Fatality Motorcycle Crash

[TX_92_Notch]

That's about the dumbest reason to buy a bike unless you really want to die.

I've never met anyone that bought a sport bike because they're slow...

[naynay]

feel like a retard at stop lights

thats my first thought anytime i see one

[SS Junk]

I've never met anyone that bought a sport bike because they're slow...

There is a huge difference between appreciating a bike for it's ability to handle, stop and start quickly and going fast because you can. Those are the ones who end up killing themselves.

[Craizie]

There is a huge difference between appreciating a bike for it's ability to handle, stop and start quickly and going fast because you can. Those are the ones who end up killing themselves.

I guess I got lucky!

[TX_92_Notch]

There is a huge difference between appreciating a bike for it's ability to handle, stop and start quickly and going fast because you can. Those are the ones who end up killing themselves.

I was "all of the above" for many years. Like you said, I enjoyed it more for the agility and acceleration but I also spent plenty of time at redline in 5th or 6th gear when the roads were clear enough where I was really only putting myself at risk. Luckily I never went down. Sold mine when the first kiddo was born.

[SS Junk]

I guess I got lucky!

If you got it when you were young you most likely were lucky. Not every idiot dies in a fiery ball of death when riding a sport bike. I've never heard of the older crowd really enjoying riding a full on sport bike on the street for a long period of time without complaining about pain in the back and wrists.

I was "all of the above" for many years. Like you said, I enjoyed it more for the agility and acceleration but I also spent plenty of time at redline in 5th or 6th gear when the roads were clear enough where I was really only putting myself at risk. Luckily I never went down. Sold mine when the first kiddo was born.

Understood. We've all done stupid shit. I lost my license for six months at 18 when racing a friend of mine while on a bike. It was a wake up call.

[Craizie]

If you got it when you were young you most likely were lucky. Not every idiot dies in a fiery ball of death when riding a sport bike. I've never heard of the older crowd really enjoying riding a full on sport bike on the street for a long period of time without complaining about pain in the back and wrists.

I was 21-24 when I had it. Rode in sleet, snow, thunder storms... any weather you can think of. 0 wrecks. I call it good situational awareness and reflexes.

[naynay]

The one who hit me wasn't any organs left worth using.

couldn't have said it better myself.

[SS Junk]

I was 21-24 when I had it. Rode in sleet, snow, thunder storms... any weather you can think of. 0 wrecks. I call it good situational awareness and reflexes.

Agreed. For the last six years my bike was a primary source of transportation. Has over 65,000 miles on it now and within that time, learned a shit ton about being aware of the idiots around me and to not trust anyone. If possible I always go faster than traffic so I won't be stuck beside some blithering moron who cares more about what was going on inside the car or phone than driving.

couldn't have said it better myself.

Says the genius who used to post videos of "stuntin'" as well as bragging about putting a bike down at 170+mph...

[kingjason]

I have rode for years and never been down. I have also had some redonkulous bikes over the years. When you Turbo a ZX11, you know you got issues. My favorite, other than the 96 Electra was my TL1000R. I just liked the sound and grunt. Never owned anything under a liter bike as they were always disappointing. I look every now and again and almost bought a RC8 but then realized it would just get me in trouble. Same reason I didn't buy a CTS V Caddy. Shit the 3.6 does more than enough for a commuter car.

[naynay]

Says the genius who used to post videos of "stuntin'" as well as bragging about putting a bike down at 120+mph...

i learned real quick that concrete hurts. thats something you only do once.

[Shaggin Wagon]

There is a huge difference between appreciating a bike for it's ability to handle, stop and start quickly and going fast because you can. Those are the ones who end up killing themselves.

Whoah, they can do all that!? I thought they only went 180mph and thats it! Thanks for showing me the light bro!

[SS Junk]

No reason to get all mad. What you stated is a dumb reason and I wasn't sure you knew the difference? Do you even ride?

[kingjason]

i learned real quick that concrete hurts. thats something you only do once.

LOL, uhhh dirt hurts also! A lot sometimes. I have went end over end, face planted, came off like superman etc, on dirt. Been lucky with only some bruised ribs and legs. I actually think my beginning dirt bike years probably saved my life a few times on the street. I rode across a ditch mogul style on a liter bike. Hauling ass, got to the end of the street, "oh shit sprinkler system, f it", hit the gas and pulled the front wheel. Ended up through the field on the actual street I wanted to be on anyways. HA. I have always told people past my early twenties have been just bonus years.

[Shaggin Wagon]

No reason to get all mad. What you stated is a dumb reason and I wasn't sure you knew the difference? Do you even ride?

Oh hell, I'm not mad, just giggled at your self righteousness...and yeah, I ride/rode.