Well, I can't say never rode in the rain anymore
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Well, I can't say never rode in the rain anymore
I got caught in a freekin torrential downpour today. Never had a raindrop touch my bike until today. It was fun just had to take it easy.
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RE: Well, I can't say never rode in the rain anymore
last summer i was coming home from an appointment at the v.a. about 35 miles from home it was raining when i was leaving there, put my rain jacket on and headed out .it was my first time in the rain. as i was riding the rain was getting harder .about 10 miles from home it became a micro-burst.couldnt see 10 feet in front of my so i finally stoped and waited until it eased up . lucky it was a warm day. learned a few things about down shifting and breaking that day.would not trade the experence because it gave me confidence i didnt have before,
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RE: Well, I can't say never rode in the rain anymore
Rain can be a little hairy at first when the oils from the road are on the surface, but is not bad if your careful. sure can sting the ole' face w/out a shield though huh!
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RE: Well, I can't say never rode in the rain anymore
I will slow it down, especially at the beginning of the rain, once it starts pouring its at my own pace, fck the 4 wheelers,. Just be aware your more sensitive to groves, bumbs, RXR tracks, and etc. slippery. If you rode dirt bike or mt. bike in rough terain you will react accordingly.
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RE: Well, I can't say never rode in the rain anymore
Rain does suck, but IfI was a fair weather rider here in Alaska I would never get the bike out!! I've been thru 3 hailstorms ON THE BIKE before. One time it was coming down so hard, after I rode out of it, I could have made a snowcone out of the hail sitting in my crotch!!
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RE: Well, I can't say never rode in the rain anymore
I feel you on that one. Got caught in a nasty storm on the way home from a ride. It was coming down really hard and I was on the expressway getting pelted in the face (3/4 helmet). Rain hurts at 60. I think I lost a couple layers of skin from my face on that day. Walked in the house drenched and had a big ole smile on...My next purchase is a fork or luggage rack bag and pack it with a rain suit.
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RE: Well, I can't say never rode in the rain anymore
My brother came down on his bike a couple of weeks ago to visit. On the day he left I told him I would ride half way with him, it's 250 miles back to his place. There was a little drizzle during the first half but when I turned around to head home the storm clouds had followed us. It poured the whole way home. Luckily I had the windshield on and taken rain gear with me. When I got home my boots were full of water and I was wet from the knees down. Other then that I was dry as a bone. It was also my first time riding in the rain. I did have to take a less traveled road to avoid spray being thrown up by other traffic but overall it was still a fun ride.
