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Title: Look Ma, No Hands!
Post by: JeffOlson on February 22, 2016, 10:46:33 PM

It was a beautiful day for a ride today, so I rode. Somewhere along the way, droning along at 75 or 80 with my throttle lock on (keeping up with traffic :wink:), I remembered riding my bicycle as a youth, with no hands. Why not give it a go on my Norge? So, I did! The Norge tracked strait and true, and I could give it subtle nudges with my knees to direct its course. Of course, don't try this at home, etc. But it was fun for a few moments, and I felt a little younger...

Title: Re: Look Ma, No Hands!
Post by: HardAspie on February 22, 2016, 10:48:40 PM

 :bow:

Now get an ice cream!

Seriously, knowing that your bike has that sort of stability is a good thing, and who knows; a two hands needed on your jacket emergency may arise at any time!  :wink:

Title: Re: Look Ma, No Hands!
Post by: Tom on February 22, 2016, 11:29:38 PM

Now.....all you have to do is stand on your seat. :-0

Title: Re: Look Ma, No Hands!
Post by: Demar on February 23, 2016, 12:37:44 AM

Before you realize it you will be clothes-pinning playing cards to your spokes.

Title: Re: Look Ma, No Hands!
Post by: tris on February 23, 2016, 01:07:54 AM

Look Ma, No Teeth  :grin:



I'm always disappointed that the bike slows down before I can give it a proper go. Need a throttle lock I guess

Title: Re: Look Ma, No Hands!
Post by: guzzisteve on February 23, 2016, 08:23:08 AM

A few years back in the 80's, when I worked the family farm, I rode around w/a group of guys to all the flat track races. We went down to the Peoria TT together and back. I was the only one on a Guzzi w/the rest on Japanese bikes. They finally asked me why I road one of these Italian bikes. I exclaimed " I just road 300mi w/no hands" and they asked how I can do this. I just said "That's why I ride one". Stable just goes on down the road. No need for much handlebar input, just wiggle your hips.

Title: Re: Look Ma, No Hands!
Post by: Guzzistajohn on February 23, 2016, 08:55:09 AM

I like holding both fists in the air when the ape hanger crowd goes by :bike-037:

Title: Re: Look Ma, No Hands!
Post by: oldbike54 on February 23, 2016, 09:29:02 AM

Quote from: Guzzistajohn on February 23, 2016, 08:55:09 AM

I like holding both fists in the air when the ape hanger crowd goes by :bike-037:

 Yeah , very funny , although I do wish you might show some judgement when there are 20 of them and only 3 of us  :shocked: :laugh:

 Dusty

Title: Re: Look Ma, No Hands!
Post by: Nic in Western NYS on February 23, 2016, 11:44:31 AM

Reminds me of the recent tankslapper thread.