Oh what the hell...
DRparj and I had a convo via PM awhile back. (Notice I did not bash in public, proud of me?) He and I came to an understanding. To each there own I guess.
NESR is trackday/racing oriented because those are the people that post the most, plain and simple.
You want more street content, post up.
I used to be in the crowd that wanted to do a track day and couldn't afford it. I used to ride ALOT faster than I should have on the street, I used to not wear ATGATT, I used to think I was a pretty good rider and I made good choices, I used to want a vest.
I have been to the track and I race, I don't ride as fast on the street, I wear ATGATT, I am a better rider but I have alot of areas to improve on, I started a chapter of a military riders club to promote safety and ATGATT, we have patches (no vests).
Why do I type this... For background.
I find it strange when someone wants to get to the track but they can't afford it yet they have a very nice bike.
If you wear a vest over your gear, I have no personal issues.
If you wear a skullie, a t-shirt and your vest I have an issue because you perpetrate the stereotype. A stereotype I try hard to squash.
If you have a custom bike I look at it for what it is, a piece of art. Good for you.
If you ride the street, do your irresponsible ridng where people can't see you and wear ATGATT, you are my kind of rider. If you don't I won't ride with you very long.
To each his own.
Ride what you want.
Wear what you want.
But don't pull the rest of us down with your silly antics.