Nwhiteside
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Upgraded my m1 to m2 yesterday, and took my first night ride -- with a quick hop onto the highway...
Riding at night is a whole other animal -- the standard headlight on my 2007 GS500F didn't illuminate enough of the road ahead to get set up for corners, at the speed I have so far been hitting them at. I was 'forced' to keep my high beams on which thankfully didn't generate any angst from ongoing traffic, as even they seem aimed a little low/not powerful. Even so -- still found I had to ride slower than at daytime.
I also found people tailgated more closely at night, which I found strange...
For my first run on the highway everything went smooth, but a little intimidating -- even staying between 100 and 110kmh in the slow lane. Doing shoulder checks for example almost broke my neck as my HJC helmet doesn't seem very aerodynamic when looking sideways...yeow. My earplugs were a must to keep my angst down further.
Riding at night is a whole other animal -- the standard headlight on my 2007 GS500F didn't illuminate enough of the road ahead to get set up for corners, at the speed I have so far been hitting them at. I was 'forced' to keep my high beams on which thankfully didn't generate any angst from ongoing traffic, as even they seem aimed a little low/not powerful. Even so -- still found I had to ride slower than at daytime.
I also found people tailgated more closely at night, which I found strange...
For my first run on the highway everything went smooth, but a little intimidating -- even staying between 100 and 110kmh in the slow lane. Doing shoulder checks for example almost broke my neck as my HJC helmet doesn't seem very aerodynamic when looking sideways...yeow. My earplugs were a must to keep my angst down further.