Since you guys rock and are have some great info, I have another question being a newbee to the LT. How does she handle in the rain and what are some basic do's and dont's when "ridin n the rain"
Dave, I invited Mark already to STC next week but he and his wife have another trip to the mountains planned. Imagine that -- not wanting to join us!DaveDragon said:Mark, it's not too late to join us at Spring Training Camp for Riders next weekend in North Carolina.
Just register and get a room or camping space and come on down.
I have to take issue with this advice. Looking through a rain splattered windscreen only obscures your vision more. Having the wind on your face shield helps to keep it reasonably clear, and there is one less layer to look through.mpillis said:What I have noticed is that it depends on how hard it is raining. Raining some then put the windshield all the way up and you can go fast enough to cut thru the rain. But when it is raining hard and you have to slow down then expect to get wet because the windshield does not cut thru the rain. As far as handling goes the LT handles fine with good tires. I get very apprehensive riding in the rain and probably go slower than I need to but the important thing is "ride within your limits".
makinne said:Since you guys rock and are have some great info, I have another question being a newbee to the LT. How does she handle in the rain and what are some basic do's and dont's when "ridin n the rain"
10-4 on that! I've ridden in the rain a grand total of... oh... 3 times? Not because I avoid it, but because I've only been riding 9 months and it hasn't rained that much.KYchris02 said:...Also... I've had some puckers from certain white and yellow paint marking the lanes and roads. The Metzler tires do seem a little slicker than I'm used to on my older Wing with Bridgestones. When leaning and crossing a paint stripe I have encountered some slips.
Sure Mark, that's a great idea. Let's git 'er done.makinne said:Thanks for the kind words Howard and like wise for you and your wife as well. Hey I was thinking, my wife said she in in the mood for a BBQ. Maybe we could all meet at one of the parks here in Ohio and have a cook out. All would be invited of course
Just means the bad stuff builds up longer and the first rain of a season is a real killer. Contrary to the popular stereotype we don't all forget how to drive when it rains, it is really slick out on the road until it is washed down for several hours of a good hard rain. OK, the stereotype is mostly true, it just doesn't apply to me Every climate has it's challenges, try not to underestimate it. Be careful out there!Motomadman said:Just move to Southern California after all it never rains here according to the song.....