Forecast for rain
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From: Waco TX
Forecast for rain
Ok, this is not really a serious topic, but I want to hear what people have to say. When I first bought my bike and started riding to work a friend told me the general rule is if it isn't raining when you leave the house, still ride to work, even if you have rain in the forecast. I have been following that pretty much since he told me that. I have had a couple of times getting caught out in the rain when leaving work, but nothing too bad. I was just wondering what everyone else thought about this subject.
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Screw The Weatherman!
Every day when I leave for work I LOOK OUTSIDE and see for myself. If it isn't foggy, actively raining or snow covered I ride! The only other exception is if it to damn cold. I'll ride pretty much down to 30, usually not below. In the past 5 years I've only arrived at work damp once and gotten home soaked to the bone once. I have the option of taking a work vehicle home but rarely use it. Buy some rain gear and go for it!
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I don't mind riding in the rain, I don't mind riding in the dark. But, I don't like riding in the rain, in the dark if I can help it!
I leave for work at 4:30 AM, If it's raining, I leave the Harley home. If not, I take my chances. Check the radar so I'll know what to expect, and carry HD gortex wet weather gear in the bags.
In winter, I have a snow machine suit (gortex) that is good down to about 20 degrees with shorts and a tee with heated gloves and a full-face.
I leave for work at 4:30 AM, If it's raining, I leave the Harley home. If not, I take my chances. Check the radar so I'll know what to expect, and carry HD gortex wet weather gear in the bags.
In winter, I have a snow machine suit (gortex) that is good down to about 20 degrees with shorts and a tee with heated gloves and a full-face.
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I ride my dual sport to work 6 min. each way. The harley I will ride only on a good day because I hate to clean it and it might melt. Besides the dualsport is more fun to ride anyway and looks good dirty.