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JMcDonald · February 6th, 2011, 10:37 AM

IMO, it is largely the attitudes, not the bikes, that cause the problems. Starting on an R1 is dangerous. But, the person who thinks he can start on an R1 is also the person who doesn't take gear, practice, or safety seriously, and is in fact himself the primary problem. Tiered licensing would, however, by forcing people to start on smaller bikes, help foster a more positive attitude toward them. That, in turn, will help people to better appreciate the actual "riding" part of MCing, instead of just "who had the baddest, most powerful machine in the parking lot."

February 6th, 2011, 10:37 AM	#8
JMcDonald ninjette.org sage Name: J Location: Oklahoma Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Posts: 771	IMO, it is largely the attitudes, not the bikes, that cause the problems. Starting on an R1 is dangerous. But, the person who thinks he can start on an R1 is also the person who doesn't take gear, practice, or safety seriously, and is in fact himself the primary problem. Tiered licensing would, however, by forcing people to start on smaller bikes, help foster a more positive attitude toward them. That, in turn, will help people to better appreciate the actual "riding" part of MCing, instead of just "who had the baddest, most powerful machine in the parking lot." __________________________________________________ Factory Pro Jet Kit, K&N R-0990 Pod Filter, Sportisi VR Black Exhaust, BRT TIS Ignition, White Paint, and 16/41 Sprockets. Soon: Maybe a 37T Rear Sprocket if I get things running like I'd hoped.