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Posted by pcarrell
 - October 28, 2009, 22:23:56 PM

Yeah, what is it about people freaking if you ride in the rain?  It's just water!

Posted by LightEagle
 - October 28, 2009, 22:19:52 PM

The first long trip I took after getting my Drifter was from Bandera, TX to Hot Springs, AR.  And everything from Dallas to the exit to Hot Springs was in a medium to heavy downpour.  A first for me and I never thought it would be that smooth and trouble free.  Got a lot of strange looks, you know!  :o

Posted by Slick
 - October 16, 2009, 18:36:39 PM

 Thank You , I have the Maxis Classics. their white walls don't hold up well. I have seen a few and they like mine have discolored and nothing has cleaned them . the traction seems to  be very good. The bike is lowered in the rear about 1 inch and I have noticed a little float or lightness or bounce in the fount handling but the traction seems rock solid. A wild ride in the rain is my Honda cb 400 with several inches of ground clearance !

Posted by chief
 - October 16, 2009, 18:11:17 PM

What pc said.

Take it easy when it rains.

Cheers.

Posted by pcarrell
 - October 16, 2009, 17:45:37 PM

Mine takes to the rain like a duck, but I think tires play a huge roll in it.  Just remember, the middle of the lane (where cars drop grease and oil) is the slickest, especially for the first hour or so, so ride in the car tire paths, and watch out for the painted lines......they're slick as ice!

Posted by Slick
 - October 16, 2009, 17:04:56 PM

Viola and I were out in the rain today and there were spots when I put my foot down to check that were very slippery. the traffic was heavy with lots of stops, maneuvers etc. I had to go out for a dentist apt etc as the cage is in the shop. My question is ......Viola was a dream to handle in the rain !! Is it what has been done to the bike that makes it that way  a combination of mods , tires,  or is this bike good natured in the rain when it was born. I'm almost looking forward to another rainy day !

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