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Title: Christened on the way to work today
Post by: RavnMonster on June 14, 2008, 02:35:07 PM
Thats right, I got rained on for the first time on my bike. (yes I'm a noob rider) Wasnt too bad but it was the first time riding in rain. No biggie, just kept it strait and up right and used some extra caution. Love the summer afternoon storms.  ;D
Title: Re: Christened on the way to work today
Post by: El Matador on June 14, 2008, 02:43:26 PM
Quote from: RavnMonster on June 14, 2008, 02:35:07 PM
Thats right, I got rained on for the first time on my bike. (yes I'm a noob rider) Wasnt too bad but it was the first time riding in rain. No biggie, just kept it strait and up right and used some extra caution. Love the summer afternoon storms.  ;D

I love riding in the rain. There's nothing like the look of shock, awe and horror on cagers faces when you pass them doing 90 in 30 degree weather...
Title: Re: Christened on the way to work today
Post by: PanDuc on June 14, 2008, 02:48:35 PM
Quote from: RavnMonster on June 14, 2008, 02:35:07 PM
Thats right, I got rained on for the first time on my bike. (yes I'm a noob rider) Wasnt too bad but it was the first time riding in rain. No biggie, just kept it strait and up right and used some extra caution. Love the summer afternoon storms.  ;D
your right its not all that bad.  However, watc out for the smooth manhole covers, wide paint strips and the like.  These can all get real slippery when wet.

ride on brother!
Title: Re: Christened on the way to work today
Post by: cbartlett419 on June 15, 2008, 05:46:19 AM
Quote from: chipo on June 14, 2008, 02:43:26 PM
I love riding in the rain. There's nothing like the look of shock, awe and horror on cagers faces when you pass them doing 90 in 30 degree weather...
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Title: Re: Christened on the way to work today
Post by: jesse370 on June 15, 2008, 06:35:56 AM
i took the rider edge program and BOTH range days it was 45 degrees and a strong downpour. I was soaked but it was a great learning tool. It showed me that you still can lean and do certain things within reason and that tire will still stick and get you through it.
Title: Re: Christened on the way to work today
Post by: m0t0g0th on June 15, 2008, 12:25:55 PM
something about the smell of fresh rain on the road, and once it's let up you can smell all the green around, too, as the air is cleared a bit.  taking it slow in wet weather has that advantage, smells good and you've got the time to notice it.
Title: Re: Christened on the way to work today
Post by: slyfox on June 15, 2008, 11:47:25 PM
I love riding in the rain .....
Title: Re: Christened on the way to work today
Post by: duc996 on June 16, 2008, 03:53:26 AM
If i get caught in one then yeah!!!!fun!!! but if i see the weather is going to pour before i take the bike out then i'll stay put,takes me at least two hours to detail the bike.PAIN!!!!