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You mean, like, can a person set out to intentionally train a chimpanzee to? I wouldn't think so.
But obviously (?) a chimpanzee can learn on his own.
Having said that, there's more to learning to ride a motorcycle than simply riding a motorcycle. There are traffic laws and such which the chimpanzee might not be capable of.
So, I'd say no, he would self-teach, and learn only the basic operations of the motorcycle, not enough to ride on public roadways.
I also suspect that it has to be a pretty simple motorcycle, like a scooter.
No kick-start, no choke, or a trainer has to start it and have it warm up for him.
There exists at least one chimpanzee who can ride some subset of motorcycles within some limitations of competence.
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Right. Push him to get started, and go in a straight line type of thing. But he probably still wouldn't go very far.
Certainly no clutch, changing gears, signal, respect traffic laws... 
Oh wait. I think I just came to a realization about some people I've seen driving...
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PIEBALDconsult wrote: Having said that, there's more to learning to ride a motorcycle than simply riding a motorcycle. There are traffic laws and such which the chimpanzee might not be capable of.
Yeah, I don't think a chimpanzee would have any regard or comprehension of traffic laws and the consequences of violating them.
I'd think that aside from balancing the motorcycle and keeping it upright, operating the clutch and transmission would be the most challenging things for the chimp to do. If you modified the motorcycle to operate using an automatic transmission, then I think the chimp would do just fine.
Anyway, there have been several posts from members here that strongly indicate that a chimp can ride a motorcycle. Here's a link to one of the posts: RE: Could a Chimpanzee Ride a Motorcycle[^]
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If he has a cell phone with Google Maps, he will be fine. unless he starts texting!
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If an infinite number of them can write Shakespeare...
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That's monkeys. Chimpanzees have no tales. 
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k5054 wrote: Probably better than you!
Wow. That is one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. Taking a look at the photo, what is the cable attached to the chimp's neck for? I'm wondering if it's a leash of some sort, or is the cable anchored somewhere to keep the chimp riding the motorcycle in a circle? It doesn't seem like it's anything that assists the chimp in maintaining balance while riding the motorcycle. If anything, riding a motorcycle with a cable attached to your neck would make riding the motorcycle more difficult.
Well, at this point, if I were to go outside and see a chimpanzee driving a motorcycle down the road, it wouldn't surprise me. That's crazy. 
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This act is a staple of small circuses everywhere. Chimpanzees like to play and show off; the biggest problem is getting them off of the motorcycle after their performance is over.  Food usually works: but as my wife and I saw at Vidbel's Circus in the late 1980s, the chimp took off down the midway on the motorcycle. We did not see how they caught him.
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Yes.
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Probably, but why?
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Considering what the vast majority of bikers I see on the road do on the regular I think they definitely could, and would make for better riders than the average human.
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Don't see why not. I saw a TV series where they trained a dog to fly a light aeroplane and do circuits in response to signals it received through lights.
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What is the funniest movie scene that you have ever seen?
I've got many, but a scene from the movie "Old School" makes me laugh out loud every time.
IMPORTANT: The link below leads to a YouTube video that contains profanity.
It may not be safe for work.
Will Ferrell Shoots Himself with a Tranquilizer Gun - "Old School" Movie[^]
What movie scenes do you find hilarious?
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Sorry, an Out Of Memory Exception has occurred! (blame Mel Brooks)
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Nice. Have you ever seen Haunted Honeymoon with Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner?...I love that one too.
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Yes, I saw it many moons ago. Was a good one!
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At the end, was that the same actor who played "Cat" in Red Dwarf?
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Kenan Thompson was the actor at the very end.
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The shadow play scene from Le Grand Restaurant. Too bad the YouTube thumbnail kinda spoils it, but still rather brilliant.
It's in French with English subtitles, but it might as well be pure gibberish - it doesn't matter for the scene.
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Steve Raw wrote: What movie scenes do you find hilarious?
I love Seann William Scott. Can't think of the most uber favorite scene of all time, but this one came to mind that's so stupid it's hilarious. Also has Seann in it.
It's from the Dukes of Hazzard movie and it's just good for the soul.
The Dukes of Hazzard - Japanese Scientists
Also warning, it drops the F bomb in it. May not be safe for work.
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Food usually works: but as my wife and I saw at Vidbel's Circus in the late 1980s, the chimp took off down the midway on the motorcycle. 