How many avoid the super slab?
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From: Farmington ,MS
I rarely get on the loop around town...in my cage...wouldn't dare on my bike...80-90 while swerving threw cars is the norm..haven't seen anyone get a ticket in a couple of decades...
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From: Ft. Wayne IN
I like Interstates when doing long distance rides. I also like divided US and state highways. They are safer roads than 2 lane highways. Hate riding in cities, even on Interstates and take the "loops" around most of them. When you get out West, things are different because of low population density, but I've still done Interstates.
Don't get me wrong, I get off the Interstates often to see the sights.
Don't get me wrong, I get off the Interstates often to see the sights.
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From: The Wasteland
I'll start off driving 2 lane roads trying to get lost. I'll eventually run into an interstate then take that home.
Seems distracted drivers bother me less on the interstate. They're out there but they're easier to spot, 20mph under the speed limit, drifting into other lanes....
Seems distracted drivers bother me less on the interstate. They're out there but they're easier to spot, 20mph under the speed limit, drifting into other lanes....
I guess the biggest drawback is if you do crash, you're probably not going to survive it.
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From: Fix'n 2 N, TX
Going to Tenn was probably the worst for me. Going through big cities to get there roads and traffic sucked (Louisana, Miss, Alabama).
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From: 40.2444° N, 75.6419° W
Same here, if I am in a hurry I will get on it, or if I am covering a lot of miles and need to travel at "upper speeds...' the Dyna will cruise at 90 all day.( No, not bragging
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From: Coldstream B.C. CA.
Hey NorthWestern! sounds like you rode right through my back yard (near Vernon & Kelowna). I know this is a gorgeous part of the country too and we do remind ourselves of this often as we see it every day, I guess one of the big attractions for everyone is to see landscapes that are new to us. We all have so much more to behold and there's no better way to see it than on the bike (wouldn't you say)?
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From: Ramseur NC
I will get on the interstate, if I want to get somewhere in a hurry, but that is rare. Being retired, I am rarely in a hurry anymore. I never rode to work because I always worked construction so I needed my truck.
I ride purely for the enjoyment of it. Zipping down an Interstate at 80 or 90 to stay ahead of any trouble is not my idea of fun. I love riding the back roads and State Highways to actually see the countryside, and sometimes pull off just to enjoy the view.
Just Curious how many are more like me? Or do you enjoy flying down the freeway?
I ride purely for the enjoyment of it. Zipping down an Interstate at 80 or 90 to stay ahead of any trouble is not my idea of fun. I love riding the back roads and State Highways to actually see the countryside, and sometimes pull off just to enjoy the view.
Just Curious how many are more like me? Or do you enjoy flying down the freeway?
