I don't know how many OPs here twist throttle but I've been doing it for a fuck of a long time and I've covered a lot of road, highways and trails both in 1st and 3rd world. I've had my share of accidents (none my fault) and I've seen more than my share of other people in accidents, but without a doubt the biggest thrill of life comes from speed.
My fastest speed on 2 wheels is 135MPH and there's no 2 ways about it life is a different picture at that speed.
HOWEVER...I have never sustained a speed of 135MPH for more than maybe 7-10 minutes and this is where I slightly acquiesce to those with the balls to endure the "ISLE OF MAN", especially at sustained speeds of 136MPH, in one instance 207MPH top speed.
Everything is about time and distance. Every second at 1 MPH is 1.466 FPS, now multiply that distance by 135. IN 1 second a distance of 198ft has been traveled...that about the length of a football field in a little over 2 seconds...that's when one learns to alternate blinking from eye to eye.
I remember an AF pilot from Ellsworth AFB in South Dakota telling me that it takes more skill to operate a motorcycle than it does an F16...I had to agree.
Zyklonbeekeeper 0 points 10 months ago
...the highway is a fly way, in town you're down...