Buddy & Bob, utterly determined to follow the Lincoln Highway as closely as possible, forged a path down a series of - according to Bob - some of Wyoming’s worst dirt & gravel roads today. Luckily, the MP3s were as capable on the I-80 legs as on the gorgeous roads seen above. The riders, having finally hit Lyman, WY, continue their hunt even as we speak. Target? Rock Springs…before nightfall.
(Photo courtesy of mvermeulen.com)
I would be interested in how the small wheels on the MP3 500 handles the muddy tracks on those roads off I-80, the dirt and gravel roads. Or maybe wheel size has nothing to do with the physics of navigating those roads?
Thanks!
Hi Mike: today we rode about 30 some miles on the original LH that is still gravel. On my big dual purpose ride of the past some of the gravel surfaces could be a real challenge. Let me tell you the MP3-500 was as steady as a rock. The small wheels didn’t present any problems. For a few miles the road surface was deep ruts. It is a hoot to have one wheel down in a deep rut and the other on top. The rut was probably 5 or 6 inches deep. The MP3-500 ran straight up. No wobble, no lean it just ate up the rut. On a two wheel bike such a deep rut is a challenge that I no longer want or need. Hope this answered your question. - Bob
It’s good to hear how stable the MP3 is on less that perfect gravel and dirt. My Vespa GTS is dicey at best in those situations, especially with street tires.
What sort of ground clearance do you have and how well shielded is the bottom side of the machine? I’ve wondered how durable they would be under extended use on bad roads.
Steve Williams
Scooter in the Sticks
i’m am really glad you guys had a chance to hit some dirt. I was really curious how it handled that as it has always been part of my adventure travel to some degree. To know it can handle a few dirt roads with ease makes that odd cycle seem even more interesting and capable.