disclaimer*: The following post recalls driving on a road with speeds that some might find scary, dangerous, stupid, irresponsible and/or scary. First, I really don’t care. Second, enjoy the story.
Finally get a clear road on my drive into work today!
Out of nowhere and closing fast on my rear view mirror was what appeared to be a semi-race prepped Suzuki Motorcycle (without rear view mirrors). Feeling playful, I accelerated up the road, trying to give the rider a run for his money. He was running closer than I would have liked for a public road, so when it got clear I gave him the point by.
Through a section that has a limited speed limit, he slows way down. I have a feeling he wants to play.
The speed limit again goes back up to the legal limit and he’s off. More of a fast cruise than anything, but I’m right there with him. Right before the next section of tighter turns, he slows way up, turns and motions me to ‘come on!’.
So, I did. On my street tires (Pirelli P8’s) and stock suspension with 124K miles.
(you can image what happened here.)
He stopped at the bottom and I pulled up next to him. He praised me for doing so well and, oddly enough, looked pretty shocked when I told him I had about the same horsepower he did with 3 times the weight, street tires and suspension with 124K miles on it.
Yea, I love my car.
*A disclaimer? can you believe it?
Great story…. discalimer and all. Love to hear the ‘joy of motoring’ being enjoyed and shared.
Darn I love these minis!
Motor on! ;¬)
Excellent! Party on db!