Originally Posted by david58

Europe is "ahead" of us because tax rates and regulations make owning a vehicle like that cost-prohibitive. You might now want an Escalade or Hummer, but why would you tell someone that they shouldn't or couldn't? Kinda like me telling you that you shouldn't have the nice bike you do.

Personally, I too would rather have a nice bike.

And, I use a blinky at all times, unless group riding since I don't want my turboflash going off in someone's face.