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When I pull out of my driveway, I'm in the middle of a lot of great back roads so I haven't been on the highways all that much. I got the impression from these forums that most don't see this as a great bike for the highways. The 2 biggest draw backs to me were the seat and the gearing. I went up a tooth on the front sprocket and that made it a lot more comfortable. I finally sent my comfort seat out to add some padding and build up the front to take out the dip and that really made a difference too. I also have a Givi wind screen which is larger than the dart screens.
Recently I got a job that, for the time being is 60 miles each way and gas is a killer in a Toyota Tundra. I decided to take the bike and found that I actually enjoy riding the highways. Once in a while I get blown around a little but never have been uncomfortable. I've found that at 80 mph I often have to get out of the way as there are so many drivers doing 85 plus but except for the police risk, it's really easy to buzz along at 90 to 100 mph. The wind noise in my helmet sucks but all in all it's been fun. I never figured I'd be doing this at 61. I wondering what you other Scrambler riders have found.
Recently I got a job that, for the time being is 60 miles each way and gas is a killer in a Toyota Tundra. I decided to take the bike and found that I actually enjoy riding the highways. Once in a while I get blown around a little but never have been uncomfortable. I've found that at 80 mph I often have to get out of the way as there are so many drivers doing 85 plus but except for the police risk, it's really easy to buzz along at 90 to 100 mph. The wind noise in my helmet sucks but all in all it's been fun. I never figured I'd be doing this at 61. I wondering what you other Scrambler riders have found.