Dealer gave me the keys to a shinny red CSC trike. So, I drove it around the huge parking lot 4 or 5 times to get use to the throttle and clutch before I ventured into the cage death zone.
Right off the bat, I felt the low speed wobble. It wasn't scary, just knew it was there. A 4.5° rake was installed on the bike. Mama was sitting on the back and didn't say a word the whole time.
So off we go into traffic. Very good engine power but needs a 6 speed trans. We start going west and got hit by a strong crosswind. The flags on the polls were straight out, not waving. How in the world do you guys keep the machine in a straight line? The guy behind me was on his cell reporting me as a DUI.
Well, about that time, I rode over a couple of imperfections in the road. It's pucker time! That front end really sucks. It felt like I hit a cement block. The fairing and rattle noise was like I was driving down railroad ties. The CSC suspension was really good. No jerking up the spine.
So, we go about another 5 miles and start in to a series of "S" curves @ 30mph. Well here comes Mr. Crosswind again. Pushed me over the center line. No oncoming traffic so I was ok but mama had her claws buried in my love handles. (Very painful). Anyway, when we got back to the dealer, it felt good to get off that alligators back. I think I saved myself 35 grand. I don't know how you guys do it. Good luck....Joe