Speed limits... - Page 3

sschering · 08-02-2012, 10:50 AM

I liked driving I-25 in Denver.. 75 MPH speed limit and a posted 55mph minimum (yes they would ticket you for going to slow)

Most people drive 80-85 mph.. That took some getting used to..

Moving back to WA sucked.. 65 and 70 feels like you are crawling..

RobG · 08-02-2012, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by Jims08Z06

Would you Please be kind enought to enlighten me as to what age you consider old? l Might also want to consider some folks are unsafe at any age. (a 16 yo with his brand new license)

...AJ

Like everything else, it depends!!!! My father is 87 and more alert and capable than many 57 year olds I know.

BTW you know all those "handicapped" placards and parking spaces? They're a joke too. Every time I've been to Walmart in the last month, I've observed at least one or two people parking in those spaces that have NO problem walking to/from their vehicles (passengers too). Those things need to be much more strictly regulated, and even have a number to call to report bogus users. AND to keep this on topic, I think anybody with one of those should have other driving limitations imposed too -- like maybe not driving on freeways or after dark or something.

Rob

Jims08Z06 · 08-02-2012, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by RobG

Like everything else, it depends!!!! My father is 87 and more alert and capable than many 57 year olds I know.

BTW you know all those "handicapped" placards and parking spaces? They're a joke too. Every time I've been to Walmart in the last month, I've observed at least one or two people parking in those spaces that have NO problem walking to/from their vehicles (passengers too). Those things need to be much more strictly regulated, and even have a number to call to report bogus users. AND to keep this on topic, I think anybody with one of those should have other driving limitations imposed too -- like maybe not driving on freeways or after dark or something.

Rob

Thank You; Guess I still got a few more years...AJ

Grankor · 08-02-2012, 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by Jims08Z06

Thank You; Guess I still got a few more years...AJ

They say you're as old as you feel.
This being the case, some mornings I feel like a damn artifact.

Jims08Z06 · 08-03-2012, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by Grankor

They say you're as old as you feel.
This being the case, some mornings I feel like a damn artifact.

Wait till you pass 60, but your mind is stuck in your twenties. PS and your body keeps telling you otherwise..AJ
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RobG · 08-03-2012, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by Jims08Z06

Wait till you pass 60, but your mind is stuck in your twenties. PS and your body keeps telling you otherwise..AJ

I'm 44 and stuck in my 20's too, but yeah, my body is trying to tell me something. I'm not sure what because my fingers are stuck in my ears and I'm humming. That and I take lots of Advil.

I keep saying to myself, "I know people in their 70's that are very active and capable snowmobilers. If they can do that, then I can too."

Rob

iSplitLanes · 08-03-2012, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by RobG

Like everything else, it depends!!!! My father is 87 and more alert and capable than many 57 year olds I know.

BTW you know all those "handicapped" placards and parking spaces? They're a joke too. Every time I've been to Walmart in the last month, I've observed at least one or two people parking in those spaces that have NO problem walking to/from their vehicles (passengers too). Those things need to be much more strictly regulated, and even have a number to call to report bogus users. AND to keep this on topic, I think anybody with one of those should have other driving limitations imposed too -- like maybe not driving on freeways or after dark or something.

Rob

The threshold to get one of those handicap cards is a joke. Anyone who is either old or overweight can get one. It's the same idea for old people that lose depth perception. I don't know how some of them pull it off, but they're able to convince their doctors that they are okay on the road. Yet they stop 34958347 car lengths behind the car in front of them.

These people are viewed more of as a "victim" than a member of society that has to appropriately share our resources.

RedKat600 · 08-03-2012, 11:05 AM

What are "speed limits"?

Jims08Z06 · 08-03-2012, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by RobG

I'm 44 and stuck in my 20's too, but yeah, my body is trying to tell me something. I'm not sure what because my fingers are stuck in my ears and I'm humming. That and I take lots of Advil.

I keep saying to myself, "I know people in their 70's that are very active 'sand capable snowmobilers. If they can do that, then I can too."

Rob

I have always been a "Motor Head" always will be. It's just now I got's to take aspirin before and after a ride...AJ

Norainy · 09-10-2012, 07:40 PM

Speed limits are put in place to use less fuel, which can be controlled by the price of said fuel. The other reason is to keep speed limits, in some states at least 10 mph below comfort level to generate ticket revenue, period.

Safety has nothing to do with it, as it has been proven over and over that it is much safer to travel at the same pace with the 85th percentile, which is at least 10 over in Oregon.

Lone Rider · 09-10-2012, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by Grankor

Speed limits are...

For other people to observe.

After spending 7 of the last 9 months on fish boats I just went for a little ride......,Its good to live out in the sticks...,with a hyperbike!!

Transported · 09-10-2012, 09:04 PM

Anything over 50 mph just wastes gas.

View Poll Results: Speed Limits are...
Too fast.	1	0.43%
Just right.	13	5.60%
About 10 miles too slow	147	63.36%
About the speed I shift into 2nd gear...	71	30.60%
Voters: 232. You may not vote on this poll


08-02-2012, 10:50 AM	#41
sschering Knee Dragger Joined: Sep 2008 From: Kennewick, WA Blog Entries: 32 I Ride: Whatever old bike isn't broken, 1977 XS-400D (broken), 1978 GS1000E, 1960 BSA C15 (missing pieces), 97 ZX600E ( It's a lover not a fighter)	I liked driving I-25 in Denver.. 75 MPH speed limit and a posted 55mph minimum (yes they would ticket you for going to slow) Most people drive 80-85 mph.. That took some getting used to.. Moving back to WA sucked.. 65 and 70 feels like you are crawling.. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-03-2012, 11:05 AM	#48
RedKat600 Joined: May 2011 From: LaCenter, WA I Ride: 2003 Copper SV1K	What are "speed limits"? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-10-2012, 07:40 PM	#50
Norainy Peg Dragger Joined: Jul 2010 From: Nehalem, Or I Ride: cause I obey the voices in my head	Speed limits are put in place to use less fuel, which can be controlled by the price of said fuel. The other reason is to keep speed limits, in some states at least 10 mph below comfort level to generate ticket revenue, period. Safety has nothing to do with it, as it has been proven over and over that it is much safer to travel at the same pace with the 85th percentile, which is at least 10 over in Oregon. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


09-10-2012, 09:04 PM	#52
Transported Moto2 Contender Joined: Dec 2006 From: Portland, Oregon Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: '06 FZ1, '99 R1, '80 Suz GS450S	Anything over 50 mph just wastes gas. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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