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GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => GENERAL MOTORCYCLE => Topic started by: andrewsw on September 14, 2006, 02:11:18 PM

Title: don't run from these guys
Post by: andrewsw 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=

Title: don't run from these guys
Post by: WEINERDOGBONE on September 14, 2006, 10:38:40 PM

That was awesome. Can anyone identify the bikes?

Title: don't run from these guys
Post by: 00to60 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.

 :shock:

Title: don't run from these guys
Post by: StangMATA 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.

Title: don't run from these guys
Post by: Sven 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.

Title: don't run from these guys
Post by: andrewsw 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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Title: don't run from these guys
Post by: Vidrazor 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.

(http://www.inthejob.com/ST1100.jpg)

(http://jimwalker.com/mcart/images/IT674_CDocumentsandSettingsVinceMyDocumentsMyPicturesUSEDBIKESUSEDBIKES017.jpg)

Title: don't run from these guys
Post by: solman on September 15, 2006, 05:54:49 PM

It is always easier to learn stuff like that on other people's bikes.

Title: don't run from these guys
Post by: Dave 02 1200 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?

Title: don't run from these guys
Post by: Mini4x 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..

Title: don't run from these guys
Post by: CWO4GUNNER 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.