Is This You?
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 282
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From: Michigan NE LP
Fool over the cliff.
He stopped for a minute. Who are all of those bikers going to assume caused the dummy to go off the road? I hope the motorcycle rider wasn't hurt too badly, what an idiot. Slow down for cryin' out loud. It's not an airplane, you can't fly damnit!
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,856
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From: Washington State
One of the biggest faults with some HD riders is that they think it is a sport bike and it is not. Therefore they push it to limit and end up beyond the limit of it's capabilities.
If you want to take corners at speed buy leathers and a Honda. Otherwise sit back, relax and smell the roses.
If you want to take corners at speed buy leathers and a Honda. Otherwise sit back, relax and smell the roses.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 152
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From: Austell, GA
Watch the clip again. This had little to do with speed but rather poor riding habits. Bike riding 101 says the bike is going to go where you look. Watch the rider and see that he is looking at the drop off the whole time. He was riding beyond his capabilities not the bikes.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 4,558
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From: Massachusetts
...and that would be bad because...? Dude, that's the whole thing. You know your bike, your know your skills, and you adjust the riding style accordingly. I know that I wouldn't go faster then what I feel safe with. For chrissakes, it's a Harley. I'll take my time and enjoy the ride rather then to try to scratch my pegs around every corner. I would avoid groups (usually there's always a jackass who needs to prove himself and be "da man" at the end of the day.) and take it slow. but that's just me.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 798
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From: southern MO
i like driving on the left side...that means im passing something haha
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,896
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From: North Lima, Ohio
I did the dragon last year and it was my first time. I did cross the double yellow once. Lucky it was a slow day and no oncomming traffic and I was able to correct my mistake. I was going a little too fast for one of the switchbacks. My thoughts are this.. If its your first time, go on a weekday and TAKE YOUR TIME! That aint no road for beginners!
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Joined: May 2007
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From: Skunk Hollow, TX
This has become a major issue ever since the dragon was featured on the speed channel. Over the years I've watched so many out ride their ability both on the dragon and in Spearfish canyon. It never fails. I've gotten to the point that I now make my annual trips to both before Memorial day and after Labor day.