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Offline guzziownr

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Re: Harley video, do not watch
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2016, 08:13:49 PM »
I would like to take that class.
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Re: Harley video, do not watch
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2016, 08:46:44 PM »
that was good thanks for posting.
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Re: Harley video, do not watch
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2016, 08:52:18 PM »
turn 'em tight but take away the lean clearance?  what is that about?
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Re: Harley video, do not watch
« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2016, 09:15:08 PM »
That was interesting. Thanks for posting it.

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Offline jas67

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Re: Harley video, do not watch
« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2016, 09:34:28 PM »
I don't understand why they use big heavy cruisers for Police bikes.   I can see it for highway patrol, but, NYPD, and other city forces would be better served by an ADV bike that can pretty much go anywhere, and yet is fast on the highway as well.

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Re: Harley video, do not watch
« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2016, 09:38:02 PM »
Wow, that's pretty amazing.

I'd rather have a Stelvio to do that kinda stuff!

Jacking those suspensions up about 2 inches would do wonders for the handling. 

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Re: Harley video, do not watch
« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2016, 09:52:16 PM »
Love to be able to do that stuff with some one else's bike.
Don't see the common sense of doing it in short sleeves.
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Re: Harley video, do not watch
« Reply #8 on: July 01, 2016, 10:05:44 PM »
Looks like fun, I practice Lock turns and riding around objects all the time. I've caught some sweet air on the tiger a couple of times. I think it's good to know what your capable of.



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Re: Harley video, do not watch
« Reply #9 on: July 01, 2016, 10:40:53 PM »
Cool stuff!

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Re: Harley video, do not watch
« Reply #10 on: July 01, 2016, 11:04:20 PM »
I was a police M/C instructor for many years and we ran very similar courses as what the video depicts but I must say this doesn't hold a candle to what I saw the Italian Police do on Guzzi's while escorting a cycling event in which I was participating in Northern Italy.  Saw guys operating stock police Guzzi's stand on their seats in full police uniform while escorting the ride.  They were 3 abreast at approx. 40 kph.
With regard to the Harley video you'd be suprised  how confident and competent you get after riding a police bike like a dirt bike for 2 weeks straight.  You certainly do learn how to effectively pick it up!!!
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Re: Harley video, do not watch
« Reply #11 on: July 02, 2016, 02:53:07 PM »
Fun video. Hitting that sand pit would be a challenge. All I can say about the Harley's is they have good tip over protection.
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Re: Harley video, do not watch
« Reply #12 on: July 02, 2016, 02:57:21 PM »
I've decided if I'm being chased by a MC cop, I'll go into a parking lot, do tight turns until he drops it. Then I'll hammer the throttle and escape.
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Re: Harley video, do not watch
« Reply #13 on: July 02, 2016, 06:28:04 PM »
T shirts !  Pistol on the hip!
Good advertising for a BMW GS
I wonder what their workers comp insurance costs are
But it does look like fun

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