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SPEED!!!

© Jim D. Keever

SPEED!!!

Uploaded: November 11, 2007

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I shot this for a friend, 90 plus mph up his favorite canyon. He is near his traction limit, as the rear tire is sliding out!

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Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict November 11, 2007

Great capture and timing here, Jim.


Dominick #783643

Jim D. Keever November 11, 2007

Thanks Dominick, I did this for a friend, and he would go thru the same curve several times. This was shot at about 90 mph. Part of the challenge was getting a good shot without getting hit! This was near the maximum speed for that turn, as the rear tire has stepped out a couple of inches from the track of the front. I really enjoyed this afternoon in the mountains.
Jim #5058042

Joan Powell December 31, 2007

Excellent action shot , I hope there wasn't too much traffic that day :) #5273430

Jim D. Keever December 31, 2007

Joan,
Thanks for your comment, There is very little traffic, and you can see it coming for at least 1/2 mile, we always keep it safe if not exactly legal....
Jim #5274026

William Johnson January 18, 2008

Wonderful action capture Jim. It always amazes me, how these people manage to ride at this angle without coming off. Bill J. #5358980

Jim D. Keever January 18, 2008

Hi Bill, Thanks for your comments. It's all physics, dependent on the 2 little patches of rubber that are in contact with the road maintaining their grip! When the rear end starts to come out this way, it means that grip is going away!
Jim
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Barbara Waldoch February 08, 2008

Wonderful motion shot, Jim! #5466436

Jim D. Keever February 08, 2008

Thanks Barb!! #5466767

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