Yeah, I understand. But they all do it around here in the back country. It's a judgement call, like riding a bicycle with the intent to not come near a car in the time you are on the road. But now and then you have to plan an occasional car coming down the road. You are right, just plan your rides where you belong. I am taking my bike out to the rail trail, a paved road just for bicycles. And I usually take the dirt bikes to the woods where it is allowed, but I was just curious about the "occasional bad habit of a little jaunt here and there like the other rednecks do". All comes down to " don't do it".
By the way, it IS actually within the law in WV. They want to change that though, and they should!!
When I get my Banshee I will treasure the times I can ride her now and then and forget trying to make more out of it by riding on the street.
Thanks for the very good advice!