kadeshpa

As I wrote, I get pissed off because what used to be a fun ride through mountain roads has now turned into constant harassment by the cops. The reason? Squids, that feel the need to impress bystanders with their stunts. Cops used to leave bikers alone, now with all of these high profile accidents and ridiculously dangerous stunts on public roadways, cops have been directed to crackdown on motorcyclists...especially sport bikers.

I purchased my bike for its intended purpose of track racing, spirited canyon carving and general riding.

To have a thread that promotes stunting on public roads as cool is absurd. Just like those that get blasted on street encounters for racing on local streets at triple digit speeds.

I have no personal beef with you, I just hate the trend of current sport bike riding influenced by the Ruff Ridaz.

kadeshpa

There sure is a diff between motard and sportbikes when it comes to stunting. Take a look for yourself.

A squid is a person as you described, AS WELL as nards that show off by needlessly revving the engine, doing ANYTHING you see on Ruff Ridaz or rap videos, and just generaly riding like an idiot.

I'm glad your ride isn't a garage queen, neither is mine. However, I responsibly drive my bike to keep myself safe as well as those I share the (public) roads with.

jah

the race thingy, it took to much money, with a race every 2-3weeks i had no life.

the canyon thingy; the people who lived in the canyons would get up in revolt and make the cops give us general hassle.

so now just go to an unused parking lot in a way far off industrial area and stunt. there are only a few geeks there and not necessary to know their names. we all wear the gear, total fight club, just have an 80% time of it. this kinda so matches the recessionary times we are in now and is functional.


Peace ok?

freq

peace. I'm out.

S2K DRIFTER

The insurance companies are basing their rates due to accidents in general. Some states have more accidents than others. The majority of cops are pissed off at bikers that speed. Which are most likely sport bikes. Also, some sport bikers like to get chased *another reason why cops are . What usually happens is when you ride with the wrong crowd, you tend to do as they do. Stunting should take place in huge parking lots or areas that are deserted. A wheelie/endo here and there by someone that has experience doesnt affect insurance. Trust me, im a cop <-- j/k but very close friend of mine is

kadeshpa

OK. I agree with your points.

kadeshpa

No harm no foul.

Chris S

Stunting (meaning more than a well-controlled wheelie away from traffic) on public streets is asinine IMO, though I enjoy watching others trash their bikes in parking lots.

Freestyle MX is way more impressive that watching some dipshit loser stand on his dented tank while coasting @ 30 mph.

WVtwisties

a lot of those are the same guys by the way...so i don't know how you can make character judgements based on the type of 'trick'

Chris S

Gimme names of a lot of those guys! LOL Most of them don't seem to have a lot of interest in street bikes. I've been there, done that, and after getting into dirt biking was the beginning to the end of my street riding days. Way more fun!