AKgringo
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A police motorcycle chase in Baja America
Not exactly a trip report, but I was blown away by five minutes of "razor's edge" riding by the police officer and the bike he was chasing. It's
worth watching!
https://autos.yahoo.com/brazil-motorcycle-police-chase-absol...
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John M
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What a chase!
The next minute or so might have been equally interesting.
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BornFisher
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Police chases are my daily dose of internet! That was a doozy!
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That was one determined and pee off cop!
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pacificobob
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Some good riding. The guy being chased was doing quite well with having a pillion rider. She did a good job as passenger.
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AKgringo
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Quote: Originally posted by pacificobob  | | Some good riding. The guy being chased was doing quite well with having a pillion rider. She did a good job as passenger. |
On some of those speed bumps she got launched.... there was a lot of air between her and the seat and footpegs!
[Edited on 12-4-2023 by AKgringo]
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
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I've done some crazy stuff in my youth on a bike, but this takes it to a brand new level !!!! Big cajones or just plain stupid? I think both....
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Howard
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| Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo | | Quote: Originally posted by pacificobob | | Some good riding. The guy being chased was doing quite well with having a pillion rider. She did a good job as passenger. |
New word for me, pillion. Are you British or am I just a dumb American? Or both?
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mtgoat666
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looks like video playback speed was increased. would be good to see video at normal speed.
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I watched again and I don't think the speed was increased. Just my opinion based on 60 years of riding and a few youthful motorcycle escapades.
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pacificobob
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| Quote: Originally posted by Howard | | Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo | | Quote: Originally posted by pacificobob | | Some good riding. The guy being chased was doing quite well with having a pillion rider. She did a good job as passenger. |
New word for me, pillion. Are you British or am I just a dumb American? Or both?
[Edited on 12-4-2023 by Howard] |
Just have been into and around British motorbike culture since the early 60s.
I have the oil stained garage floors to prove it. |
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Don Pisto
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| Quote: Originally posted by pacificobob | | Quote: Originally posted by Howard | | Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo | | Quote: Originally posted by pacificobob | | Some good riding. The guy being chased was doing quite well with having a pillion rider. She did a good job as passenger. |
New word for me, pillion. Are you British or am I just a dumb American? Or both?
[Edited on 12-4-2023 by Howard] |
Just have been into and around British motorbike culture since the early 60s.
I have the oil stained garage floors to prove it. |
this things no joke! class leading power/weight ratio can't wait to see it at A1 january 6th.....will it leak oil? oh hell yes! 
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AKgringo
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I had a Triumph once....
It was a well used Tiger Cub that I bought my senior year in high school. An excellent choice for someone who really likes to work on their bike a
lot!
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
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basautter
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Wow, that guy should sign up for the Baja 1000, ironman class!
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