Interstates are inherently safer for just that reason - no intersections or crossroads. The only thing I don't like about it down here is because of all the grit and sand that's in the air. If you don't wear proper riding gear (and I ALWAYS do) the stuff hits you and it's like being stuck with little tiny needles wherever you have exposed skin.
Check out this great motorcycle safety Web site: http://www.msgroup.org/default.aspx The FL DMV is running a motorcycle awareness PSA right now about watching for bikes when entering main thoroughfares. They show a guy in his car, checking both direction, then pulling out in front of a bike, which T-bones him at posted speed. I flinch every time I see it, mainly because i think of all the times I've had people do just that. One of the first things I did when I bought my Virago was to upgrade the headlight wiring and install a headlight modulator. Best money I ever spent as far as safety. I can tell that people see me during the day, as they immediately take notice of the flashing headlight like it was an emergency vehicle. What's especially funny is the times when I've pulled up in front of some stoner who thinks they're being busted and they pull over and get out of the car. I've had this take place twice. It was hard not to laugh... Dan --- Rick Knoble <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have been riding a bike for around 27 years on and > off. The freeway or tollway is probably safer than > backroads or city streets. I do not have the > statistical data or references in front of me, > however most accidents occur at intersections and > crossroads. There are no intersections or crossroads > on the interstates or toll roads. > > Rick Knoble > > '07 HD FLHTCU > '83 Honda GL1100a > '77 Yamaha YZ125 > '80 HD FLH (gone but not forgotten) > '69 HD XLH > '80 Honda CB650 > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: > http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
