To speed or not to speed, that is the question.

[Indiana_Jones]

I feel the need.....the need for speed!

I enjoy a bit of speed


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-Indy

[The Pastor]

Are you a renegade master who loves the thrill and runs the risk or the placid stickler for the rules who accepts responsibility while on a public road and conforms diligently with the rules?

Yes, yes I am.

[bully]

i ride right on the limit in town,conditions allowing. and like to be comftable on the open road,120+. but in most cases i match my speed to the chance of seeing a cop. i hope to get a radar soon, i try to sick to open roads and only ride in fine weather on weekends.

[Pancakes]

I recon the limit around houses etc should be 40 and policed hard, kids running and people mowing the lawn, walking the dog etc. Main roads should be laid out way better and be 70-80K's depending on the conditions. Motorways shouldn't have half the on and off ramps they do to cut down on the merging and longer merging lanes (and merging ettiquette by drivers taught) and be at 130. I don't get the 10 K over discretion etc. I mean, I ride more to the conditions than the posted limits and don't get stopped much but still have fun riding so it must be going ok but why not jutst actually post a reasonable speed and police it rather than playing games? Oh actually I get let off heaps (so maybe not!) or get the " a car complained so we need to be seen stopping you but can you just cool it for the next little bit?" then a chat about police bikes and off. Time and a place definatly.

[Sam I Am]

Guilty I have had my Bike licence 25 years and yes i ride faster than the rule book and have had tickets, am i being silly not in my eyes...
I ride within my ability and to the local conditions....... no i do not stick entirely within my lane.... what ever fucker came up with that rule i was taught yellow lines were were the ones you were not allowed to cross.
Anyway so today i am filtering on the motorway looking in drivers mirrors trying to wath there front wheels for signs of lane changing judging gaps spaces looking behind me for other bikers incase there is trying to pass damn there is a lot going on in my head have i got time to look or damn Cops !!! grrrrr
And every few cars there are drivers talking on the phone eating texting reading who know what else but they cant be paying a 10th of the attention to the road that I am

and who do the cops hit on? yer the guy who's bike would fly through any MOT test always has fantastic rubber on, pays his road tax is fully insured ect ... fuck i get pissed at all the bald tires i see out on the road on cars no MOT or tax chucking litter out the window need i say more...............

sorry rant over to answer the original question

No i don't fell guilty, just pissed i am forced to watch out for cops taxing us rather than watching out for my safety.... and other dickheads on the road.

[Pancakes]

................there is a lot going on in my head have i got time to look or damn Cops !!! grrrrr ...............................litter out the window need i say more...............

Yeah mate I just don't try to scan for cops anymore. I'd rather not see a cop than not see someone changing lanes on top of me or any of the other nasty things that happen.

Hate people chucking litter out the window too. And whats up with people emptying a car load of rubbish onto the verge or car-park?

[ArcherWC]

Easy, I'm an adrenaline junkie....I can't ride within the limits for long or I go nuts....
I have no problem with those that do, I just can't do it myself...

Same for me, though I have found that the racing and track days do settle me down for a bit

[Pwalo]

In all my 32 years of having a bike licence/riding I have never broken any speed limits, traffic laws, etc.

To do otherwise would be socially irresponsible, and politically incorrect.

Just think of the children (that you could run over at 7.30 am outside a school if you exceed 50K).

Honestly this is a pretty silly question. I'm pretty sure that we have all exceeded the speed limits at times, and if you're being sensible and discreet about it who cares. Unless you get caught of course.

[jrandom]

Time and place, time and place.

We all know how we ride at certain times and in certain places. Some guys are stupid about it, some know how it works and don't fuck up.

The key things, in my book, are to never put anyone else at risk on the road, and take your knocks like a man if you get nicked.

If we're going to be honest, nobody seriously expects a guy on a 100+hp road bike to be riding within legal limits everywhere all the time. We all know this. The question is one of personal responsibility, and whether you're dumb enough to take risks that you shouldn't take.

[MotoGirl]

As motorcyclists we're effectively risk takers because we're vulnerable, and if we didn't accept the potential risks we'd all drive cars.

I'm not a stickler for the rules and (in my opinion) being 100 percent responsible is just plain boring. I don't ride to commute, I ride to enjoy it. I'll obey most road rules except the posted speed limit and passing on double yellow lines.

As for conforming to the rules, I find it particularly frustrating to ride with people that do this. I once made the mistake of riding with someone who's so paranoid of being ticketed that he cruises at 90kph and won't even pass slow campervans, etc. I have little respect for this person as a motorcyclist because if you go on group rides, you either need to keep up with the flow or ride with someone your own pace.

[bell]

Speeding is only a part of it. To me it is all about being considerate for those around you.

If you are happy to have other riders or drivers cut you off, race along a high speed towards you, crossing the centreline risking a painful or fatal crash, weaving in and out, following right up your rear end and being a general arse etc etc then maybe anything is permissible to you - then there can't be complaint.

The key is : can you trust the other road users around you? That answer would have to be wavering - there are dozens of crashes a day where people get it wrong and ruin someone elses day when they just wanted to get where they were going on time and without harm or loss.

Open road - no one around - a little extra speed, or a lot. I personally don't mind, but I sure wouldn't abuse the cops if they caught me - it would be my decision to speed and only me to blame.

Personally I find riding is more relaxed when you don't have to worry about getting caught - but more so, that it is less likely you will get killed because of your own actions or the actions of another person.

Well said that man.

I'm with Toaster. If only this attitude prevailed amongst the general population eh?

[scumdog]

The key is : can you trust the other road users around you? That answer would have to be wavering - there are dozens of crashes a day where people get it wrong and ruin someone elses day when they just wanted to get where they were going on time and without harm or loss..

True.
I often see KBers post "I ride within my ability" and "I don't exceed my capabilities" etc as a caveat on their fast/hard riding post.

But I bet just about all the riders/drivers that crash through no fault but their own also thought they were riding/driving within their ability/capability etc.

And having seen some of the driving/riding around here THAT'S a real worry.

[Renegade]

i always speed just a little, mostly around town, hover around the 60kph mark, 70kph if its midnight, that sort of thing, not so much on the motorway, usually cos its to windy and that combined with helmet noise and the hyo not really liking it.

if there are no cars around ill go through the red light if its taking hours to change aswell but only late at night when no ones around.

other than that i try and be conciderate to other road users, by staying out of their way and to keep myself safe.

[deanohit]

Nope, I stick to the limit, mainly as I would rather keep a clean licence, and my bike doesn't go all that fast. Along the straights I'll sit at 100kmh regardless as I'm comfortable at that speed, but it's the twisties I love, so while I'm not speeding, I am pushing it. For thrills, I would rather go and have another ride on Scrivy and Bobs Hayabusa side car and go real fast in controlled safe conditions where I don't have to worry about the other road users.

[P38]

I like to kick back, relax and watch the world go by when riding my bike, hence why I chose a crusier for getting back into motorcycling after a bit of a break.

While not always sticking to the appropriate speed limits all the time, especially when I was younger (18-19yrs) and riding the Z1r, I generally stick within 5 to 10kms of it nowadays.

Actually looking back an being honest with myself, the Z1R used to bloody scare the bloody shit outta me somedays. Wasn't sad to see it go either.

To date I have recieved two speeding tickets since 1980, and only one was on a bike, so I figur I'm doing ok so far.

Aunty Hellen!
If your reading this Sorry for not payin my share but thats just how it is ok.

When I ride with my mates I do tend to bring up the rear but never arrive at a pit stop more than a few minutes behind those that like to ride faster.

Dont See The Need For Speed Anymore!