Interstate Riding
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 411
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From: Texas hill country
Yikes! I was in some moderate traffic on my old metric cruiser and rolled over a ladder at around 35/40 mph. Was stuck in the middle lane on a blind corner guy in front swerved and some how I held it upright. I guess I can thank my years of motocross muscle memory!!! I did pull over at the next exit to clean my britches out though.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 891
Likes: 210
From: Clarksville, TN
Yikes! I was in some moderate traffic on my old metric cruiser and rolled over a ladder at around 35/40 mph. Was stuck in the middle lane on a blind corner guy in front swerved and some how I held it upright. I guess I can thank my years of motocross muscle memory!!! I did pull over at the next exit to clean my britches out though.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 5,915
Likes: 5,929
From: NorCal
When I first read the OP's post here I thought: Geez, sell the bike, or grow a pair. Then I started reading all the responses and calmed down a bit. When I started riding 50+ years ago it was what it was. Nowadays the new bikes are so freaking comfortable and advanced. I almost fell asleep once on a 4 day ride. Everything increases on the freeways. There's more idiots, therefore more chances of something happening. Don't ride unless you're 110% and can "read" not only the road but the drivers too. Most of them will run you over at 85mph or better. Some good responses on here.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 891
Likes: 210
From: Clarksville, TN
Everything increases on the freeways. There's more idiots, therefore more chances of something happening. Don't ride unless you're 110% and can "read" not only the road but the drivers too. Most of them will run you over at 85mph or better. Some good responses on here.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 6,235
Likes: 65
From: Joliet, Illinois
My only issue with riding on interstates is it's so extremely boring! I ride a WG with no windshield, no helmet (in states where I can do that) ... I don't have an issues with that part of it, just hate the monotony. If I have the time, it's all back roads all the time for me.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 14,438
Likes: 2,421
From: Pittsburgh, Pa
Half my daily commute is on the highway. About 20 miles on and off. I like to get in a comfortable spot away form cars, put on the cruise and veg out. Nice and relaxing for me.
I think there are less hazards on the highway than side roads. More outs as well.
My $ 0.02 of course.
I think there are less hazards on the highway than side roads. More outs as well.
My $ 0.02 of course.
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