Riding in the rain..........
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Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: England
Riding in the rain..........
Hi - not ashamed to admit that I am a fair weather rider these days. Now being 56 and with all that chrome and lace wheels I hate getting my much loved Street Bob wet and dirty, not to mention getting myself cold and wet. When I was younger I rode in all weathers including snow and ice - but these days I am of the opinion that its got to be 'fun' if I am going to dot it!
Just wondering how many other feel this way............
Just wondering how many other feel this way............
6th Gear
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Southwest Missouri
I'll be a senior citizen in December. Still ride in the weather. I'll admit the wet & cold bothers me more than it used to. This last year I installed a new rule, No Riding Under 40 degrees. Ive done pretty good. Only broke the rule twice this winter. Ride Safe.........
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Connecticut
I try not to ride in the rain on purpose but it does happen. A chance of showers doesnt keep me in. Yes 40 degrees is my low limit, sometimes I go out and break the rules. I'm 57 and the cold does bother me more now
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Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Oxford, Nc
58 and ride year round, (daily commuter,) and I ride in everything but snow/ice. But I never ride cold. I'm comfortable in all temps because I have the gear to go with the weather: 3 helmets Full Face to half, layered clothing, ( 30 degrees in the morning becomes 60 on the ride home,) Heated gloves, ( my hands can not handle cold,) etc.
A 35 degree ride, ( 37 miles to work,) is almost as nice as a 60 degree ride, because I dressed for it.
Why anyone would ride anything and be uncomfortable is beyond my understanding!
The full fairing with lowers helps..
A 35 degree ride, ( 37 miles to work,) is almost as nice as a 60 degree ride, because I dressed for it.
Why anyone would ride anything and be uncomfortable is beyond my understanding!
The full fairing with lowers helps..
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Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Wisconsin, USA
I check the weather radar. Whole state covered, I take my truck. Scattered thunderstorms, bike.
If I plan a trip, rain gear goes on and I'm off. I ordered some long rain pants, by Blauer, from Squadfitters, but they are on back order. Once I get them, I should be able to ride and stay dry.
If I plan a trip, rain gear goes on and I'm off. I ordered some long rain pants, by Blauer, from Squadfitters, but they are on back order. Once I get them, I should be able to ride and stay dry.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Venice, FL
Rain won't keep me inside.
If the bike gets dirty, I grab a cold one, fire up the satellite radio in my garage, and get out there and clean it. It can be quite cathartic.
If the bike gets dirty, I grab a cold one, fire up the satellite radio in my garage, and get out there and clean it. It can be quite cathartic.
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Three years ago I busted my back up pretty good so the cold will stiffen me up pretty quick. I try and wait till it is above 50 before heading out and the rain I try to stay out of it but if I get caught in it then I make the best of it
Ride if you want,or don't. Personally I will ride until it's just not feasible anymore. Our riding season is already very short so I want to make the most of the days that I can ride.