Riding In the Rain

Well here in NC just about any day we go riding well get caught in the rain for example today and yesterday both. Dont really got any tips to get through it i just keep on riding till i pass the storm and then its sunshine and blue skys:thumbsup:
 
First of all I live in north central Texas. The weather at best is unpredictable. Most weekends exspect some sort of possible showers. I sat through a half dozen weekends of maybe having a shower and decided to ride. The forcast was to be home by noon??? Well, we got caught in traffic and was I headed home by around 2:30. WTH they finally got it right! I checked the radar and knew I had the possibility of being screwed. I ran 85 ( should have been a whole lot faster) home. I got 10 miles from the house and hit...the monsoon. It was not fun or glamorous and I do not plan on doing it again. I don't mind being a hard ass when I hunt but riding a motorcycle in the rain is for people that have really good insurance and time on their hands.
 
Riding in the rain is no big deal. Just don't make any sudden lateral moves if at all possible. Take off a little easier and allow more room to stop.
 
Rain gear makes it more comfortable....smooth throttle/brake control will keep you from using the pavement as a slip n slide :thumbsup:
 
Me an Evilkeepsmeyoung got caught in a POUR rain once. You just tuck in, and pray to god that lighting doesnt strike and blow you up. lol.

And as everyone mentioned, no crazy sudden movements, we were cruising at around 60-70 and it was really ok, only thing that was bad was when the rain hit your neck, felt like small needles.
 
I got caught in it once --- just stayed smooth and even when braking or accel. --- it made me a bit nervous, but I got thru it ok.
 
I tuck in on the HWY and try to maintain 70+ pending traffic conditions. I also try to maintain my visor with rain-x anti-fog as well. In high humidity situations your breath really likes to fog up your helmet visor, a real pain in the ass. Worst case I flip it open to the first notch to vent, and every so often turn your head 90* both ways quickly to clear the droplets from the visor. As stated, make smooth and anticipated maneuvers. And it's fun to take off from stop lights and do some rolling no-smoke burnouts. :laugh:
 
the more you do it you will get more comfortable. which is good. i usually ride around in somewhat of a low gear. but in the rain i keep it up one more gear than i normally ride
 
Do not ride in thunder storms, you may not survive a lightning strike.
Stop if visibility is poor or roads are flooded.
 
berryman said:
I check the weather on the internet and I never get caught in the rain. :laugh:
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I should try that on the next trip across multiple states and a couple weeks of riding? In the summer during 90 degree plus weather, the rain does not seem too bad.
This up coming ride on the Salt Lake stretch to Reno may be one of those times. :whistle:

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I commute with the Busa so often have no choice with getting caught in the rain. There is a rule of thumb that suggest pulling over once it begins raining until the oils are washed from the road. If it's really bad just pull over well off the road, behind protection if possible. I also put on rain gear that is highly visible...I have a bright yellow reflective suit I wear to help other drivers see me. I increase following distances and try to remain extra alert. A liberal coat of Rain-X prior to riding helps keep the fogging and water off the windshield too. Other than those tips...I just keep it slow and easy along with remaining ultra-observant to traffic obstacles.
 
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I picked up a $20 rain two piece rain suit at Wmart... works like a charm over my leathers and doubles for heat when it is super cold out..(stops all the air)

Lots of rain days for me.. only problem is cleaning the bike (oh and the shoei RF1000 fogs terrible)... have never worried about the lightning.. figure God wants me? he is going to nail me with a car first :)
 
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