[CBR Riding Fool]

I raced a Harley today and after some really hard riding I managed to PASS the guy. I was riding on one of those really, really twisting sections of canyon road with no straight sections to speak of and where most of the curves have warning signs that say "15 MPH".

I knew if I was going to pass one of those monsters with those big-cubic-inch motors, it would have to be a place like this where handling and rider skill are more important than horsepower alone.

I saw the guy up ahead as I exited one of the turns and knew I could catch him, but it wouldn't be easy. I concentrated on my braking and cornering. three corners later, I was on his fender. Catching him was one thing; passing him would prove to be another.

Two corners later, I pulled up next to him as we sailed down the mountain. I think he was shocked to see me next to him, as I nearly got by him before he could recover. Next corner, same thing. I'd manage to pull up next to him as we started to enter the corners but when we came out he'd get on the throttle and outpower me. His horsepower was almost too much to overcome, but this only made me more determined than ever.

My only hope was to outbrake him. I held off squeezing the lever until the last instant. I kept my nerve while he lost his. In an instant I was by him. Corner after corner, I could hear the roar of his engine as he struggled to keep up. Three more miles to go before the road straightens out and he would pass me for good.

But now I was in the lead and he would no longer hold me back. I stretched out my lead and by the time we reached the bottom of the canyon, he was more than a full corner behind. I could no longer see him in my rear-view mirror.

Once the road did straighten out, it seemed like it took miles before he passed me, but it was probably just a few hundred yards. I was no match for that kind of horsepower, but it was done. In the tightest section of road, where bravery and skill count for more than horspower and deep pockets, I had passed him. though it was not easy, I had won the race to the bottom of the canyon and I had preserved the proud tradition of another of America's best bikes.

I will always remember that moment. I don't think I've ever pedaled so hard in my life. And some of the credit must go to Schwinn, as well. They really make a great bicycle...

(blatantly plagiarised from www.cbrforums.com)

[Jungleboy]

LoL Think Ive read something like that before somewhere? Still funny though!

[sheepofblue]

I was in the Gap one time and came upon this blob on a Harley with a shirt that said "If you can read this the bitch just passed you" well between the tight road, me being low on gas, and her wild swings all over the road I could not pass for a LONG time. Of course I was able to keep up with the clutch pulled in for about 1/2 a mile.

[Getsome]

Read that somwhere else but it's definitely still funny.

gonna put it in an email today and send it to my dad..(big harley loving man that he is)

[LUCIDDREAM57]

hahaha, thats great!!! i was thinking damn, he should be able to roast the harley anytime, wtf!!!

[phobiaphobe]

[CBR929RE]

Originally Posted by LUCIDDREAM57

hahaha, thats great!!! i was thinking damn, he should be able to roast the harley anytime, wtf!!!

haha I was thinking wtf kind of bike is he riding that he can't pass a harley with ease in the twisties.

[RSheffi649]

lol...had me going for a second......

[Manningr2]

that is the funniest thing i have ever read.. i was getting pissed off because i thought you were serious.. lol great post