That's funny.
Why would I do that to my bike? Well, for one thing, I've got a fancy one
that I can ride If I want to be comfortable... oh, and there's not much plastic on my "star" bike: the 2 piece neck cover, the left side battery cover, tranny cover, engine head covers. For some stuff, plastic is great because it weighs nothing.
I ride my Bloody Marry (what my pal dubbed it) every day (when it runs). Yeah, mostly it's an around towner, but it is very rideable and comfortable... as long as you don't have to pee and see the potholes. The steering geometery is stock, but the handlebars are pretty long. You can really whip this bike around. It's under 300 lbs. The metal seat is actually more comfortable than the stock seat. I couldn't do 40 miles on the stocker without having to get off. I can ride that sucker 100 miles with no tears. Look at the shape... I don't sit on my tailbone. I still have my front brakes (for now), and no Jockey shift (yet). Who is going to ride this bike besides me? probably no one.
It's my bike! crappity smack YEAH! Why should I have 2 stock bikes?