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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Stig / Major Tom on January 02, 2024, 12:03:10 PM
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I-70
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Stig
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No, I try and avoid motorway too when on 2 wheels.
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Posted at 70.
But few Ohioans can do math.....apparently.
Used I-70 a few times on my Burgman (400)- and once or twice on my Forza (279) - but I'm not a fan of rocketing along in traffic. Cars or trucks.
Stig
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I occasionally get on the Spaulding Turnpike (posted 70) for an exit or 2 depending on time of day, something I never would have done before I replaced the original 125cc motor with a 190cc motor
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Eh, not necessarily my fav, but really defensive driving 101, & 102 pretty much cover it.
Noting that I prefer slower more scenic backroads I do use freeways as well as some of the less slow highways as needed.
The AN650 is no real problem on them of course. Still not my fav, but it handles the freeway with panache.
The HD200 is a bit faster than your Liberty, but not really a freeway cruiser, so not my tool of choice for that but it does work. Carpool lanes and carpool lane exits are handy.
I've been on the freeway in Montana on my old S200, which is not as quick, & probably not as fast your Liberty, & survived.
Folks will get around you, just don't camp the left lane, & keep your eyes open.
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Like most of you I guess, mine is not an absolute view, if there's not a viable local road alternative then I will use the 70mph motorway, it's just that I really don't enjoy them on a bike / scooter. Riding at 65-75 in a straight line for an hour or more is not my idea of motorcycling Nirvana - with apologies to the HD owners on here!
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Only when absolutely neccessary.
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I don't mind taking the highway to my brother's camp, 93 north to 91 north, very scenic, rarely traffic in the direction I am going, thru New Hampshire's White Mountains and into Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. I avoid a lot of potholed and frost damaged roads in getting there
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My AK550 makes them enjoyable for me and I do look forward to catching Harley’s and buzzing by them 😎 . I still like back roads more but I feel safer on highways than in my metro area.