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(05-10-2016, 11:11 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Very Cool Ptero. Not looking at the road, I found it fascinating to watch the relationship between your speedo and tach. In the beginning lots of fluctuation. When it appeared that you shifted, rpm rose or fell, but speed didn't change much. At about the 2 minute mark pretty much froze at 80 kmph and just over 3000 rpms. Very clear video and of course your choice of Reggae music certainly suited the ride. I liked it.

Yes, a very cautious ride. Perhaps "laid back" is a better term and is what got me thinking Marley. The road is unlit with some moderately tight corners so when in a turn there is very little to judge where it's going beyond what is in the headlight, particularly where there are no yellow turn indicator signs. Also there is always the chance of a roo, or other critter, ruining the night. As you undoubtedly know at any speed in a turn the bike will not stop within the area illuminated by the periphery of the headlight.

At the rally I remember thinking that Duh! (?) was very hospitable in asking us to ride The Dragon at night. I thought a beer was the better choice as I wasn't keen on finding out if my travel insurance would cover a bad night.

Cheers
(05-10-2016, 10:51 PM)redbirds_imp Wrote: Delightful Tony, good music to accompany.

Thanks 'Birds, appreciate that.

Cheers mate.
(05-10-2016, 11:43 PM)drodg58_imp Wrote: Cool. Aren't you riding on the wrong side of the road! LOL!

Of course, easier to see the oncomingBig Grin.

Cheers


05-11-2016, 08:27 AM
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Night Flight - by Pterodactyl_imp - 05-10-2016, 10:07 PM
RE: Night Flight - by redbirds_imp - 05-10-2016, 10:51 PM
RE: Night Flight - by the Ferret - 05-10-2016, 11:11 PM
RE: Night Flight - by drodg58_imp - 05-10-2016, 11:43 PM
RE: Night Flight - by kmoney_imp - 05-11-2016, 03:33 AM
RE: Night Flight - by Pterodactyl_imp - 05-11-2016, 08:27 AM
RE: Night Flight - by Cormanus - 05-14-2016, 12:16 PM
RE: Night Flight - by EmptySea_imp - 05-14-2016, 12:29 PM
RE: Night Flight - by Cormanus - 05-14-2016, 12:51 PM
RE: Night Flight - by EmptySea_imp - 05-14-2016, 01:03 PM
RE: Night Flight - by Cormanus - 05-14-2016, 01:12 PM
RE: Night Flight - by curlyjoe_imp - 05-17-2016, 08:00 PM
RE: Night Flight - by Pterodactyl_imp - 05-17-2016, 09:04 PM
RE: Night Flight - by noroomtomove - 08-02-2016, 08:41 AM
RE: Night Flight - by JustCruising_imp - 08-03-2016, 07:02 PM
RE: Night Flight - by jrns_imp - 08-03-2016, 09:40 PM

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