Wheelie

Off-topic
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Well that would be very impressive… 

“An English trials rider will attempt to continuously wheelie around the 37-mile (60.725 km) Isle of Man TT course.”

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-37105514

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That’s already been done, I think.  A former motorcross champion, Dave Thorpe did it and set the world record at the time.

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I think Dave Taylor did it in the 70s.  

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Haha, that video is rather funny! Love how the chap has white trousers on in the middle of a muddy field.

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Dave Taylor, not Dave Thorpe, my bad.

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Haha, that video is rather funny! Love how the chap has white trousers on in the middle of a muddy field. Cypher
"muddy field" !    that'll be Snaefell then ;-)
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Awwwww - John Noakes & Shep

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Yeah, but he da one to kick start it with minimal effort without a splash on his slacks… much respect! :blush:

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“Right to the top now, no messing!”
Ah! Mantra for life in general :slight_smile:

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IIRC Dave Taylor had an electric motor rigged up to keep the front wheel spinning for the stabilising effect it gave.