It's not quite that bad but, from what I see, stunters have a bad rap because of a few irresponsible people. Knuckleheads put a bad light on that community but it's getting better. All the sport really needs is the right promotion. My buddy that builds stunt cages got the news involved for PR because a tornado had hit the area so he had a fundraiser where proceeds went to the salvation army.
The sport needs more guys like him. And more pretty girls that can ride.
I agree with this. It's mainly wanna-be's that do their "practicing" on the street. Some of these guys and gals have insane skills and I don't see how anyone who appreciates motorcycles and the skill required to control them can't appreciate the sport. It isn't like golf, which still sucks even after you "get it".
But I also have a higher threshold of tolerance for hooligan behavior on the street than most...if you're not putting anyone else at risk you're fine imho. make the beast with two backs all this BS supposed responsibility to be ambassadors of motorcycling to the public. Most of "the public" sucks, and I don't spend myself silly on parts for my bike to not blow off a little steam on it now and then.
