have you ever left when its raining ?
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have you ever left when its raining ?
use to take the truck to work when it was raining in the morning . now say screw it I,am riding throw on fxrg gear an go.get some odd looks but owell .stay comfy with the right gear .but if its lighting taking the truck.
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RE: have you ever left when its raining ?
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depends on the situation
depends on the situation
I've left in the rain before, but I don't like to leave for work in the rain. I'm wet and filthy from the road spray by the time I get there. That wouldn't be good since I wear uniform and deal with the public allday.Coming back from work, I don't mind so much, but it's dark when I get off work, too.Nothing like riding in the rain at night to reduce visibility! I usually don'tarrive to work until it's about time to show up, so using the extra time to prepare for a rainy ride by fumbling around with rain pants isn't for me. It's just not worththe 15 mile ride.
Now if I just want to ride the bike? Depends...if it's storming, then no. If it's just simply asteadyrain, I'll leave on the bike like that. It depends on my mood and what where I'm going, too.
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RE: have you ever left when its raining ?
I try to avoid the rain because road crap is a bitch to get off a chrome motor...If its not raining when I leave and theres a chance of rain ill still go, it doesnt bother me to ride in.
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RE: have you ever left when its raining ?
If it's light rain or mist and "they" call for it to clear up, I will. If it's a drenching 1-3 inch rain, no, because the small computer parts I deliver can't get wet.
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RE: have you ever left when its raining ?
Like the old saying "when you Gotta Go" then you gotta go!
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RE: have you ever left when its raining ?
Lots of times. By the looks of the forecast, I'm sure I will be leaving for Myrtle in the rain in the morning.
A few years ago, a buddy and I left for the Fall Rally in MB during a tropical storm. We road in torrential down pours forthe first 250 miles......BTW, that was on the Ironhead, not some cushy ride with a windshield and better brakes.
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RE: have you ever left when its raining ?
Riding wet not good, cleaning up the bike not fun either.
I watch the weather close during the riding season, if its a 40% chance, during the period I will be out on the bike, I drive the car.
I ride mainly to work everyday there's not a forecast for likely rain.
I watch the weather close during the riding season, if its a 40% chance, during the period I will be out on the bike, I drive the car.
I ride mainly to work everyday there's not a forecast for likely rain.