Why does everyone hate the interstates?
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Wisconsin, USA
I like 2 lanes, because that is where you meet interesting people, and local restaurants and taverns. See kids playing, smell freshcut grass and hay, etc.. In Wisconsin, many towns have Veteran Memorials you'll never find on slab.
High Ground Memorial Neillsville WI
http://www.thehighground.org/
On most interstates you can't even tell what state you are in. Nice if you have to make time. I like to take 2 lanes out, slab back.
High Ground Memorial Neillsville WI
http://www.thehighground.org/
On most interstates you can't even tell what state you are in. Nice if you have to make time. I like to take 2 lanes out, slab back.
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Joined: Jul 2012
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From: San Angelo, Texas
I'll get on the interstate if I need to eat some miles...But like has been said, when we are traveling to get away, I'll plan the trip for back roads and go see the country, relax, meet interesting people and take it easy. If time is short, I'll get on the slab, set the cruise to run with the fast traffic and eat miles in order to give us more time enjoying the destination.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Raleigh, NC
Love the slab. Commute every day, set my hours to where I don't encounter heavy traffic. Get into that left lane and cruise at 80, always watching for the man, but otherwise just so relaxed, one with the bike and the road. The best part is that since I installed the H-D LED headlight and aux lights, people often get out of my way as I'm coming up on them, never having to drop speed. Love it.
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From: 'Noke, VA
It comes down to time. If I need to eat miles, to the highway I go. I can't stand I-70 or I-81; I-64 is downright pleasant until you get to St. Louis (but St. Louis sucks, that's not I-64's fault). I-40 is a level of hell.
When I rode to Colorado last year, I spent a lot of time on Rt. 50 rather than the interstate. It took much more time, but damn that was a nice ride.
When I rode to Colorado last year, I spent a lot of time on Rt. 50 rather than the interstate. It took much more time, but damn that was a nice ride.
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From: Michigan
The interstate is boring and overflowing with maniacs in a hurry. I prefer the back roads in Michigan's northern country. The best rides I've been on has been on the back roads near Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. On a clear day the view is absolutely Breath taking.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Florida
I agree. Can't for the life of me understand why riders would want a sound system on their motorcycle. Of course, I know I'm in the minority on that, haha. Did own a bagger at one time, but very seldom used the radio. Nice looking scoot YeOldeStonecat!
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From: Stockbridge GA
I may be lucky though, on a bike road trip I rarely HAVE to be somewhere at a certain time. If I do I just leave earlier.