Avoiding Road Hazards on 3 Wheels?

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

bob, the edge of a tire has a better chance of puncturing then the tread area, that is why the rear would
be preferred if you have to hit since the rear has a wider girth.

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: I wasn't going to try and stuff a quill turtle underneath that low-hanging front snout... :yikes:

 

[murphybrown]

Spyderpops BUMPSKID

I have found this invaluable on roadkill or in case I just created road kill. Plus protects your :spyder2:
And if you have some fore warning...slow the heck down, throw on the flashers and pick your path!!! :yes:

 

[thrinsag]

It is simple for me. I ride behind my wife. If she sees something that needs to be avoided and takes corrected action, then I make the needed adjustments for my spyder. She has a Suzuki C90 Trike so we are both riding on three wheels.

 

[Roadster Renovations]

In general I think you are far better off taking the hit with the rear wheel. Any front end hit can foul up the alignment and would have a greater potential to disrupt your steering. The rear wheel is wider (might span part of a small pothole) and the suspension should be able to take most hits without damage..

I agree also. I had the hardest time figuring out what to do when I started riding three wheels. My habit (from 4 wheels) was to split the hole or debris. That didn't work so well sometimes. I found that being left-handed I could thread the needle from the left wheel and the rear wheel better than trying with the right wheel. I usually try that and if it's big enough to not miss, slow down and take it on the rear tire. That has worked best for us.

 

[Bfromla]

Consider it training if you ever get to visit Louisiana. My best empty spot seem to be just to the inside of the R front, clear the hole with the space of your floorboard / peg. Yes slower is better or just keep eyes on traffic in front of you see where & how bad they dodge, act accordingly. G'LUCK.


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