buildit Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 is the best motorcycling state in the continental US? Also tell us why. My vote is for Colorado. I've only ridden there once but was blown away by the awsome scenery and dirt roads and passes. The Western half more than makes up for the Eastern half which is actually part of Kansas, the worst state. Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina get an honorable mention for the tristate area around the Great Smokey National Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked94s10 Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 I hear maine is as good as colorado but ill not be able to comment on it till I go there in about three weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted July 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 I hear maine is as good as colorado but ill not be able to comment on it till I go there in about three weeksBe carefull, some of the state parks don't allow motorcycles to enter. But if it's like the Adirondacks you'll love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 there are alot of good roads in WV as welli mean it really depends on the riding you want to do, but i think every state has something different to offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 I dont think you can say any one state is "best". There are so many good places to ride. ---- On the other end of the stick, there is def states that would suck, starting with Florida and Kansas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerben Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Texas - coastal beaches in the south, mountains and desert in the far west, forests in the east, hills in the west, warm most the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent2406 Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Rhode Island because it's such a big state! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rctaylor Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Rhode Island because it's such a big state! Oh man I'm so stoked to go ride in Rhode Is---*fack* we're in Massachusetts already.On topic: I've found roads I enjoy in every state I've rode in thus far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironbuttwannabe Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Utah, very scenic and then very isolated spots. Best roads would probably be Colorado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted July 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 I dont think you can say any one state is "best". There are so many good places to ride. ---- On the other end of the stick, there is def states that would suck, starting with Florida and Kansas.I know it's a matter of opinion and criteria will differ. So read "BEST" as Your Favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Be carefull, some of the state parks don't allow motorcycles to enter. I'm confused... How can they deny access to a specific type of vehicle? If it's registered, street legal, and insured, I don't understand how they can prevent anyone from riding/driving without a valid safety reason.If tractor trailers are allowed through Deal's Gap, how can they claim Motorcycles are unsafe on a given road? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked94s10 Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 I am not a fan of Florida but I can say it offers many good things for motorcycle riders, Starting with year round riding, good road conditionw riding along the ocean is also very nice, with the ocean and the swamps there is great wildlife to be seen. You many not like it because it does not have mountains or alot of twistys but all winter while its snowing here there still riding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 hawaii. screw your contiguous 48 states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked94s10 Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 I'm confused... How can they deny access to a specific type of vehicle? If it's registered, street legal, and insured, I don't understand how they can prevent anyone from riding/driving without a valid safety reason.If tractor trailers are allowed through Deal's Gap, how can they claim Motorcycles are unsafe on a given road?None of them will let you take a gun in but I take it anyways. I dont mind riding where im not permitted, its fun till they drag you out, and even then it can get exciting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted July 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 I'm confused... How can they deny access to a specific type of vehicle? If it's registered, street legal, and insured, I don't understand how they can prevent anyone from riding/driving without a valid safety reason.If tractor trailers are allowed through Deal's Gap, how can they claim Motorcycles are unsafe on a given road?I asked the same question and even the AMA has been unsuccessful arguing the point with Maine. But even Florida has laws aimed at motorcycles for speeding and wreckless opp that don't apply to cars.Two wheels means you have half the rights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 hawaii. screw your contiguous 48 states.I can't believe they let you take your bike on the train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 I can't believe they let you take your bike on the train.i just ride on the tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyco1 Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 California. Mountain roads, coastal roads, desert roads, lots of off road, year round riding in the southern half, LANE SPLITTING. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheech Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Haven't rode, but drove some of Columbia River pass from Portland, OR to the Pacific. Scenery was excellent, roads were nice and twisty (and recently paved), just an overall good drive. Really wish I had rented a moto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 (edited) I know it's a matter of opinion and criteria will differ. So read "BEST" as Your Favorite. Ok I'll bite -Favorites in no particular order --Been riding in the 12 states below - all are great. NorCalOregonArizonaNew MexicoColoradoOhioWest VirginiaTenneseseKentuckyNorth CarolinaGeorgiaVirginiaHavent been riding in below but no reason they shouldnt be great too. WashingtonMontanaPennsylvaniaUtahNew YorkNHVermont MaineThat's enuff to keep busy. Have road, will ride..... Edited July 2, 2011 by mello dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted July 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Ok I'll bite -Havent been riding in below but no reason they shouldnt be great too. WashingtonMontanaPennsylvaniaUtahNew YorkNHVermont MaineThat's enuff to keep busy. Have road, will ride.....I can say New York and Pennsylvania are great if you stay out of the cities and in the hills. Montana was awsome even though I only road around Yellowstone and down past Yellowstone lake. It really is Big Sky Country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOW Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 California. Mountain roads, coastal roads, desert roads, lots of off road, year round riding in the southern half, LANE SPLITTING. there's something to be said for starting your day at 80〫by the ocean, then riding up to 8000'+ to the snow for lunch and back again. Riding the canyons of Malibu has to be one of the most surreal rides in this country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 With my limited opinion Wv. For some reason I have no interest in going west, besides Southwest for Tx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drc32-0 Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 California. Mountain roads, coastal roads, desert roads, lots of off road, year round riding in the southern half, LANE SPLITTING.yep,California.Everything psyco1 said plus people will pull off to let you pass and much more motorcycle friendly drivers.California has every kind of riding you can ask for and the scenery is diverse and,at times,spectacular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMax33 Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 I thought about taking my bike and moving to CA just so I can live in one of the best states to ride in, since I have family there. It's too bad that I would be pretty much a poor, broke biker due to the high cost of living. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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