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06-02-2023, 03:49 PM
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most dangerous legal event in the world
Isle of Man 2023 today or tommorow
motorbikes and ones with side-cars as well
125 mph or 250 kms per hour
they are certifiably nuts
I get heart palpitations just watching the videos
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cannot imagine it at that speed
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06-02-2023, 04:29 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Edmonton
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Thought you were going to say a WEF forum.
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06-02-2023, 04:35 PM
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Location: calgary ab
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That is total insanity. I watched one part of a bike race and these guys were doing 315 kph in some stretches. They did show one guy for sure bite it at about 240 or so.
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06-02-2023, 05:16 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Edmonton
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I had a rocket for one year. It was a blast and I miss it sometimes. RPM’s at 10000+ …..oh what a ride. What those pros do is bonkers. Love watching those videos.
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06-02-2023, 05:26 PM
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Join Date: May 2014
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Joey Dunlop was the best racer ever over there. Won a lot races on a lot super cool old race bikes. I think his kid still does it
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06-02-2023, 06:46 PM
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I bet more die at Pro Soccer games, than crazy Isle of Man road race. English mobs are nuts. Trampled. “All righty mate, we survived 🍺”. We’ll do it again next week. Maybe it’s The “Air” around the islands……….crazy.
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06-02-2023, 07:28 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: At the end of the Thirsty Beaver Trail, Pinsky lake, Alberta.
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Now I got to check this out, high speed, on the edge with the possibility of death.... 
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06-03-2023, 09:02 AM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Devon
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Isle of man
Micheal Dunlop set a new record speed yesterday, 135.531 MPH in practice.
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06-03-2023, 10:54 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Drayton Valley
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Had a street bike many years ago and raced motocross for many years. Always wanted to try one of those crotch rockets but on a track where everyone is supposed to be going the same direction. These guys .... wow...
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06-03-2023, 11:00 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Medicine Hat
Posts: 3,216
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ghfalls
Joey Dunlop was the best racer ever over there. Won a lot races on a lot super cool old race bikes. I think his kid still does it
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Joey was a cult hero when I was growing up in Northern Ireland and holds the record for the most TT wins (26).
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06-03-2023, 06:03 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ft. McMurray
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Never road raced a hack, but monkeyed for my younger brother on a TT500 I owned, drivimg thise hacks is tough. But being the monkey is NOT for the faint of heart!
Just imagine heading down hill on an off camber turn,WFO and your driver grabs a gear!! 
Cat
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06-04-2023, 04:42 AM
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: NWO
Posts: 210
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WOW, They are a special breed alright
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