Interstate Riding
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Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Houston
Yesterday I had some business to tend to 100'ish miles away, I took the less traveled highway going, I ran out of time so jumped in I-10 West about 80 miles East of Houston. With the windshield on, life was just fine. I tried to stay in the right lane due to mostly grassy escape route on the right. Kept a good eye out for merging traffic. Too many 18 wheelers to pass so it was to the left lane with all the advise of this group. 80 miles an hour and life was good. I was to my exit before I knew it!!!! ��
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
Hey chump, forward controls are EXCELLENT for relieving cramps AND they are great on ten hour days.
Mids require a much higher seat than I wish to own. If you have a low seat and mids you are asking for cramps.
Have a nice day. You remind me of the phrase "Low Information Voter."
I started out on baggers in 1964 before electric starting was available. How long have YOU been on a Hog?
Mids require a much higher seat than I wish to own. If you have a low seat and mids you are asking for cramps.
Have a nice day. You remind me of the phrase "Low Information Voter."
I started out on baggers in 1964 before electric starting was available. How long have YOU been on a Hog?
P.S.
You also might want to check Jonesee's "credentials" ... He has a few miles in the saddle too.
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From: Mountain West, Big Sky Country
Interstate riding is the bad as two lane riding is the good. cannot beat the interstate for quickly moving from a to b. however it comes with its on set of problems that require adjustment. higher speeds different and mostly larger traffic, etc.
Riding the freeway/interstate is an acquired skills as mentioned.
I use to worry about it now I don't. what I constantly worry about now whether on the interstate or back roads are un engaged distracted drivers doing everything but driving.
They are everywhere and regardless of the surface, they are out to get us.
No I'm not paranoid but maybe I should be, given the rise in distracted driver incidents.
Riding the freeway/interstate is an acquired skills as mentioned.
I use to worry about it now I don't. what I constantly worry about now whether on the interstate or back roads are un engaged distracted drivers doing everything but driving.
They are everywhere and regardless of the surface, they are out to get us.
No I'm not paranoid but maybe I should be, given the rise in distracted driver incidents.
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Joined: Jun 2015
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From: Southern Ontario
I'm a relative newbie compared to a lot of you guys, but on all three of my bikes I've had mid-controls/floorboards/pegs, and highway pegs on the engine bars. Perfect combo for me - I can have my legs back, or feet up. Nice to be able to change position when riding for any length of time, greatly relieves fatigue.
No different than shoes - if it's comfortable then it's the right choice for you.
No different than shoes - if it's comfortable then it's the right choice for you.
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Joined: Oct 2014
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From: Georgetown, TX
I suppose I should rephrase my question. I was in a position where I needed to make some miles in a hurry as I had already enjoyed the back roads too long. My experience was uncomfortable and scary as hell. Granted I was on the edge of Houston. Does it get better with time? I suspect it would be a little more comfortable without the crosswinds. It is impossible to travel around here without at least some interstate travel and HEAVY traffic.
Yesterday I had some business to tend to 100'ish miles away, I took the less traveled highway going, I ran out of time so jumped in I-10 West about 80 miles East of Houston. With the windshield on, life was just fine. I tried to stay in the right lane due to mostly grassy escape route on the right. Kept a good eye out for merging traffic. Too many 18 wheelers to pass so it was to the left lane with all the advise of this group. 80 miles an hour and life was good. I was to my exit before I knew it!!!! ��
Good job C2, the more you do it the more comfortable you'll get, of course never get too complacent.
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From: Houston
Were you on I10 or I45? I45 from Huntsville into Houston, and Houston all the way to Galveston is a parking lot. I don't see how anyone could make any time on that interstate. I10 moves fairly fast, but is crowded with tons of cars. Traveling any of the interstate highways through Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, or Ft. Worth is horrible. Texas has four of the eleven largest cities in the United States, making interstate travel around these areas a huge mess. Traveling I35 from San Antonio to D/FW is a run that I would never make on a motorcycle -- it's bad enough in a car.
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From: Maryland
Love it. Always loved it.
You can crack open the throttle and just go, especially around here (DC metro area) where we have anywhere from 4 to 6 lanes.
Going west you'll have some issue because the wind from the jet stream is hitting you square in the chest. I still go about 80 into the wind, though. No windshield, no fairing. Been doing that for 60K+ miles now.
Your *** gets used to it. You get used to it. The big thing to remember is to stay hydrated and get something under your *** to get the air flowing around it. Sometimes I'll hook my boot heels onto the passenger pegs and stand up for about 15 to 30 seconds to get some air flowing. Sometimes I'll just scoot back onto the passenger pillion and sit there for a few miles while the air cools down the driver seat and gets around my ***.
You can crack open the throttle and just go, especially around here (DC metro area) where we have anywhere from 4 to 6 lanes.
Going west you'll have some issue because the wind from the jet stream is hitting you square in the chest. I still go about 80 into the wind, though. No windshield, no fairing. Been doing that for 60K+ miles now.
Your *** gets used to it. You get used to it. The big thing to remember is to stay hydrated and get something under your *** to get the air flowing around it. Sometimes I'll hook my boot heels onto the passenger pegs and stand up for about 15 to 30 seconds to get some air flowing. Sometimes I'll just scoot back onto the passenger pillion and sit there for a few miles while the air cools down the driver seat and gets around my ***.