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Message started by paulmarshall on 01/29/15 at 22:17:51

Title: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by paulmarshall on 01/29/15 at 22:17:51

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag91/PaulMarshall1977/10888387_10153061945156995_2376937308530616105_n_zpsqmpceflv.jpg
:o

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 01/29/15 at 22:53:29

I wanna see what happens in the next few seconds.

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by paulmarshall on 01/29/15 at 22:54:40

I agree but just maybe he pulls it off.

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 01/29/15 at 22:59:17

You ever had a hand pushed on a bicycle? I bumped into a pole once,, I was getting up seconds later. His left hand looks to be down.. IF he rides outta that, I congratulate him.

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by verslagen1 on 01/29/15 at 23:00:23

I've seen a few videos where the guys looses it but saves it by elbowing himself back up.

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by zipidachimp on 01/29/15 at 23:55:04

Standard practice in Moto-GP. Shoulder pads get worn out. Tires nowadays are magical, as is Marquez! :D
One reason I bought my plasma TV last month, to get up close and personal with these guys, this season. ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by stewmills on 01/30/15 at 06:39:35

Practically the only thing NOT dragging is his right knee.

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 01/30/15 at 07:09:38

So, who is that and where would I go to see some video of this kind of riding skills? I have seen Knee dragging and joked about scraping bar end mirrors in turns, but I had no idea that anyone was literally wearing their leathers out on arms and shoulders and NOT crashing..
I wanna see some of that... can anyone help me?
Please post the link, since nearly every clip comes up

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On the Kindle..

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by verslagen1 on 01/30/15 at 07:57:50

726D6B6C71764777477F6D612A180 wrote:

I know... "why should I work for it", but...

quote the offending clip, edit out everything but the link, then post and you got the link.
Or I think you can preview and hit the link there and not even post it.

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 01/30/15 at 09:28:42

Man, I don't mind working for it, I went hunting the name, Marquez,, I got a ton of boxing stuff,, just toss me a name or search words, I'm not real proficient with problem solving and I appreciate when folks cover for my lack of what seems to be an ability I'm just NOT gonna ever really get.. Some things that Other people can do without even thinking are just beyond me,, then, some of the gizmos that I come up with are just more than most can see How I come up with that kinda stuff.. My daughter says

REALLY,dad? You can do ALL that, out in the shop, but figuring out how to text or do something on the computer is just beyond you?
I don't get it, I'm past getting frustrated with myself over it.. if no one wants to post a starting point, okay, I m cool with that,too..

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by Art Webb on 01/30/15 at 10:23:59

https://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&type=B211US662D20141211&p=Marquez+motogp
http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/motogp-marc-marquez-passes-lorenzo-for-lead-argentine-gp-2014/124qwwgp

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by gizzo on 01/30/15 at 13:57:19

Pretty normal behaviour for the fast guys these days.
When I were a kid, reading dirt bike mags, there'd be pics in them of guys roosting from the end of the handlebar.

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by paulmarshall on 01/30/15 at 18:56:19

I have saved this pic to my laptop as a screen saver. :D

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by oldNslow on 01/31/15 at 10:06:22

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dSEnMp5Lqs

Unbelievable!

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by Serowbot on 01/31/15 at 10:14:26

Now's yer' chance to make a million... :o...
Invent shoulder and helmet sliders....

... maybe butt sliders too... ;D ;D ;D...

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by verslagen1 on 01/31/15 at 11:00:34

any turn you can wheelie away from is a good turn. 8-)

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by Art Webb on 01/31/15 at 11:49:31

just wow

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by zipidachimp on 02/02/15 at 02:58:59

Justin, Art: head out to Austin, April 12, COTA Moto-GP see it in person! 8-)

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/02/15 at 05:33:19

Went to Oktoberfest once, saw boat and bike racing. I was young and it was fun. The trip there would take 2days in a hotel to get over.. so, much as I'd like to watch,, snot pawssibull.. I was hanging out in Austin back when Hamilton pool still had a rope swing and Taco Flats was just outta city limits.
Say, round about 78,,

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by Art Webb on 02/02/15 at 11:31:29

Love to, but I work most weekends'
JOG, I were in Austin back then, but woulda been 11 (turning 12 in October) don't think they'da let me in at Oktoberfest ;D

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by Tocsik on 02/02/15 at 14:32:57

If you like this, I highly suggest you check out videos from the Isle of Man races. I've been an admirer of this race for years and just can't imagine how to sit on the saddle with balls that big. Speeds aren't quite as high as Moto GP but it's on public roads. Be sure and check out the Paddock Girls, too.
Here's a nice clip from 2013.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqmb23hwLVs

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by Art Webb on 02/03/15 at 13:33:19

Oh man, that guy at the end
I doubt he survived
this are some really ballsy riders, and poetry in motion on their bikes

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by old_rider on 02/03/15 at 18:25:55

Yup the fella at the end, hit a stone wall down on the bottom.....wow..... :-[

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by Art Webb on 02/03/15 at 19:08:53

darn :(

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by jcstokes on 02/03/15 at 19:51:31

Regrettable fact of life, the TT has always exacted a toll.

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by Art Webb on 02/03/15 at 20:24:52

yes, I know
Paul Walker (car guy, not moto) always said 'if the speed takes me, don't mourn, I died doing what I love' I'm sure that goes fir the TT guys, too, but I still has a sad

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/03/15 at 20:42:10

I've played close to the fire enough to get burned,, those guys are playing a LOT Harder, a much BIGGER fire, more time to make a mistake and less room to compensate, that the number being killed isn't so high that they stop racing there is amazing. They clear a hill and wobble,, looks terrifying. They have to get it straight and lined up for a turn.. amazing riding.

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by Dave on 02/04/15 at 03:50:57

While I am not one that supports over regulation - it does appear that the technology and speed of the bikes has exceeded the limitations of the environment. "Between 1907 and 2014 there have been 245 rider competitor fatalities during official practices or races". That calculates to 2.3 riders each year......and I bet that there were very few riders killed in the early years. In 1970 there were 6 riders killed.

I read this quote in Wikipedia, and this sounds more like what the roads could handle: "The winner of the single-cylinder class, and overall winner of the first event in 1907, was Charlie Collier riding a Matchless motorcycle in a time of 4 hours, 8 minutes and 8 seconds at an average race speed of 38.21 mph. The winner of the twin-cylinder class was Rem Fowler riding a Peugeot engined Norton in a time of 4 hours 21 minutes and 52 seconds at an average race speed of 36.21 mph."

Maybe the Isle of Man needs to return to the type of bikes the roads can handle safely...either vintage racing or limit the racers to single cylinders. I can't see how the number of deaths will decrease when motorcycles are getting more HP and more speed every year.

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/04/15 at 08:27:05

I'd like to visit,off the record,with a few winners of that race and see what they say.

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by Art Webb on 02/04/15 at 12:21:13

5F64697E6F63787E656D607F0C0 wrote:

sorta like the 'twins' division Harley initiated?

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by gizzo on 02/05/15 at 04:04:13

They still have the classic TT as well, some of those guys are averaging over 100 mph on old singles. That's an event I would love to attend before I die.

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by Dave on 02/05/15 at 04:44:02

415B5F5D5C62534046405B565557320 wrote:

They still have the classic TT as well, some of those guys are averaging over 100 mph on old singles. That's an event I would love to attend before I die.

Get a big racing single and enter the race - maybe you could accomplish both the "attend" and "die" events in the same trip! :o

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/05/15 at 06:50:23

Dave truly is one of the boards most gifted problem solvers.
You're gonna need a darn fast old bike, BUT you don't want such a fine and rare one that people will mourn the loss of such a fine and rare machine more than you...
You see what you can do about finding a ride and I will see what I can do about getting a collection going, maybe we can sponsor the trip.
Of course,there is the matter of the life insurance policy, imagine the number of beneficiaries...

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by gizzo on 02/05/15 at 07:42:48

Thanks,but I think I'll skip on the kind offer... :o

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/05/15 at 13:33:25

Well, if THAT'S how you're gonna be about it... FINE,just watch it on TeeVee and LIVE..
Looks like we don't get to retire rich soon guys,, but don't blame Me,, blame Gizzo,

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by Art Webb on 02/05/15 at 15:18:30

I'll do it
but I want a bike that's guaranteed to finish last ;)
anyone got one like that I could borrow? ;D

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by Dave on 02/06/15 at 03:32:57

7F6C6A697B7C7C1E0 wrote:

I'll do it
but I want a bike that's guaranteed to finish last ;)
anyone got one like that I could borrow? ;D

Yep. It is 65cc of pure mildness! And it has fresh new tires.

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by Art Webb on 02/06/15 at 06:34:07

Perfect! Now I just need funding for the trip :D

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by Dave on 02/06/15 at 06:54:14

72616764767171130 wrote:

Perfect! Now I just need funding for the trip :D

I feel I should mention, this bike has a top speed that is just about 45 mph.

You aren't to apt to get in over your head on it - but traveling at a speed that is about 1/4th the speed of your competition is most likely going to result in you being hit really hard from behind.

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/06/15 at 07:19:24

You might consider towing a ramp..so they fly over you.

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by Art Webb on 02/06/15 at 11:56:07

19222F3829253E38232B26394A0 wrote:

[quote author=72616764767171130 link=1422598672/30#37 date=1423233247]Perfect! Now I just need funding for the trip :D

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by Dave on 02/06/15 at 13:22:14

Art:

The problem with the entire field passing you....is that they release a new rider every 10 seconds. Since the course is about 38 miles, and the S65 will most likely average about 20 mph....it is going to take you nearly 2 hours to ride the course. So...at 10 seconds a rider interval.....over 2 hours....you are going to be passed by 720 riders who are going an average of 112 mph faster than you are (2014 winner was 132 mph average).

So...I think you will need to pick the pace up a bit....or just be the last rider out. ;) I will check and make sure the lights all work...just in case you finish after sunset.

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by gizzo on 02/06/15 at 18:02:01

So...you will still die: of old age, not crashing :D

Go riding with James may perhaps?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTpAsYe2kFM

find the full eposode on youtube or something.

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by old_rider on 02/07/15 at 09:07:49

Yeah, I watched that episode.... was pretty funny actually... it kept falling apart, and he finally had to dump his rider because of structural problems.
He of course stopped off at a couple of pubs along the way.
But they did actually finish the whole loop I believe (been awhile since I seen it) but I think they had to fix a major electrical problem.

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by Art Webb on 02/07/15 at 12:37:50

I have no problem being the last guy out :D
lol James May is funny

Title: Re: Now that's what I call dragging a knee
Post by oldNslow on 02/07/15 at 12:50:06

link to the whole episode:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x198i69_new-james-may-s-toy-stories-the-motorcycle-diary_shortfilms