"JGrabowMSt" (jgrabowmst)
02/10/2016 at 21:57 • Filed to: Two Wheels
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"JGrabowMSt" (jgrabowmst)
02/10/2016 at 21:57 • Filed to: Two Wheels | 4
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I have lots of respect for riders, several of my coworkers ride. I’m not into two wheels, but this? I cannot wrap my head around the amount of skill required.
iSureWilll
> JGrabowMSt
02/10/2016 at 22:06 |
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From the thumbnail I thought this was just another stunt video.
But Holy Shit!!! That was gnarly. Dude’s got mad skills.
Matt Nichelson
> JGrabowMSt
02/10/2016 at 22:07 |
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That was basically one big two-wheeled middle finger to the laws of physics. That control was amazing.
Gerry197
> JGrabowMSt
02/10/2016 at 22:08 |
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Actually, when moving the bike naturally wants to stay upright due to the rotational forces of those two wheels. You have to force it to actually lean and therefore turn.
Rev-matching downshifts are actually quite easier on a motorcycle, as are clutchless shifting. Much easier than heel to toe on a car.
The skill can be easily learned by all, but its the mentality that is the hardest for some people.
You have to have a slightly agressive, alert mentality when riding. The idea you are a ghost and no one can see you, you have to be constantly looking around and in your mirrors, you really can’t afford to daze off like you can on a car.
The force exerted during a minor fender bender in a car can be life altering on a motorcycle.
Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
> JGrabowMSt
02/10/2016 at 22:12 |
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But...... How.......... I’m seriously impressed. I know I couldn’t do it.
Roadster Man
> JGrabowMSt
02/10/2016 at 22:16 |
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Gotta be Japan. I’m not being racist, it’s just got to be Japan.
Birddog
> JGrabowMSt
02/10/2016 at 22:25 |
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That is so beautiful to watch I’m getting misty eyed.
bob and john
> JGrabowMSt
02/10/2016 at 22:47 |
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i posted this and a bunch of other on my profile a few months ago. give me a bit to find them
Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura
> JGrabowMSt
02/10/2016 at 23:06 |
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There was also a video with some guy on a Hayabusa or a ZX-14R doing motokhana...
I literally muttered “they either are crazy, have too much time or carrying a lethal combination of both.”
Spoon II
> JGrabowMSt
02/11/2016 at 03:46 |
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That guy is the matrix. Morpheus told us he’d be the one
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JGrabowMSt
> bob and john
02/11/2016 at 06:41 |
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A coworker showed me a different video a while back. I understand all the physics behind it, doesnt change the impressive level of control...
StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8
> JGrabowMSt
02/11/2016 at 13:30 |
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Seen this before and it still amazes me, and I ride.
Memento Mori
> Roadster Man
02/11/2016 at 22:51 |
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I mean... it IS in Japan, they’re talking in Japanese :) The commentary in the first part is a bunch of guys saying how cool/awesome it is () then the announcer says a guy got a 2:42, then at the end another guy got 2:39 (then maybe his name after it... but not sure, can’t make it out).
I can only dream of being that good. OR get a bike again and practice like mad... but I could see being a 1/4 (maybe 1/2?) as good on a SuMo, not a sportbike though. That video is amazing.