As many of you may know and far less care, I live in the sticks. Ding-weed central. The other day (Sunday I think) I was riding west on I-68 in Western Maryland. Doing about 75, I was passed by a crotch rocketeer. I'm guessing 110-120. Scared the poop outta me. Then this genius slowed back down a bit, hoisted the front end and road a wheelie for some time. A rare uphill straight gave me a good view for quite a while. All this took place amidst light freeway traffic: a few trucks, minivans, SUVs, etc. I got some not-so-friendly glances from the non-biking traffic. Nice.
Then I pulled onto Rt. 55, a country two lane, and was approached by a KTM rider who was riding a very nice wheelie down the road at about 50mph. Again, in light traffic.
Where are these assholes coming from? I don't mind the show at the track, but this schit spills over to the streets. As we've seen here on MO, even Sportster riders are getting in on the act. That bozo not only took it to the streets, he took it to the sidewalks as well.
To condone street-based stunting in a forum of major representatives of the motorcycle industry is just plain wrong. Thanks Fred. As usual, your insight is crystal clear and your words even more so.