Ghostrider aka Patrik Fürstenhoff

**-Ldp | Irwan** Sun Feb 22, 2009 3:12 am

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Ghost Rider is the alias used by a famous but controversial Swedish motorcycle stuntman. Wearing a black leather suit, black helmet and dark visor, and riding a black motorcycle (usually a Suzuki GSX-R1000 or Hayabusa), he is the main character in several movies showing his real-life motorcycle stunts performed on public roads at high speeds and with blantant disrespect for the police and his own safety, usually in Stockholm and nearby locations, but also in other places in Europe.

In November 2005, the Swedish magazine Slitz published an interview with the (alleged) Ghost Rider, "a talkative foreign stunt rider nearly 40 years old."

In an interview with PB Magazine, one Patrik Furstenhoff has claimed to be the real Ghost Rider. Furstenhoff holds the world record for the fastest wheelie on a motorcycle.

It has been alleged that Ghost Rider is in reality several people under the same alias. Unverified but fairly widespread, it is believed that motorcycle racer Joakim Karlsson a.k.a. Iceman was one of the actors playing the character, although he never declared such a thing himself, at least not in a way that can be verified and referenced. Karlsson lost his life in May 2005 during the Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) race.

That Ghost Rider's true identity is in disarray is no doubt deliberate and quite understandable - Ghost Rider performs his stunts (high speed races usually) on public roads, in violation of the law. But the character Ghost Rider has a very distinct and clearly defined personality and is still as active today as almost a decade ago, and his popularity is growing, especially among sportbike riders. The confusion surrounding him is an integral part of the "show", much like a stage magician's aura of mystery, as indicated by the myths spawned by his character.
Getaway In Stockholm - Ghost Rider - PART 2

ENGINE:
1298cc
McXpress racing turbo kit with everything + much more & bigger
Port & Gas Flow Cylinder Head
JE low compression pistons
Steel rods
Johnson race crankshaft
Kent cams, high performance camshafts
Laminova watercooled oilcooler
NBN hudraulic steel clutch line
TTS gearbox with 15% higher speed on 6 gear
Front sprocket, 17-19
Rear sprocket, 32-38
BODY:
Fuel tank, GSX-R1000 K2
Race seat, GSX-R1000 K2
Rear light, GSX-R1000 K4
Front light, Derbi senda
Carbon front Mudguard, vented
Carbon heelplates
CHASSI:
Special made frame by Andersson turbo system
Öhlins special made front forks
Öhlins rear damper
Öhlins steering damper
ISR dual 6-piston radial-mount calipers in front
ISR 6-piston caliper in rear
ISR dual full floating 320mm discs in front
ISR 240mm disc in rear
ISR radial master cylinder and lever
ISR clutch lever
Race brake pads in front and rear
NBM hydraulic steel brake lines in front and rear
Harris adjustable yokes triple bolt bottom fixing
Harris footrest kit with adjustable footpeg position
Renthal handlebar
PVM forged magnesium 10-spoke wheel in Y-spoke design, front and back
PERFORMANCE:
Power, 499bhp on the back wheel
Topspeed, enough even on one wheel
Performance, 0-300km/h 9.1 second

**-Ldp | Irwan** Sun Feb 22, 2009 3:20 am

Ghostrider is a living legend in the street racing but hes not the only one.
Valentino Rossi the real racer in the World!

Btw..Performance, 0-300km/h 9.1 second < This is unbelievable! and a 500hp!? Even the Ferrari F50 who is known as the ultimate Ferrari back in 1995 got 513hp on his back. the same with a motorcycle! hahaha!

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