I know this is an old thread, but I live in the louisville area, outside actually about 40 minutes,, can be less.. with more throttle, just beware of groundhogs, skunks etc. Should be up and running again this spring since a piece of tractor trailer tire and I connected on an off ramp, thank goodness I was slowing for traffic... took me out a year ago.. Just now getting back together.. and really looking forward to the ride again ..