He's still at it

cactusjack · 08-04-2010, 03:14 PM

A video of Dan Lund jumping his Nomad.

pirate · 08-04-2010, 04:49 PM

Wow, pretty sure I'm not going to try that. The first (and only, as of today) comment made me chuckle: "Nads on the tank!"

cactusjack · 08-04-2010, 04:58 PM

The last time I tried jumping a bike was on an old small Honda. I ended up face first in the dirt with the wind knocked out of me and my son thought I was dead.

MarkG · 08-04-2010, 06:04 PM

:( One of these days something is going to go terribly wrong. I hope that he isn't too badly injured when it happens. He obviously wants attention, however there should be more positive ways to get it.

Loafer · 08-04-2010, 06:05 PM

Actually I would like to try jumping Dan's bike

**Cajunrider** · 08-04-2010, 06:05 PM

I don't know why he doesn't just go out and buy a dirt bike or an ATV. This can't be good for a cruiser. But I guess it proves how tough Nomads are.

Yellow Jacket · 08-04-2010, 06:19 PM

I used to do jumps on a Honda 305 Scrambler and a Triumph 650. Wouldn't even consider jumping my Nomad.

Did you notice that Dan landed on the front wheel? Not the best jumping technique. It was fun to watch though.

**glwilson** · 08-04-2010, 06:51 PM

Kudos to him for trying, although he didn't come close to the guy in the old picture.

The guy in the old-picture had his (two-ton) cruiser high in the air with the front wheel extended even higher -- and he was practically standing on the foot-pegs when doing it.

Oh well... he is still at it, garnering attention. One day it might be in the "obit's" though. ;)

AlabamaNomadRider · 08-04-2010, 11:15 PM

I wasn't too impressed. One day he will make a fatal mistake. Any idiot could do what he did. I started jumping with bicycles when I was a teen and moved up from there. I was an idiot then but wised up. I would never risk doing any damage to my Nomad. My body is beat up enough and there isn't much more I can do to it. I just don't want to hurt the Nomad and would never try it with one. Well, maybe with Dan's but not mine.

nomad561 · 08-05-2010, 09:37 AM

Damn,just damn.

lw · 08-05-2010, 11:29 AM

I watched through all the way 'til the credits rolled, and caught the truthful statement at the end:
"Not safe or wise, don't do it"

'Nuf said.

bobhamlin · 08-05-2010, 04:24 PM

Despite the sometimes-abrasive personality--the boy CAN ride.

I'm still in awe of his back country rides. I broke down on a "little" Triumph 650 one time while crossing a stream and can't imagine what I'd do with a non-functioning Nomad in the Outback.

recumbentbob · 08-05-2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by loafer

Actually I would like to try jumping Dan's bike

Now that's Funny....

usranger74 · 08-05-2010, 05:25 PM

Interesting, but so what?

flightdoc · 08-09-2010, 06:40 AM

I didn't notice much in the way of protective gear especially considering he was doing it for the first time. I watch his other video about riding through the police course that he found all set up....he took a big "shot" at KAWANOW at the end of that video.
Dan is not my riding hero at all. I've had beginner students that I have more respect for. Somebody with little riding experience will try to copy Dan one day and it will turn into a tragedy.
and he is some kind of counselor??

vin

08-04-2010, 03:14 PM	#1
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08-04-2010, 04:49 PM	#2
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	He's still at it Wow, pretty sure I'm not going to try that. The first (and only, as of today) comment made me chuckle: "Nads on the tank!"
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08-04-2010, 04:58 PM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	He's still at it The last time I tried jumping a bike was on an old small Honda. I ended up face first in the dirt with the wind knocked out of me and my son thought I was dead. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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08-04-2010, 06:04 PM	#4
MarkG Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,255	He's still at it :( One of these days something is going to go terribly wrong. I hope that he isn't too badly injured when it happens. He obviously wants attention, however there should be more positive ways to get it. __________________ Mark Griffin 2021 Manhattan Metallic K1600GTL 2016 Silver K1600GTL - sold 2015 Red/Blk Cross Country Tour - sold 2008 Red/Blk Nomad - sold KE7HG VBA 00176, IBA 65686, MOA 211564 Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Maggie Valley '11\|Kanab '12\|Estes Park '13\|Red Lodge '16\|Custer '18
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08-04-2010, 06:05 PM	#5
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	He's still at it Actually I would like to try jumping Dan's bike __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	He's still at it I don't know why he doesn't just go out and buy a dirt bike or an ATV. This can't be good for a cruiser. But I guess it proves how tough Nomads are. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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08-04-2010, 06:19 PM	#7
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	He's still at it I used to do jumps on a Honda 305 Scrambler and a Triumph 650. Wouldn't even consider jumping my Nomad. Did you notice that Dan landed on the front wheel? Not the best jumping technique. It was fun to watch though. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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08-04-2010, 06:51 PM	#8
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	He's still at it Kudos to him for trying, although he didn't come close to the guy in the old picture. The guy in the old-picture had his (two-ton) cruiser high in the air with the front wheel extended even higher -- and he was practically standing on the foot-pegs when doing it. Oh well... he is still at it, garnering attention. One day it might be in the "obit's" though. ;) __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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08-04-2010, 11:15 PM	#9
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	He's still at it I wasn't too impressed. One day he will make a fatal mistake. Any idiot could do what he did. I started jumping with bicycles when I was a teen and moved up from there. I was an idiot then but wised up. I would never risk doing any damage to my Nomad. My body is beat up enough and there isn't much more I can do to it. I just don't want to hurt the Nomad and would never try it with one. Well, maybe with Dan's but not mine. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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08-05-2010, 09:37 AM	#10
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	He's still at it Damn,just damn.
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08-05-2010, 11:29 AM	#11
lw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 2,117	He's still at it I watched through all the way 'til the credits rolled, and caught the truthful statement at the end: "Not safe or wise, don't do it" 'Nuf said.
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08-05-2010, 04:24 PM	#12
bobhamlin Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Thurmont MD Posts: 760	He's still at it Despite the sometimes-abrasive personality--the boy CAN ride. I'm still in awe of his back country rides. I broke down on a "little" Triumph 650 one time while crossing a stream and can't imagine what I'd do with a non-functioning Nomad in the Outback. __________________ Bob Hamlin RC PGR '06 VN1600D6F
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08-05-2010, 05:25 PM	#14
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	He's still at it Interesting, but so what? __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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08-09-2010, 06:40 AM	#15
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	He's still at it I didn't notice much in the way of protective gear especially considering he was doing it for the first time. I watch his other video about riding through the police course that he found all set up....he took a big "shot" at KAWANOW at the end of that video. Dan is not my riding hero at all. I've had beginner students that I have more respect for. Somebody with little riding experience will try to copy Dan one day and it will turn into a tragedy. and he is some kind of counselor?? vin
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