Sociology help....

[Court Jester]

I have a 20 page sociology paper due next month on deviant behavior within society. I chose Sportbikes: Wheelies and high speeds on public roads for my subject. So I’m hitting up several (both predominantly race and street) forums for a little bit of insight from those that ride bikes. I have employees that can fulfill my needs with other perspectives.

So if you would be as kind, copy and paste the below questions and fill them in with your two cents.

Do/have you ride/ridden on a track?
Do you ride on the street regularly?
What is your opinion of someone riding a wheelie past you on the street while you’re on a bike?
What is your opinion of someone riding 10 mph above the speed limit on the street while you’re on a bike?
What is your opinion of someone riding 20 mph above the speed limit on the street while you’re on a bike?
What is your opinion of someone riding 30 mph above the speed limit on the street while you’re on a bike?
What is your opinion of someone riding at two times more or above the posted speed limit while you‘re on a bike?

What is your opinion of someone riding a wheelie past you on the street while you’re in your family vehicle?
What is your opinion of someone riding 10 mph above the speed limit on the street while you’re in your family vehicle?
What is your opinion of someone riding 20 mph above the speed limit on the street while you’re in your family vehicle?
What is your opinion of someone riding 30 mph above the speed limit on the street while you’re in your family vehicle?
What is your opinion of someone riding at two times more or above the posted speed limit while in your family vehicle?

Overall honest opinion:

[stealthy1]

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Do/have you ride/ridden on a track?
Yep

Originally Posted by Court Jester

Do you ride on the street regularly?

not as much as the track the last couple years....

Originally Posted by Court Jester

What is your opinion of someone riding a wheelie past you on the street while you’re on a bike?

Assuming you mean a stranger?; damn that guy rides high speed whelies....

Originally Posted by Court Jester

What is your opinion of someone riding 10 mph above the speed limit on the street while you’re on a bike?

no big deal...

Originally Posted by Court Jester

What is your opinion of someone riding 20 mph above the speed limit on the street while you’re on a bike?

no big deal

Originally Posted by Court Jester

What is your opinion of someone riding 30 mph above the speed limit on the street while you’re on a bike?

no big deal

Originally Posted by Court Jester

What is your opinion of someone riding at two times more or above the posted speed limit while you‘re on a bike?

meh, no big deal

Originally Posted by Court Jester

What is your opinion of someone riding a wheelie past you on the street while you’re in your family vehicle?

at least he isn't doing it at 150+mph? Never had this happen, but my thought would prolly be to wish him a safe landing and not to raise my insurance rates when/if he bins it...anyways, I wouldn't mind at all....I'd look at it as free entertainment.

Originally Posted by Court Jester

What is your opinion of someone riding 10 mph above the speed limit on the street while you’re in your family vehicle?

no big deal

Originally Posted by Court Jester

What is your opinion of someone riding 20 mph above the speed limit on the street while you’re in your family vehicle?

no big deal

Originally Posted by Court Jester

What is your opinion of someone riding 30 mph above the speed limit on the street while you’re in your family vehicle?

no big deal

Originally Posted by Court Jester

What is your opinion of someone riding at two times more or above the posted speed limit while in your family vehicle?

goddammit I missed it...what kind of bike was that?

[bfolkerts]

I pretty much have the same opinions as above. I'm usually of the thought that "it's your own life - as long as it doesn't directly affect me - do whatever you want"

I'd be a lil pissy if / when people (usually HD guys) buzz me goin 50+ mph faster. Mostly cuz i never run mirrors, and I don't see it coming - and i about shit myself. Mostly cuz they're on a harley, and they have something to prove.

It's a lil better now on the 1098 - cuz when i repass them, doing 50+ mph faster than them - my v-twin is louder than theirs...

[ZLTFUL]

Ditto on the above sentiments...although, I tend to mutter under my breath the word, "Fucktard" alot when I see them with poor form or doing it in a manner that risks involving some innocent.

[fire]

Pretty much agree with most of this, but I do think that riding a high speed wheelie on on the interstate during rush hour is irresponsible. I save my schenanagense (sp) for sparcely populated roads. I would be full of shit if I said I did not ride above the speed limit, sometimes significantly higher. I feel safer riding faster than the flow of traffic until I find a nice cushion of road, void of traffic for a few hundred feet both ahead and behind. Most riders know the risk before they even swing their leg over their bike. A lot of people get pissed when they see a bike doing something they do not understand. I have drove with friends that have commented on the riding practices of motorcyclists; swerving in their lanes, accelerating and breaking hear a few times, or the occasional moderate parking lot burn-out. They have never rode, so they do not understand what it is like riding on cold tires. After I explain these practices, it clicks to them.

[fire]

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Originally Posted by Court Jester

goddammit I missed it...what kind of bike was that?

That is some funny shit right there.

[bfolkerts]

Yea - i guess i can rephrase that. Keep in mind - we live in Iowa....LOTS of county road to do stupid shit on.

People doin stupid shit in town is another thing...because it usually involves injuring others if stuff goes wrong.

I don't care if people hurt / kill themselves - but when it involves "innocent" by-standards - it tends to get on my nerves.

I really do detest when they do stupid shit w/ a girl on back....yea - she chose to get on...but i've known of more than a few that have killed themselves and passengers.

I guess I've never been one that has to show off to a girl my mad riding skills (I rely on my dashing good looks and charming personality)

[dsmgixxer]

Do/have you ride/ridden on a track? Yes

Do you ride on the street regularly? Yes

What is your opinion of someone riding a wheelie past you on the street while you’re on a bike? Dumb if they have no gear. Dumb if they are doing it on a busy street. If its not busy and they have gear then its ok.

What is your opinion of someone riding 10 mph above the speed limit on the street while you’re on a bike? Dont care

What is your opinion of someone riding 20 mph above the speed limit on the street while you’re on a bike? Dont care as long as they are doing it safelyand not bothering anyone.

What is your opinion of someone riding 30 mph above the speed limit on the street while you’re on a bike? Dont care as long as they are doing it safely and not bothering anyone.

What is your opinion of someone riding at two times more or above the posted speed limit while you‘re on a bike? Dont care as long as they are doing it safely and not bothering anyone.

What is your opinion of someone riding a wheelie past you on the street while you’re in your family vehicle? Dont care as long as they are doing it safely and not bothering anyone.

What is your opinion of someone riding 10 mph above the speed limit on the street while you’re in your family vehicle? Dont care as long as they are doing it safely and not bothering anyone.

What is your opinion of someone riding 20 mph above the speed limit on the street while you’re in your family vehicle? Dont care as long as they are doing it safely and not bothering anyone.

What is your opinion of someone riding 30 mph above the speed limit on the street while you’re in your family vehicle? Dont care as long as they are doing it safely and not bothering anyone.

What is your opinion of someone riding at two times more or above the posted speed limit while in your family vehicle? Dont care as long as they are doing it safely and not bothering anyone.

[DonnyBallGame]

Do/have you ride/ridden on a track? Yep
Do you ride on the street regularly? Everyday, as long as there is no snow and over 40°.
What is your opinion of someone riding a wheelie past you on the street while you’re on a bike? He is an idiot.
What is your opinion of someone riding 10 mph above the speed limit on the street while you’re on a bike? No Opinion
What is your opinion of someone riding 20 mph above the speed limit on the street while you’re on a bike? No Opinion
What is your opinion of someone riding 30 mph above the speed limit on the street while you’re on a bike? Wow, That guy really wants to loose his license.
What is your opinion of someone riding at two times more or above the posted speed limit while you‘re on a bike? What an idiot. Hopehe doesn't kill someone else.

What is your opinion of someone riding a wheelie past you on the street while you’re in your family vehicle? What an idiot
What is your opinion of someone riding 10 mph above the speed limit on the street while you’re in your family vehicle? No Opinion
What is your opinion of someone riding 20 mph above the speed limit on the street while you’re in your family vehicle? No Opinion
What is your opinion of someone riding 30 mph above the speed limit on the street while you’re in your family vehicle? What an idiot
What is your opinion of someone riding at two times more or above the posted speed limit while in your family vehicle? That deserves a cell phone call to the local sheriff. I will Testify.

We need to police ourselves before the lawmakers do it for us.

[Court Jester]

thank you all. This shit is helpful