Night Riding
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 657
Likes: 0
From: SLO Calif.
RE: Night Riding
Both day and night are better than the dusk or dawn time. if my day goes long i prefer to hole up till the sun is way down and everyone has headlights on and sunglasses off. I like riding at night on known roads. not so much in places I'm not familiar with. [8D]
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,395
Likes: 25
From: St George, UT
RE: Night Riding
My night vision isn't so hot anymore, so I might ride in well lit areas. I am also comfortable on the interstates at night because they are fenced to keep critters out. I do make sure I can see well ahead to miss debris and I do slow down some too. Yellow lense glasses really do help because they provide more contrast in the field of vision.[8D]
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 187
Likes: 3
From: Santa Ynez, CA
RE: Night Riding
day or night, it's all pretty much the same for me. however, i do like that there is usually less traffic at night. more often than not, i will leave in the middle of the night when i am heading out for a long trip.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,122
Likes: 2
From:
RE: Night Riding
It like a whole different road at night. Just get used to it and watch the critters. It dosen't bother me at all and kind of like going somewhere in daylight and leaving at night. Tim
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,388
Likes: 2
RE: Night Riding
ORIGINAL: zombie
I'm with Rhubarb...I actually enjoy riding at night. In the summer, cooler temps...less cagers and the smells are better.
I'm with Rhubarb...I actually enjoy riding at night. In the summer, cooler temps...less cagers and the smells are better.
My only complaint is my Sporty's light is not that great. I may need to adjust it to be a bit higher and show some more road, or put in a brighter bulb or something. Lately I have just been running the high beam at will. So far, no cager has flashed their lights at me to signal their irritation with it being on.
I just drive a bit slower and a bit more careful at night, but I do enjoy it.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 701
Likes: 1
From: Raymond Mississippi
RE: Night Riding
I love riding at night. Cooler in summertime and cages usually see you better. Just slow down a little and everything will be okay. Nothing like riding with a big ole full moon shining over your shoulder.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,155
Likes: 0
From: Phoenix, AZ
RE: Night Riding
ORIGINAL: cosmicHD
Actually I think that was Dirty Harry Callahan from "Magnum Force"
[sm=shootshoot.gif]
ORIGINAL: venture33
Bottom line:
To quote the Outlaw Josie Wales..."A man has to know his limitations."
Bottom line:
To quote the Outlaw Josie Wales..."A man has to know his limitations."
[sm=shootshoot.gif]
My bad.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 128
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Night Riding
Around here riding at night can be injurious to your healt; besides the cages there are some big critters out there. My daughter-in-law was hit by a 700 LB. Elk recently that nearly totaled a new suburban. It also hit two other cars and put those people in the hospital. I will ride at night only if no other options and then a lot slower.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,942
Likes: 2
From: LAKESIDE CA.
RE: Night Riding
not big on night riding on the freeway it's not that bad
and so cal has a bunch of them prefer to ride day time but like tonight will ride to club meeting
and back in the dark just a little slower and more on edge all the time
I can't really get into that comfort zone at night ..
[IMG]local://upfiles/5757/729A3CD8A458416FB43CC0D72B132261.jpg[/IMG]
and so cal has a bunch of them prefer to ride day time but like tonight will ride to club meeting
and back in the dark just a little slower and more on edge all the time
I can't really get into that comfort zone at night ..
[IMG]local://upfiles/5757/729A3CD8A458416FB43CC0D72B132261.jpg[/IMG]