I know most of you know how dangerous the Slingshot can be when it is raining or even on a wet street. But some owners have not had one of those heart warming "oh shit" moments yet. Those precious moments when the back tire wants to be the front tire. Or as its known professionally . HYDROPLANING
Please take this advice from someone who has been there and done that..... I dont get on my soapbox very often. But when I do I want everyone to know that I am I really serious about this. I value everyone on this forums friendship. The last thing I want to hear about is how someone slipped off the road in the rain and cleared a ditch out. Or hit a guardrail running 55 on the interstate because they thought it would be safe at the slower speed. There is really no safe foolproof speed to travel with these in the rain or on wet roads. Sure you can do it. I have seen many owners gear up in their rain suits and cross the country with their Slingshot. But even they will tell you that it turns loose from the pavement very easily.
If you just got your Slingshot and haven't had the opportunity to drive in the rain with it OR if your one of the long time first owners and haven't had your scare yet. Congratulations. Everyone just do me a favor and find somewhere to pull off if it starts raining. Then if you want to head out after the rain stops just be super careful of the wet road. Take it easy and try to keep it at about 25 or 30 till you can see the road dry up.
I bring this topic up because it appears that it may rain a little on each day in Maggie Valley. I personally dont worry to much about the forecast when it comes to a rally or event. I have missed some of the best events because I looked at the forecast and told myself it wouldn't be worth going. I actually welcome a little rain each day to cool things off and knock the pollen and dust down.
Just be safe and remember that you have very little weight on that back tire. And stay off the painted lines because they are super slick. I'll see everyone in Maggie Valley.