Raced a Harley...

**DemonWolf** · 2nd March 2006, 09:03

Very entertaining.. loved the read. Had me cracking up!

**DEATH_INC.** · 20th March 2006, 10:19

I took this off a post on gixxer.com....

I raced a Harley today, and after some really hard riding I finally managed to pass the guy. I was riding on one of those really, really, twisting sections of canyon road with no straight sections to speak of and where most of the curves have warning signs that say "15 MPH".

I knew if I was going to pass one of those monsters with those big-cubic-inch motors, it would have to be a place like this where handling and rider skill are more important than horsepower alone.

I saw the guy up ahead as I exited one of the turns and knew I could catch him, but it wouldn't be easy. I concentrated on my braking and cornering. Three corners later, I was on his fender. Catching him was one thing; passing him would prove to be another.

Two corners later, I pulled up next to him as we sailed down the mountain. I think he was shocked to see me next to him, as I nearly got by him before he could recover. Next corner, same thing. I'd manage to pull up next to him as we started to enter the corners but when we came out he'd get on the throttle and outpower me. His horsepower was almost too much to overcome, but this only made me more determined than ever.

My only hope was to outbrake him. I held off squeezing the lever until the last instant. I kept my nerve while he lost his. In an instant, I was by him. Corner after corner, I could hear the roar of his engine as he struggled to keep up. Three more miles to go before the road straightens out and he would pass me for good.

But now I was in the lead, and he would no longer hold me back. I stretched out my lead and by the time we reached the bottom of the canyon, he was more than a full corner behind. I could no longer see him in my rear-view mirror.

Once the road did straighten out, it seemed like it took miles before he passed me, but it was probably just a few hundred yards. I was no match for that kind of horsepower, but it was done. In the tightest section of road, where bravery and skill count for more than horsepower and deep pockets, I had passed him. Though it was not easy, I had won the race to the bottom of the canyon.

I will always remember that moment. I don't think I've ever pedaled so hard in my life. And some of the credit must go to Schwinn, as well. They really make a great bicycle.…
:spudbooge

**scumdog** · 20th March 2006, 10:25

Boooooooriiiiing!
Been posted and done to death on this site months and months ago.

**kiwifruit** · 20th March 2006, 10:26

hehe, read it b4, bloody good read it was too

**Omega1** · 20th March 2006, 10:30

Yaaawwwnnnn....that the best you can do for a monday morning?? same ol same ol

**DEATH_INC.** · 20th March 2006, 10:32

Yeh.....I missed it last time round......

Ok...it comes up on the bottom a couple of times.......this is for those that missed it before then.....

**DEATH_INC.** · 20th March 2006, 11:41

I guess this is appropriate then

**inlinefour** · 20th March 2006, 11:51

Was the dude on a RG150 or something?

**ZeroIndex** · 20th March 2006, 11:53

Originally Posted by DEATH_INC.

I guess this is appropriate then

Death_Inc, thanks for amusing me enough to not die of boredom from this repost

have some green rep...

**Sniper** · 20th March 2006, 12:02

Brilliance, even a second time round

**2_SL0** · 20th March 2006, 12:17

I never saw it last time. Thats bloody funny.

**Timber020** · 20th March 2006, 21:51

Funny how the HD riders find it boring, I guess the truth is always more painful and boring. Its not your fault your bikes dont brake, corner or accelerate by modern standards

**Troll** · 20th March 2006, 22:02

Originally Posted by Timber020

Funny how the HD riders find it boring, I guess the truth is always more painful and boring. Its not your fault your bikes dont brake, corner or accelerate by modern standards

just a shame that the land speed record for bikes is held by a twin engined shovelhead

sort of blows a hole wide open in your argument

as for cornering i suggest you remove your head from your arse and check out a buell, it would be a vast improvement on whatever you are riding