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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 06:49 PM
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How many folks ride at night. I mean not just coming or going to work or the little trip to the local bar but, actually go riding at night? I went one time with a group I can think off. The only other night rides where just to a local Bike Night.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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Just to get home from somewhere. Not as a planned time period to ride.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 06:58 PM
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When I take off on my longer trips, I usually depart at 430 am and get a couple of dark hours in before the traffic picks up. Do enjoy it but do watch out for the wildlife.
 
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when younger all the time,as i get older the night vision just isn't there anymore so i only go if i got somewhere specific.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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One of the trips I take often is planned to ride at night. 11pm until about 6am. Its especially nice on the hot summer nights. No traffic to deal with, just a few of us taking our time.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 07:17 PM
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I know it not "the best decision" if avoidable. However, i LOVE riding at night. I usually like the interstate at night...less animals to be concerned with, not eliminated, but def. less.
 
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i like riding at night during the summer, dont sweat my *** off and alot less traffic
 
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One of the most enjoyable rides I can remember was a ride home some years ago from a flat track race in Lima, OH. About 3 hours from home, full moon (visibility was excellent), weather had just cleared up after a short downpour that ended the races early. I was riding in the middle of a group, found an "oldies" station on the stereo, put my feet up on the highway bars and just enjoyed the ride. Course, that was before my night vision got so bad and I hadn't yet heard all the stories about deer and other wildlife/motorcycle accidents or how cagers just can't see a motorcycle that well at night. Nowadays I limit my night riding to "can't avoid it" situations or as some others have mentioned, starting out early in the morning before sunrise.
 
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Originally Posted by BuckeyeUltra
I know it not "the best decision" if avoidable. However, i LOVE riding at night. I usually like the interstate at night...less animals to be concerned with, not eliminated, but def. less.
Yep, I love doing it even though it's dangerous.
 
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Originally Posted by FL-kruzen
How many folks ride at night. I mean not just coming or going to work or the little trip to the local bar but, actually go riding at night?
I prefer to ride at night...and statistically it is actually safer then daylight riding.
 
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