Anyone own a street bike (Crotch Rocket)???

[Red]

i have never owned a bike, but i do have my license.  if i was going to get one right now, i would get a buell.

i like the XB9SX

http://www.buell.com/en_us/bikes/street/XB9SX/colors.asp#

[Alpster]

Not a crotch rocket, but it is pretty hot in the twisties. I am into touring. 1000 mile days, Iron Butt rides, etc. This one has almost 40,000 on the odometer. There are few things in life I enjoy as much as riding. You have to be responsible for your own safety. TRAINING, PRACTICE, GOOD RIDING GEAR, Lots of time in the seat and oh and did I mention TRAINING!!! LOL

1832 cc 6-cylinder COUCH ROCKET!!!!!!! ;D ;D

Ronnie  - "Iron Butt Association" member # 31633

[thetr20one]

I own a 2003 GSX-R 600. It has many mods. It has been lowered,polished frame, K&N filters, larger injectors, Yoshi fullheader pipe pipe and carbon fiber muffler, recalbraited computer, and it makes about 130 horsepower, about 30 over stock and weighs 328 lbs. What people don't understand is this and many other bike like mine "crotch rockets" were designed to be driven over 140 mph. My bike at 130 mph still feels like you could go much faster without being out of control. I have been to 157 and didn't think much of it. I also have a 02 YZ 250. Thats a fun bike. I will post a pic of my gixxer tomorrow and the yammie soon. I keep it at my sisters house because they own some land and have some place to ride it. IMO it is the operators responsibility to maintain control and know their limits. My boat is very dangerous too ya know but, I still drive it fast!

I am sure you are very good at riding a bike, but unless you hit 157 on a track or strip somewhere.....

Well, lets just say you were needlessly putting people in danger. Least of the concern would be yourself.

The reaction time needed to make an evasive maneuver at 157MPH is pretty much super-human, and as far as I know, your name is not Clark Kent.

My bike is basically a racing bike with lights . I definately have a need for speed. Not a need to kill somebody. At 157 the bike is stable, responds well, and is right at home. That being said I rarely exceed 130-140. It has an uncomfortable riding position for cruising and, the powerband is not suited for cruising. People who have never ridden one should back off because, They don't have a clue as to the characteristics of these machines. I will get that pic up today. I gotta go get a haircut real quick and will post it asap.

[Hookemdown.]

I have a clue about public safety. Anyone going over 90 mph, hell over the speed limit for that matter, is in the wrong. I don't care if you splatter yourself over the highway, but I do care about that other person that you might take with you.

Driving at 130 mph on public roads is stupid.

When the only life you risk is your own, its not that big of a deal.

People don't plan to get in wrecks either.

If people can see you do it, it isn't the right time or place.

So basically, you're saying it's O.K. to risk the lives of others as long as you "don't get caught"?

If you want to go fast, get on a closed course.

[5bass]

Not a crotch rocket, but it is pretty hot in the twisties. I am into touring. 1000 mile days, Iron Butt rides, etc. This one has almost 40,000 on the odometer. There are few things in life I enjoy as much as riding. You have to be responsible for your own safety. TRAINING, PRACTICE, GOOD RIDING GEAR, Lots of time in the seat and oh and did I mention TRAINING!!! LOL

1832 cc 6-cylinder COUCH ROCKET!!!!!!! ;D ;D

Ronnie - "Iron Butt Association" member # 31633

Man, that thing looks comfy, I'd probably fall asleep at a stop light on that bike.  

[illumastorm]

do you guys realize what the police will do to you if they catch you doing 100 or more, even if your the only one on the road.    i like my freedom so i can keep riding my bike, so i keep it at the speed limit.