Do you ride in the rain
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:lol: I wear a jacket, etc, but if the rain gets between the helmet and jacket that can hurt, or when it hits your legs. Interstate speeds, so 70ish I guess.ShanMan14 said:
Really I just don't like to ride in the rain. . it's dangerous enough w/ the idiots on the road as it is, add rain to the mix and I think I'd rather be in a cage. :bonk:
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Dont ever plan on it or decide to take a ride in bad weather but have been caught in it many times.. Just slow down and deal with it.. :bike: :hi:
smooth is the key,smooth throttle, brake smooth, take turns smooth etc,, dont do any quick or jerky movements in the rain.....
i use to race in the rain and that really taught me how to be smooth...also you can brake pretty hard in the wet, you just cant hammer the lever, just progressively squeeze it....
i use to race in the rain and that really taught me how to be smooth...also you can brake pretty hard in the wet, you just cant hammer the lever, just progressively squeeze it....
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Ridding in rain does not bother me, but I try to avoid it :bike:
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Yeah, rain hurts..not the big old fat rain, but those little stinging rain drops can hurt if you dont have the proper gear on.
I like riding in the rain, its great practice, and it really makes you keep your wits about you, and your mind focused. I try to not ride when it first starts raining, since all the dirt/oil/debris rises to the top of the surface and doesnt have time to wash away, and that can be dangerously slick..but after alittle while..just keep it smooth, and you'll be fine.
Good way to keep your skills tuned, and mind focused..not that anybody should ever lose focus when your riding anyways...but, you know..
I like riding in the rain, its great practice, and it really makes you keep your wits about you, and your mind focused. I try to not ride when it first starts raining, since all the dirt/oil/debris rises to the top of the surface and doesnt have time to wash away, and that can be dangerously slick..but after alittle while..just keep it smooth, and you'll be fine.
Good way to keep your skills tuned, and mind focused..not that anybody should ever lose focus when your riding anyways...but, you know..
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Gas Man said:
OK PostWhore....you just posted to a thread that has not had a response for the last 9 months..... :bash:
And who is MLKx3??
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I don't leave the house on the bike if its raining.
If I'm on a trip or get caught in it, I take the extra precautions like slowing down, increasing following distance which allows more stopping distance.
Basically all the same thing I do in a cage.
If I'm on a trip or get caught in it, I take the extra precautions like slowing down, increasing following distance which allows more stopping distance.
Basically all the same thing I do in a cage.
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