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10-04-2017, 10:06 AM

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......last year somewhere in the backroads of the Midwest....I encountered some hydroplaning.....HOLY MOLY.....well....I slowed down a bit.....no problem......just a little bit this year.....2009 tri with stock tires......it happens...

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10-04-2017, 11:38 AM

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if it really starts raining hard i do what i did on my two wheelers, find a tavern to hold up in until it stops. good excuse to get a beer and some food.

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10-04-2017, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Firebike32

Just back from a weekend trip on our '16 TG that included about 75 miles of heavy rain. Traffic was moving about 65 MPH and I had no problem. I lined the front wheel up on the track left by the car ahead of me. Granted it was a good road, but I felt quite comfortable.

Does "our" mean you were riding double? If so, that would make a difference with the added weight.

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10-04-2017, 09:18 PM

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Does "our" mean you were riding double? If so, that would make a difference with the added weight.

Two up with a trailer.

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10-05-2017, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by questor

2015 Trike with stock tires and trip from PA to MD the bike hydroplane twice on me. Never had any issues with my Ultra Classic riding through some heavy downpours, but this trike is scaring me.

Went to local custom shop and asked about tires and they didn't have a recommendation.

Any words of wisdom?

All three tires hydroplaned, or just the front?

There are a ton of better front tires...Michelin Commander, Metzler, Avon trike tire and more.

I do adjust my speed for conditions, but can still travel at a good clip in the rain without issues.

Oh, and I run about 21 PSI in the stock rears, not sure if that helps to Not hydroplane.

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Originally Posted by billib1954

let's think about this for a moment:
Large contact patch from wide tires + little weight on back end + water= hydroplaning.
Bet it's not worth a **** in the snow either.
Slow down.

They actually do pretty good in the snow (not so great on ice). I was really surprised.

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For sure it sucks in light snow (assume the same in heavy snow), the tip about slowing down is a bitch on three lane highway with everyone going 60+ in the rain.

Snow is fine...ice is another story.

Sometimes, not often, but sometimes I have not been comfortable traveling with the flow of traffic. I put on my flashers and ride my own ride...they'll have to go around me.

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Originally Posted by rhino 2

I ride in snow 3 inch or less, Did with my 11T/G Every winter, And will do it with my 17T/G This winter....I just have to remember to stay off the front brake, Otherwise it becomes a ski....Gonna be interesting though with the 17, What with linked brakes....??

Yeah, I don't like the linked brakes, but they did not present as much of a challenge as I thought they would. Both vids above are on a '14 with linked brakes.

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10-05-2017, 04:36 PM

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The first thing I did was ditch the dunflops and installed rain tires.
Not a 100% I know, but it has to help!..tenn.vol.

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10-05-2017, 08:50 PM

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DK Custom friggin awesome videos! I run 25 in rear tires.

Great videos, thank your for sharing!

As for if it was the front or rear, I don't really know, just that it was an *** pucker. Believe both times was rear, not really positive.

Again, great videos

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10-06-2017, 04:29 AM

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I used to hydroplane and yes slowing down is the inexpensive way to resolve the issue, however there are better tires out there. Product TitleGoodyear Assurance Comfortred Touring Tire is what I run now in the rear, and Michelin Commander II in the front. Could not be happier.

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