Riding in the rain

[aussieidiot]

we've been suffering with a severe drought for the past 4 years at least althought on record we're pushing ten years.

this last week has seen the rain come down and now we have floods in some areas.

now my bike is filthy. its poo-brown all over

so now i think riding in the rain sucks

[VTISC007]

Back when my 1986 Ninja 600R was my only vehicle, I use to ride every day rain or shine, hot or freezing cold. One time in particular, while riding home from school, in the rain, a parked car decided to merge into traffic.....right in front of me. There was no on else on the road. It almost seemed like he waited until I got close then popped out in front of me. I locked up the rear tire and tried my best not to lock up the front. My bike was sideways because the rear was locked. I just missed his rear bumper. If it wasn't raining, it would have been easy to avoid that situation.
My newly acquired dirtbike riding skills would have helped in that situation. I have improved braking and controlled sliding skills now.
I guess the moral of the story is: Riding in the rain could be fun, but depending on your luck, if you encounter a car driver that isn't paying attention, I guess it could be pretty dangerous.