Just back from the World Super bike Races in Monterey. Heading South on Hiway 1 was a real joy with no fog and just mid week beach traffic. Coming home just a bit different. Took the inland 680/880 route to avoid the inland heat to Sacramento and was surprised about the surface speed of traffic. No problem with my RS keeping up but median speed of traffic hovered all afternoon in the 75 to 85 mph range, regardless of CHP monitoring.
Heavy haulers were in the 65-75 mph zone as well, oftentimes in the center of 3 lane traffic. No wonder everyone is trending to larger displacement bikes. I have a few early 80's former 750 Super bikes that would be thoroughly punished at these sustained speeds. There is no mercy out there, either keep up or pull well to the right and battle the merging traffic. Better yet, look for the secondary routes if you want to enjoy a slower pace. Zoom!
Heavy haulers were in the 65-75 mph zone as well, oftentimes in the center of 3 lane traffic. No wonder everyone is trending to larger displacement bikes. I have a few early 80's former 750 Super bikes that would be thoroughly punished at these sustained speeds. There is no mercy out there, either keep up or pull well to the right and battle the merging traffic. Better yet, look for the secondary routes if you want to enjoy a slower pace. Zoom!