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Old 11-06-2006, 03:50 PM
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http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...eoID=701904855
 
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Oldie, but a goodie. I think someone here mentioned that that is Rossi during his 250 racing days.
 
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Old 11-06-2006, 04:15 PM
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yeah, definitely an oldie. but still fascinating every time i see it.
 
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Old 11-06-2006, 05:36 PM
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yea, its a great save
 
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that is what it looks like when 2cycle engine rotary valve slips-coming out of a corner
hard!!-that guy saved it!!many were not that lucky!!!!(high sided!)
that vid-maybe old,but is always a good post!!!
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also,i am not saying that was a rotary valve slipping,just that is what it looks like
-rear wheel is spinning,then power gets cut-off(valve slips!)rear wheel then aligns
itself to the front wheel-then the rider is thrown off(high side)


 
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Old 11-07-2006, 12:52 AM
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I've seen that one, too, and I love it.
 
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This guy is not just great rider, but also an excellent gymnast...
 
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like how he hit the throttle to keep the bike in front. i dont want to try.
 
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Incredible.
 
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The key was to hold on for dear life. So lucky... Good stuff though.
 


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