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I'm not sure who 748_abuser is trying to convince more, himself or the editor. I know 10 sportbike riders, 2 of whom are very new and scared of their bikes, and the other eight who will do everything in their power to show that their bike is the fastest and that they are the coolest. To say that 90% of the riders out there are speed limit going, never raise hell, always drive responsibly riders, is ridiculous. One rider by himself my drive semi-sanely, two together are always going to compete a little, and a whole group is nothing more than a "check out what I can do on my bike" contest.
People that buy these bikes buy them because they can scream through corners and run at ballistic top speeds, and once they get them you expect anyone to believe that they aren't going to use it. I think that this article is mostly spot-on. I will also hate it when laws are passed limiting bikes, but I don't see how lying to ourselves, and each other, about how most people are riding (especially in groups) is going to help the situation. And frankly if I have to go out and putt around on my bike, like it was a 250, instead of using at least some of the available performance, who cares if they limit the bikes. I'm not using it anyway.
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'00F4,
It's obvious by your response that you fall into that "one percent" category. I ride in large groups on occasion and it is NEVER a contest to see who is the fastest, that's a good way to wad your bike. Not to mention you are endangering the lives of innocent people. That is typically settled at the track under controlled conditions. I don't ride to "prove" I'm faster than anyone. If that's your street mentality, you're in for an eye-opener.
If you honestly believe that story was "spot-on," it is you, and people like you who will always be a blemish amongst those riders who are responsible. You complain about top speed restrictions? Why do you think those are being enforced? It's a result of the actions of those riders who feel that the public streets are a place for "ballistic top speeds."
Convince me that you're not a Lemming...
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-Paul
You ride like shit...