# Another one killed

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**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [August 5, 2011, 5:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-one-killed/259786 "2011-08-05T05:40:48Z")\
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**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\
**Post date:** [August 5, 2011, 8:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-one-killed/259786/22 "2011-08-05T20:49:01Z")

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> [@Fast/Quick Honda Guys, Pull up a chair](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fast-quick-honda-guys-pull-up-a-chair/43044/407):
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> Well nobody seems to listen to me when I say crotch rockets don’t make good street bikes. I almost lost my life in my accident and I’ve seen plenty others come close or actually lose it. They are not all that fun below the speed limit and are exhilaratingly fast at 60+ mph. The risk is always there even on a 250 but combine no experience and super car performance and you got recipe for disaster.
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> I know I got little to no self control so on the street I now ride bikes that keep me in check and happy (Sv’s and motard). Gsxr is dedicated track duty. (collecting dust lately ☹ )
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> But that’s a whole another debate.

im going to disagree there. i ride my bike to ride. i enjoy the free feeling. ive ridden harley-davidsons and other “lesser” bikes(performance wise) and i just never really enjoyed it. i ride my GSXR as much as i can. i do 40-45 on central in 4th or 5th. i dont wheelie, stoppie or even really hammer turns. i just cruise around. sure i could do it on anything, but i enjoy having the particular bike i have. its comfortable for me, and its plenty fast when i need it to be.

maybe i just have more self control? who knows, but saying a crotch rocket isnt a good street bike is all personal belief. its like telling a single guy that his S2000 isnt a practical daily driver. maybe for a married guy with kids its not, but its all relevant to your wants/needs.

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