tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post2906464840350977962..comments2024-03-05T14:11:35.388-05:00Comments on For Love of a Motorbike: 141 Miles of NothingBeemerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-43378858906296458142010-06-22T11:23:42.778-04:002010-06-22T11:23:42.778-04:00Dear Jack,
LOL. I completely understand. I'...Dear Jack,<br /><br />LOL. I completely understand. I'm currently working on a post about my emotional progression to highway riding. It near follows your thoughts. I do believe I hit 85 my third time on the interstate, though. :) Then, like you, there isn't any turning back.<br /><br />Sorry that the arthritis is so horrendous. I can't begin to imagine the pain and difficulty of having it on a bike. Glad you can still enjoy some saddle time. And make it your own with your step stools.<br /><br />Best,<br />LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-55742172909524235312010-06-22T10:42:54.572-04:002010-06-22T10:42:54.572-04:00Dear Lori:
I got my first BMW in 2005. I rode it ...Dear Lori:<br /><br />I got my first BMW in 2005. I rode it like it was a tiger shark trying to bike me for a whole year. If you can believe it, I rode city streets that paralleled highways for a year, rather than mix it up in highway traffic. One day, I was 60 miles from home, and the arthritis in my knees felt like a on-going kick in the balls. <br /><br />I just wanted to get home.<br /><br />So I pulled onto the expressway and thought, "What the hell was I worried about." The fastest I had pushed that bike was 55mph. That day was the first time I went through a sweeper at 65, and I thought I was superman. It would be another six months before I found 85mph. And the truth is my K75 just gets more delightful to handle the faster I go.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • Toad<br />Twisted RoadsJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-25748313112087477102010-06-17T15:02:46.065-04:002010-06-17T15:02:46.065-04:00Dear Jack,
Beemer's hate slab? I thought tha...Dear Jack,<br /><br />Beemer's hate slab? I thought that was just the GS'. I agree that sometimes slab is the best option. But slabbing around Atlanta is not terribly enjoyable or entertaining; not much to look at. But if you are out of the city and flying a little faster down the road then others that makes it enjoyable on its own. <br /><br />From my own experiences, I detest people expressing contempt for motorcycles because they "ride too fast", only to experience riding 10 mph over the posted speed limit and I am the absolute slowest thing on the road. (!) In those instances cagers are flying past at 90 mph and rarely even register a motorbike on the roadway.<br /><br />I admire your ability to twist that throttle fully. I have yet to see the upper limits of mine. :-) Cruising down the road is good for me. Yes, sometimes the speed is elevated. Yes, sometimes those quick bursts to "pass" someone are a little excessive. Yes, it all sounds so good to hear the purr.<br /><br />Yes, it is nice to be on the bike!! :-)<br /><br />Best, <br />BeemerGirlBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-10802384762354124842010-06-16T12:00:39.345-04:002010-06-16T12:00:39.345-04:00Dear Lori:
I do not share the typical Beemer pilo...Dear Lori:<br /><br />I do not share the typical Beemer pilot's hatred of the slab. I have been on beautiful interstates, where my only riding option was to go like hell, as mandated by my arthritis. <br /><br />And I have a little love affair with speed. I cannot resist fully twisting the throttle around and listening to the K75 hike up her skirts and go. I pulled the ton again last week. I just like it. <br /><br />Better to ride than to sit at home and wish you did.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />jack • reep • Toad<br />Twisted RoadsJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.com