If you crash you may not survive anyway. When its your time its your time period. I believe if one is willing to carry a firearm it should be quickly accessible if not then why bother if you cant get to it. Dont know if you remember last year about the guy on the Honda CBR was ran off the road and robbed in Columbus. He had a diamond ear ring the assholes had ripped out of his ear, then took his money and wallet, and then jumped on his bike and took off for several blocks before abandoning the bike. And thanks for the info on ZX-12.org greatly appreciate it. Everyone says stick with the OEM stuff but upgrade the springs.