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Originally Posted by highsider  Thanks for your opinion. 
I especially like the shot of you dragging along behind your bike while its doing a wheelie. That not only looks stupid, but painful as well. Personally, I like to ride *on* my motorcycle. I'm reasonably certain that is what it was designed for.  |
Like I said... ignorant. And innovative... you are not.
Truthfully, I've been on bikes my entire life and I was sick of their "intended purpose". I raced bikes, built bikes, did track days, cruised the strip, etc. After wearing that all out, I helped flourish a brand new sport... back in late 1999 early 2000 when it wasn't the "in" thing to do. Looking at the situation today, it seems many people also enjoy the idea I helped create. It just so happens many knuckleheads find themselves attracted to it and that is what YOU see. I consider myself a pretty successful individual, with a well paying career, and rather flawless police record (aside from 2 speeding tickets in 97 and 98 in my car). All I'm saying is, I would try not to classify all stunt riders in the "idiot" category. There are many out there looking to make something out there. These riders you may be unaware of because they're out competing professionally, putting on shows, and organizing events. You probably see the stunt riders who rip up and down Hampton Beach strip and ride wheelies down interstate 95.... being completely amateur and making a bad name for the sport. These you see because they have no direction.
Same goes for track people... so everyone should assume people riding off ramps at 100mph should "keep it on the track?" or "motorcycle racers are idiots?" I would never say that, or assume some bonehead taking Exit 25 at 100mph is a professional track racer.
Confucius say... "Young Man must Open Eye to see World in it's Entirety."
Thanks,
Brian