Comments on: DayMap 8.2: Buddy & Bob Hit Lyman, WY - Determined To Follow Lincoln Highway

By: Adam

Adam — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:46:42 +0000

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.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:50:55 +0000

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

By: Bob

Bob — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:27:46 +0000

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

By: Mike Ahle

Mike Ahle — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:18:55 +0000

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!