Someone should try drafting behind a truck to push it even more 
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I think you missed that part about being smart and picking a good time and place, a windy day doesn't sound like a smart idea aha and picking a good time and place pretty much mean when they is no one around
I do 100+ mph pretty much every time i'm out on my bike because i use it to go to work and i'm still alive (but then again i'm british you actually have to put some time, work and learning into getting a bike licence here
)No sh1t borderguy. Really? "You have to expect the unexpected" That is a broad and general statement. Who are you to judge on such general statements? Why do you have a bike? To drive 40mph?
"On top of it all, talking about a video that proves your lack of safety on public roads just adds to your lack of wisdom."
I referenced a video on tops speeds of the R3 which I wanted to confirm. How does this prove my lack of safety or my lack of wisdom? You're making sweeping generalizations from hasty inferences.
I'm 43 dude. Been riding since I was 15. Don't tell me about my "lack of wisdom." You're judgmental and think only your opinion matters. I have 3 degrees. I must "lack wisdom." I spent 8 years in the Army and had a license for a 70 ton M1A1 Abrams tank. So before you start accusing and insulting people, know what you're talking about.
I applaud your concern for safety and following the law. However, you shouldn't foist your opinion on people, race to hasty judgements, or proselytize people like "Safety Pup." That doesn't mean you can't have some fun in a desolate area. I am not one of those knuckleheads speeding in traffic and going as fast as I can. When I was referring to the video, I was curious about the power. I am dropping down from a 600 to a 300. Why? Because I don't do 150mph. I have always been a 600 rider. I don't get caught up in cc's and have some monster bike that has all this power I don't need. You need some power to get out of situations.
I have been in a bike accident. I know the dangers out there. Most people are terrible drivers and oblivious. Most people cannot judge the speed of a bike due to it's narrow silhouette. The accident..not my fault and couldn't be avoided no matter what. I was on a two lane road with oncoming traffic and parked cars on my right. A van facing me tried to make a left turn before I passed and then the driver froze. Because I practiced scenario I probably saved my life. I didn't hit it square and I dropped the bike and slide into it. I still broke my left wrist and broke my clavicle but I lived to ride another day. I got a huge settlement but would've rather not have had 5 pins in my wrist. Know how fast I was going? 25mph maybe 30mph.
The blanket idea that speed is dangerous is myopic and wrong unless you are specific about the context. I live in Brooklyn and in NY traffic I am not one of these guys doing 100mph in it. If I drive fast its on roads that are abandoned and safe. Not everyone has a track to go to. Now, flying objects out of nowhere like a rubbermaid container? The probability is low. That was freakish. "Huge loud thud" Yeah, that is because it's basically a drum. It resonates the sound. You wouldn't go down if I shot a potato gun at you. You're not going to fall over that easy. You're more likely to drop a bike due to road warpage, sand spots, oil spots, etc. In Colorado, there are always risks of rock slides onto the road like when I used to ride around Seven Falls.
You are in just as much danger going slow depending on where you are. There are several risk factors and you can't really much a value judgement util the specifics are laid out. Riding slow in a suburban or urban area with traffic has far more risk factors and chances of danger than driving fast in a desolate or abandoned road. I believe you can have some fun but be smart. Every time I ride my bike I get psyched and locked in. I am always paying attention 100% when I am riding and still that doesn't account for the idiots out there. I believe that license requirements should be more stringent and people should be required to face harder testing to really test and improve their skills. Speed alone isn't the danger.
Anyway man, I am not telling people how to live. If you want to drive fast, it's your risk and your life. If you want to drive slow, knock yourself out. Just get your facts straight and stop being so judgmental. I don't know what your deal is, but based upon my reply you were quick to insult me without knowing anything about me. Oh yeah, and nice use of the word "retard."
I'm 6'2" 155libbies and full tuck she bounced between 109 and 110mph before resting on 110. I let up at that point. I wondered if I was headed slightly uphill though. Could probably get a better tuck as well.
Oh yes, this was on a public highway at night with no other cars present. Take me away.
Oh yes, this was on a public highway at night with no other cars present. Take me away.
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