Rainy season is upon us here on the left coast, but I'd rather ride my bike into work than take the truck. My helmet has been fogging up lately so I followed the wisdom from someone who posted here and wiped on a thin film of dish soap on the inside and outside of my visor. Worked like a charm!
One of the fun things I wait for while riding is waiting for that moment of cold water permeating my crotch. Didn't happen today though.
What are some of your favorite things about riding in the rain?
That it's NOT snow!!Originally Posted by Burnszilla
Been riding in the rain for the last two days here in MI, though only light rain. That's a world better than the blizzard like conditions we had here just a little over a week ago! Gotta get out there when you can get out there this time of year...
John A. Brown - Kalamazoo MI
'09 K1300S 'Zoot' (Wicked, bad, naughty, evil, Zoot!)
'94 K1100LT 'Desert' (the horse with no name)
Dude, who in their right mind enjoys riding in the rain?
Its usually cold, you can't corner for sh*t, and you have to be extra cautious of the cages.
I find riding in the rain relaxing. Cleansing.
All it means here is that the road spray will coat you in a layer of salt, so the cleansing will take place this weekend when I wash the bikes.
But like wmubrown says, at least its not snow!!!!
Shaving creme, thin layer in the inside, wipe off gently w/ a soft cloth...cheap Rain-X.
Or, get some rain-X!
I took a track day in the rain one time. You'd be amazed at how fast you can actually go when the road is wet.
Dave Swider
Marin County, CA
Some bikes. Some with motors, some without.
"What are some of your favorite things about riding in the rain?"
Thats simple, having it quit raining!
Gene T
as long as it's above 32 F
and on a track...with no frost heaving....and no salt....and everyone else is on bikes too.....and.....
I know, I know
Sposed to rain tomorrow. I am riding in to work tonight just so the bike will get cleaned off a bit from my romping around in the woods deer hunting.
What do I like about riding in the rain...that I am riding I guess. Don't really prefer it but like to stay sharp in all conditions so I do it. I stay dry though. I wear a two piece First Gear Rainman suit. Dry as a bone all the time. No leaks so far.
There is that split second when you and the driver of the car you just passed are looking at each other and thinking the same thing
Man that must suck to be him
I just smile and nod.
We are often asked our opinion about our gear and in the most crucial aspect, accident protection, most of us are luckily ignorant about how good our gear is ( or isn't). After that the most crucial rating for me is its utility in less than ideal climatic conditions, such as rain, extreme heat or cold or snow. Riding in the rain has never been a problem for me other than gloves. I finally broke down and bought BMW winter gloves which are also rainproof and really work!
I rode from Las Animas, Colorado to Kansas City in 35 degree driving rain one day with my son. I would not trade that ride with my son ( newly home from a year on a bomb squad in Iraq) for the nicest ride in a cage anywhere in the world.
Jim Johnson, OP Kansas
Marcus Aurelius: "The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane."
That's it. That's my experience. Wow, you are eloquent man!
Have to agree with GeneT on this one. One of the most
glorious feelings on a bike is that moment when the sun
finally breaks through after you have been riding in the rain
for a couple of hours.
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