[drgibson]

Originally Posted by EZridr1

I am thankful to be a part of this forum. If it weren't for you guys, I would have bought a liter bike, go really fast, and do wheelies and stoppies and stuff.

First off Yes we need to encourage people to buy a starter bike, take the training course, buy the right gear, and take it easy on the road at all times. However in the right environment; large empty parking lots, abandoned air strip, the track there is nothing wrong with stunting a bike. We get so caught up on the safety aspect that we forget that part of the reason we ride is the risk factor. I could buy a car that would get 40 mpg but it would be a lot less fun. Riding a motorcycle requires more skill and courage then getting in a car. People who push their skills in the right environment are going to be better riders for knowing what not to do on the roads and what they and the bike are capable of.