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Old May 23, 2014 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by bbest71
I commute everyday except when we have snow. The proper rain/cold weather gear is more important then a wet bike IMOP. Ride on!
i only wondered if this couch with all its electronic hold up
 
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Old May 23, 2014 | 11:42 AM
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I ride to work every day regardless.I do have a truck but that's primarily the wife's car.I really do hate riding in the rain mainly because these bikes are a royal pain in the a$$ to keep clean.The rain and road grime really dirties mine up to the point where I have to give it a real soap and water bath.Most of the time I just spray and wipe it down with Lemon Pledge.Lucky for me I live in CA., we don't get much rain.
 
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Old May 23, 2014 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Vincewd
I ride most days, if it 90% change of rain, I drive my truck.

Bike can take the rain,
This spring damb weather man says rain showers just about every day and hes been spot on... just finished raining here
 
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Old May 23, 2014 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by SPECIAL ED
I ride to work every day regardless.I do have a truck but that's primarily the wife's car.I really do hate riding in the rain mainly because these bikes are a royal pain in the a$$ to keep clean.The rain and road grime really dirties mine up to the point where I have to give it a real soap and water bath.Most of the time I just spray and wipe it down with Lemon Pledge.Lucky for me I live in CA., we don't get much rain.
i ve had to goals in my life.... not loose a house to a women... short lived

and ride to Cali... hope to make that on happen
 
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Old May 23, 2014 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by mayhemmaster
Thunderstorms complicates it for me here as i use back roads that puddle up with holes in em... + work is @ a dead end mud covered road

Agree with you tho if it wont run in rain find one that does
Understand what your saying, luckily I don't have to deal with any of that. Not sure if it would stop me too much until I experience it. Probably just have to be a little more alert and careful.

I would have to at least try it several hundred times before I came to a decision on whether it would stop me riding daily.
 
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Old May 23, 2014 | 12:05 PM
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I ride to work almost everyday. The only exception to that is when I am tired due to work, remodel or something along those lines.
 
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Old May 23, 2014 | 12:16 PM
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When I built my custom back in 2001 I never took my bike if their was a chance of rain. That's probably one of the reasons it only has 30K on it today. Purchased my Ultra and told myself if it isn't raining I'm riding.

If the roads are salt free and its not raining when I leave the house then I'm Riding.
So far I have only been caught a few times in the rain on the ride home. I have a 25 to 30 mile commute each way depending on my route. I've owned the bike just over one year and have just over 18K on the odometer. Wont be long before I surpass my 2001.
 
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Old May 23, 2014 | 12:40 PM
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I ride every day unless it's raining when I head to work in the morning. Not how I want to start my day.
 
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Old May 23, 2014 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Hookjaw
I ride every day unless it's raining when I head to work in the morning. Not how I want to start my day.
That is my general rule as well. If it's not raining when I leave, it's bike time. I don't care if it rains on my way home.
 
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Old May 23, 2014 | 01:32 PM
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Well u all convinced me no rain when i leave i ride.... now i just have to pray for no flats...as the area is full with scrap yards and they shred cars all day leaving the roads with tooth picks made of steal... as the carries haul it out it falls off the tractor trailers .....whole nother thread
 
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