General Harley Davidson Chat Forum to discuss general Harley Davidson issues, topics, and experiences.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Rain....

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 16, 2006 | 02:45 PM
  #1  
ptoemmes's Avatar
ptoemmes
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
From: South Florida
Default Rain....

So, as of yesterday in the last 95 days in South Florida we got something like a little less than 3 inches of rain total. Monday we got just over 3 inches in one day. And today will no doubt beat that.

Granted we need it, but it seems to be all or nothing.

Must have somethign to do with all those polluting motorcycles - global warming and all

Thankfully got through the MSF bike work this weekend in clear but pretty wam weather. But I have not been on MY bike in five days now.

Things could be worse like in New England I suppose.

Pete
 
Old May 16, 2006 | 02:52 PM
  #2  
KBFXDLI's Avatar
KBFXDLI
Big Kahuna HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 23,881
Likes: 34
From: USA
Default RE: Rain....

you're breakin my heart......it's been raining here for 2 weeks......another week in the forecast[:@]
 
Old May 16, 2006 | 03:08 PM
  #3  
DarkWater's Avatar
DarkWater
Intermediate
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Rain....

Geesh! It rained here only on Sunday morning, and I was bummed.

Don't know what I'd do with myself if it rained for a week on end.

For what it's worth, know that I've still got bugs in my teeth from my weekend rides.


Wishing you clear skies...


DarkWater
 
Old May 16, 2006 | 03:39 PM
  #4  
saidin43's Avatar
saidin43
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 137
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Rain....

Yah, I live in MA, and we've been doused for two weeks. We have areas here that have received 17 inches of rain in that time! If that was snow, we'd be well over 10 feet of snow. What I thought was funny was that before this, we were in the hole for rainfall totals. The people kept asking for rain, rain , rain...well they got their rain, and then some. I think the sun will show itself sometime today or tomorrow...now I cant remeber if it was circualr or squarish, its been so long since I've seen it [&:]
 
Old May 16, 2006 | 04:57 PM
  #5  
ExBailBonds's Avatar
ExBailBonds
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 69
Likes: 0
From: South Florida
Default RE: Rain....

Here in deep south florida we got rain today. Ya it sucks but we needed it. Lawn was looking kinda brown and crispy. On the plus side it gave me lots of saddle time on the bike instead of the mower!
 
Old May 16, 2006 | 05:02 PM
  #6  
sporty2003's Avatar
sporty2003
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 3,238
Likes: 0
From: Desmoines, Iowa
Default RE: Rain....

you can ride in the rain. the bike wont shrink.
 
Old May 16, 2006 | 05:07 PM
  #7  
Bear64's Avatar
Bear64
Banned
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,543
Likes: 1
From:
Default RE: Rain....

Its rained here in iowa everyday since I bought my new bike, guess I cured the drought from last year huh?[sm=biker.gif]
 
Old May 16, 2006 | 05:07 PM
  #8  
ptoemmes's Avatar
ptoemmes
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
From: South Florida
Default RE: Rain....

Yeah, but the friggin' cagers can't!! And then there's that pesky lightning [sm=badidea.gif]
 
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old May 16, 2006 | 10:11 PM
  #9  
ExBailBonds's Avatar
ExBailBonds
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 69
Likes: 0
From: South Florida
Default RE: Rain....

ORIGINAL: sporty2003

you can ride in the rain. the bike wont shrink.

You are right bike wont shrink but the nads do! I have been caught in rain but i would not want to ride in the rain just cause i can. For me riding the bike is for pleasure and riding in the rain is not what i call fun.
 
Old May 16, 2006 | 10:13 PM
  #10  
alazlo's Avatar
alazlo
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 873
Likes: 2
From:
Default RE: Rain....

We are on Week #2 of rain and cold in northern Ohio with no end in sight.
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:00 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE