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Started by Dads_FJ, August 16, 2017, 01:31:33 PM

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Dads_FJ

August 16, 2017, 01:31:33 PM
Any ambulance owners get passed by a R100RS lately?  err... video was published 12/2015 but still.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ6BVcK7Nhw

Skip to 4:10 if you don't have time.
John S.

'84 Yamaha FJ1100
'89 Yamaha FJ1200
'94 Yamaha WR250
'80 BMW R100S/Sidecar
'39 BSA WM20

racerrad8

#1
August 16, 2017, 01:49:32 PM
Quote from: Dads_FJ on August 16, 2017, 01:31:33 PM
Any ambulance owners get passed by a R100RS lately? 

Looking at the front turn signals, it is an 84/85.

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FJmonkey

#2
August 16, 2017, 04:01:51 PM
Not here in the USA.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

airheadPete

#3
August 16, 2017, 04:41:14 PM
I recognize that bike.
He's one of the Aussies on the airhead BMW forum. He has an '81~'84ish R100RS, and he's NOT slow. The funny (scary) videos are the ones where he goes down dirt roads at 60mph on his street tires. EEP! :shok:
'92 FJ1200.    '84 R100CS
'78 GS750E.   '81 R100RS
'76 R90/6       '89 R100GS
'65 R60/2

oldktmdude

#4
August 16, 2017, 10:08:53 PM
   That's the Granya Gap road in north east Victoria. That is one of my all time favourite pieces of tarmac. No that wasn't me being overtaken by the BMW, and I seriously doubt that he could.
   Regards, Pete.  :good2:
1985 FJ1100 x2 (1 sold)
2009 TDM 900
1980 Kawasaki Z1R Mk11 (sold and still regretting it)
1979 Kawasaki Z650 (sold)
1985 Suzuki GSXR 400 x2 (next project)
2001 KTM 520 exc (sold)
2004 GasGas Ec300
1981 Honda CB 900 F (sold)
1989 Kawasaki GPX 600 Adventure

Bozo

#5
August 17, 2017, 01:39:55 AM
Personally I don't believe these turkeys didn't let him through in the first place, if someone is up my arse like that I wave them through, not BLOCK them.

I get this a lot usually from cruisers in Brisbane, it makes me want to use the horn to politely ask them to move over.
First major bike in my life was a Mach III widow maker.
My Second permanent bike 1978 Z1R (owned since Dec 1977)
My Third permanent bike is the 89 FJ12 - nice and fast
Forth bike 89 FJ12 my totally standard workhorse
81 GPZ1100 hybrid - what a bike, built to sell but I can't part with it

oldktmdude

#6
August 17, 2017, 05:53:58 AM
Quote from: Bozo on August 17, 2017, 01:39:55 AM
Personally I don't believe these turkeys didn't let him through in the first place, if someone is up my arse like that I wave them through, not BLOCK them.

I get this a lot usually from cruisers in Brisbane, it makes me want to use the horn to politely ask them to move over.
You're right John, when I see someone wanting to go past, I let them go and if I'm in the mood, I chase them. I am much faster if I'm following someone.
1985 FJ1100 x2 (1 sold)
2009 TDM 900
1980 Kawasaki Z1R Mk11 (sold and still regretting it)
1979 Kawasaki Z650 (sold)
1985 Suzuki GSXR 400 x2 (next project)
2001 KTM 520 exc (sold)
2004 GasGas Ec300
1981 Honda CB 900 F (sold)
1989 Kawasaki GPX 600 Adventure

FJmonkey

#7
August 17, 2017, 09:01:19 AM
At about 2:00 the #2 rider went wide and fell back to #3. Then right at 2:38 had another control issue, went wide again. Seems better to let the faster rider pass and ride at pace your talent can handle.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

ribbert

#8
August 17, 2017, 10:15:00 AM
Quote from: FJmonkey on August 17, 2017, 09:01:19 AM
At about 2:00 the #2 rider went wide and fell back to #3. Then right at 2:38 had another control issue, went wide again. Seems better to let the faster rider pass and ride at pace your talent can handle.


The rider that ran wide twice in as many minutes should perhaps re think his hobby while he's still alive, maybe take up golf or something.
"Tell a wise man something he doesn't know and he'll thank you, tell a fool something he doesn't know and he'll abuse you"

racerrad8

#9
August 17, 2017, 10:54:02 AM
Quote from: oldktmdude on August 16, 2017, 10:08:53 PM
...I seriously doubt that he could.
   Regards, Pete.  :good2:

I second that statement.

Randy - RPM
Randy - RPM

oldktmdude

#10
August 17, 2017, 02:25:00 PM
   It's a bad reflection on the three leading rider's attitude   :dash2: by not letting the faster rider through. Who knows, they may even learn something if they follow the faster rider for a while. I know, from personal experience, it can be a good way to get a few tips on riding techniques that you may not be aware of.
   Regards, Pete.
1985 FJ1100 x2 (1 sold)
2009 TDM 900
1980 Kawasaki Z1R Mk11 (sold and still regretting it)
1979 Kawasaki Z650 (sold)
1985 Suzuki GSXR 400 x2 (next project)
2001 KTM 520 exc (sold)
2004 GasGas Ec300
1981 Honda CB 900 F (sold)
1989 Kawasaki GPX 600 Adventure

Dads_FJ

#11
August 17, 2017, 03:43:47 PM
Quote from: oldktmdude on August 17, 2017, 02:25:00 PM
   It's a bad reflection on the three leading rider's attitude   :dash2: by not letting the faster rider through. Who knows, they may even learn something if they follow the faster rider for a while. I know, from personal experience, it can be a good way to get a few tips on riding techniques that you may not be aware of.
   Regards, Pete.

I thought maybe they were oblivious to the Bimmer rider, but doubt that in reality. 
John S.

'84 Yamaha FJ1100
'89 Yamaha FJ1200
'94 Yamaha WR250
'80 BMW R100S/Sidecar
'39 BSA WM20
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