No hands riding

zoom45 · 03-04-2009, 09:06 PM

On my way to Daytona a guy passed me riding a Suzuki M109R and he was pulling a nice trailer painted like his bike. He was running about 85mph WITH HIS HANDS IN HIS COAT POCKETS! He changed lanes like that too. I never saw him takes his hands out. ::)
Zoom45

audiogooroo · 03-04-2009, 09:35 PM

Darwin Award Candidate.

bosko · 03-04-2009, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by audiogooroo

Darwin Award Candidate.

My thoughts exactly.

blowndodge · 03-04-2009, 11:30 PM

He must not be a democrat or his hands would have been in your pockets!!!!

pablo · 03-05-2009, 07:29 AM

Since I got my car tire, I can't do curves with no hands, but I can go all day in a straight line. However, you have to put your hands somewhere, so I usually leave them on the handlebars.

caddman11 · 03-05-2009, 08:03 AM

My bike would crash from the wobble. I really wish I could let go for just a little while.

oldbikers · 03-05-2009, 08:10 AM

I prefer to keep at least one hand on the bars I won't to live for a long time and sooner or later that type of riding will cost you.

paul · 03-05-2009, 08:15 AM

When I did my little unscheduled dismount I still had both hands on the bars and was holding on pretty good. Can't imagine what might have happened w/o hands. ???

I think I'll keep both hands on the bars, thank you. Someone else with fewer brain cells or a greater death wish can ride hands free if they wish.

bobhamlin · 03-05-2009, 08:41 AM

Well, I guess I'm the knucklehead here.

Never in traffic, never at excessive speeds, I don't think I have a death wish, but,

Aren't you curious to see how your bike balances? Just put the throttle lock on and, at first, ever so slightly, take your hands off the grips?

Used to do it as a kid on bicycles. Now, with every bike that has some type of throttle lock, I consider it becoming familiar with my bike.

As far as Darwin, we probably shouldn't be on these things in the first place.

Again, I'm not talking about doing this in twisty/windies, heavy traffic or other challenging conditions.

bosko · 03-05-2009, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobhamlin

Well, I guess I'm the knucklehead here.

Never in traffic, never at excessive speeds, I don't think I have a death wish, but,

Aren't you curious to see how your bike balances? Just put the throttle lock on and, at first, ever so slightly, take your hands off the grips?

Used to do it as a kid on bicycles. Now, with every bike that has some type of throttle lock, I consider it becoming familiar with my bike.

As far as Darwin, we probably shouldn't be on these things in the first place.

Again, I'm not talking about doing this in twisty/windies, heavy traffic or other challenging conditions.

See post below. I must of fat fingered the reply key here. :-/ :-[

bosko · 03-05-2009, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobhamlin

Well, I guess I'm the knucklehead here.

Never in traffic, never at excessive speeds, I don't think I have a death wish, but,

Aren't you curious to see how your bike balances? Just put the throttle lock on and, at first, ever so slightly, take your hands off the grips?

Used to do it as a kid on bicycles. Now, with every bike that has some type of throttle lock, I consider it becoming familiar with my bike.

As far as Darwin, we probably shouldn't be on these things in the first place.

Again, I'm not talking about doing this in twisty/windies, heavy traffic or other challenging conditions.

Taking your hands off the bars is one thing, putting them in your pockets...well, that's taking it to a whole new level.

I must admit, I have on occasion partaken in questionable behaviour.
Yes, that's right folks. I own a Nomad but still find myself riding like an Darwin awards candidate at times.
I hazard to guess that at one time or another each of us has had a lapse of better judgment.

But It's still fun to point at others and say "can you believe that guy, I would never do that." ;)

socwkbiker · 03-05-2009, 09:37 AM

Since we're baring our souls a bit, I did ride no hands for about 5 seconds while riding in front of my wife, just to get her riled up. Needless to say, it worked. When we got home she hit me in the arm and I laughed.

The best part was that the bike held its line perfectly and I felt secure so I would be willing to do that again for a short time, but to ride like that guy did? Hell no!

bosko · 03-05-2009, 09:41 AM

LOL

I'd be a whole lot DUMBER without my wife around.

dantama · 03-05-2009, 09:50 AM

If you don't have the maturity to ride a bike in a responsible and safe manner, you have no business being on a bike at all. People like that shouldn't be allowed to ride :(

dogdoc · 03-05-2009, 09:56 AM

I have tested my bike to see if it held a straight line w/o wobble at a safe speed. And sure enough it went straight and smooth. :-)

03-04-2009, 09:06 PM	#1
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	No hands riding On my way to Daytona a guy passed me riding a Suzuki M109R and he was pulling a nice trailer painted like his bike. He was running about 85mph WITH HIS HANDS IN HIS COAT POCKETS! He changed lanes like that too. I never saw him takes his hands out. ::) Zoom45 __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

03-04-2009, 09:35 PM	#2
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	No hands riding Darwin Award Candidate. __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
	0

03-04-2009, 11:30 PM	#4
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	No hands riding He must not be a democrat or his hands would have been in your pockets!!!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
	0

03-05-2009, 07:29 AM	#5
pablo Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Huntsville, TX Posts: 571	No hands riding Since I got my car tire, I can't do curves with no hands, but I can go all day in a straight line. However, you have to put your hands somewhere, so I usually leave them on the handlebars. Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

03-05-2009, 08:03 AM	#6
caddman11 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 890	No hands riding My bike would crash from the wobble. I really wish I could let go for just a little while.
	0

03-05-2009, 08:10 AM	#7
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	No hands riding I prefer to keep at least one hand on the bars I won't to live for a long time and sooner or later that type of riding will cost you. __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
	0

03-05-2009, 08:15 AM	#8
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	No hands riding When I did my little unscheduled dismount I still had both hands on the bars and was holding on pretty good. Can't imagine what might have happened w/o hands. ??? I think I'll keep both hands on the bars, thank you. Someone else with fewer brain cells or a greater death wish can ride hands free if they wish. __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
	0

03-05-2009, 08:41 AM	#9
bobhamlin Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Thurmont MD Posts: 760	No hands riding Well, I guess I'm the knucklehead here. Never in traffic, never at excessive speeds, I don't think I have a death wish, but, Aren't you curious to see how your bike balances? Just put the throttle lock on and, at first, ever so slightly, take your hands off the grips? Used to do it as a kid on bicycles. Now, with every bike that has some type of throttle lock, I consider it becoming familiar with my bike. As far as Darwin, we probably shouldn't be on these things in the first place. Again, I'm not talking about doing this in twisty/windies, heavy traffic or other challenging conditions. __________________ Bob Hamlin RC PGR '06 VN1600D6F
	0

03-05-2009, 09:37 AM	#12
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	No hands riding Since we're baring our souls a bit, I did ride no hands for about 5 seconds while riding in front of my wife, just to get her riled up. Needless to say, it worked. When we got home she hit me in the arm and I laughed. The best part was that the bike held its line perfectly and I felt secure so I would be willing to do that again for a short time, but to ride like that guy did? Hell no! __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
	0

03-05-2009, 09:41 AM	#13
bosko Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 818	No hands riding LOL I'd be a whole lot DUMBER without my wife around.
	0

03-05-2009, 09:50 AM	#14
dantama Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 0	No hands riding If you don't have the maturity to ride a bike in a responsible and safe manner, you have no business being on a bike at all. People like that shouldn't be allowed to ride :(
	0

03-05-2009, 09:56 AM	#15
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	No hands riding I have tested my bike to see if it held a straight line w/o wobble at a safe speed. And sure enough it went straight and smooth. :-)
	0

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Warm hands at last!	lw	Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager	8	01-18-2011 07:50 AM
Numb Hands	eagle	1500 & 1600 Nomad	52	07-25-2010 06:44 PM
Steering a Nomad with no hands	dantama	Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager	26	08-14-2009 09:26 PM
New hands free device	pick187	Lighter Side/Jokes	5	03-14-2008 04:34 PM
Help for cold hands	lw	Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager	20	02-10-2008 05:42 PM