Do you guys ride in the rain?

I was just thinking. How dangerous do you think it is to do so? I'll probably never do it, but I'm just thinking about it.

Originally posted by RSX
I was just thinking. How dangerous do you think it is to do so? I'll probably never do it, but I'm just thinking about it.

Us guys AND GALS ;) have probably all gotten caught. It's not necessarily fun. I wouldn't do it if I could avoid it. I've ridden through some pretty nasty rain/lightning/thunder before, and it's not as nice as being INSIDE a steel cage w/rubber tires, that's for sure.

I have rain gear for just such an event, but you don't always have time enough to get it on...

Thanx alot!!!!:D I'll keep that in mind.

Yes, if you are wearing leathers and a helmet like you should be, you will be more or less fairly well set. However if you are a dumbass like me and occasionally ride without a helmet or leathers (only on my cruisers) and get caught in the rain, it is not fun at all. The average rain drop falls at 7mph, at 60mph they feel like somebody hitting you in the face with a dull pencil.

at 60mph they feel like somebody hitting you in the face with a dull pencil.

LOLOL! Wow. I don't want to get stuck in that situation. Thanx for the great advice!

Originally posted by R1-rider
The average rain drop falls at 7mph...
hmm, interesting.:)

Well, you learn something new everyday:D

Thank god for Snapple "Under the Cap" facts of life!

Originally posted by R1-rider
Thank god for Snapple "Under the Cap" facts of life!

*lol* I love those facts.

Speaking of falling objects hitting you... The one (and ONLY) time I've ever been pulled over was for having the face shield on my full-face helmet open. (Besides PA law sucking) it's because a cicada to the face at 40+ mph can leave you with a nice bruise... It happened to my friend :eek:

I had to replace the windshield on my cruiser last year because a sharp thin piece of metal flew off a car and just about sliced through my windshield except it got stuck halfway through because of a bolt attatched to it. What a shitty day that woulda been for my face if I didnt have my windshield.

nope wouldnt ride in the rain at all. my bikes never been wet by rain. never want to. once i got caught out. hell i stayed under the shade till everything was dry. i hate it when my bike gets dirty. besides i ride because its fun and rding in the rain aint fun at all! :bandit:

not me personally but i heard that its safer if its been raining for a little while rather than just started because all the oil, dirt and what not is sittin on top of the pavement, i dunno if thats true or not but i'm gonna believe it because the guy that told me that has been riding bikes for a long while

Originally posted by NFS_SRT-10
not me personally but i heard that its safer if its been raining for a little while rather than just started because all the oil, dirt and what not is sittin on top of the pavement, i dunno if thats true or not but i'm gonna believe it because the guy that told me that has been riding bikes for a long while

That's absolutely right! The most dangerous part of a rain storm is the first 15 or so minutes. All of the grease, oil, dirt, etc. comes loose and takes away even more friction than just the water alone. If you are going to get stuck, your best bet is to find shelter for the first 10 minutes and then get back out on the road.

Also, if there is other traffic out, try to follow behind a vehicle directly in their tire tracks. That way it helps distribute the water out just long enough for you to see what is underneath, and for you to take the benefit of a *semi*dry patch of pavement.

i wouldnt ever try it...specially with a new rider...

Thank god for Snapple "Under the Cap" facts of life!

did u know that you burn 2 calories and hour while chewing gum....

I have logged many miles in the rain. Some things I have learned....

Always keep the visor down no matter what. If water get on the back side of the visor, you WILL be bline until it is wiped off, or it dries.

You are going to get no matter what. Even if you have a top of the line rain suit, you are going to get wet to some degree. Live with it.

Dunlop 207's (and most other sport bike tires) suck ass in the rain. Slow waaaay down.

Occasionaly drag a foot to see how slippery the pavement is. (Be very aware of the road surface. Only do this when the road surface is flat and smooth.) There are a few roads around here made with rubberized asphalt. The are worse than ice when it first starts raining. Even aftr a few hours of rain, they are extremely slippery when wet.

Disk brakes may take a while to dry and bite. Check the brakes before you really need to stop.

Wet tar snakes will put you on your butt if your not prepared. (Tar snakes are the tar stips that the road crews put down to cover the cracks in the pavement)


Al in all, riding in the rain isnt too bad. Just take it easy.

Thanks alot man. I think you just gave me all of the info that I needed to know:D