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[05 Roush]

Like a broken record, you keep skipping. Show us where you managed to drum up these almighty statistics from.

You claim that younger riders are the majority of riders on the sport bikes are major contributors to the death toll, yet statistics show that the death toll for these riders has dropped nearly 50%. What's the deal????

 

[kneedragger]

Like a broken record, you keep skipping. Show us where you managed to drum up these almighty statistics from.

You claim that younger riders are the majority of riders on the sport bikes are major contributors to the death toll, yet statistics show that the death toll for these riders has dropped nearly 50%. What's the deal????

Claims and death tolls are different, moron. People drop sportbikes and cause damage, hence claims. Seriously, you are kind of an idiot, aren't you?

Where did I say that younger riders are major contributors to the death toll?

 

[kneedragger]

Good. Now:

Ok, let me get this straight. You're saying that any motorized vehicle that has the velocity of an F-16 fighter jet can be controlled on the streets at all times? What's the purpose of a 500 lb motorcycle with the engine size rivaling a Honda Civic? Daily commuting?

No sportbike has an engine the size of a Civic.

Yes, any sportbike can be controlled on the street at all times. It's called training and skill. You wouldn't know, because:

a) you don't ride

b) you don't read, you just make things up

I can't tell you how many times I've seen experienced riders slam into other vehicles, or seen the aftermath of a spill, collision, or other catastrophy. No helmet or suit is going to protect you. We live in a state where the average life expectancy of any rider is 2.5 years.

How many times have you seen this mythical collision? Does Unkle Cletus call you out when there's a good one?

An average life expectancy of 2.5 years? Well what do you expect starting them out that young? They haven't even developed their motor skills yet.

Just because you're a "pro" doesn't mean you can control other vehicles on the road either, especially when you're going Mach II in the left lane, weaving through traffic like butter. I don't care if you've been riding for 1 day or 10 years, it's only a matter of time before the crunch is experienced.

Well, I'm 34 and have been street riding since I was 18. How come I haven't died yet? Also, death tolls have been dropping in my age group, sales have risen. I guess there are a lot of people that may not be weaving through traffic? Maybe they're doing, what we call, riding safely?

Any machine that runs lower than 11 seconds on any public road should be flagged for serious scrutany IMO. Your body simply can't react fast enough at the speeds they travel on roads of these kinds. And let's not kid ourselves about restraint. You don't ride around on a bike like these if it's intent is for "track use".

Well, you never have to worry about the Roush then, since it can't break 14s

Once again, why aren't myself and all of my friends dead?

Stop the BS and start calling these rockets for what they are...death on wheels.

Cars crash more often. They are death on wheels. You're driving one of the most deadly vehicles. Although slow, it is heavy and has no weight in the rear end of the truck. It brakes like shit and handles like shit. We should ban it.

 

[cobra_4]

Every time I see guys on sportbikes zipping through traffic, I wonder how long it'll be until they die.

+1 but damn do I want a bike sooooo bad :rockon:

 

[kneedragger]

+1 but damn do I want a bike sooooo bad :rockon:

If you want one, be smart and take a class first.

 

[red03cobra]

I used to ride a 1983 Suzuki 1100 E sport bike, the predecessor to the Hayabusa. so damn fast it scared me. I only put 3800 miles on it and then sold it. Too many close calls, even though I am a pretty safety oriented driver. My brother bought a yamaha 2005 R1 and sold it after only driving 75 miles! Too much bike so he bought Earl's drag 2003 Cobra instead! Wanted a ten second quarter mile vehicle! There is a disturbing increase in over 40 single vehicle motorcycle crash accidents from high speed loss of control inless experienced drivers. I blame the nut behind the wheel or handlebars for such losses. My personal conclusion was the risk was too great given all the distracted drivers on the road. I love speed but I also love to walk and enjoy life.

 

[90mustang306]

Im just getting into learning how to ride a bike...

 

[spyder1337]

If and when I buy a bike i'm going to buy a GSXR-1000. I have this thing called a comfort zone. The comfort zone tends to expand as does your seat time and experience. I by no means plan to get on this bike and romp away. I know my limit and the bike WILL not do anything on it's own. It is the rider who determines what speed, how fast to accelerate, not the bike. I'm 18 and my mind set when I ride a bike is that everyone is trying to hit me and I have to be alert 24/7.

 

[XtremeAceX]

Really good article kneedragger! :beer:

 

[XtremeAceX]

I opened a thread for you in smack down

Kneedragger.. I thought u quit smackdown for the like.. 6th time like 2 months ago? lol

 

[astrocreep96]

Hey John: is this the article you gave us a preview of awhile back?

 

[YesterdayAgain]

Clicky

This is something I wrote for a website. Please read and I hope it helps.

All you do is flap gums. GUM FLAPPER!!!

(still my favorite SVTP quote)

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[kneedragger]

Hey John: is this the article you gave us a preview of awhile back?

Yep

 

[kneedragger]

If and when I buy a bike i'm going to buy a GSXR-1000. I have this thing called a comfort zone. The comfort zone tends to expand as does your seat time and experience. I by no means plan to get on this bike and romp away. I know my limit and the bike WILL not do anything on it's own. It is the rider who determines what speed, how fast to accelerate, not the bike. I'm 18 and my mind set when I ride a bike is that everyone is trying to hit me and I have to be alert 24/7.

Statistically, you will fail. You don't know what it takes to ride a bike and will learn all of the bad habits. I don't care how mature you think you are, you can spot someone who learned on a literbike a mile away. Always practicing horrible habits.

Try to convince yourself you're the different one, statistics don't lie. I've been riding since I was 5, been racing since I was 18. I ride a 600 and am significantly faster than most literbike owners. Especially ones who learn on them.

Don't believe me? Do a search for 2005 GSXR1000 parts on ebay. Where do you think all of these spares come from?

 

[kneedragger]

Kneedragger.. I thought u quit smackdown for the like.. 6th time like 2 months ago? lol

I just wanted to get shithead out of this thread. I am trying to educate people, not argue with the retarded.

 

[Double"O"]

Good. Now:

Ok, let me get this straight. You're saying that any motorized vehicle that has the velocity of an F-16 fighter jet can be controlled on the streets at all times? What's the purpose of a 500 lb motorcycle with the engine size rivaling a Honda Civic? Daily commuting?

I can't tell you how many times I've seen experienced riders slam into other vehicles, or seen the aftermath of a spill, collision, or other catastrophy. No helmet or suit is going to protect you. We live in a state where the average life expectancy of any rider is 2.5 years.

Just because you're a "pro" doesn't mean you can control other vehicles on the road either, especially when you're going Mach II in the left lane, weaving through traffic like butter. I don't care if you've been riding for 1 day or 10 years, it's only a matter of time before the crunch is experienced.

Any machine that runs lower than 11 seconds on any public road should be flagged for serious scrutany IMO. Your body simply can't react fast enough at the speeds they travel on roads of these kinds. And let's not kid ourselves about restraint. You don't ride around on a bike like these if it's intent is for "track use".

Stop the BS and start calling these rockets for what they are...death on wheels.

Where your "OASIS" report for this one....every thread you start shit you bring up an "OASIS" report

 

[05 Roush]

Where your "OASIS" report for this one....every thread you start shit you bring up an "OASIS" report

Your capacity for clever thinking has just been breached. My suggestion is to get as many of what little of your brain cells into the life boat before the Double"O" dingy sinks.

 

[Double"O"]

Your capacity for clever thinking has just been breached. My suggestion is to get as many of what little of your brain cells into the life boat before the Double"O" dingy sinks.

think of that all by yourself did ya???

 

[05 Roush]

think of that all by yourself did ya???

Stop thinking and start rowing.

 

[spyder1337]

Statistically, you will fail. You don't know what it takes to ride a bike and will learn all of the bad habits. I don't care how mature you think you are, you can spot someone who learned on a literbike a mile away. Always practicing horrible habits.

Try to convince yourself you're the different one, statistics don't lie. I've been riding since I was 5, been racing since I was 18. I ride a 600 and am significantly faster than most literbike owners. Especially ones who learn on them.

Don't believe me? Do a search for 2005 GSXR1000 parts on ebay. Where do you think all of these spares come from?

Care to go into detail about these "bad habits"? I'm curious.