Top 10 R/motorcycles Posts On Reddit This Week

Tom Roderick
by Tom Roderick

Like just about anyone with internet access and an office job there are days when accomplishments are measured in the amount of time wasted clicking away at anything that’s not work. Lucky for us MOrons, keeping tabs on motorcycle-related social media sites is considered an obligation, not an irresponsibility.

So this week’s Top 10 is a list of Reddit postings from its two subreddits r/motorcycles and r/CalamariRaceTeam. If you’re familiar with the two you’re aware there’s no shortage of narcissistic selfies, lame “whoolies,” and general motorcycle riding stupidity. For your convenience we’ve sifted through all that detritus to bring you the ten posts that made us laugh, cringe or wonder the most. You’re welcome.

10. Custom Land Speeder

Apparently this is being raced at the Bonneville Salt Flats. The post offered no real information, and a quick Google search turned up empty. But the bike is functionally beautiful, and we’d like to know more about it. If anyone has information regarding this land-speed weapon, please, enlighten us in the comments section below.

9. Wildlife Up Close

You’ve most likely heard of tourists disregarding warning signs only to be gored by Yellowstone’s bisons for their transgressions. But what do you do when you’ve done nothing wrong, and have still attracted the attention of a curious bison? Luckily, this rider remained cool in the literal face of danger.

8. Third World Wheelies I

Here’s how not to do it:

7. Third World Wheelies II

And here’s how to do it.

6. I’ll Ride It Right After You Ride It first

We think this image may have been circulating among the tubes of the internet over the years, but it’s the first time we’ve seen it. We like it, although no one at the MO office has committed to riding the thing if given the chance.

5. Riding Buddy Target Fixation

Poor guy. Thought he saved it until his buddy came along to ensure he hadn’t.

4. That’s Gotta Hurt

And here’s our winner for this week’s Cringe Award.

3. Wanna-Be Motocross Bros

A Top 10 within a Top 10? Yah, it is, but this wins our award for funniest video of the week.

2. Corser’s Still Got It

This vid of Troy Corser flogging the snot out of a vintage Beemer at the Goodwood Revival is epic. It wins our awesome video of the week award.

1. F**k, Mom!

The interaction between mom and son begins normal enough but quickly deteriorates when she rear-ends her kid moments later with her car. He’s alright, but not surprisingly pissed. Still, though, shouldn’t be dropping F-bombs at mom.

Tom Roderick
Tom Roderick

A former Motorcycle.com staffer who has gone on to greener pastures, Tom Roderick still can't get the motorcycle bug out of his system. And honestly, we still miss having him around. Tom is now a regular freelance writer and tester for Motorcycle.com when his schedule allows, and his experience, riding ability, writing talent, and quick wit are still a joy to have – even if we don't get to experience it as much as we used to.

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  • HazardtoMyself HazardtoMyself on Sep 23, 2016

    #1- I didn't see you? Really, the son she was following wherever just magically disappeared?

    Wonder if it was mom he was talking to when saying to get off the phone.

  • Gjw1992 Gjw1992 on Sep 24, 2016

    All very amusing - especially the you-couldn't-make-it-up number 1.

    But #2 and Troy Corser - terrific stuff and a good reason to pay more attention to the Goodwood festivals when they're on. And if only that'd motivate bmw into evolving the r1200 into something a lot lighter and nimble.

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