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They were embarrassed to be seen riding hogs
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1olbull
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These guys were not available:
They have been used in other testing, but hybrid 3 dummies do not react like humans - grip and release on the bars, limb movement during and after ejection, to name a couple . . .
Old N' Grumpy
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I saw a crashed Rocket awhile ago at my old dealers totaled. Same damage as the Harley's in the video front end collapsed into the engine. It gets a little more intense as you increase the speed...
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Thats effed up.
Bob R
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I was kind of thinking the same thing, what difference would having 180-200 lbs on the seat have in relation to damage. There would be more mass so I would think it would be a little worse. ????
bob
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One variable I noticed was that each crash used a different vehicle. I would think different weights and tires etc plus different crush rates would make a difference? I once T-boned a car at approximately 80 mph and somehow went over the top of the car. A few days off work with sprained ankles and bruised knees and I was back to work. Had to replace the cracked helmet too (not mandatory in those days). I was pretty flexible at 18 
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1olbull
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Good question, Bob.
The rider's weight does add some to the approach momentum; however, a cage is SO MUCH heavier its approach momentum versus momentum out for rider, MC and cage is affected little.
These tests were to see if there is a linear relationship between wheelbase reduction (crush) and impact speed.
Short answer = not much because cast wheels versus spoked wheels carry combined with different fork strengths present too many variables.
rob91bob
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Did everyone else not see what was going on with the cow before it got hit? Or should I say she was about to get hit before she got hit?
1olbull
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Sure! Blame the poor cow when it was plain to see it was the olbull's faultYeah, most of know not to copulate in the middle of the roadway!
EasTexRIII
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Yeah, most of know not to copulate in the middle of the roadway!
They were only cow pulating
