Does anybody else like Motorcycles around here?

[5150 Lego]

As this is possible, it is also very unlikely. They probably guessed his speed relative to the helicopter speed, or by comparing his times past certain markers. The Hayabusa can hit 200mph but that's damn near the top of it's range and not alot of roads allow that kind of speed due to bumps or curves. Do you have a link to the article from your papers website? I'd like to read the article.

BTW I'm not calling you a liar, I'm calling out the Police Departments clocking ability.

No article, heard it directly from the Department heads. I build police cars (as well as other emergency vehicles) for a living, and one of the officers was at my shop telling me about it.

He was caught in Interstate 5 in Northern California. He was traveling south bound coming from Sacramento heading towards Antioch. Its about a 20mile stretch of practical dead straight roads. I've traveled down that very same stretch of highway many times myself and its a fairly smooth run with only slight elevations changes.

I don't know much about bikes,but from what i understand,that bike is a beast and only needs roughly a mile and a half from a dead stop to hit its top speed. (again,I'm going from what I've been told from my bike buddies.) Its possible that at that time of night, with little traffic that he could have hit those speeds.

As for the method used to catch him, I'm not sure. But i believe your correct that he was timed between markers. I'll have to find out what exact method was used. Either way, when the guy was decelerating, a CHP Patrol car nailed him on radar for 148mph. So even if the 203MPH charge doesn't stick, they've got him for at least 148. He Made it as for as my town where local PD caught him.

[Milan]

In some countries, it is forbidden for police to pursue hi speed bikes, because of the safety of the biker and surrounding people.

[CloneCommanderDelta7]

Toyota has a huge grip on the future of almost everything with a motor. As said by Top Gear (I think) they have the money and designing capabilities to create the kind of sport cars that rival German BMWs etc. They could grip motorcycling whenever they want, but I think they've been planning for a while now.

Concepts plan the future, sometimes.

I think I'd be better off buying a Honda.

• I wouldn't get a bad time from my cousin as we all own Hondas
  
• We would all have the same bike, so it would be fair racing
  
• For four-strokes I think I would prefer Honda as my first bike now
  

But I have been considering it so don't think I asked you for nothing. I would buy any brand but for now, it'll be red.

Thanks

[Big Cam]

No article, heard it directly from the Department heads. I build police cars (as well as other emergency vehicles) for a living, and one of the officers was at my shop telling me about it.

He was caught in Interstate 5 in Northern California. He was traveling south bound coming from Sacramento heading towards Antioch. Its about a 20mile stretch of practical dead straight roads. I've traveled down that very same stretch of highway many times myself and its a fairly smooth run with only slight elevations changes.

I don't know much about bikes,but from what i understand,that bike is a beast and only needs roughly a mile and a half from a dead stop to hit its top speed. (again,I'm going from what I've been told from my bike buddies.) Its possible that at that time of night, with little traffic that he could have hit those speeds.

As for the method used to catch him, I'm not sure. But i believe your correct that he was timed between markers. I'll have to find out what exact method was used. Either way, when the guy was decelerating, a CHP Patrol car nailed him on radar for 148mph. So even if the 203MPH charge doesn't stick, they've got him for at least 148. He Made it as for as my town where local PD caught him.

That's right, you're the guy with the police bike pics.

OK, that's enough validation for me. What an idiot. 143mph at a minimum will tkae his license away for a long time, plus in alot of states anything over 100mph is considered attempted manslaughter with a motor vehicle. That's ridiculous.

The backup from you on the smooth road and the fact that YES, the Hayabusa is a beast, I didn't know it could get up to it's top speed THAT fast. Pure insanity. Let us know if you happen to hear what happens to him. maybe the PD will get lucky and get to keep his bike, then you might be modding it for Police work.

[CloneCommanderDelta7]

Yes the Hayabusa is right up there. If you want to see how fast it goes, or are brave or foolish enough to do so, then go to a racetrack for 100% more fun. Best thing is that there are no other cars to run into.

But as I kinda like Sport Bikes, only a 250 to 700 please I'm too scared to go for anything higher. Maybe I will one time...

Well I do ride Dirt Bikes and they are slower, but after riding over rough ground it seems fast.

Suzuki have announced the RMX-Z450. It is basically the new Fuel Injected variant of the RM-Z450 (pictured below)

Only that this one has a headlight, so it can be converted for road use and Enduro work. It may have a bigger fuel tank for longer range (I think I heard that somewhere). It is equipped with a bashplate as standard and may have an electric start?

As well as this, the smaller displacement competition bikes (Honda CRF250R and the Yamaha YZ250F) are starting to appear.

Also, quoted by Dirt Action Australia, KTM have been found testing a 350cc 4-stroke. If this is correct, I think KTM will have more followers than before as this size bike is ideal for the rider (who is older, less confident, etc) but still wants more grunt than a 250 but less than a 450.

That's my news on the Dirty World (Dirt Bikers), don't get the wrong idea.

Edited November 6, 2009 by CloneCommanderDelta7

[Big Cam]

A fuel injected dirk bike would be awesome, carbourators are overrated and messy.

[CloneCommanderDelta7]

A fuel injected dirk bike would be awesome, carbourators are overrated and messy.

If your in the market for a motocross dirt bike, then your dream is reality. But for factory enduros like the CRF450X or WRF450F it is not so quite yet.

[Big Cam]

I wish it was in my budget. Forever dirt bikes have fallen pray to the weaksauce that is carbouration.

Now that I'm married and can't afford another bike, they finally make them with fuel injection.

Go figure.

[L-space]

They have lockers in the wardrobe, so it shouldn't be a big problem.

But if indeed the weather is really bad i will come by car as well.

It has been set.

I will be there at 10 on Sunday.

In my car unfortunately because I have ather appointments right after.

[CloneCommanderDelta7]

This is what I'll be riding: Honda XR100R

GOLDIE OLDIE!

No, it is a great bike. Yes it may cough up blood and yes it may not have the best engine in the world but it definately won't give up without a fight. At about 78cm for a seat height, it isn't the standard size so the CRF150R may not be out of the question but if I was going to race in the Junior Motocross teams (watch out for me, I'll tell you when I make it to the Nationals or Internationals. I know I may be dreaming, but I'll get there, you watch) then I would be happy about the bike under my bum, the XR100R.

In fact, my uncle had a bit of trouble kickstarting it but his relentless pursuit of that spark meant that the bike was going to live, eventually.

"See you there on the track!"

[Milan]

Thats pretty sweet, man!

[Big Cam]

This is what I'll be riding: Honda XR100R

GOLDIE OLDIE!

No, it is a great bike. Yes it may cough up blood and yes it may not have the best engine in the world but it definately won't give up without a fight. At about 78cm for a seat height, it isn't the standard size so the CRF150R may not be out of the question but if I was going to race in the Junior Motocross teams (watch out for me, I'll tell you when I make it to the Nationals or Internationals. I know I may be dreaming, but I'll get there, you watch) then I would be happy about the bike under my bum, the XR100R.

In fact, my uncle had a bit of trouble kickstarting it but his relentless pursuit of that spark meant that the bike was going to live, eventually.

"See you there on the track!"

Hey, comfort is most important, glad to see you settled one one. Have fun riding!!

[MetroiD]

This is what I'll be riding: Honda XR100R

Congratulations man!!! All the best to you and your new bike ;]

[CloneCommanderDelta7]

What do you think of it?

I always thought of a Motorbike, expecially a Dirt Bike as dirty machines that you will get wet, muddy and a smell full of burnt petrol. I still do, and I love them for that. That noise of the engine revving its cam out and punching you over some bumpy ground.

But with an electric bike:

-no noise

-no smell of burnt petrol

-no vibrations of that single piston

-you have to charge it for hours

I can live with bio-fuels, but not this. Its not normal.

Also, Big Cam, I noticed you live in Iceland. It must snow there so have you ridden Snocross? I'd love to try it myself too.

Thanks for the comments on the 100 too.

[MetroiD]

Also, Big Cam, I noticed you live in Iceland...

Since when is North Dakota in Iceland?

Anyway, I've always heard there's a lot of snow activites to try out in the wintertime in ND and Minnesota and Snocross is extremely popular... Pity I've never been there during the winter, but I was there when the store owners were desperately trying to sell their last bikes for the season while stocking in snowmobiles and snowbikes. Didn't buy anything though

[Big Cam]

What do you think of it?

I always thought of a Motorbike, expecially a Dirt Bike as dirty machines that you will get wet, muddy and a smell full of burnt petrol. I still do, and I love them for that. That noise of the engine revving its cam out and punching you over some bumpy ground.

But with an electric bike:

-no noise

-no smell of burnt petrol

-no vibrations of that single piston

-you have to charge it for hours

I can live with bio-fuels, but not this. Its not normal.

Also, Big Cam, I noticed you live in Iceland. It must snow there so have you ridden Snocross? I'd love to try it myself too.

Thanks for the comments on the 100 too.

I agree an electirc dirt bike is an obomination. An electric road bike is acceptable, but still wrong.

I am all for saving the environment but gas burning engines are one of my favorite things, the sound and smell is one of the best parts of motorbikes.

As Otters said, I'm not actually in Iceland, I just call it that since the winters are long and very cold and we usually gets tons of snow. I have ridden in snow beofre and it is impossible without studded tires.

[peterab]

What do you think of it?

I always thought of a Motorbike, expecially a Dirt Bike as dirty machines that you will get wet, muddy and a smell full of burnt petrol. I still do, and I love them for that. That noise of the engine revving its cam out and punching you over some bumpy ground.

But with an electric bike:

-no noise

-no smell of burnt petrol

-no vibrations of that single piston

-you have to charge it for hours

I can live with bio-fuels, but not this. Its not normal.

Being a Dirty Hippy type I'm sort of interested. It doesn't look like it has much space devoted to batteries which means it either has very space efficient (and expensive) ones, or has a very short range. All the electric roadbike conversions I've ever seen had at least the equivlant of four car batteries to get useable range.

I've always looked at the noise and smell of dirt bikes as disadvantages. I also noted that there would be no need for a kickstart and think thats a good thing. I'm biased though, I once slipped off a kickstart and my ankle was pierced by the bear trap foot pegs. I pretty much went straight into shock after seeing arterial blood pump across the driveway and spray the fence.

I have a physics degree and I've always been puzzled by the assumptions of economics, which to me appear only to be valid in an open system, ie one with unlimited resources. Unfortunately it appears humans are starting to touch on those limits both in terms of pollution and finite oil reserves. 'Normal' behaviours will eventually need to be changed. Hopefully we'll find an efficient way to make biofuels or perhaps hydrogen so riding dirt bikes remain affordable.

[CloneCommanderDelta7]

I love kick-starts!

I think that they are symbolic, a logo of the dirt bike. Without it, what would the scene of the rider kicking his bike to life be?

About piecing your ankle, not that I'm blaming you, but maybe boots should have been worn at the time.

[L-space]

So I did get to go to the Bigtwin bikeshow and dealer-expo.

I took some photo's of the bikes I like, most of them in "Bobber" style.

I was really looking for pinstriping and a new exhaust. But just got a new pair of shades.

[Captain Green Hair]

I was really looking for pinstriping and a new exhaust. But just got a new pair of shades.

That was all there, but did you get the cool Wiley X glasses?

I got a couple of things too, i'll post my pictures as soon as my buddy forwards them to me.

[Big Cam]

I love kick-starts!

I think that they are symbolic, a logo of the dirt bike. Without it, what would the scene of the rider kicking his bike to life be?

About piecing your ankle, not that I'm blaming you, but maybe boots should have been worn at the time.

I agree that they are iconic to the dirt bike scene, but I am also very much for technology, and the advancement of the things I love.

Therefore sign me up for the electric start revolution

[Milan]

Kick start is great, but only in nostalgic meaning...

It was very hard for me to kick start 350 ccm, haha!

[L-space]

That was all there, but did you get the cool Wiley X glasses?

I got a couple of things too, i'll post my pictures as soon as my buddy forwards them to me.

Yep, got them. The XL-1 advance to be exact.

I have enough ideas for pinstriping my bike but I haven't found the right exhaust yet.

Too bad, I still have to visit other bikeshows.

[Big Cam]

Yep, got them. The XL-1 advance to be exact.

I have enough ideas for pinstriping my bike but I haven't found the right exhaust yet.

Too bad, I still have to visit other bikeshows.

Too bad?!?!, sounds like fun!

[Captain Green Hair]

Too bad, I still have to visit other bikeshows.

Haha, well if the weather gets a bit better and you want to ride you know where to find me

(This does not apply for people without choppers, sorry.)

On the other hand i really like the flat black short hellbends with chrome end tips on a streetbob.