Bob Myers Posted October 21, 2008 Share #1 Posted October 21, 2008 Awesome display of riding talent, [ame=http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=99KKx7cB-Ok]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=99KKx7cB-Ok, [/ame] after watching that one check out the pair riding side by side [ame=http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Csf3OmGD8UE&feature=related]YouTube - Police Motorcycle Competiton Partner Run[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBoyinMS Posted October 21, 2008 Share #2 Posted October 21, 2008 I've seen these before and I'm still amazed! Showed my wife. She said that she taught them all they know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ken8143 Posted October 21, 2008 Share #3 Posted October 21, 2008 Pretty darn impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydoc_17 Posted October 21, 2008 Share #4 Posted October 21, 2008 I recently had to take my motorcycle riding test again, (don't ask!?!?) and made the mistake of bringing my 87' VR for the test. The DMV Officer got a big laugh when he saw my bike, and told me "most people borrow a dirt bike for this test"! Well I scraped the pegs quite a few times, but never put my feet down, and missed all the cones, and pulled off 3 figure eights in an area the size of 2 parking spaces. I hope I NEVER have to ride like that again! Nice riding in the video, That Officer has SKILLS! Earl and Jean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted October 21, 2008 Share #5 Posted October 21, 2008 Well I scraped the pegs quite a few times, but never put my feet down, and missed all the cones, and pulled off 3 figure eights in an area the size of 2 parking spaces. I hope I NEVER have to ride like that again! Nice riding in the video, That Officer has SKILLS! I am glad to hear that you passed your skills test on your normal ride!!!! GREAT JOB!!!! It is OUTSTANDING that you did not use a dirt bike like the testing official said that other riders use!!!!!! WOOOO HOOOO!!!! I am saddened to hear that you don't want to repeat it. If you practice those skills it WILL help you on the highways at speed!!!!!! I try to practice whenever I can, but getting up to the speed that the Motor Officers do it at is beyond me right now. I need more practice!!!!!!! Oh, I do all my skills improvement rides on my 2007 RSV, as the foot clutch/tank shift on my pan-head is a bit difficult....but it FORCES me to keep my left foot on the board!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydoc_17 Posted October 22, 2008 Share #6 Posted October 22, 2008 Hey Kite, Thanks for the kind words, It put a smile on my face to blow thru that driving test with an 800 pound motorcycle as old as I am! After it was all over, the DMV instructor actually shook my hand! I too try to keep as "nimble" as I can be on my VR and would love to take a shot at that skills test the motor officer was driving. Perhaps we will have a chance to take a ride together sometime, It would be my pleasure I assure you! Ride Safe, But Nimble, Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted October 22, 2008 Share #7 Posted October 22, 2008 They been practicing on some of our West Virginia roads?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynodon Posted October 22, 2008 Share #8 Posted October 22, 2008 I have done a lot of autocrossing in the past and know how confusing a sea of cones can be, I am amazed that anyone could possibly memorize a course that confusing, especially doubling back on itself like it does! As for the pairs riding, never seen that before, thanks for posting. We are taught to look where you are wanting to go and the bike will go there in a corner. But did you notice that the inside rider on that pairs course was looking opposite of the turn between the bikes! THAT must really be a mind blower the first time you try that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecb Posted October 23, 2008 Share #9 Posted October 23, 2008 I would really like to see someone do that on a Venture... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spear Posted October 23, 2008 Share #10 Posted October 23, 2008 :clap2:Absolutely amazing. I'm in awe of guys (and gals) who can ride like that. Surely there are tiny little training wheels on the undersides of those machines. Something's gotta be touching the ground! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted October 23, 2008 Share #11 Posted October 23, 2008 I would really like to see someone do that on a Venture... I am sure they do. It just takes the same amout of practice that those motorofficers have put in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffno350 Posted October 23, 2008 Share #12 Posted October 23, 2008 all I can say is WOW and I need more practice.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted October 23, 2008 Share #13 Posted October 23, 2008 dont we all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted October 23, 2008 Share #14 Posted October 23, 2008 Impressive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celt Posted October 23, 2008 Share #15 Posted October 23, 2008 Impressive... +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted October 23, 2008 Share #16 Posted October 23, 2008 and he I thought I wsas a good rider, and you go and show me this. back to the practising.....:clap2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eazyduzzit Posted October 23, 2008 Share #17 Posted October 23, 2008 the DMV instructor actually shook my hand! When I took my safety rider course my wife went with me and rode the course with me through all of the obstacles. A couple of the guys couldn't believe it, they were grinning and high fiving us every time we completed a portion of it. One of the guys told us we were his heroes. I told him we nearly always ride together so it was only natural we would do the course together. It made us both feel good to do it together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyDawg Posted October 23, 2008 Share #18 Posted October 23, 2008 I got dizzy just watching that first guy. Very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted October 24, 2008 Share #19 Posted October 24, 2008 When I took my safety rider course my wife went with me and rode the course with me through all of the obstacles. A couple of the guys couldn't believe it, they were grinning and high fiving us every time we completed a portion of it. One of the guys told us we were his heroes. I told him we nearly always ride together so it was only natural we would do the course together. It made us both feel good to do it together. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!! I am speechless!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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