170mph blindfolded on a R1

[gary.b]

We have a 36 year old women going for the blindfolded land speed world record on our Yamaha R1.

She intends to exceed 170mph which will be faster then Billy Baxter's record of 164.8.

Would you do it?

You can read a feature on this in Motorcycle News this week.

[a j]

Yes i read the article in MCN, i have to say i'm not sure if i'd do it. I'm guessing it would be good fun.

Is she having a pillion on the back to give directions?

[barry sheene]

Bill baxter is only the unofficial title holder, as although he is blind, he didn't wear a blindfold, go figure....
(at least according to MCN)

[stooz]

I think Id close my eyes at 170mph as well...

[gary.b]

Is she having a pillion on the back to give directions?[/quote]

The challenge is to ride solo, but a rider either side help keep the challengers riding straight.

We have had 2 stunt rider enter the challenge today. Jimmy Fireblande and Crazy Chris Davis, they want to ride blindfolded, ride at 150mph backwards and beat the world record number of donut burnouts which is held by Dave Coats (19 donuts).

Check out Jimmy fireblades's website -Mad or What?
www.jimmyfireblade.co.uk


>> Edited by gary.b on Thursday 15th April 19:50

[Steviejay01]

I would do it as long as it was over with in seconds.....bit scary!!