Cigars & Motorcycles - Speed Test

[Strick]

Originally Posted by jaq6plus

I sometimes ride and smoke a cigar, usually on more peaceful, quiet country roads at a slower speed. I was introduced to this by a boyfriend in LV who does it all the time. Now when I visit and I ride with him we light up and enjoy the ride!

Ding Ding Ding...That's the way I have enjoyed a few over the years. Back country roads and just cruising. Have to admit 75 on the interstate is a bit fast so the wind smokes it all up.

[Grammaton]

Originally Posted by GrtndpwrflOZ

Smoking for the shear relaxing enjoyment of a cigar......not really able to. the wind is too much of a factor. It is my opinion that you don't really enjoy a cigar as much when you are sitting in a chair with the wind blowing let alone riding a scoot.

Exactly. I carry the cheap ones so I can throw it away if everyone is ready to go before I've finished.

[Cigary]

Depends on the windshield and the height. Mine is up high and deflects the wind great and I can enjoy a cigar as long as Im not doing 65+. I dont smoke my best cigars because it will be in my mouth more than in my hand for obvious reasons. I don't care what it looks like to other people as I do it for me. I know I get strange looks but I look right back and blow smoke rings at em when at a light.

[SkinsFanLarry]

Originally Posted by Biggspeed

I prob would never smoke while riding. The uneven burn & ashes everywhere would just bug the shit outta me. Wearing a full faced helmet would also prevent this action. I have friends who smoke cigarettes while riding & they look retarded! Smoking while riding is just as safe as talking on your cell while driving. LOL!

I agree with you Biggspeed!

[slyder]

I do it all the time. It makes the day go by real fast on cross country runs. I got a cig lighter in one of my side panels. Not the best way to light but about the only way while on the move. Not hardly dangerous at all.........ive texted before on the Road King! Now thats retarded! I wanted to see if it could be done. It can.

[5point0]

Here is a video that says it all......

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/151567...on_motorcycle/

[slyder]

i was at least up right when i did it......and i wasnt in traffic on a 6 lane!

[yzingerr]

Really hard to do on anything without a windshield!

[eyesack]

I smoke in my Miata a lot. It's like a 4-wheel motorcycle. have to ash often and be mindful of the jetstream in certain parts of my car. I tend to hold my cigar with my right hand next to my shifter. Guess it's kind of the opposite than smoking on a bike? Speeds of 100+ have been reached while smoking, but I wouldn't recommend it. If little wisp of wind hits the cherry it's like sparklers on the 4th of July.

But 120 with the top down IS fun... I need a bike...

[Blackcat]

Was riding my buddies PW50 pit bike with a beer in one hand and a Partagas Series S in the other. Kinda ended up speed smoking that stick. BTW Professional rider (yeah right) on a closed coarse. Do not drink & drive folks.....Saftey crew was on hand........OK so maybe just a box of Band Aids & a fire extinguisher

[Denny32]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

Unsafe? It's gotta be unsafe, but way safer than my sweetie* talking on her cellfone zooming up I-95.

Now that makes about as much sense as an ashtray on a motorcycle!

I suppose if you have an open face or flip up helmet, and a tall enough windshield, your cigar will not burn quite so hot. I have tried it on a cross country trip cruising across I90. We were burning tank after tank without stopping. It was not too bad. I would do it again in a heartbeat under the right circumstances. If you are going to smoke and ride, I think the interstate cross country slab is one of the better places to ride and smoke. I have seen, and done much more stupid things on my bike in the past.

Watch out for those hoof rats folks!

[eyesack]

Originally Posted by Blackcat

Was riding my buddies PW50 pit bike with a beer in one hand and a Partagas Series S in the other. Kinda ended up speed smoking that stick. BTW Professional rider (yeah right) on a closed coarse. Do not drink & drive folks.....Saftey crew was on hand........OK so maybe just a box of Band Aids & a fire extinguisher

:O Don't die/DUI/kill anybody! =D