Caught in the Rain...
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Caught in the Rain...
I went for a nice Saturday night ride up in the mountains last weekend around 6pm. I was enjoying myself so much that i decided to go all 75 miles threw the mountains (for you locals, hwy 33 heading into frazier park) and come back home on Interstate 5. I knew it would be on the cold side so i wore the thermals, long sleve shirt, sweat shirt, leather jacket, levi's, boots, face mask, my full face helmet and my cold weather gloves, and was very comfortable until about 10 miles from the insterstate it started to rain.
After 10 miles, my levi's were soaked and my legs were getting cold, and my hands were dry but the gloves weren't keeping out the cold. I topped off with gas and was trying to decide weather to take on Interstate 5 in the rain or puss out and get a motel for the night and dry off. I decided to man up and go ahead with riding back. I was soaked from the waist down and my legs were f'n cold, and all i could think about was, i should have bought some damn chaps. The rain let up after about 25 miles, but the the wind kicked up, and i had to drop down from 75 MPH to 55 MPH to keep control of my bike. I only had to deal with the wind for about 15 miles and the conditions went back to what i thought they would be.
By the time i got home, my bike was a f'n mess, and was idling a little rough from a damp air filter, my legs were soaked and almost numb, along with the inside of my boots being soaked and my feets were almost numb.
I have to say, that ride was pretty crappy but i toughted it out and now know that my bike will handle some pretty bad conditions.
After 10 miles, my levi's were soaked and my legs were getting cold, and my hands were dry but the gloves weren't keeping out the cold. I topped off with gas and was trying to decide weather to take on Interstate 5 in the rain or puss out and get a motel for the night and dry off. I decided to man up and go ahead with riding back. I was soaked from the waist down and my legs were f'n cold, and all i could think about was, i should have bought some damn chaps. The rain let up after about 25 miles, but the the wind kicked up, and i had to drop down from 75 MPH to 55 MPH to keep control of my bike. I only had to deal with the wind for about 15 miles and the conditions went back to what i thought they would be.
By the time i got home, my bike was a f'n mess, and was idling a little rough from a damp air filter, my legs were soaked and almost numb, along with the inside of my boots being soaked and my feets were almost numb.
I have to say, that ride was pretty crappy but i toughted it out and now know that my bike will handle some pretty bad conditions.
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RE: Caught in the Rain...
So...as they say any ride is better than no ride!! Just remember, it builds character!! Thats what I've always been told when I was in sucky places/situations! Thats what they make simple green and sponges for anyway, and remember, skin is waterproof.
ORIGINAL: jimw411
I went for a nice Saturday night ride up in the mountains last weekend around 6pm. I was enjoying myself so much that i decided to go all 75 miles threw the mountains (for you locals, hwy 33 heading into frazier park) and come back home on Interstate 5. I knew it would be on the cold side so i wore the thermals, long sleve shirt, sweat shirt, leather jacket, levi's, boots, face mask, my full face helmet and my cold weather gloves, and was very comfortable until about 10 miles from the insterstate it started to rain.
After 10 miles, my levi's were soaked and my legs were getting cold, and my hands were dry but the gloves weren't keeping out the cold. I topped off with gas and was trying to decide weather to take on Interstate 5 in the rain or puss out and get a motel for the night and dry off. I decided to man up and go ahead with riding back. I was soaked from the waist down and my legs were f'n cold, and all i could think about was, i should have bought some damn chaps. The rain let up after about 25 miles, but the the wind kicked up, and i had to drop down from 75 MPH to 55 MPH to keep control of my bike. I only had to deal with the wind for about 15 miles and the conditions went back to what i thought they would be.
By the time i got home, my bike was a f'n mess, and was idling a little rough from a damp air filter, my legs were soaked and almost numb, along with the inside of my boots being soaked and my feets were almost numb.
I have to say, that ride was pretty crappy but i toughted it out and now know that my bike will handle some pretty bad conditions.
I went for a nice Saturday night ride up in the mountains last weekend around 6pm. I was enjoying myself so much that i decided to go all 75 miles threw the mountains (for you locals, hwy 33 heading into frazier park) and come back home on Interstate 5. I knew it would be on the cold side so i wore the thermals, long sleve shirt, sweat shirt, leather jacket, levi's, boots, face mask, my full face helmet and my cold weather gloves, and was very comfortable until about 10 miles from the insterstate it started to rain.
After 10 miles, my levi's were soaked and my legs were getting cold, and my hands were dry but the gloves weren't keeping out the cold. I topped off with gas and was trying to decide weather to take on Interstate 5 in the rain or puss out and get a motel for the night and dry off. I decided to man up and go ahead with riding back. I was soaked from the waist down and my legs were f'n cold, and all i could think about was, i should have bought some damn chaps. The rain let up after about 25 miles, but the the wind kicked up, and i had to drop down from 75 MPH to 55 MPH to keep control of my bike. I only had to deal with the wind for about 15 miles and the conditions went back to what i thought they would be.
By the time i got home, my bike was a f'n mess, and was idling a little rough from a damp air filter, my legs were soaked and almost numb, along with the inside of my boots being soaked and my feets were almost numb.
I have to say, that ride was pretty crappy but i toughted it out and now know that my bike will handle some pretty bad conditions.
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RE: Caught in the Rain...
Good rainsuit: 150.00. Not leaving home without it: Priceless.
Riding in the rain is no big deal if you are prepared. I have one saddlebag on my bike that is dedicated to foul weather gear, and it is always on the bike. Rainsuit, waterproof gloves, gators, and a sweat shirt. No need to let a little rain spoil a good outing.
Regards,
Bill
Riding in the rain is no big deal if you are prepared. I have one saddlebag on my bike that is dedicated to foul weather gear, and it is always on the bike. Rainsuit, waterproof gloves, gators, and a sweat shirt. No need to let a little rain spoil a good outing.
Regards,
Bill
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