Comments on: Falling in Love With an Empty Road

By: Scooter in the Sticks

Scooter in the Sticks — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:53:47 +0000

In reply to Paul J.

I’m glad to share a reminder of those visual and olfactory sense experiences.

Hopefully you found the wind therapy you needed. It’s a fine day for a ride.

By: Paul J

Paul J — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:43:02 +0000

Thank you, Steve for putting feelings into words, which so many riders surely have. The visual and olfactory senses always trigger calm and peaceful energy for me on a lightly trafficked rural road. Looking forward to some wind therapy this morning in eastern Penna.
Obliged!
Paul

By: Scooter in the Sticks

Scooter in the Sticks — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:43:26 +0000

In reply to JIm Zeiser.

The trend certainly is towards more and more technically complex motorcycles. For me it sort of robs the experience. Thankfully I can still get my hands on a vintage machine.

By: Scooter in the Sticks

Scooter in the Sticks — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:30:01 +0000

In reply to Rev Dr Karl E Stumpf.

I agree completely. Empty roads offer that fine feeling of freedom.

By: JIm Zeiser

JIm Zeiser — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:38:46 +0000

It’s funny how simplicity has become a bad thing to many motorcyclists. One of the bikes on my radar is the Kawasaki z650 RS. It looks like a 1980’s bike and I like it. Lately there have become several in used bike lists at pre-owned dealers. I stopped in a my local dealer who had a pre-owned one and asked why so many are out there. Basically it’s because it’s “Just a Bike.” No blue tooth, no cruise control or a lot of other techy things many riders want. Sad.

And here I am on a 1983 Kawasaki loving the ride.

By: Rev Dr Karl E Stumpf

Rev Dr Karl E Stumpf — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:52:02 +0000

I also enjoy an empty road. That means that I don’t have to maneuver around other vehicles. I feel like it own the road upon which I am traveling. I can also go as fast or slow as I wish. Thanks for sharing your experiences.