I did it the first time I got on a dirtbike. I went over a bump, limp-wristed the throttle, and did a wheelie straight into a fence. If your reflexes aren't trained you probably won't let go in time.
Yeah, you're trying to hang on as the bike is lunging forward, so it naturally rolls the throttle wide open. It happens to damn near everybody at one point or another.
Lot of people reach way up over the handle bar when they grab a throttle. Not good cuz if out of control you can't let go. When you grab a throttle always always do it from the side and have your wrist broke s little.
I remember taking a motorcycle riding course as a teen(yes, some of us did), and the instructor pointing this out, and the correct grip to not embarrass yourself. I also remember several years later, forgetting this lesson and experiencing the effect and embarrassment all at the same time, in an intersection, with witnesses.
Stick the right coloured (guess nationality?) rosette on that cyunt and a fair proportion of the electorate would vote for him/her/them. Aand talks shit - definitely a politician.
only if used for access on a regular basis. for many climates it will rust over after the first rain, lookit how fast your disk brakes rust up if left outside in moist environment. I'm thinking this shed (or whatever the building is) is out in the boondocks, owner wanted to keep the curious folk out - I think it is a pretty slick and inexpensive security solution.
#2 ... Reminds me of my first experience on a zero turn mower. Steering and throttle/reverse on the same independently-controlled handles took a bit of practice (and a few close shaves with the cattle fence) to master.
#2 Know that feeling, a 'buddy' of mine insisted I try out his CZ way back when. 2 stroke big bore with a missing kickstarter.... Strike one. Insisted I bump start it myself, since he was busy on a car (this was on a Saturday at the repair shop, owner gone, so making all that off the books scrap).. Strike two. Sticky throttle cable, Steeerike three!.. No sooner did I throw my leg over the saddle that sumbitch caught and stuck at WFO as I careened down the street into a nice quiet housing tract. Didn't so much lay it down, as dragged it down like a roped calf, albeit one going what felt like mach one toward a bay window. Skipped over a curb and grounded onto a grass strip with a slight enough gouge in the turf that was smoothed over quickly as I walked that death machine back to the shop. The crew was laughing their asses off... Redneck Humor at its finest. I shudder to think what would have happened if he pulled that prank on someone that wasn't a licensed AMA expert. Definitely a not so cheap thrill. So when I saw that fool on the three wheeler I can say I know the feeling, but can't believe that a high dollar machine like that using a standard m/c throttle. Even those f..king deathtrap Honda three wheelers used a paddle style, for just those kinds of reasons. I'd say a redesign is in order.
#1 An alternate method of fun, is when time for Caramel Apples rolls around, make some up, and add in a couple of Caramel Covered Onions into the batch, for those folk who have made "The List".
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Why do people keep holding the throttle when the machine is getting away from them?
ReplyDeleteBecause they don't want to lose a point of contact when they're losing control.
DeleteI did it the first time I got on a dirtbike. I went over a bump, limp-wristed the throttle, and did a wheelie straight into a fence. If your reflexes aren't trained you probably won't let go in time.
DeleteYeah, you're trying to hang on as the bike is lunging forward, so it naturally rolls the throttle wide open. It happens to damn near everybody at one point or another.
DeleteYeah! and some times it hurts a lot.
DeleteLot of people reach way up over the handle bar when they grab a throttle. Not good cuz if out of control you can't let go. When you grab a throttle always always do it from the side and have your wrist broke s little.
Delete...and a very good and valid reason not to ride motorized bikes ... any where for any reason.
DeleteI remember taking a motorcycle riding course as a teen(yes, some of us did), and the instructor pointing this out, and the correct grip to not embarrass yourself. I also remember several years later, forgetting this lesson and experiencing the effect and embarrassment all at the same time, in an intersection, with witnesses.
Delete#7.
ReplyDeleteCoach A: When you go back in there, I want you to take a dive. There's a lot of money on this, take a dive!
Coach B: When you go back in there, I want you to take a dive. There's a lot of money on this, take a dive!
# 9 Now that's just embarrassing
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DeleteEmbarrassing for who? The dog don't seem to mind.
Well from looking at his face he doesn't look happy about it...
DeleteJD
Which face? The one that looks like a dog or the one that looks like Groucho?
DeleteThe one that has that WTF look on it..
DeleteJD
Never happened to me...
DeleteStick the right coloured (guess nationality?) rosette on that cyunt and a fair proportion of the electorate would vote for him/her/them. Aand talks shit - definitely a politician.
Delete#6. Great idea in theory, but eventually, the rust around the bolt head will get worn off, giving a clue to it's purpose .
ReplyDeleteonly if used for access on a regular basis. for many climates it will rust over after the first rain, lookit how fast your disk brakes rust up if left outside in moist environment.
DeleteI'm thinking this shed (or whatever the building is) is out in the boondocks, owner wanted to keep the curious folk out - I think it is a pretty slick and inexpensive security solution.
#2 ... Reminds me of my first experience on a zero turn mower. Steering and throttle/reverse on the same independently-controlled handles took a bit of practice (and a few close shaves with the cattle fence) to master.
ReplyDelete#3 fools on bikes showing off are always good for a laugh
ReplyDelete#6 Neat, except if you are on the outside of the door and need to get inside quick
#1 Someone needs an ass wuppin.
ReplyDeleteSomeone Is going to be facing a "no nookie" situation for a while. And rightfully so, that was a bitch move.
DeleteThey're halfway home. Now teach the dog to walk backwards . . .
ReplyDelete#1 If you've finally had it with her shit.
ReplyDelete#2 Know that feeling, a 'buddy' of mine insisted I try out his CZ way back when. 2 stroke big bore with a missing kickstarter.... Strike one. Insisted I bump start it myself, since he was busy on a car (this was on a Saturday at the repair shop, owner gone, so making all that off the books scrap).. Strike two. Sticky throttle cable, Steeerike three!.. No sooner did I throw my leg over the saddle that sumbitch caught and stuck at WFO as I careened down the street into a nice quiet housing tract. Didn't so much lay it down, as dragged it down like a roped calf, albeit one going what felt like mach one toward a bay window. Skipped over a curb and grounded onto a grass strip with a slight enough gouge in the turf that was smoothed over quickly as I walked that death machine back to the shop. The crew was laughing their asses off... Redneck Humor at its finest. I shudder to think what would have happened if he pulled that prank on someone that wasn't a licensed AMA expert. Definitely a not so cheap thrill. So when I saw that fool on the three wheeler I can say I know the feeling, but can't believe that a high dollar machine like that using a standard m/c throttle. Even those f..king deathtrap Honda three wheelers used a paddle style, for just those kinds of reasons. I'd say a redesign is in order.
ReplyDelete#6 If that's a 10 mm, that door will be locked up longer than King Tut's tomb.
ReplyDeleteAnyone else notice how rusted the wrench is too? I wonder if the owner leaves it nearby for convenience or in with some other 'junk' for camoflage?
Delete#1 An alternate method of fun, is when time for Caramel Apples rolls around, make some up, and add in a couple of Caramel Covered Onions into the batch, for those folk who have made "The List".
ReplyDelete#1 Hate practical jokes, hope that was his sister and not his squeeze.
ReplyDeleteMaybe she's both
DeleteEgg and nutella, that's just mean
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