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Old 03-31-2014 | 06:22 PM
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Been riding most of my life, and guarantee I can't do that. It was amazing display of what CAN be done with a dresser. I only wish I had those skills. Thanks for sharing.
 
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Old 03-31-2014 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by stro1965
Our bikes are stock.


Nothing special about those bikes at all. On the older bikes guys would saw off the rubber stops.....the newer stops are built into the neck so they are left alone.

As someone else pointed out, LEO's have the distinct advantage of being paid to improve their skills. All the basic police motorcycle schools I've seen are 2 full weeks long. On top of that, riders are prepped for weeks leading up to the school. Once certified, they usually recert 1-4 times a year (that's another 8-40 hours of training per year).

The biggest advantage LEO's have is the ability to practice and push the limits on someone elses bike. Those bikes get dropped a lot by new riders. They get taped up with fire hose, radiator hose, etc. to protect the crash bars......something no sane person would do with their personal bike.
 
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Old 03-31-2014 | 06:45 PM
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PFFFFFFFT!

I can do that...







Only thing is, there wouldn't be a single cone left in an upright position on the whole lot!
 
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Old 03-31-2014 | 06:50 PM
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I doubt I could walk it without hitting a few cones !!
 
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Old 03-31-2014 | 06:54 PM
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Simply amazing. Something to strive for but I will never get there
 
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Old 03-31-2014 | 07:04 PM
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That is some great riding.

I watched it a second time focusing on his upper torso and listening to the revs.

His upper torso stays pretty vertical as the bike alone leans.
The revs sound like he's using a lot of rear brake drag.


I need LOTS and LOTS more practice.
 
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Old 03-31-2014 | 07:16 PM
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Yeah? I ride like crap.! I knew that...
 
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Old 03-31-2014 | 07:18 PM
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That's an old video from 2012
 
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Old 03-31-2014 | 07:19 PM
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i couldnt do that with a sporty let a big boys bike, ill stick to my softie an cruise nice and easy
 
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Old 03-31-2014 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by yokdriver
one of my buddies who is a LEO said the bikes are prepped for that and the bars are changed, I dont know if its true but it takes skills
I noticed the bars too.Like Heritage bars or the such.Outstanding riding though.
 


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