Yamaha R1 hits 170+ in Cali traffic

ninjamunky85 · September 16th, 2013, 01:55 PM

Don't think this has been posted before. This is how you are supposed to drive a super sport. Doesn't seem all that crazy except for the lane splitting. No way I would split traffic at those speeds.

Link to original page on YouTube.

alex.s · September 16th, 2013, 02:04 PM

he's kind of an asshole. those wheelies were totally unnecessary. also he uses WAY too much clutch. riding on the inside shoulder is really stupid too. i wish he would stop pulling the clutch in just to rev his bike. i hate that ****.

i think you should be required to have a pro status on your race license before you are allowed to buy a 1000cc supersport.

LNasty · September 16th, 2013, 02:09 PM

At least we was wearing a helmet

Aggrotech · September 16th, 2013, 02:40 PM

tbh that wasnt that bad. was expecting something much worse.

not like its hard to go fast in a carpool lane when theres no cars in front of you

Trailerboy531 · September 16th, 2013, 02:48 PM

It's not hard to go fast almost anywhere - it's a matter of whether or not it's stupid.

Soujyu · September 16th, 2013, 04:09 PM

Being an owner of a 1000cc bike, I find this video very... scary, and I'm capable of accelerating like that without wheeling (this is, of course, with electronic aids!).

Tigerpaw · September 16th, 2013, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

he's kind of an asshole. those wheelies were totally unnecessary. also he uses WAY too much clutch. riding on the inside shoulder is really stupid too. i wish he would stop pulling the clutch in just to rev his bike. i hate that ****.

My thoughts exactly

Panda · September 16th, 2013, 08:30 PM

Straight line hero.

tfkrocks · September 16th, 2013, 09:02 PM

Wheelies while lane-splitting is a great idea...

EternalNewb · September 16th, 2013, 09:03 PM

Ugh. That's on my old daily commute from LA to OC, and I'm pretty sure that this guy, or someone like him, nearly clipped my when he swerved in and out of the carpool lane last spring. I wasn't even in the split position, and he just cut in and almost hit me into the median/construction zone.

tnr4 · September 16th, 2013, 09:12 PM

Life expectancy: not great.

deeno415 · September 16th, 2013, 09:56 PM

SH*T!!! Just watching it had ME on edge!

I'll leave all that to the idiots that wanna risk their lives... skilled or not, one mistake and it's a WRAP!

I didn't like that he cut in front of a fellow biker (@4:09)

No lack of skill, just lack of sense!

rasta · September 16th, 2013, 10:50 PM

Any moron can go fast. Take the curve at 1:20 faster than 30 mph and show some skill douchebag!!

greg737 · September 16th, 2013, 11:09 PM

Yeah, this story won't end well, eventually.

It's pretty obvious he's very into the video thing, the attention it generates is addicting for some personality types, having people post comments whether good or bad it doesn't matter because it's attention.

It ends up being a self-made psychological trap, though, because he's going to feel he has to keep producing new videos that are even more insane.

Kokosun · September 17th, 2013, 01:11 AM

Aren't you glad that you're not the insurance agent underwriting his life policy.

akima · September 18th, 2013, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kokosun

Aren't you glad that you're not the insurance agent underwriting his life policy.

Or his parents, or his girl friend or anyone else who might care about him.

I wonder if this guy gets that riding like that on the street almost guarantees an early grave. I know that not everyone has the same level of mental ability to simulate future events in their mind. Perhaps he just can't picture why riding like that is a really bad idea... or maybe he's terminally ill and just doesn't care.

While I was watching I was just waiting for a driver to change lanes and wondering what the hell he would do. I think even the most skilled riders out there would have a hard time dealing with some of the things that can happen at those speeds in that traffic.

No matter what his deal is... he must get one hell of an adrenalin rush from riding like that! I was feeling it just watching!

Kevin2109 · September 18th, 2013, 02:23 PM

Holy ****, this asshat lives by me! lol That guy cant shift worth a ****

gibtzumich318 · September 19th, 2013, 07:12 AM

Im always skeptical of these videos... Just looking at the other traffic when his speedo says 170 it really doesnt seem like he is going THAT fast..... I wonder if it was switched over to kilometers.... 170 km is just under 90 mph, which seems more reasonable based on things he is passing, etc... I call BS on the 170 mph claim...

Kokosun · September 19th, 2013, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gibtzumich318

Im always skeptical of these videos... Just looking at the other traffic when his speedo says 170 it really doesnt seem like he is going THAT fast..... I wonder if it was switched over to kilometers.... 170 km is just under 90 mph, which seems more reasonable based on things he is passing, etc... I call BS on the 170 mph claim...

Agree! It looks like km/h to me too. Still too fast though!

ninjamunky85 · September 20th, 2013, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gibtzumich318

Im always skeptical of these videos... Just looking at the other traffic when his speedo says 170 it really doesnt seem like he is going THAT fast..... I wonder if it was switched over to kilometers.... 170 km is just under 90 mph, which seems more reasonable based on things he is passing, etc... I call BS on the 170 mph claim...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kokosun

Agree! It looks like km/h to me too. Still too fast though!

I will say that from personal experience, the video camera makes it look way less dramatic than in real life. Look at this video for example...

Link to original page on YouTube.

After watching this I believe that I could jump my dirt bike 60ft through the air no problem, when in reality that is no where near true.

Nate513151 · January 4th, 2014, 05:06 PM

Its people like this that you have no pitty for when you see on the news that someone was killed

Link to original page on YouTube.

JohnnyBravo · January 4th, 2014, 05:26 PM

I sense a merge coming. That guy is a dumba$$!

Nate513151 · January 4th, 2014, 05:30 PM

Lane splitting is all fine n dandy but but doing it at 120 mph or pulling wheelies while splitting thats just a recipe for disaster, not to mention getting up to 176 Mph on the freeway.. Here in Fl it wouldnt just be a ticket, you're ass would be in jail and they would take your vehicle/motorcycle

allanoue · January 4th, 2014, 05:31 PM

speedo set to Kilometers but still dumb

Nate513151 · January 4th, 2014, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allanoue

speedo set to Kilometers but still dumb

I was wondering if it was but I couldn't see the speedo well enough

CC Cowboy · January 4th, 2014, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate513151

Lane splitting is all fine n dandy but but doing it at 120 mph or pulling wheelies while splitting thats just a recipe for disaster, not to mention getting up to 176 Mph on the freeway.. Here in Fl it wouldnt just be a ticket, you're ass would be in jail and they would take your vehicle/motorcycle

I did 186MPH a few Biketoberfests ago on I-4. But just for a few seconds. My friend on his 916 thought his bike was fast and I had to prove to him it was an antique so I walked away from him then slowed to highway speed (80MPH or so).

allanoue · January 4th, 2014, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

I did 186MPH a few Biketoberfests ago on I-4. But just for a few seconds. My friend on his 916 thought his bike was fast and I had to prove to him it was an antique so I walked away from him then slowed to highway speed (80MPH or so).

It is one thing to do that on a empty freeway but if you are going 100mph faster then the lane full of traffic next to you, you would be a dumbass.

That is why I do not own a bike that can do that.

Racer x · January 4th, 2014, 07:45 PM

Anything below 225 mph just gets a sad look and a. What happen? Kinda question.

nickjpass · January 4th, 2014, 07:46 PM

speed is fun

rasta · January 4th, 2014, 07:51 PM

*an idiot....and yes he definitely is

Alex · January 4th, 2014, 09:33 PM

/merged

Brian · January 4th, 2014, 09:48 PM

I'm going to post a video of me intentionally robbing a corner store and then intentionally killing everyone in it with a gun. COOL!!

So many upvotes for someone potentially endangering his life as well as as everyone elses, and breaking the law + posting in on Youtube. What a fail

That guy deserves an asshat

CaptainPlatypus · January 5th, 2014, 12:01 AM

Does anyone else smell seafood?

That's squid, I'm sure of it.

notsofast · January 5th, 2014, 07:35 PM

...

These are the types that make us all look bad.

Whiskey · January 6th, 2014, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notsofast

...

These are the types that make us all look bad.

I'm pretty sure 170 between lines of traffic is already banned

Banning it from the site would be pointless, unless you own the Internet and can censor everything you don't like from everywhere, then people will see it.

At least here everyone is of the opinion that skilled or not that dude is asking for trouble & the noobs (you included) get a realistic opinion from more experienced riders

tfkrocks · January 6th, 2014, 03:55 AM

If you're talking about banning a user from the forum, that only works if they're actually registered on the site lol. Users post videos made by other people all the time

TnNinjaGirl · January 6th, 2014, 05:19 AM

I feel like the dude in the OP wasn't going fast enough. I mean he spent hard earned money on a 1000cc bike for the speed right? Then he is a pansy and doesn't use it all. What a waste.

notsofast · January 6th, 2014, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiskey

I'm pretty sure 170 between lines of traffic is already banned

Banning it from the site would be pointless, unless you own the Internet and can censor everything you don't like from everywhere, then people will see it.

At least here everyone is of the opinion that skilled or not that dude is asking for trouble & the noobs (you included) get a realistic opinion from more experienced riders

I am not interested in censorship...It was a joke, mostly based on how nuts and irresponsible the dude is. I share the same opinion, asking for trouble. My comment was that these types of riders make us all look bad because most drivers will remember the guy that streaked by at 170, wheeling in traffic. Not the average commuter (who they normally don't see anyways).

I am aware that I am new to riding, and do not have a ton of experience.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

If you're talking about banning a user from the forum, that only works if they're actually registered on the site lol. Users post videos made by other people all the time

I completely understand that, I am active on other forums as well. Even if it was that poster, there is no reason to ban someone from a forum for risking their neck. It was a joke based on his actions.

*pitchforks and torches* "ban from the streets...blah blah blah".
-That sort of thing.
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I suppose I should have provided more explanation or not posted at all.

CaptainPlatypus · January 6th, 2014, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notsofast

I suppose I should have provided more explanation or not posted at all.

Nah, it made sense to me without explanation, at least. But it's easy to misunderstand people on the internet. Nothing anybody did wrong.

rojoracing53 · January 6th, 2014, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gibtzumich318

Im always skeptical of these videos... Just looking at the other traffic when his speedo says 170 it really doesnt seem like he is going THAT fast..... I wonder if it was switched over to kilometers.... 170 km is just under 90 mph, which seems more reasonable based on things he is passing, etc... I call BS on the 170 mph claim...

Speed is run off the gearing of the bike so these guys with crazy short stunter gearing can make 120 read 170 real quick. But then is 120 all that much better

September 16th, 2013, 01:55 PM	#1
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alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	he's kind of an asshole. those wheelies were totally unnecessary. also he uses WAY too much clutch. riding on the inside shoulder is really stupid too. i wish he would stop pulling the clutch in just to rev his bike. i hate that ****. i think you should be required to have a pro status on your race license before you are allowed to buy a 1000cc supersport. __________________________________________________

September 16th, 2013, 02:40 PM	#4
Aggrotech ninjette.org sage Name: Justin Location: Fresno CA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 12' Ninja 250 Posts: 831	tbh that wasnt that bad. was expecting something much worse. not like its hard to go fast in a carpool lane when theres no cars in front of you
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Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	It's not hard to go fast almost anywhere - it's a matter of whether or not it's stupid. __________________________________________________ CVMA #531
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Soujyu ninjette.org sage Name: W Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R (sold), 2012 Tuono V4R Posts: 512	Being an owner of a 1000cc bike, I find this video very... scary, and I'm capable of accelerating like that without wheeling (this is, of course, with electronic aids!). __________________________________________________ 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R - "Aria" (sold) 2012 Aprilia Tuono V4R - "Perrine" Proof that Harleys and Ninjettes are friendly with each other

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EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	Ugh. That's on my old daily commute from LA to OC, and I'm pretty sure that this guy, or someone like him, nearly clipped my when he swerved in and out of the carpool lane last spring. I wasn't even in the split position, and he just cut in and almost hit me into the median/construction zone.

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September 16th, 2013, 11:09 PM	#14
greg737 - Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	Yeah, this story won't end well, eventually. It's pretty obvious he's very into the video thing, the attention it generates is addicting for some personality types, having people post comments whether good or bad it doesn't matter because it's attention. It ends up being a self-made psychological trap, though, because he's going to feel he has to keep producing new videos that are even more insane.

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gibtzumich318 ninjette.org guru Name: Chris Location: Nokesville, VA Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 470	Im always skeptical of these videos... Just looking at the other traffic when his speedo says 170 it really doesnt seem like he is going THAT fast..... I wonder if it was switched over to kilometers.... 170 km is just under 90 mph, which seems more reasonable based on things he is passing, etc... I call BS on the 170 mph claim... __________________________________________________ ATGATT Fresh meat on the street

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Nate513151 ninjette.org member Name: Nate Location: United States Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 73	Lane splitting is all fine n dandy but but doing it at 120 mph or pulling wheelies while splitting thats just a recipe for disaster, not to mention getting up to 176 Mph on the freeway.. Here in Fl it wouldnt just be a ticket, you're ass would be in jail and they would take your vehicle/motorcycle __________________________________________________ If you like your Dr. and your policy you can keep it~!!! LIE OF THE YEAR
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