Thread: What's Your Opinion on Extremely Fast Motorcycles and Cars?

I had a 1965 Pontiac GTO convertable. I still miss that car. One should be able to drive whatever they want, as long as its reasonably road worthy. There are US/state laws about unsafe driving. I do not want or need any nanny devices on my car. I believe that it is abusive nonsense to tell an 18 year old serviceman that he must carry and use weapons in defense of the US but is not responsible enought to have a drink. I wonder how many people die as a result of high speed driving permissiveness (or rights) on euro highways and how the death toll may compare to US rights (or permissiveness) on firearms ownership.

I used to ride a 600cc supersport motorcycle. While I may or may not have gone a little wild a couple of times in zero traffic, on major highways, once I scratched the itch, never went over 130km/h (regular cruising speed for our highways) and typically stuck at 120 in order to avoid getting ticketed. Higher speeds were reserved for the track.

I personally think they should be outlawed. No real use. Saleens, Roushs, Hayabusas, Monsters, 1400CC Sportbikes etc. etc. Why does anyone need a race car? Are we all race car drivers now? They serve no real "sporting pupose", do they? A twist of the throttle and mass carnage can ensue. I want more control over these things. It would make me feel safer.

Originally Posted by EMC45

I personally think they should be outlawed. No real use. Saleens, Roushs, Hayabusas, Monsters, 1400CC Sportbikes etc. etc. Why does anyone need a race car? Are we all race car drivers now? They serve no real "sporting pupose", do they? A twist of the throttle and mass carnage can ensue. I want more control over these things. It would make me feel safer.

I took pro courses at infinion,I tracked my Roush at Thunderhill every summer and Laguna seca,It is one great sport and the car had a real sporting purpose,It was also street driven in the summer and a garage queen in winter.
Any car can be lethal.
I do believe young people should by law take a High perf driving course before be allowed a license.

Personally, I am thankful that a thing is not outlawed simply because someone thinks no one needs it.

My question is how do I know that the person riding or driving said vehicle is properly trained? Do they have a swagger or persona to observe that would clue another in on their skill level or if they are unhinged? I still say there is no use for them. I have been driving for 19 years and have never had the desire to own one of these machines. I don't like them and I don't think regular folks should own them. They should be for racecar drivers or bike racers only I think. Too dangerous...

Breathing the air outside can cause cancer(a much bigger killer than wrecks by people driving high performance vehicles). Does that mean we should ban it?

Originally Posted by EMC45

My question is how do I know that the person riding or driving said vehicle is properly trained? Do they have a swagger or persona to observe that would clue another in on their skill level or if they are unhinged? I still say there is no use for them. I have been driving for 19 years and have never had the desire to own one of these machines. I don't like them and I don't think regular folks should own them. They should be for racecar drivers or bike racers only I think. Too dangerous...

A trained or pro driver is easy to spot,they are the ones driving in a safe and sane manner.
As far as the bikes go,Take some lessons, try one out just for grins, you may have a change of heart once you get something really exciting between your legs

Originally Posted by EMC45

I don't like them and I don't think regular folks should own them. They should be for racecar drivers or bike racers only I think. Too dangerous...

This kind of says it all. Because you don't like them shouldn't mean others dont have the right to. My truck can keep up with a Corvette..does that mean I'm out racing them...nope. My Bike tops out at a mere 200kms/hr..do I actually ever ride that fast...nope. Again, it all comes down to using your head.
You can compare it to drunk driving...its against the law, but people still do it. That doesn't make it right but I don't think we should outlaw booze and take a guilty pleasure away from those of us that are responsible just because of a few fools or because someone else doesn't like it.

Originally Posted by EMC45

My question is how do I know that the person riding or driving said vehicle is properly trained? Do they have a swagger or persona to observe that would clue another in on their skill level or if they are unhinged? I still say there is no use for them. I have been driving for 19 years and have never had the desire to own one of these machines. I don't like them and I don't think regular folks should own them. They should be for racecar drivers or bike racers only I think. Too dangerous...

Just because your skills do not match mine gives you absolutely zero authority in this matter. If you are too afraid of what's going on out on the roads, stay home. That way, you will feel "safer."
I'd rather have "it" and not need "it" than need "it" and not have "it."