Riding in the rain
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From: WetCoast
Rain pants, jacket, and overboots. A pair of clear safety glasses and a scarf up and over my nose. Heated gloves or grips and a heated vest. Slow down to a safe speed and don't allow anyone to tailgate. I don't pass unless the vehicle is going significantly slower than me.
But mostly I adjust my attitude and know in my own mind that I would rather be soak and wet on a motorcycle, than dry in the cars Around me.
The only time I won't ride in the rain is if it is raining so hard I have to tuck up into the windshield or if there is hail.
But mostly I adjust my attitude and know in my own mind that I would rather be soak and wet on a motorcycle, than dry in the cars Around me.
The only time I won't ride in the rain is if it is raining so hard I have to tuck up into the windshield or if there is hail.
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Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Chattanooga
Lighting stops me quick. Other than that I just deal with it. I didn't have much choice when it was my daily driver and had to leave the garage in the rain going both ways too many times to count.
Don't stiffen up, give tons of space, and always be ready for an exit route if someone isn't paying attention around you.
Don't stiffen up, give tons of space, and always be ready for an exit route if someone isn't paying attention around you.
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From: Alberta Canada & PV Arizona
Over the 44 years that I have been riding I have ridden through a lot of rain. Down pours where you can't see a pull out to pull into or day long heavy rain that you have to ride through.
I always have my rain gear, heated Gerbings Jacket with me in my saddle bags every time I ride. I have a waterproof riding jacket, waterproof boots and waterproof gloves. I usually carry 3 pairs of gloves with me.
The main thing about riding in the rain is keeping warm and dry. Being more cautious is also very important.
I won't let rain stop me on a trip, but I won't go out on a joy ride if it's raining. I hate getting my bike dirty if I don't have to.
I always have my rain gear, heated Gerbings Jacket with me in my saddle bags every time I ride. I have a waterproof riding jacket, waterproof boots and waterproof gloves. I usually carry 3 pairs of gloves with me.
The main thing about riding in the rain is keeping warm and dry. Being more cautious is also very important.
I won't let rain stop me on a trip, but I won't go out on a joy ride if it's raining. I hate getting my bike dirty if I don't have to.
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Good rain gear, a set of warmer waterproof snowmobile gloves (I reckon heated waterproof gloves are good as well) to switch to if needed as the hand warmers on the Ultra Limited will only heat your palms when it is cold and raining and you are traveling at speed. Don't ride in thunderstorms. I have the weather option on my GPS so I can track where Orange/red/purple areas are and I avoid them. I do not ride at night anymore and the combination of moderate or heavy rain and dark up here in the Northeast sounds like a hell ride with all the critters. Warm is key, if you are stiff and shivering, pull into a gas station or anyplace with warmth, and wait it out or at least dry out a bit (hand dryer blower in bathroom works good for that) and get your core temp back up.
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