So which one of you guys got pulled over for going 130 mph?

[Chilly Willy]

I have to agree with Mak on this one.  I know the roads that he's talking about well.  North Texas is full of them--flat as a pancake and stretching for miles in a straight line.  Plus, Texas dumps a ton of money into road maintenance, so they're often flaw-free.  It was a great place to learn how to drive--fast.

Chilly

[makenzie71]

bahahahahahhahahahahhahaha  That was my favorite part of that movie...and the bimmer stuff, obviously.

[RVertigo]

If you guys think people should drive/ride that fast on public roadways, then I think you're retarded for thinking that.

This topic can't really be argued... It just boils down to: 

"I think Yes."
"I think No."
"You're Wrong!"
"No, you're Wrong!"
"No, you're Wrong!"
"Here's my evidence!"
"Well, here's my evidence!"
"No, you're Wrong!"
"No, you're Wrong!"


So...   That's about that.



You're the man now dog!



I am the sempai and you are the kohai.  You may have been the hero in Passenger 57, but not in MY movie!

[pantablo]

the right answer to that arguement is dependent on the level of risk of the POV. If you are the person that isnt interested or feels 130 is too fast, then thats your POV-that its unsafe. If you have a high tolerance for excessive speed, as I do, then my POV is that the speed itself isnt unsafe or too fast. I may have ridden in excess of 130 (actual) on outlying roads such as the ones MAK speaks of, at one or more times...that would be an indicated 150mph, allegedly. Do I think its safe. not really, not under any circumstance.  I've been told its fun. Having done it at the track, really, I imagine it would be.


I'm rambling, just thinking about the track....

[yamahonkawazuki]

not to mention "illegal" (on a public street/road/highway)

[Yankee Punker]

  What's with the news lady, she was acting so weird about the fact he was wearing safety gear. What, most of you all on the west coast only wear gear when you plan on speeding and are trying to evade the Police?
  Oh and if your ever trying to lose the Cops you should get to the nearest airport, that way the air units have a much harder time trying to follow you, especially a news helicopter.  Wait, did I just say that. Never-mind! 

[arcsecond]

You'd also want a really strong headwind at altitude. Helicopters are slow as far as aircraft are concerned. The record speed is 249.10 mph (400.80 km/h) (http://www.aerospaceweb.org/design/helicopter/velocity.shtml) and that was a special occasion where the cargo consisted of the pilot and his kneeboard and not much else. Around here most police and news helicopters I've seen are A Stars (or Ecureuils for the Europeans) and their top speed is 178.3 mph (287 km/h) Significanlty less I'm assuming with a full load of fuel and a searchlight and a couple of cops on board all flying fairly low over the roads. So a good headwind at altitude will pretty much guarantee you can outrun the helicopter on a supersport bike.

Of course if you're really thinking ahead you'd want a small shed somewhere near a pedestrian-traffic heavy area where you can ride your bike into the shed, dump your helmet and other gear, and then blend in with a crowd.

Just a thought. The real problem is outrunning the radios.
-James