Hydroplaning?

[bob109]

Bob, do you have a fork brace on?

No "fork brace"! The front forks/springs are OEM!

[Pap]

Ok, thanks.
Was just wondering.
There's been a lot of talk about fork braces lately.
Just thought I'd ask.
Didn't know if it makes any difference to the cupping or not.
Keep up the great info.
I will hopefully have the Axe on for the meet.

[Fla_rider]

Everyone is correct, don't know who feed you that BS Vol1 but I have personally hydroplaned at least a half dozen times on my different bikes. Side note I never fell, never drive faster than your Angel!

[Retired Army]

Attachment 15369

Why not go to the dark side on three wheels?

[GNW]

I'm getting very interested in this CT thing, and have done some reading but haven't seen anything on this subject. I know that MC tires CAN'T hydroplane, due to their shape and design. Have any of you darksiders experienced hydroplaning with the CT?

Hydroplane with a MC tire?? Oh yes. Twice I have !! Second time on a brand new 98 Wing (with me on it) went down in Abilene TX right after a rain. Hurt my pride inside !!
Now, I slow down in the rain. Learned it the hard way.

[redinoliver]

I had a new 1971 Kawasaki 500 triple .driving in heavy rain with 2 up at 85 mph I could turn the handlebars from stopper to stopper ,and the front end stayed straight.

[Vondawg]

[dickiedeals]

..........YEP......Dickie

[bob109]

..........YEP......Dickie

Highjacked Thread We are now into "Self Gratification"

[3Chief]

888 is supposed to remedy that Steve. I'll let you know in about 15,000 miles.

And the verdict is? I am not a fan of the OEM brand on my B and always loved my 880's. Went thru several sets on my VTX, had just gotten an 888 front went I semi-retired the VTX. I'm looking at the 888 before I try running on the Darkside...