Back Roads vs. Interstate Riding

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Jan 13, 2007 | 06:10 PM

#31

89FLHT

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RE: Back Roads vs. Interstate Riding

The only reason I have a Bagger is beacuse it is the best tool for the job out on the highway and to do the long days in the saddle. If I was going to limit myself to just putting around on backroads I'd would have built a 4 speed Shovel...

Jan 13, 2007 | 07:19 PM

#32

lsc86

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RE: Back Roads vs. Interstate Riding

sometimes you just have no choice but to pound the superslab, beat feat and get home- especially if it is raining.....

Jan 13, 2007 | 08:41 PM

#33

Greg RK

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RE: Back Roads vs. Interstate Riding

With so many $hi**ty drivers in CA I take the backroads whenever possible. Could also be that time a semi truck blew while I was right along side. Talk about having to clean out the chaps.

Jan 13, 2007 | 09:29 PM

#34

Longtimegone

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From: Citizen of the Republic of Texas, now in GA

RE: Back Roads vs. Interstate Riding

Usually backroads, but sometimes the interstates. Depends on what I want to accomplish.

Jan 14, 2007 | 10:18 AM

#35

Thundercloud

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From: Fredericksburg,VA

RE: Back Roads vs. Interstate Riding

I take the slab to get out of town but then prefer the secondary highways or backroads to see some Americana. A friend and I are taking I-81 out of VA to I-40 over to Oklahoma City and then the Mother Road Rt 66 on across to CA and back this spring and I can't wait to hit the road.

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Jan 14, 2007 | 10:23 AM

#36

dog155

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From: Windham,Maine

RE: Back Roads vs. Interstate Riding

I only jump on the pike just for something different,and then it never lasts long.Most always will take the long way,the only way to fly.

Jan 15, 2007 | 10:47 AM

#37

Sc0ut

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RE: Back Roads vs. Interstate Riding

I live in Northern Virginia. I take the backroads for my daily work commute from Springfield to Reston. Weekend rides - we do backroads. But, if i was going on long distance "destination" trips, then i prefer slabs. I slabbed it from here to Laconia NH, all in one day. And will be slabbing it again from here to Americade in NY.

Jan 15, 2007 | 10:28 PM

#38

toyrider

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From: North East, Pennsylvania

RE: Back Roads vs. Interstate Riding

I prefer to ride the back roads when out just taking a joy ride. On those trips I will avoid taking the highway at all costs.

However (why is there always a however), if I need to get somewhere in a hurry, the highway it is.