Need opinion about riding in heavy rain

[Rojo]

The rain made me give her some love. | General Bike Related Topics

Florida weather sucks right now!! It has rained everyday for over a month, so I had no choice, but to take care of some things on the busa and give her a nice cleaning. Even though I ended up with a white busa by mistake, (couldn’t find a new black one and dealer sold me this one as gray, until...

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hit by a tornado on my Busa *

 

[pashnit]

Thread Revival
I have nothing to add to this 10 year old thread. Just point and go.

 

[Rojo]

Do you ride daily?? even in the rain?? | General Bike Related Topics

Since I live in Seattle, Ive noticed I have ridden my bike DAILY (rain or shine, mostly rain though :P) since I picked her up 3 weeks ago. Am I the only one doing this??

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fair weather rider *

 

[wellcraft]

I pay careful attention to the weather and if rain is forecast I leave the bike home but of course occasionally I get caught in the rain but I don't deliberately ride in the rain. I ride for fun and relaxation and when it's pouring rain riding ceases to be fun and relaxing at least for me.

 

[Rojo]

What safely gear first? | New Owners Forum

I got a good helmet when I got my bike and a pair of Icon gloves i'm going to trade back in but what would you experienced guys say should be the next piece? I'm thinking boots but have been told a riding jacket is a necessity then some kevlar jeans will be last. So good boots or warm weather...

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[WuzzaCBXRider]

Frogg Toggs. Tourmaster Solution boots. My no fog Scorpion shield helps too. Waterproof glove covers or waterproof gloves.

 

[kml]

Tip # 326
In my tank bag I carry a couple pairs of 3xl nitrile gloves I got from Amazon.
Fits over both my summer gloves and my winter heated ones.
No leaks , good grip on the controls, no drying out your gloves for hours after a ride.

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LOL

cheers
ken

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

…’like and subscribe’….

Is that your wife’s hand?

 

[kml]

…’like and subscribe’….

Is that your wife’s hand?

No sir.
the only thing that's oversized
on me
is my ego.

 

[LC4CARL]

I did a few hundred miles in heavy weather this winter. I was warm and dry, but it was a sketchy experience to be sure. Limited visibility with fog and spray kept me on edge.

 

[CallieWilkinso]

I'm in South Florida and this time of the year it rains like that Forrest Gump scene in Vietnam. This will not stop me from riding every single day, I'd rather gear up and suffer through the weather before I get into a car for the trip to work. My question is this....When the road is heavy with rain, do you prefer to ride in the perimeters of your lane where the road is often lower because of tire wear from vehicles which means more standing water, OR do you ride in the middle of your lane where there may be less water as this section of lane is higher but has more oil and fluids from cars built up?

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Curious to see what your answers are. I've taken several rider courses and read lots over the last 20 years but never found an answer to this, thanks.

I would rather ride in the least deep part of the water. Even then ride only at slower speeds. Deep water and faster speeds spell disaster.

 

[Rojo]

Sinkholes.........holy Moley................... A Must See | Random Thoughts

Scientific explanation is at the end. SINKHOLES A Scary Worldwide phenomenon Gurrera

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