Dougie Lampkin TT 37 mile Wheelie Challenge Live @5PM

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https://www.redbull.tv/live/AP-1PBETMPFW1W11/dougie-s-wheelie Pass the popcorn

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Dave.... · Trackday Trickster Joined: 13 May 2016 Karma :

Been done before !
Dave Taylor back in the seventies and I seen the bike in Jurby Junk shop that he done it on although I`m not sure if he did it continuous?
Quick search suggests there was motor on front wheel to keep it spinning for gyroscopic effect although I`m not sure what difference that would make.
My money is on a fail for Dougie but best of luck to him.
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doggone · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 May 2004 Karma :

Weather looks sh1t for it too, will be difficult in strong winds over the mountain.

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

#BakLaff

Unregistered bike, not in proper control, what kind of an example, etc.

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just a normal ride for paddy
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M.C · Super Spammer Joined: 29 Sep 2015 Karma :

Expected wind conditions of 60mph gusts mean that unfortunately Dougie Lampkin will not be able to attempt his 37.7 mile wheelie of the Isle of Man TT course scheduled for 24th Sep. It will be postponed until Sunday 25th September.

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stevo as b4 · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Karma :

As much as trials bikes are cool, I think it's a tall order to get one round the TT course non stop, let alone on one wheel.

How much extra fuel would you have to try and carry? Also its a bloody uncomfortable bike to ride 37mile on, and that's even standing up!

I'd expect his speed to be limited to 30-40mph tops too, as you wouldn't want to ride round the course any quicker with tiny brakes and less than great for the road trials tyres?

A supermoto or naked Street bike sounds like the ideal kind of bike for the attempt. Maybe an MT07 or F800R?
As long as it's something that is happy on.one wheel for long periods and by that I mean in terms of lubrication of the engine and being able to fuel ok at any angle (EFI an advantage).

The starboys used to knacker fireblade engines with 6mile wheelies when they stopped getting oil where it needs to go. And a Ducati 916 for example would have filled the airbox with oil long before then and be in the back of the van.

It needs a decent day on the island and a careful choice of bike, that's well prepared and set up for this to be a successful attempt IMO.

Hahadumball · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Oct 2015 Karma :

postponed till tomorrow now
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dransy · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 May 2005 Karma :

anyone watch it?
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bamt · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Dec 2013 Karma :

Yep, he did it.
Dave Taylor didn't manage it without putting the wheel down three times.

Teflon-Mike · tl;dr Joined: 01 Jun 2010 Karma :

Well, I sat on the edge of my seat, and tried to ignore the commentary, watching it through.....

Bludy eck Dougie!! WELL DONE!!!
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How did he do 37 miles on one tank? I thought those trail bikes held 3 litres max?
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Dave.... · Trackday Trickster Joined: 13 May 2016 Karma :

Few pics of bike...

https://imgur.com/a/Obd1r
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pompousporcup... · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Apr 2015 Karma :

proper bossed it Cool

whats the whole thing and greatly impressed.

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Needs more Peter Perves.

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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

For his next challenge, see how far he can get in Edinburgh before the bike gets nicked out from under him.
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