This is a pretty fierce topic!! I am glad I decided to read it. I agree that speed kills. Whether its in your vains or on the road. I also believe that skill saves lives. I know that no one really gives a s hit what I think but I'll post it anyway.
I assume the risk of injury for myself and take responsibility for my actions when I ride. I have sped on public roads and don't believe its putting others at unnecessary risk. When I encounter other vehicles on the road I give them a wide berth. Especially when I'm over 120 - 130. I agree with the post earlier that stated know your roads and scout out their patterns to the best extent possible.
As far as outrunning the police go I would rather not have to, but.....
Com on, anything 20 to 25mph over the posted speed limit is more than just speeding. It is endangerment. I don't believe it to be reckless because I am sure that most riders don't go out to kill themselves on their bikes. More so they usually have the skill along with the ability to speed and want to stay alive to do it again. It is just endangerment because there are too many cagers whom panic and get in our way or else an unforseen live or dead animal suddenly appears in the road.
If you're in a bend or straightaway hitting 90+ and you go by a stopped state employee or constable on patrol whose vocation it is to enforce the governments laws, chances are they are going to want to document this transgression and impound you and/or you're vehicle for a long, long, long, long time. Not to mention impose a significant fine to finance their quarterly boozefest courtesy of the backbroken taxpayer. Hopefully you're familiar with the terrain and you crank the throttle up a notch. You've just entered street superbike competition and the Copposition is unmerciful.
Pros: You're on the fastest production motorcycle the earth has ever experienced.
OEM tires, brakes, ground clearance, suspension settings, while they may still be at standard, are still quite tops for gunning and running.
If you're sufficiently skilled and possessed of elephant cojones composed of steel construction.
Cons: Murphy's Law - this is one of those unwritten laws of physics theories that even an elementary student can understand.
Weather conditions, road conditions, traffic conditions(either pro or con) ...i.e envirioment.
Killing yourself and/or (worse) others in the attempt.
Making the attempt and getting caught anyway.
From what I consider a common sense standpoint once you break the law why incriminate yourself by pulling over right away. The burden of proof is on the state and until evasion can be established by the authorities on film or witness and, this is a big and, until you get caught, its your word against someone else's word. Isn't that what the President of the United States, Bill Clinton, teaches us? He's such a great role model isn't he?
Hopefully no one puts themselves and/or others at danger unnecissarily due to speeding. I hope everyone has a good summer and stays in one piece.
Later.
. Driving in the fast lane at 80mph, 3 lane hwy. Hear a bike on the right, see an older ninja(maybe a 7R)with bungee straps(?!!!) passing on the right shoulder doing probably 120 by my estimate. Shoots over all 3 lanes onto the left shoulder and hauls. 5 seconds later, state police following. He is maybe 1/4 mile behind the bike by now. About 2 miles up ahead, things are coming to a slowdown. On the shoulder, I see the cop car behind a lady who's front end is smashed, her hands over her eyes, crying on the shoulder. I didn't see the bike but he obviously caused the crash. Her front was really smashed so I don't think she hit him but no sign of him. Bottom line is that running endangers other drivers. He could have killed her. If you're not good, don't run. And don't run with your piece of Sh** commuter Ninja that will be recognized everywhere in a small town with GD Bungee straps.
