Going slow

[ST1100TX]

I'm slowing down. There I said it. Never thought I would, but since getting another ST1100 I've rediscovered how nice it is to just take it easy and cruise around out in the country at 55mph or even 45mph depending on the road. Honestly, that isn't easily done as many of you know since the bike seems to encourage speeds of 70mph+. It's just that the ST also doesn't mind going slow and is very comfy doing it.

Today, I rode for a couple of hours at a leisurely pace and saw so many things that I never see riding around like I normally do. That really was enjoyable. Also, there were several occasions on the ride when danger suddenly presented itself and they were non-events at the speed I was going.

I'm finally starting to understand the cruiser folks. Do I need an intervention?

 

[Daboo]

If you're thinking of going to the "darkside" of cruiser land, yes, an intervention may be required.

Chris

 

[ST1100TX]

If you're thinking of going to the "darkside" of cruiser land, yes, an intervention may be required.

Chris

I'm in no hurry to get cruiser. (I think there's a pun in there somewhere.) But I do get the value of slowing down to smell the roses. Or the dead deer as the case may be. I'm sure that also has something to with age.

As for the dark side...I did ride a buddy's Harley last year and was very surprised at the way it felt. The torque would be addicting. 114 cubes can really move a bike forward in a way that's difficult not to like. If someone put a Harley Ultra Classic in my garage while I wasn't looking I would gladly ride it. I hope someone brings cookies to the intervention.