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Riding in Kansas

Started by aviationfred, August 27, 2017, 09:16:38 PM

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aviationfred

This is a common view that I have while riding here in Kansas. There are many of my riding friends (all ride cruisers) that make statements, that they hate/refuse to ride on the Interstate highways because the view is so boring.  :scratch_one-s_head: News Flash folks..... The view is no different when riding single lane roads.  :Facepalm:


Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

PaulG

Hey! I can see Russia from there!  :mocking:
1992 FJ1200 ABS
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Charlie-brm

Quote from: PaulG on August 28, 2017, 11:41:23 AM
Hey! I can see Russia from there!  :mocking:

Pipe down, Sarah. :)

Fred, if that view was in my future of riding, I think I'd hang it up. But thanks for posting the pic - that is an eye opener.
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Current Model: 1990 FJ1200 3CV since 2020
Past Models: 1984 FJ1100 - 2012 to 2020
1979 XS750SF - 2005 to 2012

FJmonkey

That reminds me of some of the roads in Canada, only flatter. Long straight and boring.  :boredom:
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

big r

You must have been on the prairies in Canada. Aint no roads like here in British Columbia

Bones

Sport bikes need not apply.
93 fj1200
79 suzuki gt250x7


Too young to be old but old enough to know better.

Sparky84

1984 FJ1100
1979 Kawasaki Z1300
1972 Honda CB750/4 K2

oldktmdude

Quote from: Bones on August 28, 2017, 03:59:16 PM
Sport bikes need not apply.

Only half an hour on a good sport bike!
1985 FJ1100 x2 (1 sold)
2009 TDM 900
1980 Kawasaki Z1R Mk11 (sold and still regretting it)
1979 Kawasaki Z650 (sold)
1985 Suzuki GSXR 400 x2 (next project)
2001 KTM 520 exc (sold)
2004 GasGas Ec300
1981 Honda CB 900 F (sold)
1989 Kawasaki GPX 600 Adventure

1tinindian

Looks like Iowa, Fred!
The plains just SUCK!

Cruiser country, that's all it is!
That's why 99% of the miles I ride are out of state while attending our rallies!
It also explains why I trailer out, those long straights kill my soft compound tires!!
"I want to be free to ride my machine without being hassled by the "man"!
91 FJ1200

Country Joe

Fred,
If you are surrounded by roads like that, you may as well run a car tire on the rear and get some longer tire life......save the sticky tires for Arkansas.

(Running for cover)...... :bye2:
1993 FJ 1200

giantkiller

Quote from: oldktmdude on August 29, 2017, 06:19:30 AM
Quote from: Bones on August 28, 2017, 03:59:16 PM
Sport bikes need not apply.

Only half an hour on a good sport bike!
I was thinking the same thing!
86 fj1350r
86 fj1380t turbo drag toy (soon)
87 fj1200 865 miles crashed for parts
89 fj1200 touring 2up
87 fzr1000 crashed
87 fzr750r Human Race teams world endurance champion
93 fzr600 Vance n hines ltd for sale
Custom chopper I built
Mini chopper I built for my daughter just like the big 1

FJmonkey

If I found myself on something that long flat and straight I would worry about large aircraft landing on me.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

Firehawk068

Quote from: Bones on August 28, 2017, 03:59:16 PM
Sport bikes need not apply.


Turbo-Hyabusa........................and "Send It!"
Alan H.
Denver, CO
'90 FJ1200

Flynt

Quote from: FJmonkey on August 29, 2017, 07:51:47 PM
If I found myself on something that long flat and straight I would worry about large aircraft landing on me.

Dozed off just looking at the pic...  need autonomous motorcycle please and wake me up when the fun starts.

Frank
There's plenty of time for sleep in the grave...