Isle of Man TT 2012... you gotta see these guys

**glwilson** · 09-11-2012, 08:22 PM

This is arguably one of the most incredible motorcycle races ever...

Hope you enjoy this video.

http://biggeekdad.com/2012/08/isle-of-man-tt-2012/

PS: #9 is lucky he didn't hurt himself...

**Top Cat** · 09-11-2012, 08:45 PM

Someone posted a video of last years TT but it showed guys going off the road and flying through pastures and flipping over stone walls.
Those guys are crazy, but fantastic riders.

Loafer · 09-11-2012, 09:06 PM

I would love to go there for a month. Thanks Greg.

**coacha** · 09-11-2012, 09:10 PM

Those guys have some steel ones for sure. I would love to see it in person.

Kedosto · 09-11-2012, 09:46 PM

IMO, the TT is the greatest racing event ever. Attending the event is on my Bucket List. I'd like to think the race will endure, but with fatalities occurring every year I'm not sure how much longer it can last. I recently watched a story about the TT on HBO's "Real Sports" and the organizers pledged to keep it going, so who knows?

If you're not familiar with the race, I highly encourage you to check it out. The riders are some of the most talented, fearless, daredevil riders you'll ever see -- Valentino Rossi wouldn't do anything more than a parade lap when he showed up in '09. The island is beautifully scenic and the residents embrace the annual event with enthusiasm.

Finding sources of coverage of the event isn't easy here in the U.S., but the internet is changing that.

TT= Titanium Testicles.

Sin City Stan · 09-11-2012, 09:52 PM

Great stuff. Thanks Greg.

**ringadingh** · 09-12-2012, 12:18 AM

Its amazing there are not a lot more crashes the way those guys come around some of the corners.

Dave · 09-12-2012, 01:56 AM

I think the Government needs to step in and either regulate ( lower the speeds ) or shut this down. If it would only save 1 life......

Yellow Jacket · 09-12-2012, 06:15 AM

I agree, that is some amazing riding. I've seen bits and pieces of this race over the years. Even though some think the riders are nuts, I think the ones that are nuts are some of those spectators standing right on the edge of the road. I wonder how many of them have gotten killed/injured over the years.

Man, if I were young and fearless again, I would probably go there and kill myself!

DAMN, that looks like FUN ! ! ! ! !

Loafer · 09-12-2012, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

I think the Government needs to step in and either regulate ( lower the speeds ) or shut this down. If it would only save 1 life......

Dave are you a medical marijuana patient?

**trip** · 09-12-2012, 07:00 AM

Excellent video! Three things.... I can't even imagine turning a corner while doing a wheelie...... I can't imagine going airborn over a hill at those speeds...... and whoever the video production company is, they did an excellent job on the vid!

dmyers · 09-12-2012, 07:10 AM

most of the bad wrecks happen when they open the course to the public

that said I would love to go to the race and take a lap on the course

The island is self governed, So as long as they want to hold the TT there isn't alot anyone can do about it

**Kawhead** · 09-12-2012, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

I think the Government needs to step in and either regulate ( lower the speeds ) or shut this down. If it would only save 1 life......

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loafer

Dave are you a medical marijuana patient?

I never was a patient, but I have held one in my mouth 'till the fire went out.

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Originally Posted by Yellow Jacket

I agree, that is some amazing riding. I've seen bits and pieces of this race over the years. Even though some think the riders are nuts, I think the ones that are nuts are some of those spectators standing right on the edge of the road. I wonder how many of them have gotten killed/injured over the years.

Man, if I were young and fearless again, I would probably go there and kill myself!

DAMN, that looks like FUN ! ! ! ! !

I'll get back with you on the injury list, but my best guess is none of these spectators have been killed over the years.

You're still fearless Jacket and when you consider dk's light yeas older than you. I say GO FOR IT BABY!
Dk rides like that for crying out loud! Ain't scared of nuthin' but running out of beer!

Great video!

**coacha** · 09-12-2012, 08:19 AM

Kawhead, you'd be right there on the side of the road, leaning out and taking pictures of Bob and DK as they zipped by. I'd be at the finish with a couple of cold ones for them.

**crazygene49** · 09-12-2012, 10:30 AM

Awesome! That is a beautiful place.

09-11-2012, 08:22 PM	#1
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Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Someone posted a video of last years TT but it showed guys going off the road and flying through pastures and flipping over stone walls. Those guys are crazy, but fantastic riders. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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09-11-2012, 09:06 PM	#3
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	I would love to go there for a month. Thanks Greg. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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09-11-2012, 09:10 PM	#4
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Those guys have some steel ones for sure. I would love to see it in person. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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09-11-2012, 09:46 PM	#5
Kedosto Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Leandro, California Posts: 273	IMO, the TT is the greatest racing event ever. Attending the event is on my Bucket List. I'd like to think the race will endure, but with fatalities occurring every year I'm not sure how much longer it can last. I recently watched a story about the TT on HBO's "Real Sports" and the organizers pledged to keep it going, so who knows? If you're not familiar with the race, I highly encourage you to check it out. The riders are some of the most talented, fearless, daredevil riders you'll ever see -- Valentino Rossi wouldn't do anything more than a parade lap when he showed up in '09. The island is beautifully scenic and the residents embrace the annual event with enthusiasm. Finding sources of coverage of the event isn't easy here in the U.S., but the internet is changing that. TT= Titanium Testicles. __________________ Kedosto 2007 Vulcan Nomad in Bad-Assed black. I call her "Black Betty" Disclaimer: The opinion(s) expressed in the above post are just that - OPINION. Chill out, take a breath, and remember this is only an internet forum, and everyone here has an opinion. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Sin City Stan Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,746	Great stuff. Thanks Greg. __________________ Oldest Saloon In Nevada http://www.pioneersaloon.info/ "Sin City Stan" Henderson, NV VBA #01004 VROC #29365 2004 Nomad 1500L5 +100 "The Bike" 2009 Nomad 1700 (past) 2004 Vulcan Classic 800 (past) 2010 Cortez - 2011 Crescent City - 2012 Kanab - 2013 Estes Park
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09-12-2012, 12:18 AM	#7
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Its amazing there are not a lot more crashes the way those guys come around some of the corners. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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09-12-2012, 01:56 AM	#8
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	I think the Government needs to step in and either regulate ( lower the speeds ) or shut this down. If it would only save 1 life......
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09-12-2012, 06:15 AM	#9
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	I agree, that is some amazing riding. I've seen bits and pieces of this race over the years. Even though some think the riders are nuts, I think the ones that are nuts are some of those spectators standing right on the edge of the road. I wonder how many of them have gotten killed/injured over the years. Man, if I were young and fearless again, I would probably go there and kill myself! DAMN, that looks like FUN ! ! ! ! ! __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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09-12-2012, 07:00 AM	#11
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Excellent video! Three things.... I can't even imagine turning a corner while doing a wheelie...... I can't imagine going airborn over a hill at those speeds...... and whoever the video production company is, they did an excellent job on the vid! __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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09-12-2012, 07:10 AM	#12
dmyers Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: springfield Mo Posts: 1,310	most of the bad wrecks happen when they open the course to the public that said I would love to go to the race and take a lap on the course The island is self governed, So as long as they want to hold the TT there isn't alot anyone can do about it __________________ Don Myers 2012 green vaquero custom bars V&H pro pipe FI2000 custom intake work in progress
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09-12-2012, 08:19 AM	#14
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Kawhead, you'd be right there on the side of the road, leaning out and taking pictures of Bob and DK as they zipped by. I'd be at the finish with a couple of cold ones for them. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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09-12-2012, 10:30 AM	#15
crazygene49 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 1,856	Awesome! That is a beautiful place. __________________ Gene Chestnut Dover, DE USAF 1968-1995 VBA#01761 2007 Nomad 1600 Black and Titanium
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