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MythBusters S6E17 — Motorcycle Flip

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MythBusters•Season 6•Episode 17

Motorcycle Flip

7.5/10 · 150 votesOct 29, 2008

Ranked #10 of 19 in Season 6•matches the season avg

Can a flagpole in the front wheel of a motorcycle create a head-over-handlebars flip? Kari, Grant and Tory test whether or not it is possible to break out of jail using bed sheets, hair and toilet paper.

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Grant Imahara

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Episode Summary

"Motorcycle Flip" is episode 17 of MythBusters season 6. It scored 7.5/10 from 150 votes, ranking #10 of 19 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on October 29, 2008.

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