Way, way back in my old hitch-hiking days, I got a ride from some big road hog (I think it was a Gold Wing, but memory is fuzzy), and he had a cup of coffee sitting on the dash up by the stereo blasting rock-n-roll. Needless to say, I was impressed. As for this guy, the reason EMT's like helmets is that they tend to keep the pieces in one place and easier to scoop up off the road.
Back in the day, I had a big honda with a full aftermarket fairing. Windjammer, I believe. I could get that baby up to highway speeds, lock the throttle, slide back to the passenger seat and ride for miles. No hands on handle bars, just steered by leaning a little left or right. That bike rode straight and true with nary a wobble. Wouldn't dare try that on my new one. Either it ain't as stable, or I ain't as stupid.
Also had a hog too. Worked in Louisiana, had a girlfriend in Texas. Friday night would load up and ride all night to get to that little Texas town, sleep half of Saturday, take her out Saturday night, then ride back to cajun-land on Sunday. One trip I actually fell asleep on the bike, woke up some miles down the road, still upright and going 80 mph. Scared me a bit, but kept on riding. As they say, no blood, no foul.
Hope he doesn't experience the notorious death wobble while reading his phone.... While road rash is a b*tch, death is even worse.
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It is wearing camo, makes it harder for those that have to scrape his hide off the road to see 'em...
ReplyDeleteWay, way back in my old hitch-hiking days, I got a ride from some big road hog (I think it was a Gold Wing, but memory is fuzzy), and he had a cup of coffee sitting on the dash up by the stereo blasting rock-n-roll. Needless to say, I was impressed.
ReplyDeleteAs for this guy, the reason EMT's like helmets is that they tend to keep the pieces in one place and easier to scoop up off the road.
Dress for the slide, not the ride.
ReplyDeleteNaw, I'm too tough!
Back in the day, I had a big honda with a full aftermarket fairing. Windjammer, I believe. I could get that baby up to highway speeds, lock the throttle, slide back to the passenger seat and ride for miles. No hands on handle bars, just steered by leaning a little left or right. That bike rode straight and true with nary a wobble. Wouldn't dare try that on my new one. Either it ain't as stable, or I ain't as stupid.
ReplyDeleteAlso had a hog too. Worked in Louisiana, had a girlfriend in Texas. Friday night would load up and ride all night to get to that little Texas town, sleep half of Saturday, take her out Saturday night, then ride back to cajun-land on Sunday. One trip I actually fell asleep on the bike, woke up some miles down the road, still upright and going 80 mph. Scared me a bit, but kept on riding. As they say, no blood, no foul.
I am quite pleased to report that I don’t resemble him at all. Rode over the weekend with leather jacket, chaps, and full face helmet.
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It's one of the new Tesla bikes and he's driving it with his phone.
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