[ROADKILL]

I’ve been trying to figure out why I like twisties and high speed sweepers….don’t get me wrong I like fast straight aways but not as much…but can’t really figure out why I like the twisties and sweepers better.
• Is it just because I can?
• Is it the adrenilin rush?
• Is it because I like to push the limits of my bike?
• Is it because I like to push my limits?
I’ve asked other riders why they like them but never get the same answer…So do you know why you like them?

 

[wes]

Re: Whay do I like the twisties?

I never really had a raging hard on for twisties....then again I crashed on one....but eh...

 

[strykenshane]

Whay do I like the twisties?

I think it goes back to when I was a little kid and that one crazy uncle would swing me around and I'd get that funky feeling in my stomach and my mom would get scared, now I get that funky feeling and my wife worries

 

[straightjacket]

Re: Whay do I like the twisties?

I like to wear out the sides of my tire first, and still have enough in the center to get a new one coming! I've allways hated the big flatspot! ;D

 

[sdsting]

Re: Whay do I like the twisties?

Straight-line riding bores the crap out of me, can’t ride the freeways for that reason. If I can’t dive into the twisties then I picked the wrong wrought!

 

[Saltyseafarer]

Re: Whay do I like the twisties?

I like twisting roads for the man/machine interface you get when negotiating them. My preference now is to do that with style and grace, not necessarily ultimate speed. At 60+ years I guess I'm slowing down a bit, having dropped a bike twice may have something to do with it as well. Still want to do Tail of the Dragon again and Clingman's Dome runs, on the bucket list.

 

[snowman68]

Re: Whay do I like the twisties?

For me it has to do with the few twisty roads around here are more to see. They usually follow rivers and go through trees. 99% of the roads are straight and only have a few curves in them which are mind numbing, a person can only look at so many fields and pastures before things get boring.

 

[wes]

Re: Whay do I like the twisties?

I like twisting roads for the man/machine interface you get when negotiating them. My preference now is to do that with style and grace, not necessarily ultimate speed. At 60+ years I guess I'm slowing down a bit, having dropped a bike twice may have something to do with it as well. Still want to do Tail of the Dragon again and Clingman's Dome runs, on the bucket list.

I have always wanted to do Deals Gap(dragon)

 

[Darque_Bike636]

Re: Whay do I like the twisties?

Turns are what motorcycling is about for me. A good twisty road is like your personal roller coaster, except feeling you get when you are afraid the thing is going to fly off the tracks is a real possibility..........pure adrenaline!

 

[dejablu110]

Re: Whay do I like the twisties?

I love them mostly because we don't have many in Florida so the rally is my only opportunity
to do this type of riding. It has given me a whole new respect and appreciation for my bike. I had
no idea I could throw this thing around like I do and I really love the tight climbing turns. Real fun
love those and also the nice high speed sweepers.

 

[Mr monte]

Re: Whay do I like the twisties?

I live in Northwest Oregon & there are twisties everywhere. I love it. Straight roads are too boring for me.

 

[Voltage]

If I JUST wanted the wind in my face I would have bought a fan. I hate highways. Give me a 50 MPH two lane with hills and turns any day.

 

[Saltyseafarer]

Re: Whay do I like the twisties?

I love them mostly because we don't have many in Florida so the rally is my only opportunity
to do this type of riding. It has given me a whole new respect and appreciation for my bike. I had
no idea I could throw this thing around like I do and I really love the tight climbing turns. Real fun
love those and also the nice high speed sweepers.

I don't know if you have done this one but it looks fun. "Tail of the Gecko" slightly west of you. Check it out.

http://www.2uptouring.com/Motorcycle-Rides/00004-FL-Tail-of-the-Gecko.aspx

 

[dejablu110]

Ok....I grew up in Hillsborough