Florida's Superfast Motorcyclists Are a Growing Menace

Avatard · 03-04-2010, 01:20 AM

http://www.time.com/time/nation/arti...969401,00.html

Oh Noes! Crotch Rockets!

Kerry_129 · 03-04-2010, 01:36 AM

"Mad Max–like high-speed motorcycles"

Damn - I want me one a them! Then I'm gonna tinker with it to generate more power....

I do wince everytime I see/hear of invincible fools out there making us all look bad. Then again, I've been guilty of countless double-yellow passes in the mountains, and what's 'clean' to me may be reckless endangerment in a cager's eyes - so who am I to throw stones...

Adeptus_Minor · 03-04-2010, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Kerry_129

Then again, I've been guilty of countless double-yellow passes in the mountains, and what's 'clean' to me may be reckless endangerment in a cager's eyes - so who am I to throw stones...

That's crazy talk, man.
This is the internet... throw some self-righteous judgment out there. It feels good

Amber Lamps · 03-04-2010, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Kerry_129

"Mad Max–like high-speed motorcycles"

Damn - I want me one a them! Then I'm gonna tinker with it to generate more power....

I do wince everytime I see/hear of invincible fools out there making us all look bad. Then again, I've been guilty of countless double-yellow passes in the mountains, and what's 'clean' to me may be reckless endangerment in a cager's eyes - so who am I to throw stones...

My rocks are staying firmly in my pocket as well.....

quackPOT · 03-04-2010, 02:08 AM

For every "crotch rocket" Mad Max, there are at least two fart-can ricer racers that behave the same way, just with 4 wheels instead of 2.

Particle Man · 03-04-2010, 09:01 AM

Think of the CHILDREN!

BobTheBiker · 03-04-2010, 03:28 AM

sadly, the problem in florida is that far too many flat out RETARDS get sportbikes and think the sole purpose is to ride 187mph all the time if theres room.

no wonder I'm sick of the sportbike scene.

pauldun170 · 03-04-2010, 09:08 AM

I cringe whenever I see Florida license plates around here.

shmike · 03-04-2010, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

I cringe whenever I see Florida license plates around here.

And I cringe when I see NY plates here.

smileyman · 03-04-2010, 09:21 AM

The general public doesnt understand or conceive of the performance envelope of todays sportbikes. So even safe maneuvers for us seem like death defying stunts. The punks that abuse that power soon lose it but it does a ton of PR damage.

On the other hand, there are alot more folks out there drinking and driving, texting, putting on make up, and stuffing their faces. One truck driver here in AR even crashed his semi into a house while eating biscuits and gravy...where is thier condemnation?

03-04-2010, 01:20 AM	#1
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Florida's Superfast Motorcyclists Are a Growing Menace http://www.time.com/time/nation/arti...969401,00.html Oh Noes! Crotch Rockets! __________________ Insert free thought here.

03-04-2010, 09:01 AM	#6
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Think of the CHILDREN! __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

03-04-2010, 09:21 AM	#10
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	The general public doesnt understand or conceive of the performance envelope of todays sportbikes. So even safe maneuvers for us seem like death defying stunts. The punks that abuse that power soon lose it but it does a ton of PR damage. On the other hand, there are alot more folks out there drinking and driving, texting, putting on make up, and stuffing their faces. One truck driver here in AR even crashed his semi into a house while eating biscuits and gravy...where is thier condemnation? __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

03-04-2010, 01:36 AM	#2
Kerry_129 Semi-reformed Squid Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 531	"Mad Max–like high-speed motorcycles" Damn - I want me one a them! Then I'm gonna tinker with it to generate more power.... I do wince everytime I see/hear of invincible fools out there making us all look bad. Then again, I've been guilty of countless double-yellow passes in the mountains, and what's 'clean' to me may be reckless endangerment in a cager's eyes - so who am I to throw stones...

03-04-2010, 02:08 AM	#5
quackPOT Grand Master Fu Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Treasure Valley, ID USA Moto: Ducati Multistrada GT Posts: 90	For every "crotch rocket" Mad Max, there are at least two fart-can ricer racers that behave the same way, just with 4 wheels instead of 2.

03-04-2010, 03:28 AM	#7
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	sadly, the problem in florida is that far too many flat out RETARDS get sportbikes and think the sole purpose is to ride 187mph all the time if theres room. no wonder I'm sick of the sportbike scene.