resist the sideways pull when I turned my head slightly to see the mirrors.
My experience? If there's no real danger there's no real high. And I'm pretty sure that's not a rare, unique attitude. Lots of young men have that reaction to hormones, and adrenaline and testosterone are hormones. Lots of young men. Hell, the military makes a mission out of recruiting that bent and channeling it.Why go that fast? Plenty of other highs available for less risk.
You don't get it.There is a theory about the varied types of crests on pterosaurs. One theory is that they exhibit difference in sex within a species. Another theory is that they functioned as airfoils, effectively rudders to steer the animal in the direction its head was pointing. Your experience with that pull when you turned your head is an example. As far as sexual dimorphism, I don't think women would be interested in men seeing how close to suicide they could get to impress their buddies. Woman like their men to be stable.
What part don't I get? Why moving your head while riding at high speed exerts a tangential force that can be dangerous?You don't get it.
Testosterone has its merits. But it has been responsible for much grief in the history of the world.My experience? If there's no real danger there's no real high. And I'm pretty sure that's not a rare, unique attitude. Lots of young men have that reaction to hormones, and adrenaline and testosterone are hormones. Lots of young men. Hell, the military makes a mission out of recruiting that bent and channeling it.
Listen. While I was racing that motorcycle in the early hours on mountain highways I was an apprentice Ironworker, training for a nearly 30 year career on structural steel. The same impulses were at work in my choice of career and my choice of recreation. It's not a considered, measured decision, it's just responding to one's nature.
So, why? All I can say is, just because.
I highlighted the part you don't get. "impress their buddies". That has nothing to do with the topicWhat part don't I get? Why moving your head while riding at high speed exerts a tangential force that can be dangerous?
Yes. Agreed.Testosterone has its merits. But it has been responsible for much grief in the history of the world.
I was timed on my KZ650 at 117 mph by a state trooper's calibrated radar gun. I was issued an official document attesting to that, which also noted the speed was attained in a 55 mph zone.
I saw an indicated 135 while riding pillion on a friend's Kawasaki Mach IV triple, but the speedometers in those days were somewhat optimistic.
"Why did you climb Mt Everest?"My experience? If there's no real danger there's no real high. And I'm pretty sure that's not a rare, unique attitude. Lots of young men have that reaction to hormones, and adrenaline and testosterone are hormones. Lots of young men. Hell, the military makes a mission out of recruiting that bent and channeling it.
Listen. While I was racing that motorcycle in the early hours on mountain highways I was an apprentice Ironworker, training for a nearly 30 year career on structural steel. The same impulses were at work in my choice of career and my choice of recreation. It's not a considered, measured decision, it's just responding to one's nature.
So, why? All I can say is, just because.
Didja show it off? Doubling the highway speed limit was bragging rights in some circles.
To this day I could take you to a remote stretch in my home town with white lines painted a measured quarter-mile apart, been there since the 70's.
I know all the reasons why street-racing and highway top-speed runs are to be universally condemned but I also know the reasons they happen.
That must have been exciting, riding behind at that speed. When I went that fast I damned-near had my chin on the gauges and had to resist the sideways pull when I turned my head slightly to see the mirrors.
Yamaha bikes are notorious for having "optimistic" speedometers. My Honda 919 also had a ten mile an hour overage as well.
It's only this: doing whatever you have to do to get more 'followers' on your channel."Why did you climb Mt Everest?"
"Cause it was there."
The high aside there is a lot to be said for proving something to yourself
Yeah, but I'd rather laugh at a dumbass torch a Ferrari in a cornfield. But I won't subscribe.It's only this: doing whatever you have to do to get more 'followers' on your channel.
They make $$ by doing this & posting on SM.If you are going to post videos of yourself, doing really questionable things and breaking numerous laws, do not complain about the consequences.
YouTube or Tiktok or otherwise it does not matter, this is not an unheard of concept, nor is it exclusive to the US.
I hope they capture him and prosecute to the fullest extent of the law, to say otherwise encourages more idiots to video themselves breaking laws being idiots. World's Dumbest Criminals did not make its way into existence for no reason.
They make $$ by doing this & posting on SM.
Sounds about right! Mine was also manual - 3 speed!1983 Dodge B-150 with an 85hp slant six. In a head wind in top gear it struggled to maintain 60mph.
Good news. It was manual.
This will sound hilarious to everyone who knows the car but when I was 16-17 years old I used to drive my '73 convertible Kharmann Ghia like it was a Ferrari. I hit 100mph on the freeway once and the chassis was vibrating so hard I hit the brakes for fear the car would shake apart.
All that without wearing a seatbelt. We are all Deadpool at that age - no fear of death.
I did the same thing in southern California, long before YouTube existed. Only my best speed was 135 mph. I would typically average between 110 and 120 mph.YouTuber accused topping 150 mph on his motorcycle on Colorado interstate wanted on multiple charges
A motorcyclist who authorities say posted a video of himself on YouTube speeding from Colorado Springs to the Denver metro area on Interstate 25 in 20 minutes — a trip that typically takes about an hour — is wanted on multiple charges.apnews.com
DENVER (AP) — A motorcyclist who authorities say posted a video of himself on YouTube speeding from Colorado Springs to the Denver metro area on Interstate 25 in 20 minutes — a trip that typically takes about an hour — is wanted on multiple charges.
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Rendon Dietzmann, a 32-year-old from Texas, recorded himself Sept. 28 going more than 150 mph (241 kph), squeezing through small gaps in traffic and traveling on the shoulder, according to a Colorado State Patrol news release sent Wednesday. The video has since been deleted from YouTube, but the State Patrol shared a clip with the news release.
Dietzmann, who is known as Gixxer Brah on YouTube, has posted multiple similar videos from different parts of the country. He is wanted on charges of menacing, engaging in a speed contest, reckless endangerment, reckless driving, speeding 40 mph (64 kph) over the limit, engaging in an exhibition of speed and driving without license plates attached.
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His favorite phrase: 'Good morning, your Honor.'
I kept experiencing a wobble in the front wheel whenever I tried to exceed 135 mph. I don't know if it was the bike or my driving ability, maybe a combination of both. Either way I was not comfortable driving any faster. I was driving a 1989 Yahama V-Max, which was the fastest production bike at that time and had no problem reaching speeds in excess of 150 mph.My top speed was 255 kph which is basically 155 mph.
It was a nice Yamaha YZF R1 1998 model
When I was making regular trips into Anchorage for work during the Winter I use to see how long I could go without ever touching my brakes. I was driving a 4x4 with a manual transmission, so that helped tremendously. Even at red lights I just used the gears to slow down, easing out the clutch so not to grind the gears. If you get the speed right, then there is no problem with the gear box. It is a very effective way of slowing down while on ice and snow.I liked to try to take turns without braking at all.
Though there was that one time I hit a patch of ice and nearly slid into a car that was turning in the opposite direction. Fortunately momentum carried me forward enough for the front wheels to leave the ice, allowing me to accelerate in time to clear the rear of the other car....
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