Just an observation: Ever since I started riding unusual, 'cool' bikes (cruisers, lowriders and choppers) about two years ago, I have noticed a distinct decrease in the number of hostile motorists I encounter. It seems their admiration for the bike seems to overshadow any perceived nuisance I might have otherwise presented. Just an hour or so ago, I was out riding my Giant Stiletto chopper and had to move into the centre of a one-way street due to debris and melting snow near the curb. A car was forced to slow down (though not much) down the entire length of the street. When we got to the light and I moved over, he put his window down and, with a vigorous thumbs-up, complimented the 'cool ride.'