Wherever I am, I make her work!

 

When I am on my bike, I am in awe at the feel, wind, scenery and sound of bike. I dont go fast because I would miss all that. 60 mph is a mile a minute, that is 5,280 ft in 60 seconds, fast enough for this old man. Only do 80 when I am forced into it on the slab, other wise, let them fools go around me, I am in no hurry.

 

Can't fault the guy for riding alone I prefer it that way myself , have most of my 40 yrs on a bike . From where I stand on it the bike and I are all about me and what I want to do , not about the group consensus . Tried that BS didn't care or it , like cooks too many egos fuc things up .

Don't know what the sweet spot is going to be with the new engine & drivetrain configuration on mine yet , added 15 HP and did some gearing dancing but the old 88" setup on my shovel I went across most of the western states on secondaries rolling between 85-95 before the buzz started hitting the mirrors & footpegs hard and I can't say I seriously didn't have a big *** grin enjoying every bit of it .

 

I've always been a firm believer in going at least 5mph faster than the flow to keep myself from getting run the **** over. I'm a side by side guy also, no staggered formations here. I usually do about 73 on the I-5.

 

Side by side has gotten me a ticket in Colorado.

 

No ****? I've done it in five different states and never gotten a ticket. Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Oregon and Washington.

 

Solo is the only way to go. Crank up the volume,grab a handfull and enjoy the ride.

 

For the states you mention it is not illegal to ride side by side. Each state has it's own laws. HERE is a website with State by State listings of motorcycle specific laws.

I don't know when Dave got his ticket or when Colorado statute 42-4-1503 was revised but it is legal to ride two abreast in Colorado now.

 

I actually really need this! This will be useful the next time a ******** trooper pulls me over for riding on the far right of the right lane even though I'm alone and am still riding on the road.

 

I know what you're talking about...for me, I go with whatever the situation calls for...for example:

When on a highway, I put as much distance between me and the cagers as possible to find a nice buffer zone. Sometimes, that means 85-90 for short distances then throttling back to whatever helps me keep a decent buffer.

On the side roads - for the most part - I enjoy slow and easy, although sometimes I feel the need to lean the bike. Again, it depends on how I feel. The speed is determined by who is around me, how much visibility I have (front and sides), and what my mood is.

All in all, I think you should let your experience level and the situation decide how fast or slow you ride. I've been on the very fast end as well as the slow-and-easy end several times.

Bottom line...enjoy your ride and go with your gut.