View Full Version : I raced a Harley today
Onkel Neal
09-06-07, 09:24 PM
As you know, I'm a long time Suzuki rider. One of the Subsim readers, a young guy, sent me this e-mail today.
I raced a Harley today and after some really hard riding I managed to PASS the guy.
I was riding on one of those really, really twisting sections of country road with no straight sections to speak of and where most of the curves have warning signs that say "15 MPH".
I knew if I was going to pass one of those monsters with those big-cubic-inch motors, it would have to be a place like this where handling and rider skill are more important than horsepower alone. I saw the guy up ahead as I exited one of the turns and knew I could catch him, but it wouldn't be easy. I concentrated on my braking and cornering, three corners later, I was on his fender. Catching him was one thing; passing him would prove to be another. Two corners later, I pulled up next to him as we sailed down the mountain. I think he was shocked to see me next to him, as I nearly got by him before he could recover. Next corner, same thing. I'd manage to pull up next to him as we started to enter the corners but when we came out he'd get on the throttle and out power me. His horsepower was almost too much to overcome, but this only made me more determined than ever.
My only hope was to out brake him. I held off squeezing the lever until the last instant. I kept my nerve while he lost his. In an instant I was by him. Corner after corner, I could hear the roar of his engine as he struggled to keep up. Three more miles to go before the road straightens out and he would pass me for good.
But now I was in the lead and he would no longer hold me back. I stretched out my lead and by the time we reached the bottom of the canyon, he was more than a full corner behind. I could no longer see him in my rear-view mirror.
Once the road did straighten out, it seemed like it took miles before he passed me, but it was probably just a few hundred yards. I was no match for that kind of horsepower, but it was done.
In the tightest section of road, where bravery and skill count for more than horsepower and deep pockets, I had passed him. Though it was not easy, I had won the race to the bottom of the valley and I had preserved the proud tradition of another of America's best bikes. I will always remember that moment. I don't think I've ever pedaled so hard in my life. And some of the credit must go to Trek as well. They really make a great bicycle...
d@rk51d3
09-06-07, 09:53 PM
:rotfl:
Classic!
"Now Nortons and Indians and Greeves's wont do
They dont got the soul of a Vincent 52"
Hakahura
09-07-07, 09:13 AM
Absolutely brilliant Neal!
Really so funny. Your going to get a lot of grief of any Hog riders around here though!
You know I miss my last Suzuki now I’m on a Honda.
Used to own a RG500 Gamma they don’t make them like that anymore. How I miss that savage 2 stroke powerband.
Tchocky
09-07-07, 09:15 AM
Excellent stuff :D
SUBMAN1
09-07-07, 03:05 PM
Don't let any of the Europeans see this - They will start a thread about how irresponsible this is! :D
-S
Hakahura
09-07-07, 03:51 PM
Well.... I'm British.... and I think its great!
Camaero
09-07-07, 04:05 PM
I'll still take a Harley. :cool: Give me a flat black V-Rod!
SUBMAN1
09-07-07, 04:06 PM
Well.... I'm British.... and I think its great!
A rare breed...
Hakahura
09-07-07, 04:12 PM
Well I'm British, which in my eyes means I'm NOT european!
Plus, getting my knee down has been my religon for well over a decade.
2 wheels good, 4 wheels bad!
Kapitan_Phillips
09-07-07, 04:25 PM
Go Goldwing :arrgh!:
Camaero
09-07-07, 04:28 PM
Go Goldwing :arrgh!:
:doh:
Hakahura
09-07-07, 05:06 PM
Go NC30 :rock:
sunvalleyslim
09-07-07, 05:08 PM
Nice story Neal. You had me going for a moment. Believing you were a great motorcycle rider. A classic story from a guy that probably has never even ridden a Harley.
Having riden Hondas, Moto Guzzis, Kawasakis, BMWS, and Harleys, I will say each bike does have its good points and weak points. I have liked each bike, but for different reasons. I still have my Harley Road King, and also a KZ1000 Kawasaki. For a cruise down lifes highway, I like my Harley the best. The reason there's so many choices for motorcycles out there is because different people want different things.
So Neal my friend, tell me if you have ever ridden a Harley, and not a sportster either, and what you think of the a Harley Davidson or if not just keep pedaling down the road, you'll get there eventually...........:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
FIREWALL
09-07-07, 05:11 PM
And then you woke up from your nap. :rotfl:
2006 FATBOY here. Got it from a guy that owed back child support. In my state you don't pay , in the crowbar hotel you stay. :p
Hakahura
09-07-07, 05:18 PM
Warned you about the Hog riders Neal:rotfl:
Good story, nice twist :D
Kapitan_Phillips
09-07-07, 06:04 PM
Go Goldwing :arrgh!:
:doh:
http://www.bikez.com/pictures/honda/2006/22403_0_1_2_gold%20wing%20premium%20audio_Image%20 credits%20-%20Honda.jpg
Yum :up:
[dc]Blade
09-07-07, 07:08 PM
LOL might stick some wheels on my couch and take that out for a spin:lol:
Go Goldwing :arrgh!:
:doh:
http://www.bikez.com/pictures/honda/2006/22403_0_1_2_gold%20wing%20premium%20audio_Image%20 credits%20-%20Honda.jpg
Yum :up:
That's not a motorcycle, it's a lexus with two wheels and no roof!:roll:
elite_hunter_sh3
09-07-07, 11:19 PM
turbocharged hayabusa...can someone say 230mph??!!
http://www.ema-usa.com/images/bow/bow_turbo_busa_1.jpg
:rock::rock::rock::rock::rock::rock:
les green01
09-08-07, 01:16 AM
i got a 76 goldwing gl1000 everyone in town has a bet on how long it will take before i wreck it
VipertheSniper
09-08-07, 03:23 AM
Blade']LOL might stick some wheels on my couch and take that out for a spin:lol:
Like THIS (http://www.emosign.ch/konfig.php)?
:D
Hakahura
09-08-07, 12:36 PM
Wow! Nice Busa.
Unbeatable for those feel the need for speed moments.
It's corners I'm into, so meet a restored VFR400R
http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/7882/dscf0020qw1.jpg
Did someone say kneedown?
Onkel Neal
09-09-07, 12:36 AM
Nice story Neal. You had me going for a moment. Believing you were a great motorcycle rider. A classic story from a guy that probably has never even ridden a Harley.
Having riden Hondas, Moto Guzzis, Kawasakis, BMWS, and Harleys, I will say each bike does have its good points and weak points. I have liked each bike, but for different reasons. I still have my Harley Road King, and also a KZ1000 Kawasaki. For a cruise down lifes highway, I like my Harley the best. The reason there's so many choices for motorcycles out there is because different people want different things.
So Neal my friend, tell me if you have ever ridden a Harley, and not a sportster either, and what you think of the a Harley Davidson or if not just keep pedaling down the road, you'll get there eventually...........:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
Gah, I didn't create this joke, I just copied it off a motorcycle forum :) But it is fun to razz Harley riders :)
I used to ride a generic Honda 450cc bike, but this is my dream ride.... a '41 Knuckleheadhttp://www.antiquearcheology.com/images/harley2.jpg
I live in hope.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/Reaves_42/P09-08-07_12.241.jpg
Don't mind the road bikes but I like having fun off road so I've got myself a Suzuki Dr-Z. Only a 250 but that's because that's the maximum for when you first get your bike liscence here.
Plus i'd fly off the trail if I had something bigger.
Took her through a nice sized creek on Sunday, was nice a muddy all over the track too.
antikristuseke
09-12-07, 02:30 AM
I ride a 63 Izh Jupiter 2 cylinder two stroke 350cc. Rebuild engine with stronger crank, con rods and domed pistons for higher compression ratio.
Here is a picture of it from when i took possession, before cleaning and work.
http://www.zone.ee/antikristuseke/PICTURE%20011.JPG?2
allso one with me while cleaning it
http://www.zone.ee/antikristuseke/PICTURE%20019.JPG?2
Pictures are about 3 years old
HunterICX
09-12-07, 03:21 AM
i got a 76 goldwing gl1000 everyone in town has a bet on how long it will take before i wreck it
My father has the same one
the '77 GL1000 K2
the motorbike just got a complete engine clean up last year, and she drives like she is new now :up:
turbocharged hayabusa...can someone say 230mph??!!
Bahhh :p
If you want real power, what about a bike with the 502 bhp engine of a CORVETTE V8? :smug:
http://www.bosshoss.net/view_bike.asp?x=BHC3502
danlisa
09-12-07, 06:52 AM
turbocharged hayabusa...can someone say 230mph??!!
Bahhh :p
If you want real power, what about a bike with the 502 bhp engine of a CORVETTE V8? :smug:
http://www.bosshoss.net/view_bike.asp?x=BHC3502
Meh!
I see you & raise you.:D May I present the Rapom V8 (http://www.visordown.com/motorcyclenews/view/britain_s_most_powerful_motorcycle_the_rapom_v8/457.html)
:smug:
Meh!
I see you & raise you.:D May I present the Rapom V8 (http://www.visordown.com/motorcyclenews/view/britain_s_most_powerful_motorcycle_the_rapom_v8/457.html)
:smug:
:huh:
OMG with that power on the rear wheel you might even modify the rotation of this planet when flooring it :88)
Would like to know how that guy's brain will resist the continuous impacts with the rear of his skull when accelerating ..... plus he probably will need to enlarge the arms of all his jackets soon, as he'll end up with monkey style arms from holding fast:rotfl:
Sailor Steve
09-12-07, 07:54 PM
Well, I was ready to make a big reply concerning what I think of Harley-Davidson and their machines, and then I got to the end...great stuff!:rotfl:
Hakahura
09-13-07, 03:23 PM
It doesn't matter what you ride...
So long as your riding.
:rock:
Though I wouldn't touch a Harley with a barge pole. Not even a very long one. Even if the pole was somebody else's.
Bikes:up:
2 wheels good, 4 wheels bad.
Sailor Steve
09-13-07, 05:20 PM
Joke I heard back in the '70s:
Q: How do you get a free Harley?
A: Follow one down the road and pick up the pieces.
Hakahura
09-13-07, 05:22 PM
Joke I heard back in the '70s:
Q: How do you get a free Harley?
A: Follow one down the road and pick up the pieces.
:rotfl:
Tchocky
09-13-07, 05:55 PM
http://www.reggie.net/photos/ireland/dublin/trinity_college/4797901_bicycle-600.jpg
Hakahura
09-13-07, 06:02 PM
:rotfl:
http://www.reggie.net/photos/ireland/dublin/trinity_college/4797901_bicycle-600.jpg
Harley Killer (On the bends)
Tchocky
09-13-07, 06:04 PM
You ragging on my wheels, boy?
*puts on bicycle clips*
Let's have it out, here and now!
*ring ring*
Onkel Neal
09-13-07, 09:07 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/Reaves_42/P09-08-07_12.241.jpg
Don't mind the road bikes but I like having fun off road so I've got myself a Suzuki Dr-Z. Only a 250 but that's because that's the maximum for when you first get your bike liscence here.
Plus i'd fly off the trail if I had something bigger.
Took her through a nice sized creek on Sunday, was nice a muddy all over the track too.
Very nice! I'm a Suzuki man myself :yep:
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