Riders that make us all look bad

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Mon Aug 14, 2006 8:27 am

Verm-

It's like shooting bullets through the windows of a school. Just because you aren't hitting anyone doesn't mean that it's ok.

And yes by speeding that fast you were breaking the law, instilling fear, creating a bad reputation for people who fit in your stereotype and just being all around mentally challenged.

Andrew · #32 Unread post by **Andrew** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 8:34 am

storysunfolding wrote:It's like shooting bullets through the windows of a school. Just because you aren't hitting anyone doesn't mean that it's ok.

That may be a bit exagerated. I don't agree with riding at speeds way over the limit, but I don't know that I would compare it to shooting at a school.

Mon Aug 14, 2006 8:42 am

True- but sometimes you have to use an extreme example to make a point. And the red rider is on a 500+lbs missle. Theoretically he could take a turn too fast, leave the road and crash right into a first floor classroom. And then how extreme would my example be? Not very extreme at all!

#34 Unread post by **Kal** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 11:21 am

I want a sportsbike but I will put my hand up to having no self control so I'll be looking at getting a smaller sportsbike that is more licence friendly.

Gummiente · Mon Aug 14, 2006 11:25 am

Kal wrote:I want a sportsbike but I will put my hand up to having no self control so I'll be looking at getting a smaller sportsbike that is more licence friendly.

I can relate to that. My '01 Triumph Tiger 955i made me do some very naughty things (when it was working, that is) and I did not like the rider I was becoming because of it. The move to a Kawasaki Drifter 1500 was a good one. The Ural was an even better idea, it has taught me to slow down and relax to the point that I'm calm even while on my Harley now. Most of the time.

#36 Unread post by **Sev** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 11:31 am

I shudder to think of what would happen if I could do 150mph with ease. LoL.

Was out on a ride with some of the Edmonton Gang yesterday when we stopped for gas. There was a guy on an older model CBR1000 doing burnouts in the gas station parking lot, then trying to do wheelies but failing.

On the way home we had a guy pass us on a brand new CBR1000RR who rode for about 300meters with no hands on the bars while slowing down for a light, just had them hanging at his side. All he was wearing was a helmet and t-shirt/jeans.

There was a cop facing the opposite direction (waiting to turn left in front of us). We (me, kc, bubba, and Char) were in the left lane, CBR was in the middle. The cop whipped a U-turn and followed all 5 of us for quite a while.

Ridr · #37 Unread post by **Ridr** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 2:30 pm

would have been cool if they would have passed while riding a wheelie

colorado58 · Wed Aug 23, 2006 12:19 pm

sport bikes are sterotyped,Just did a poker run for the D.A.V,
I was the only sportbike out of 200, Guess who the cop pulled in behind to follow for about 5 miles. and i do obey the speed limit.dont have the money to spend on tickets.

JC Viper · Wed Aug 23, 2006 11:40 pm

Let's all agree that the non-riding public think there's two kinds of bikers: The fast and the reckless on sport bikes and loud cruisers "bad arses" that are drinking all the time.

The public also thinks all bikers have no brains.

Hollywood thinks this is good for movies while 1%ers think they'll be heroes proving the stereotype.

Oh well........

DirtyD86 · #40 Unread post by **DirtyD86** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 4:54 am

in my experience ive found that a rider on a bike that isnt considered "fast" by the standards set by sportbikes tends to share the same opinion on excessive speed as most of you.

when you put said rider on a sportbike capable of tearing "O Ring" down the freeway, his opinion suddenly changes.

ive said it before and ill say it again, some of you belong in minivans.