Some people around here (even non-motorcyclists) argue that motorcycles should be free to speed through there. I guess the logic is the same as that supporting repeal of helmet laws--if bikers want to risk their lives riding like that, they should be free to do so.

The way I see it, the highway patrol is charged with maintaining safety on public roads. Unless the legislature specifically excludes a road from this mission, the patrol shouldn't pick and choose which roads it will enforce the laws on.