Racing a Harley - SV650.org

tinpants · 19-03-06, 07:36 PM

A while back someone posted a "funny" about a guy racing a Harley. I laughed 'til I ****ed myself then laughed again.

Anyone got a link for it?

19-03-06, 08:20 PM

I raced a Harley today and after some really hard riding I managed to PASS the guy. I was riding on one of those really, really twisting sections of a mountain valley 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 tail! 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 valley, 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 valley and I had preserved the proud tradition of one of the best bits of the road.

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 Raleigh cycles, as well. They really make a great bicycle!

tinpants · 19-03-06, 09:23 PM

That's the one - thanks for that.

Richie · 19-03-06, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick lord

That's the one - thanks for that.

first time I've read that...

nearly Pmslol...

northwind · 20-03-06, 01:07 AM

There's a Streetfighters book that has a ridiculous Harley hillclimber in it... Just about a ground up rebuild, and does 0-60 in under 3 seconds. Wouldn't race that on a pushbike

20-03-06, 01:23 PM

ive just been looking at buell's with my mate, he's considering the 1200 firebolt.

Viney · 20-03-06, 01:56 PM

Just remember, that a Harley hold the motorcycle landspeed record

FACT!

anna · 20-03-06, 02:00 PM

northwind · 20-03-06, 02:11 PM

Harley flattrackers are kind of cool too. Though to be fair, it's a race serioes specificalyl designed to favour lardy aircooled twins.

21-03-06, 04:25 PM

Quality

19-03-06, 07:36 PM	#1
tinpants Ubique Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire Posts: 643	Racing a Harley A while back someone posted a "funny" about a guy racing a Harley. I laughed 'til I ****ed myself then laughed again. Anyone got a link for it? __________________ Jesus loves you. Everyone else thinks you're a pillock

19-03-06, 09:23 PM	#3
tinpants Ubique Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire Posts: 643	That's the one - thanks for that. __________________ Jesus loves you. Everyone else thinks you're a pillock

20-03-06, 01:07 AM	#5
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	There's a Streetfighters book that has a ridiculous Harley hillclimber in it... Just about a ground up rebuild, and does 0-60 in under 3 seconds. Wouldn't race that on a pushbike __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

20-03-06, 02:11 PM	#9
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Harley flattrackers are kind of cool too. Though to be fair, it's a race serioes specificalyl designed to favour lardy aircooled twins. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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19-03-06, 08:20 PM	#2
Cronos Guest Posts: n/a	I raced a Harley today and after some really hard riding I managed to PASS the guy. I was riding on one of those really, really twisting sections of a mountain valley 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 tail! 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 valley, 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 valley and I had preserved the proud tradition of one of the best bits of the road. 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 Raleigh cycles, as well. They really make a great bicycle!

20-03-06, 01:23 PM	#6
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	ive just been looking at buell's with my mate, he's considering the 1200 firebolt.

20-03-06, 01:56 PM	#7
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Just remember, that a Harley hold the motorcycle landspeed record FACT!

20-03-06, 02:00 PM	#8
anna Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tower Hamlets but with Shutters on the windows Posts: 1,522

21-03-06, 04:25 PM	#10
tomjones2 Guest Posts: n/a	Quality