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Old 09-11-2007   #1 (permalink)
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I-75 Atlanta

First ride on the interstate in rush hour...

unnerving.
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Been through there a lot.

I can only Imagine, but ya made it, and it will only get better.

If it ever stops scaring you just a little, hang up the leathers.

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Interstates just suck!
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I thought you only had a MP license? If so, you're not allowed on the Interstate as part of the restrictions of that permit. Also, you also cant ride at night or carry passengers. If you're stopped - you could be arrested. Maybe you should stay on State Hwy 41? Just sayin ..
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I-75 in Atlanta!!!!!!!!!!!!! You have bigger b****s than me. Couldn't stand driving my pickup on that road when we lived there.
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Bonafide, your right - it wasn't a smart decision, but I had to go for it.

She was my only way to get to work - needless to say I have mapquested an alternative route.

I'm definitely taking surface roads from here on out - the bike feels like it's at it's limits around 60-65 mph -

Thanks for everyone's input and concern.
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The worst of I-75.

Like I said before the worst conditions for any driving be it motorcycles or car is Atlanta and Tampa. They definitely hone your driving skills.


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This June I was driving back from NC in the car,and was in the commuter lane reserved for multiple occupants. I was doing 80mph in a 55 mph zone with a guy on my bumper blowing his horn and giving me the finger. Worse than LA or NYC, where I have also driven a lot.
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Absolutley Stu - they say we have the worst drivers in the country - the real problem is lack of police manpower, they just don't patrol the interstates - especially 285, I believe we have the highest interstate fatalities in the country...and I lived in L.A. too!

It's insane how people have a complete disregard for life out here, I'm looking forward to my MSF course. Granted I think I have satisfied my curiosity for interstate driving.
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Arrow Unnerving?

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First ride on the interstate in rush hour... unnerving.
Might I suggest a stop at the Pink Pony to un-nerve?
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