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Riding On Wet Surfaces
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AeroPilot
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I have skidded tires on two wheels
and I have been afraid to get "down" on the brakes on wet and slick roadways. So far the Spyder has given me better confidence in wet conditions, and I am glad to have nanny there to keep me in line should one of the three wheels start slipping and not equal the others' rpms. I've usually felt this when the lane tracks start filling with water on older "furrowed" roads, and just another reminder to SLOW down. Overall, the driver protection from the elements and nanny along with the three wheels makes for a better ryde even in the rain!
and I have been afraid to get "down" on the brakes on wet and slick roadways. So far the Spyder has given me better confidence in wet conditions, and I am glad to have nanny there to keep me in line should one of the three wheels start slipping and not equal the others' rpms. I've usually felt this when the lane tracks start filling with water on older "furrowed" roads, and just another reminder to SLOW down. Overall, the driver protection from the elements and nanny along with the three wheels makes for a better ryde even in the rain!
DJFaninTN
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and don't forget to wave to all the two wheelers who are pulled over and waiting for the rain to quit .. :yes::yes::yes::yes:
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
The Spyder will hydroplane--if you open up the proper gateways. There is at least a half page in the manual giving all the warnings including not to operate the Spyder in snow conditions.
Driving through any standing water in inch deep or more and at a speed of over 50 mph will both kick it in. I have had this happen to me twice in 130,000 miles. Nanny, saved my bacon both times. It was a big wake up when it happened on the highway at 65 mph for the first time.
Alaska is one of the few states that allows the use of studded tires. The downside is that they cut channels in the asphalt and the whole highway needs to be re-paved every three years or so or the channels fill will rain every time it happens. With major budgetary issues this last season--there was very little repaving. :thumbup:
Driving through any standing water in inch deep or more and at a speed of over 50 mph will both kick it in. I have had this happen to me twice in 130,000 miles. Nanny, saved my bacon both times. It was a big wake up when it happened on the highway at 65 mph for the first time.
Alaska is one of the few states that allows the use of studded tires. The downside is that they cut channels in the asphalt and the whole highway needs to be re-paved every three years or so or the channels fill will rain every time it happens. With major budgetary issues this last season--there was very little repaving. :thumbup:
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Jimboregon
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This is true if one wheel hydroplanes. I've experienced that. However, if both front tires hydroplane at the same instant, cruise won't disengage, and the rear will try to come around. I've experienced that also.
My advice is, heavy rain, no cruise control.
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I have to agree....that's a real nice video, I have been planning a trip to Colorado soon myself and taking both of my trikes. As for driving in wet weather is great on my rs spyder. As long as the front end stays put the rear end always follows it. The rear may slip a bit but it always seems to bite down and ride it's way out of any trouble. The real trick is to learn your bike, just like learning to deal with disabilities...you need to own the ride!
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