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Post by BuzzCap7 on Apr 19, 2012 10:59:33 GMT -8
There is no right or wrong. Just a matter of personal preference.
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Post by scooterboy on May 18, 2012 6:38:53 GMT -8
The only reason I'd stop if it was raining would be because of thin tires.
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Post by strike on Sept 20, 2012 7:39:34 GMT -8
Hate to say it, but as I have gotten older, I have become quite the "Fair Weather" Rider. Many years ago, I use to ride in some serious rain during the monsoon rains in Phoenix. I have and do ride when it gets cold though; amazing what a fairing, heated grips, and heated seat does for you. I will definitely have to break my own rule once I hit the trail on my 4 Corners Ride, but will not let the rain dictate my safety, so will pull over when in doubt.  |
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Post by BuzzCap7 on Sept 20, 2012 16:55:35 GMT -8
The only reason I'd stop if it was raining would be because of thin tires. Your "signature" is pretty funi! Absolutely, re: thin tires u mentioned above. A few months ago I was headed east from Nova Scotia to New Brunswick in hvy rains and at 82 my rear tire started to slide left and right. I thought, "huh"? I am only running 82 and have done that many times. So figuring maybe it was me, my mind playing games on me, I brought it back up to 82 and sure enough, it was losing traction sliding around back there. Hmmm. I backed it down to 70-75 mph (do not recall which) and when I pulled in for fuel way down the road I noticed the center of the tire was absolutely bald. I was blown away by that. ME? Not noticing it got THAT low of tread....NO TREAD? I really screwed up somehow. Either way, the point is, the front tire was relatively new and easily allowed the rear tire to track in its path even when the back tire was so bad. The front tire being round and with the tread pattern you can really zip down the wet and rainy with no worries. And the rear does really well! I find the black ice to be a S.O.B. and what I can't solve as of yet is the dirt that is kicked up by cars and gets on my glasses/goggles put a coat of road grime on the lenses so it is hard to see. I wear a 1/2 helmet. I do not like using the full helmet. I tried to wipe the road grime off but it just smears. I was going to SPRAY (lens cleaner spray) the lenses as I ride but I am afraid that will sting my eyes and make things worse. If anyone has an idea for getting road grime off the bike while riding, pls let me know. BuzzCap7 |
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Post by GlideRider on Sept 24, 2012 17:04:35 GMT -8
I only have two words to say about riding in the rain...PROPER GEAR!
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Post by BuzzCap7 on Sept 26, 2012 20:38:06 GMT -8
I only have two words to say about riding in the rain...PROPER GEAR! Talking abt PROPER GEAR, I may (may) have finally found how to STOP glasses (not shields) but riding glasses from fogging up. I am experimenting with Cat Crap & Zooke. Both u spray on both sides of the lens and then wipe it with a microfiber towel. I do not wipe it off, I just wipe it and let it dry in seconds. But the trick is to apply that stuff EVERY day. It does not seem to last very long. I refused to do it every day and was wondering why they did not work. Well, I had to give in a bit and be inconvenienced doing it daily. Now, then engine heat comes up so strong it will occasionally fog up but by far, most of the time, it aint fogg'n no more. BuzzCap7 |
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Post by charliec on Oct 4, 2012 14:40:37 GMT -8
Had quite a bit of rain on return trip from Three Flags this year...gotta have good gear to keep you warm and dry!!! Michelin PR3s work great in the rain!
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Post by jstone138 on Oct 19, 2012 3:44:20 GMT -8
I don't do it just because I am a new rider I have only had my scoot since April of this year. Although when I took the BRC at Mt.Sac last year it was pouring both niyes we were on the course so the first time I was ever even on a bike was dark and rainy. I think it made me a better rider learning unde those conditions but for now I will stay warm and dry if I can.
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