Sturgis runs have always had at least one bad storm, seems like, but didn't have to press on home through them... just waited them out.
For non-fair-weather-riders, is one bike enough?
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Agreed... that's what the mule is for... less billet to keep up with...lol
Not a big fan of that chopper when there's water standing on the road, at all...
But that Heritage cuts a good track.
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SB03chopper
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I have a Honda VTX 1800, that bike handles the rain very well. Got caught in a rain storm 300 miles from home on the way back from Dallas. It was raining so hard a rode behind a semi for 50 miles of it. It is a heavy bike 850 lbs. dry, but it holds the road better than a Fat Boy as that is what I had before getting the Honda. I got caught in the rain on the chopper, and was very please how it handled even needing new tires. Just there I a lot of work to do after the rain, but a leaf blower works great on drying it fast.
BWG56
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Just lift your legs
Just lift your legs
Mickeetwo
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Mickeetwo
Guru
I don't mind riding in the rain, if you travel on your bike any distance your going to get caught in the rain. Before I bought the mule I traveled on the dog, getting wet was just a part of the trip. Worse thing is the clean up when you get back. But I would rather clean up the bikes after the trip than to set at home. Getting rained on and bad weather is just part of the adventure. Its some of the parts you remember the most.
pknowles
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Hwy 60 just outside Lexington, ky
Mickeetwo
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Yes...Martin's Castle, I think its called The Kentucky Castle now. Its been turned into a hotel. Seen it last year on our trip to The Ark Encounter
pknowles
RETIRED
There's several stories about the origin of the castle. If you get time to look it up there's some interesting reading about it.My son lives in Lexington and when out there we always take the back roads and explore as much as we can.
Jersey Big Mike
100K mile club
I've got two bikes -- both choppers.
I've been caught in rain on the K-9 and on the BMC.
Never had a handling issue with either in the weather -- long before that happens the drivers get to cold or tired.
When I did MB one yr when living in NJ, we rode from New Bern NC to Myrtle Beach -- about 180 miles in miserable rain
Hit a section on 17 of rollings hills -- Well in the dark the one looked like all the others but was 2ft deep 2ft wide and across both lanes of puddle.
Couldn't see it -- hit it at near 50mph -- Scary, but I think my buddy got it worse watching me
All he saw was me hot it and disappear due to all the water that I kicked up -- the car along side me was floating (not hydroplaning) across it.
He slowed as much as he could changed lanes etc since he was sure he was going to see me laying in the water -- as he approached -- he saw me coming out the other side like nothing happened (love that BIG TIRE)
Now as for having something like a road king for traveling -- would love the luggage space but I HATE riding them. I feel like i am way up too high -- I like the center of gravity nice and low like the K-9 -- I think it would take me a long time to get used to and be comfortable on a standard touring bike.
So for me, I stick with 2 choppers, 1 for if the other is down.
If money were no object, I'd have a K-9 and probably a Mastiff as the second bike.
All my bikes are rode hard put up wet.
Most guys would be appalled at how dirty my K-9 is normally.
I've been caught in rain on the K-9 and on the BMC.
Never had a handling issue with either in the weather -- long before that happens the drivers get to cold or tired.
When I did MB one yr when living in NJ, we rode from New Bern NC to Myrtle Beach -- about 180 miles in miserable rain
Hit a section on 17 of rollings hills -- Well in the dark the one looked like all the others but was 2ft deep 2ft wide and across both lanes of puddle.
Couldn't see it -- hit it at near 50mph -- Scary, but I think my buddy got it worse watching me
All he saw was me hot it and disappear due to all the water that I kicked up -- the car along side me was floating (not hydroplaning) across it.
He slowed as much as he could changed lanes etc since he was sure he was going to see me laying in the water -- as he approached -- he saw me coming out the other side like nothing happened (love that BIG TIRE)
Now as for having something like a road king for traveling -- would love the luggage space but I HATE riding them. I feel like i am way up too high -- I like the center of gravity nice and low like the K-9 -- I think it would take me a long time to get used to and be comfortable on a standard touring bike.
So for me, I stick with 2 choppers, 1 for if the other is down.
If money were no object, I'd have a K-9 and probably a Mastiff as the second bike.
All my bikes are rode hard put up wet.
Most guys would be appalled at how dirty my K-9 is normally.
Srodden
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Exactly right ! Very memorable but not planned it just happens.
Srodden
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Well if I’m at home and have a choice the answer is no. If I’m on a trip and trying to keep somewhat of a schedule yes with out question.
Srodden
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Those Big Dogs sure throw a rooster tail for sure.
Srodden
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Me too ! I had four in the garage at on time. I sold two cause I didn’t ride the one and my 05 Mastiff I got an offer too good to refuse. I would still have it for eye candy otherwise.I think 11 bikes is the proper amount..
Srodden
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Dude I got caught in a flash flood on the freeway here in flint Michigan. We had to lift our feet up above the water. As we did no lie a semi came by in the other lane .... worst ever but made it out ok sopping wet to say the least lolJust lift your legs
Mr. Wright
Knows some things
What these guys are trying to nicely tell you is, these bikes are not a Harley or BMW. These bike are like a fine woman. They like to be ridden hard, but you better spend some time with them afterwards. Not put her up wet and sloppy, and go in the house to sleep.
I've ridden in the rain many times, with no problem, but the clean up afterwards takes hours. If your going to treat her like a two bit whore, I'm going to say these are not your type of bike. Move on.
I tear down several bikes a year, that guys have bought from guys that treated their Dogs like crap. Mechanically their in good shape, they just look like a girl that smokes 3 packs of cigarettes a day for the last 20 years.
Don't buy a Dog, if your going to treat her like that. These are the finest custom- production bikes out there, and need to be treated with respect!
I've ridden in the rain many times, with no problem, but the clean up afterwards takes hours. If your going to treat her like a two bit whore, I'm going to say these are not your type of bike. Move on.
I tear down several bikes a year, that guys have bought from guys that treated their Dogs like crap. Mechanically their in good shape, they just look like a girl that smokes 3 packs of cigarettes a day for the last 20 years.
Don't buy a Dog, if your going to treat her like that. These are the finest custom- production bikes out there, and need to be treated with respect!
Jersey Big Mike
100K mile club
Hey like I told people in NJ before I moved -- you don't like my bike being that dirty -- You clean it!
Motorcycles are to RIDE not POLISH as far as I am concerned.
Shannon -- I'm on my second Big Dog and wouldn't have it any other way but by your standards I guess I shouldn't own one. Well, I'm keeping it and its likely to stay dirty! Look at it this way -- you ever park next to mine, your will look even better!