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Dirt_Dad

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I feel like this thread may be a jinx for me. Got my first flat in many years today.
 

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Yeah, unless he was going to keep it for a "trophy". It's probably easier to pull out on the bike. He's also lucky it didn't do more damage to the rim.
 

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For folks that are not car people: These are Ford Cobras. In todays terms, these are basically a Mazda Miata with 500-700Hp. The average person has no clue what 500-700Hp can do or experienced something with that much power. To put this into perspective your average Honda Civic probably has 125-140Hp. Your expensive cars might have 300Hp and weigh 3-4 times as much as this car. This Cobra was like a jet engine installed in a sardine can. LOL

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Familiar with a Cheetah? :cool:
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Yup, Stacy David of Gearz built one from the ground up. Not quite as recognizable as a Cobra though.
 

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Was out riding today, and had to get into triple digit speed. I was surprised to notice that there was a slow, light wobble in the front end. I had my boxes mounted, and had a light tail wind. I've been at the same speed(s) with the Bridgestone A41s, with the boxes, without the wobble. I have about 700mi on the new Dunlop Streetsmarts. I like them better than the A41 so far, with this being the exception. I've been to higher speeds without the boxes, and they're stable as a rock. They appear to have a narrower profile, and that could be an explanation. Either or, it's just an example of how much a change in tires can influence a bike's personality.
 

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Familiar with a Cheetah? :cool:
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I got very annoyed reading the misty-eyed recollection of this car's designer about his "creative process", that never mentioned the Cheetah !
(Gillet Vertigo)

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