ghost rider

[texmo]

You guys have probbly had a yarn about this guy already but I was just wondering what you guys think of him mad man or just a really good rider no matter how good you are you cant stop cars from changing lanes without indacation of what they are about to do. I just saw one of his videos at a friends house and cant belive how stupid he is, will this be one more person to win a darwin award?

[Anonymous]

To understand why he does what he does, you need to have a similar thinking. If you are a real show off and like being the center of attention by being the hero or a legend within a society of people who share the same passion/interest as you, you'll know why he does it. I don't think he has a wife or children though. Also I don't think he has a conciseness.

I wouldn't do what he does because I don't want to hurt other people, physically by crashing into them or emotionally because off the loss of myself to my loved ones or the loss of the victims to their loved ones.

You’re right, he is stupid and probably lost in a few ways but, the temptation to remain as a legend is probably too great to give it all up for the sake of the consequences.

[onearmedbandit]

Sure he takes some huge chances with not only his life but others as well, but he still knows how to ride a bike. Some will argue that he's not a good rider due to his actions, some will say lock him up and throw away the key, others will say if he's so good why is he not racing (who's to say he isn't, has anyone other than those in the know seen his face). My own opinion, I think he's a seriously talented rider who knows how to use a bike. Time and place, well thats bleeding obvious. I'm all into fast paced rides, been there done that and still doing it, but in traffic like that no thanks. I was younger and dumber once, used to do a lot of crazy shit like that. But now I have a license to protect, a beautiful 6yr old daughter who needs me, a wife who loves me etc etc. I'll save it for the back roads.

[justsomeguy]

I believe one of those cars did change lanes or something that he could not control did happen and he ended up like this :

http://www.maine.com/eric/ime/images/splat.gif

[FEINT]

The first time I watched Ghostrider was last week. Amazing rider, he has some mad skills. But as you all have mentioned, dangerous, irresponsible etc......

but good to watch... :D

[Biff]

Mad, stupid, reckless, dangerous - but entertaining to watch.

I guess most people here with with a resonable amount of experience riding sports bikes could - But I doubt very many would. Life's short enough as it is.

[bugjuice]

this has come up a couple of times last week.. I'm still sticking with the stories I've heard. That he was dying of cancer and it was either the bike or the cancer was gonna kill him. Just so happens the bike did it first, so he went doing what he loved to do. Hence the last DVD was 'The last ride'.. Haven't seen it myself, so I don't know if they show the crash or not.

A new rumor started a while ago that there was another DVD to be made. Bit hard since he's supposedly dead. But, you never see his face, so who's to know that it is the same dude every time anyway? But the grapevine has it, that a close buddy or relie has taken the reigns and is making a 'come back' DVD.. who knows.. and who knows it's not just hype..?

I've downloaded all the available clips off the 'net. He has talent, that's for sure. He has very few brain cells, or very big balls, or a combo of both. Most of us wouldn't do that for the fear of death over most other fears. Note his lack of it.. 200kph+ between 2 way traffic isn't really my thinking of 'This'll look good on the next DVD..' sorta thing

[texmo]

its not 200+km/hr at times hes doing in excess of 300 the ghost rider the last ride was the first dvd to come out scine then there has been the second one and ghost rider goes crazy in europe and now there is a 4th one being made..... apparently his turboed busa does 0-300km/hr in 9.1 sec with 499 bhp at the wheel

[bugjuice]

its not 200+km/hr at times hes doing in excess of 300 the ghost rider the last ride was the first dvd to come out scine then there has been the second one and ghost rider goes crazy in europe and now there is a 4th one being made..... apparently his turboed busa does 0-300km/hr in 9.1 sec with 499 bhp at the wheel
apparently? he does... (http://movies.hayabusa.org/?id=282)

[texmo]

And for thoes of you who havnt got a clue what im talking about heres a few examples

http://www.consumptionjunction.com/content/detail.asp?ID=31161&type=2&page=1&fav=0

OR you can go to ghost riders web site and check out some of the trailers they ahve to offer.

[FEINT]

texmo is right, there is like 3 dvd's out there and the 4th one is coming out soon.

Buggy, if u want to watch it, I have the first one on DVD.

[bugjuice]

texmo is right, there is like 3 dvd's out there and the 4th one is coming out soon.

Buggy, if u want to watch it, I have the first one on DVD.
yup, wouldn't mind watchin it, churs :niceone:

[Lou Girardin]

I don't see the talent. He's on a motorway most of the time and just pins the throttle. Does the odd wheelie etc. Most of his misses are due to luck and disciplined Swedish drivers.
I think he'd be an also ran on the track.

[onearmedbandit]

I've seen some footage of him through corners, seemed pretty confident from my point of view. Sure most of his footage is of motorway riding, but he doesn't shy away from corners either.

[enigma51]

He is good and I do laugh at some of his .... how shall one say ...... teasing the cops? But I will not say shame when he does get caught or hurt himself as he is asking for it (one can argue that I do as well by simply riding a bike ...... sometimes a bit fast) . He is not the type of rider I would want to be on a ride with.

[DingDong]

He has wiked skill and can read the traffic way ahead... but he's crazy and I think he'll go splat eventually.

He has quite a few close calls...as you would :devil2:

[Two Smoker]

He is very skilled at highspeed riding, but watching him go through corners and i can tell you guys on KB go alot faster... Wheelies, his arent that great... Loosebruce, WT, Death and a few others do far better wheelies...

Entertaining though (the cop baiting)

[texmo]

Is there any way I can upload a file of a video of the wheelie king?

[chickenfunkstar]

Like most other people have said, cool to watch, but I don't think i'll be trying anything similar soon.
It would certainly be hard to read the traffic ahead when you're closing on them at nearly 200kmh.

Sort of like a 'kids, don't try this at home sort of a thing'

[scooterboynz]

i think he is very skilled but also very crazy , how would one of us feel if he stuffed up and hit someone we know/love????????

[Coyote]

All I've seen of him is the Busa Vid. What did he do to the bike to produce so many horses?

[Two Smoker]

All I've seen of him is the Busa Vid. What did he do to the bike to produce so many horses?

Turbo... a big one... with a huge wastegate...

[White trash]

He is good and I do laugh at some of his .... how shall one say ...... teasing the cops? But I will not say shame when he does get caught or hurt himself as he is asking for it (one can argue that I do as well by simply riding a bike ...... sometimes a bit fast) . He is not the type of rider I would want to be on a ride with.

Um mate, you just said I was making excuses for not riding with *you*!

[Zed]

You guys have probbly had a yarn about this guy already but I was just wondering what you guys think of him mad man or just a really good rider no matter how good you are you cant stop cars from changing lanes without indacation of what they are about to do. I just saw one of his videos at a friends house and cant belive how stupid he is, will this be one more person to win a darwin award?Good rider yes, mad man yes, my hero no! :weird:

[2_SL0]

His bikes are built by a company that preps race bikes for a race team in Europe.
He has a background in racing, some believe he is a actual racer of a reputable level. He has a family and does value his life the same as you and I. I believe his latest release includes a run around the ring road of Paris, which the record was set by the Black Prince, (Died I believe attempting another nutter stunt.)

Most of his runs on not done on the Busa, and they are carefully planned and setup. He is wanted in Europe, but I believe the laws require him to be caught in the act. The authorities are aware who he is.

Personally I prefer the "Fast Bikes" vids. But for those of you that say it wont be a racer, they wouldnt do this sort of stunt. Just look at the "Fast Bikes" vids.
A certain GP racer reg defies the law in their vids.

On a side note, while I dont approve and feel its nuts to do, I find myself still watching the antics of these indviduals. :no: :yes: :yes: :weird:

[N4CR]

Well... I have been searching for a while to see if he is dead or not - so many conflicting opinoins and stories.

I would like to hear he is not dead and has slowed down a a little since his last escapades.

One of the most amazing shots I have seen out of any bike footage is the one (last ride?) where the 3 bikes are doing 250+ and just go booting it past the camera, which is sitting in a field next to a motorway. The speed difference between them and the cars is just amazing, so is the sound :love: .

Shall we just call him a legend and stop it at that :devil2:

[danb]

Hmm looks like im missing an episode of the 3 so far so im going to try and download that as some time. As my dad would say "Ticket to the grave" for him but hey if is is dieing from something else, so be it - Life is short at the best of times. Just hope he does not kill someone innocent if he goes that way.