Whilst we are on the topic of generalising and bashing all riders who ride a particular brand, because of the conduct of one or two riders, let me tell you a story I found amusing.
Two weeks ago I went to Clarens for the weekend, which is a favourite destination of both adventure bikers and Harley (yes, that is how you spell it) riders. Could there actually be some similarities between the different riders? I hope not, as it would spoil hours of fun for the hardened bikers. Anyway, I digress.
I drove out to Golden Gate in my car, where there are smallish but tarred roads leading off the main road, that allow you to get to viewpoints and walks.
Just after turning off into one, I came across three GS riders sitting on their bikes looking at a concrete dip that runs across the road, that had some water in it. They eventually decided not to go through, and turned their bikes around, to leave. I think they felt a bit sheepish when I drove through it in a low-slung Mercedes Benz CLK. It was quite obvious that the water would not even have reached the footpegs!