A motorcycle surfer keeps his balance by adjusting his center of gravity. He can wipe out if he moves too far forward, backward or to the side.
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Time Warp: Motorbike Wipeout
A motorcycle surfer keeps his balance by adjusting his center of gravity. He can wipe out if he moves too far forward, backward or to the side.
Added: May 5, 2009
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Runtime: 01:01
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