Hello all
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 909
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From: Los Angeles, CA
Wow, you sound like the Michael Moore of motorcycles. You think you have all of the right answers and anything we think or drudge up must be a bucket load full of ignorant bullsh*t. But for some reason you need us say what you want to hear and expect us to explain the actions of people we don't even know just because that video was posted on youtube. Hell, I have a link to a video of a guy cutting his ******* open, pulling out a ******** and smashing it with a hammer. You want to see that and then explain to me what he was thinking? Truth is 99% of us are just having fun, like you, except we are doing it 10-20 MPH over the speed limit. Not 50MPH+ passing within inches of my side in packs 15 riders strong. I share my lane, but don't expect me to just pull over so you can have it. Sport-bikes have brakes and the ability to pass on an open straightaway. Why try and pass in a curvy section of road where you admit-tingly posted that we need more room because we can't turn within a "calendar month". Your baditude won't make you any friends at The Rock Store. I would suggest you just stay on your side of the fence.
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6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 14
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Wow, you sound like the Michael Moore of motorcycles. You think you have all of the right answers and anything we think or drudge up must be a bucket load full of ignorant bullsh*t. But for some reason you need us say what you want to hear and expect us to explain the actions of people we don't even know just because that video was posted on youtube. Hell, I have a link to a video of a guy cutting his ******* open, pulling out a ******** and smashing it with a hammer. You want to see that and then explain to me what he was thinking? Truth is 99% of us are just having fun, like you, except we are doing it 10-20 MPH over the speed limit. Not 50MPH+ passing within inches of my side in packs 15 riders strong. I share my lane, but don't expect me to just pull over so you can have it. Sport-bikes have brakes and the ability to pass on an open straightaway. Why try and pass in a curvy section of road where you admit-tingly posted that we need more room because we can't turn within a "calendar month". Your baditude won't make you any friends at The Rock Store. I would suggest you just stay on your side of the fence.
I must admit it's very weird indeed.
As you were then....................
i think i see some fantastic chaps for sale.....got to run.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 3,947
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From: Little Apple, Iowa, U.S.S.A.
I liked the video, thanks for sharing. However, truth be known, I see twice as many idiots on sportbikes on any given Saturday afternoon. No need to spend time searching the internet for a video. 
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6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 14
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Wow, you sound like the Michael Moore of motorcycles. You think you have all of the right answers and anything we think or drudge up must be a bucket load full of ignorant bullsh*t. But for some reason you need us say what you want to hear and expect us to explain the actions of people we don't even know just because that video was posted on youtube. Hell, I have a link to a video of a guy cutting his ******* open, pulling out a ******** and smashing it with a hammer. You want to see that and then explain to me what he was thinking? Truth is 99% of us are just having fun, like you, except we are doing it 10-20 MPH over the speed limit. Not 50MPH+ passing within inches of my side in packs 15 riders strong. I share my lane, but don't expect me to just pull over so you can have it. Sport-bikes have brakes and the ability to pass on an open straightaway. Why try and pass in a curvy section of road where you admit-tingly posted that we need more room because we can't turn within a "calendar month". Your baditude won't make you any friends at The Rock Store. I would suggest you just stay on your side of the fence.
I have taken a couple of side view mirrors off while splitting lanes on the freeways here in jam packed LA traffic. I never stop either because of two reasons...
1) ******* shouldn't have crowded my lane (it is legal to split lanes here but a lot of cars purposely move over because they think it is funny to block you)
2) Good luck reading and remembering my license plate number.
1) ******* shouldn't have crowded my lane (it is legal to split lanes here but a lot of cars purposely move over because they think it is funny to block you)
2) Good luck reading and remembering my license plate number.
Props to you for giving us a good name.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 4,526
Likes: 601
From: Raleigh NC
Welcome from Raleigh NC.
As you well know, there are motorcyclists on ALL makes and models, who are serious about their skills, and then there are the HORDES who buy a bike , because their "cool friends" have a bike. They get NO training, and either wrap their bike (sportbike-touring bike-cruiser) around a tree, or just scare their self silly.
I ride a large touring bike, and I have mirrors, which I use. You come up behind me, and I'll usually move aside and wave you by..... some of your ilk, are courteous and wait for a safe passing opportunity , others not so much.
Personally, I've found that the truly gifted sports bike rider, uses track days and closed courses to hone their skills. The hallmark of "squid-dom" is the use of a public road as a test track.
There are many video's of motorcycles of ALL types doing "stupid" things, in all sorts of situations. You tube is great for such, and I've enjoyed several hours of viewing, both "stupid rider tricks" as well as skill demonstrations. You will find enough of each, and you will find as many for sport bikes as cruisers.
Do a you-tube search, for "tail of the dragon" make some pop-corn, and settle in for horrors and thrills. Look for "yellow wolf" and his big yellow Goldwing, simply amazing
As you well know, there are motorcyclists on ALL makes and models, who are serious about their skills, and then there are the HORDES who buy a bike , because their "cool friends" have a bike. They get NO training, and either wrap their bike (sportbike-touring bike-cruiser) around a tree, or just scare their self silly.
I ride a large touring bike, and I have mirrors, which I use. You come up behind me, and I'll usually move aside and wave you by..... some of your ilk, are courteous and wait for a safe passing opportunity , others not so much.
Personally, I've found that the truly gifted sports bike rider, uses track days and closed courses to hone their skills. The hallmark of "squid-dom" is the use of a public road as a test track.
There are many video's of motorcycles of ALL types doing "stupid" things, in all sorts of situations. You tube is great for such, and I've enjoyed several hours of viewing, both "stupid rider tricks" as well as skill demonstrations. You will find enough of each, and you will find as many for sport bikes as cruisers.
Do a you-tube search, for "tail of the dragon" make some pop-corn, and settle in for horrors and thrills. Look for "yellow wolf" and his big yellow Goldwing, simply amazing
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Club Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 2,468
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From: San Marcos, Texas
this a waste of time arguing about sportbike vs. HD cruiser... Must have a bunch of time to waste.
Welcome anyway from San Marcos, Tejas.
Gateway to the Hill Country & Devil Backbone.
Gotta love them Wide Glide's
Welcome anyway from San Marcos, Tejas.
Gateway to the Hill Country & Devil Backbone.
Gotta love them Wide Glide's