This is why I stick to cars - Page 2

Cookie Monster · 05-20-2013, 10:47 PM

Gotta hand it to these guys. One misjudged turn and they're either a spot of skinned alive it seems
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Something I definitely couldn't do, not to that extent

Slapshot · 05-20-2013, 10:52 PM

You'll never experience speed in a car the way you can on a bike. Apples to oranges really. Two completely different animals. Bikes come first in my world.

Steve Dallas · 05-20-2013, 11:02 PM

Bikes have gotten a lot faster since I rode...after many years of dirt bikes & enduros, I finally got my first road bike. A Yamaha FJ1100. At the time, it was one of the faster bikes out.

No car can compare with a fast bike as far as the rush of speed. That being said, when I moved into the city, it became dangerous to ride because of oblivious drivers.

LimaCharlie · 05-21-2013, 12:07 AM

Great video! Isle of Man TT is the most hardcore motorsport event in the world. Nothing comes close. The automotive "equivalent" is probably Pikes Peak or WRC:

Sword5 · 05-21-2013, 07:32 AM

Hayabusa hooked up to a bottle, what fun!

PHXLT1 · 05-21-2013, 08:41 AM

I'd rather die having fun like these guys rather than lying in my death bed waiting for death while some disease ravages my body.

toesuf94 · 05-21-2013, 10:26 AM

I have always wanted to see this race in person. It just fascinates me - and the riders are insane!

upflying · 05-21-2013, 02:49 PM

Driving at high speed is safe.
Stops caused by fixed objects are not.

Nessal · 05-23-2013, 12:25 AM

I will never ever ever stop riding my sportsbike ever. People that don't ride will never understand. I get questioned weekly by people I work with for riding a sportsbike and why I do it...then they hop into their prius.

HotWheel · 05-23-2013, 01:39 AM

Love my Duc. I like riding fast, but not FAST. Top speed on a moto for me was 135 (on a 1985 V-Max). The Duc's been up in the 110-115 range frequently, but 121 has been tops so far.

The Isle of Man race looks amazing. Much respect for those guys, but I could never do it.

05-20-2013, 11:02 PM	#17
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	Bikes have gotten a lot faster since I rode...after many years of dirt bikes & enduros, I finally got my first road bike. A Yamaha FJ1100. At the time, it was one of the faster bikes out. No car can compare with a fast bike as far as the rush of speed. That being said, when I moved into the city, it became dangerous to ride because of oblivious drivers. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

05-21-2013, 07:32 AM	#19
Sword5 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 1,164 View My Garage	Hayabusa hooked up to a bottle, what fun! __________________ Ordered 6/19/09 Black on Black 2 SS Delivery 10/14/09! Added CAI, Heritage Grill, DRL Plug and Play Harness

05-21-2013, 08:41 AM	#20
PHXLT1 Drives: black Z28 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: el mirage Posts: 1,323	I'd rather die having fun like these guys rather than lying in my death bed waiting for death while some disease ravages my body. __________________ My family 1994 Z28 (mine) 2015 Camaro (wife's) 2015 Silverado (mine!) 54 Belair (wife's) 2004 silverado (daughters)

05-21-2013, 10:26 AM	#21
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	I have always wanted to see this race in person. It just fascinates me - and the riders are insane! __________________ Cars and women are both going to give you problems...but you can pay somebody else to fix your car!

05-20-2013, 10:47 PM	#15
Cookie Monster Belle Isle Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Motor City Posts: 858 View My Garage	Gotta hand it to these guys. One misjudged turn and they're either a spot of skinned alive it seems ... Something I definitely couldn't do, not to that extent

05-20-2013, 10:52 PM	#16
Slapshot Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rochester Hills Posts: 167	You'll never experience speed in a car the way you can on a bike. Apples to oranges really. Two completely different animals. Bikes come first in my world.

05-21-2013, 02:49 PM	#22
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	Driving at high speed is safe. Stops caused by fixed objects are not.

05-23-2013, 12:25 AM	#23
Nessal Drives: Exige, Miata, Ghia Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 2,309	I will never ever ever stop riding my sportsbike ever. People that don't ride will never understand. I get questioned weekly by people I work with for riding a sportsbike and why I do it...then they hop into their prius.

05-23-2013, 01:39 AM	#24
HotWheel Adan Drives: 2013 Hot Wheels edition V6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: United States Posts: 136 View My Garage	Love my Duc. I like riding fast, but not FAST. Top speed on a moto for me was 135 (on a 1985 V-Max). The Duc's been up in the 110-115 range frequently, but 121 has been tops so far. The Isle of Man race looks amazing. Much respect for those guys, but I could never do it.