Highway Rides
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2010
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The wind on the face doesn't bother me at all, but it's just that constant fight against the wind. Really tires me out on full day rides and I should have a six pack by now but for some reason it's not there 
As for the windshield, I just can't bring myself to put one on my Nightster as that just kills the look of it. I'd rather suffer the punishment of the wind than buy a windshield.
Maybe when I'm older and have nothing else to prove, I'll get off my girl's bike and get a nice caddy with all the bells and whistles
As for the windshield, I just can't bring myself to put one on my Nightster as that just kills the look of it. I'd rather suffer the punishment of the wind than buy a windshield.
Maybe when I'm older and have nothing else to prove, I'll get off my girl's bike and get a nice caddy with all the bells and whistles
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Charlotte Area
Very useful when you absolutely positively have to be there on time. I'm doing a trip later in the year from SC to Niagra Falls and then into New England. First and Last days are mileage days. Other days are sightseeing and backroads including Mt. Washington and Laconia. Of course on the Ultra, highways are not that bad.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 246
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From: hope mills, nc
i thought the same for a while, until i rode out west. maybe it's me, but, i love riding through utah, wyoming, and idaho. colorado is nice too, i just hate traveling through denver.
i live in NC, nd 95 and 40 are usually not nice. road construction on 40 (they never seem to finish it either....) hit 77 N, go through the mountains. hit the WV turnpike (it is a toll road, but a great ride in the twisties) then i take 64 across KY, seeing all the horse country and smelling the grass is awesome!
yeah, definitely dont have much love for 95, or 40. but still love the interstate ride. sure, you gotta deal with 18 wheelers, not that they are bad, just produce a lot of cross wind for bikers. but, i have found that soccer moms on cell phones are not so prevalent on the super slab..... and every one is going the same way... pluses and minuses to each i guess.
just some pennies from me,
corb
i live in NC, nd 95 and 40 are usually not nice. road construction on 40 (they never seem to finish it either....) hit 77 N, go through the mountains. hit the WV turnpike (it is a toll road, but a great ride in the twisties) then i take 64 across KY, seeing all the horse country and smelling the grass is awesome!
yeah, definitely dont have much love for 95, or 40. but still love the interstate ride. sure, you gotta deal with 18 wheelers, not that they are bad, just produce a lot of cross wind for bikers. but, i have found that soccer moms on cell phones are not so prevalent on the super slab..... and every one is going the same way... pluses and minuses to each i guess.
just some pennies from me,
corb
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,210
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From: LI, NY
As a rule the Interstates are the quickest.
Always loved the old US and State Routes. And prefer them even in a car.
There are several US routes that can be driven Ocean to Ocean, border to border.
Have been wanting to ride them all since I was a teenager.
Always loved the old US and State Routes. And prefer them even in a car.
There are several US routes that can be driven Ocean to Ocean, border to border.
Have been wanting to ride them all since I was a teenager.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,551
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From: Jacksonville Beach, FL.
I don't mind riding the flattop. I've done it quite frequently at 80 mph for hours on end, except to get gas. Tractor-trailers are no problem and contrary to what some people tell you....they don't have blow-outs "all the time".
It's limited access so you are safer than other roads that have intersections.
It's limited access so you are safer than other roads that have intersections.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Snow Hill, NC
I don't mind Highways and Interstates too bad... bike is set up for it so no biggie...I hate going through the tria\ngle area at rush hour but i hate that in a car also...The nice thing about highways is it gets you where you wanna go fast....I am in the country so Raleigh and Charlotte is pretty bad...I use to live in Toronto Canada!!!! talk about rush hour....you're either stopped. crawling or going 100 MPH....City life isn't for me anymore...
Last edited by Notgrownup; Jan 16, 2011 at 07:07 AM. Reason: brain farts
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,896
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From: North Lima, Ohio
I dont like Interstate riding either unless im in a hurry to get somewhere. I much prefer the US and State highways or even the secondary roads. Thats where you get to see America in all its glory. When it comes to big cities, I try to look for routes around them.
Club Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 2,095
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From: Ponchatoula Louisiana
Interstates are fine, especially at night. I have a choice of 30 miles of interstate or the same on a parallel scenic highway to work. Depends on my preference that day, but always interstate at night on the way home.
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Road Master
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Upstate NY
While no one can argue that traveling the interstate is a fast way to get where you are going, I agree with the OP that is can be quite boring. Go straight.... then straight some more.... then you have to worry about some cager doing 75 mph changing lanes right toward you without looking. I only ride it when necessary.
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Joined: May 2009
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From: Virginia
From where I live you can ride for two hours and will see everything the interstate system can offer. To really see America you need to get off the interstate and ride the secondary or the military highways (shield routes). One of my favorites is route 287 from Dallas to Denver. 