Dave Sonsky, editor-in-ch...
Dave Sonsky, editor-in-chief
What is it with appealing to the lowest common denominator for some companies? OK, so the popularity of American Idol and Dancing With the Stars pretty much solidifies the fact that the mental capacity of many Americans is quite small indeed, but apparently some of the fans of the aforementioned drivel have infiltrated the motorcycling community as riders and product manufacturers.
If you're a little confused presently, it will all make sense at the next bike event you attend-whether it's a bike night, race or whatever. Make some mental notes of the riders acting like the biggest fools and they'll, not coincidentally, have some sort of ludicrous device attached to their body (or bike) to further confirm their lack of sense, style and brain cells.
I'm referring firstly to the stick on Mohawk, of course, but unfortunately stupid sportbiking gimmicks extend further than that. Suction cup puppy dog ears and tails aren't clever either, so please just don't go there.
Defacing your body with these items is one thing, but involving your unfortunate motorcycle is just plain cruel, so leave those colored tires alone while you're at it. Please.
Though our recent trip to Black Bike Week (page 100) didn't expose too many of the previous offenders, it surfaced yet another moronic practice-obese women in thongs shaking their abundant stuff on the back of a bike. It's amazing that some of them didn't simply swallow the rear seat all together. Not only is this pure stupidity (bikini versus pavement equals pain and humiliation), but it's also simply nauseating to witness.
And don't get me started on flip-flops and Crocs. Wear them at the beach, not on your bike.
If you think for an instant that something's lame, it most likely is-so please, spare us.