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[AK SNO RIDER]

Originally Posted by SBA800 Yeah I love the new 300's. Been heavily considering one for a while now. Speed limits here are 60 mph. So no need to go faster. And I don't need flip over backwards speed haha. It would simply be to save gas. Just can't decide if I want the risk involved. We got shit highways and crap drivers in the city.

I say pull the trigger. You'll be happy you did. Highways and drivers here are terrible too but the risk is worth it to me. If you're worried about other drivers, I would just wear a high visibility jacket, get one of those helmets that has the flashing red light on the back, and always use your high beams everywhere you go. Of course it's not foolproof but it definitely helps other drivers see you. Wear full gear--armored riding jacket and pants, armored gloves, over the ankle boots, blah blah blah. Stay aware to everything around you and you'll be fine. You can't enjoy life to the fullest without taking risks.

[SBA800]

Originally Posted by AK SNO RIDER I say pull the trigger. You'll be happy you did. Highways and drivers here are terrible too but the risk is worth it to me. If you're worried about other drivers, I would just wear a high visibility jacket, get one of those helmets that has the flashing red light on the back, and always use your high beams everywhere you go. Of course it's not foolproof but it definitely helps other drivers see you. Wear full gear--armored riding jacket and pants, armored gloves, over the ankle boots, blah blah blah. Stay aware to everything around you and you'll be fine. You can't enjoy life to the fullest without taking risks.

i know, its still a debate im having with myself haha.

its not so much the other drivers, as it is the highways. theyre so bad.

im talking, the truck jumps sideways on some of the bumps bad. and its the same on corners, straights, etc. i cant imagine it would be at all enjoyable on a bike taking corners on bumps like that.

[AK SNO RIDER]

Originally Posted by SBA800 i know, its still a debate im having with myself haha. its not so much the other drivers, as it is the highways. theyre so bad. im talking, the truck jumps sideways on some of the bumps bad. and its the same on corners, straights, etc. i cant imagine it would be at all enjoyable on a bike taking corners on bumps like that.

Trust me they are no better in Alaska...Rough, potholes, dips, bumps, cracks, tar snakes. Constant road work, grooved pavement, uneven lanes and abrupt edges. My hometown has more "Motorcycles use extreme caution" signs scattered about it right now than I care to count. But riding is still fun. Me and my buddy with the '09 CBR put just shy of 100 miles on the bikes tonight. Rode around town, a couple of highways, and a nice twisty back road. It finally stopped raining and we had to take advantage of it.

Loved all the people staring at us, thumbs up, head nods, etc. Little kids especially love the bikes. Loud pipes save lives!