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Offline andrewsw

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« on: September 14, 2006, 02:11:18 PM »
This is an impressive show of low(er) speed handling by japanese m/c cops. What's really amazing is how they look THROUGH those corners just like your supposed to do.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWaq0zOaAVU&mode=related&search=

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« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2006, 10:38:40 PM »
That was awesome. Can anyone identify the bikes?

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« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2006, 10:49:10 PM »
Looks like older model (1986) Honda VFR 700 Intercepters. Definitely Honda by the wording on the lower windshield and the wing on the gas tank. Impressive manuevering through the slaloms.

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« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2006, 11:12:45 PM »
Honda VFR

Most people just don't realize that their bikes are actually capable of such things.
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« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2006, 11:47:54 PM »
I have yet to develop that much trust for the bike and in my own ability.  Trust is the hardest thing I've had to learn in riding.
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« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2006, 12:26:45 PM »
I think it has a lot to do with clutch work and keeping the revs up using the clutch to control speed. I'm afraid to really try it, though I know I get close sometimes. A set of crash bars would help :grin:

There are some drills you can do to help learn this stuff to, but I've lost the link. I'll post it up if I can find it.

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« Reply #6 on: September 15, 2006, 01:54:43 PM »
>>Honda VFR 700 Intercepters.<<

Hmmm, I thought they were ST1100 Police specials. I guess it's just all that white, and those saddlebags.




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« Reply #7 on: September 15, 2006, 05:54:49 PM »
It is always easier to learn stuff like that on other people's bikes.
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« Reply #8 on: September 15, 2006, 08:56:38 PM »
These guys can really ride their bikes!!  Is this a training exercise or a mc police competion event?
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« Reply #9 on: September 15, 2006, 10:08:46 PM »
can clearly see two down pipes in the front.. so either V4 or some weird twin.

Does look very "Honda" though, but i'd say Honda of the Late 80's early 90's

Sick though..

nothing like dragging pegs at like 3 mph..

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« Reply #10 on: September 19, 2006, 04:50:12 AM »
Kind of reminds me of the DMV motorcycle test. And then my second thought that comes to mined is how well the Japanese reengineered  the modern motorcycle toward effective function.