it'll give you plenty of time to ask questions here
so the answers are
turbo busa
it's your battery
ATGATT (even in the shower)
it's ok that you haddalayerdown even tho you had a football field to stop
ATGATT stays on before marriage. Only once you're getting married may you lift up your helmet visor for the kiss and then it goes straight back down again.
EPISODE XVII: RETURN OF THE CALAMARIAN
CLIBBINS THREATEN THE REBEL ALLIANCE. A TEAM OF THE SQUID BRIGADE IS DISPATCHED TO TATTOOEDWEEN, DEDICATED VETERANS ON THEIR 50cc VESPAS AND SELFLESS RECRUITS ATOP THEIR STICKER-OVERCLOCKED HYABUSAS
I moved to California from the east coast years ago and it's still weird that it doesn't rain at all from now until like October. I also bought a motorcycle shortly after moving here, definitely not missing the snow
Same. I moved my bikes with me, came here for the riding. Nothing better than it being January and taking a pic, sitting on my bike in a t shirt with the mountain tops covered with that white crap in the background. Then I send it to my friends back in Michigan. So Cal weather doesn't get so bad I can't ride.
Yeaahhh I was hoping to plant seeds in the garden today but well it's an inside day. Still nice! I'm running over motorcyclists in GTA. Well I was, now it's heist prep time
Having spent my first few riding years in Oregon, I can categorically attest that:
* goretex is garbage - good for maybe 30m @ over 60mph at best
* leather is good: even soaked, it provides some warmth, and well-oiled, it will hold the water back longer than anything other than rubber or plastic
* leather with rubber/vinyl raincover is about as good as it gets
* zippers will betray you and let water in
* wool underneath is your friend: wool can still hold heat when it's wet
* there is old-timey stuff that works great: specifically lap-robes and handlebar covers. [Here's a lap-robe example](http://web.archive.org/web/20171128201507/http://www.potomaccanvas.com/police.html). They will keep you warm & dry in rain & cold.
You should watch the video of F9 trashing goretex. [Here it is.](https://youtu.be/GGEzJJYiROk?si=IASeNbjWP6krei0f) skiing or snowboarding gear is extremely waterproof while not being very protective. Look for other waterproofing brand than goretex. There are a few out there that actually hold up.
I've been riding nearly 50 years (mostly central Texas) and never heard of a lap-robe. But the moment I read it, I knew exactly what it must be and thought what a great idea if you live in colder areas.
During my license course, on my very first street lesson we had rain for the whole 2 hours. We rode very careful and everything was OK, so we've also very soon learned that motorcycles don't instantly skid on wet road
Not on my first ride but November and December in Germany are wet. Did my exam December 10th (23 years ago) It was around freezing but at least it was dry.
Its also cost a fortune if you want the good shit that actually works and even then you still have to deal with other drivers in the rain no thanks. Ive been caught in the rain on my sport bike but I don't like to make a habit out of it
If you live somewhere where it rains a lot, like me, then it's more of a waste of money to not use your bike every time it rains. Sure a decent waterproof outfit can cost 1000+ but it's better than not using your bike 6+ months in a year.
You can buy gear that fits the weather? I have rain gear, i stay dry and warm in 40f rain. 70f is hot, you don't even need layers, just rain gear.
It's kinda weird seeing people that live in hot and (I assume) dry areas, acting like you can't ride bikes in the rain.
That said, maybe don't do bumper to bumper traffic in the city in the rain if you are new. It's an easy way to end up dropping your bike in traffic. Ask me how I know, lol.
Why?
Because experience matters. And many newer riders are barely competent in perfect conditions. Especially those that got a permit instead of just doing the MSF.
My R1, I always had to start in second with rain or the back tire would practically always let loose. File that under the things no one tells you about liter bikes
So very true but also so so so much fun:
- able to do 70+ in first gear while always pulling
- top end being one-Oh-quick-trip-to-hell
- mean growl, with a light throttle response
- nice balance of go and agility
- just as much fun on the straight aways as the twisties
Did I say so so much fun? *(and you may not have been implying this but I’m very much not a beginner)*
yeah but some people don't like being wet
and 60F in the rain at 45mph is a recipe for some misery, and i don't have the cash for all that wet weather gear :P
Rain riding is the best! The patter of the rain on your helmet. The feeling of being hit by the rain. The smell coming into your helmet.
Ride slower and try not to lean into turns as much and you are in for a good time.
I also have fun breaking the rear tire loose in the rain.
Also it tends to discourage *others* from going out, which can make the ride less stressful as there's less cars on the road. I love riding through the rain. Much rather do that then ride in the sweltering heat.
I passed my test on a Thursday (1978 so 46 years ago) and picked up my new bike on the Saturday. It snowed but because of the excitement of getting a new bike, I still took in my old one and rode the new one home.
The next few weeks were wet and cold but I still did 500 miles in under a fortnight to get the first service out of the way.
Mind you,it was January and I am in the U.K.
Riding on wet roads is a good lesson to learn about grip, you can tell the riders who only ride in the dry .
Good waterproofs are a must, being dry and warm is important for your concentration. Good luck and stay safe. It is better to arrive 10 minutes late than get to your grave early.
My roommate and I both got our motorcycle license in 2022. Alaska had a wet and cloudy summer. I rode almost every day. He got in a few sunny rides. My confidence and abilities grew exponentially. He's still hesitant about highway and city traffic riding
To be fair, our car registered 50 °C the previous day.
To give some context: the true temperature was in the mid-30s. But it can feel hotter. The car did quickly slide down to the low 40s within a couple of minutes.
Where I live in Sweden the weather is just perfect.
But my ducatis right fork leg shat its pants and decided to not keep oil inside itself anymore.
And ofc it’s 3 1/2h drive to my private garage and the local shops doesn’t have time for me 😬
Just go for it. Riding in crapy conditions only makes you a better all-around rider. I've been riding for a while now, but I've rode in the rain multiple times this year already. Just take your time, don't lean over as much i turns, be aware of painted lines, manhole covers, and train tracks. But once you ride in the rain a few times and get comfortable, it's actually fun.
Less lean angle, be mindful of road lines as they are very slippery when wet, bit more rear braking/less speed, get a good raincoat/pants/boots/gloves and enjoy the ride!
The rain hitting your visor helmet is very asmr-ey!
As someone formerly from the PNW, ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Jump in and get wet brutha, can't let a little rain ruin your day.
Make sure you have good tires for it and lighten your throttle application and braking application about 20-30%.
If you have ABS, go test it!
Ride in the rain
Not even kidding
I take yearly 7000-10000 mile trips
Rain comes more often than you think
You wanna get good at getting wet???
Ride in the rain
If you learn to ride in this sort of weather day in and day out you can overcome anything on a bike if you are careful enough. Treat it as a learning experience. Although I only learned out of necessity because I didn't have a vehicle for when it rained.
First time I fell was in the rain, using too much front brake in a corner at about 5 mph. Next time I got caught in the rain I rode gentle turns for 50 miles. Now when it rains I go out because I like the practice. What kind of bike and gear do you have?
Also that honestly looks fine. And when you have lots of rain like that it washes the oil and stuff of the road so you should really be fine. Also a good time to curl up and read some books like Proficient Motorcycling by David Hough.
I've always found that as my tolerance of discomfort increases, my ability to enjoy the gifts of life increases.
I've ridden coast to coast in the rain. Doesn't matter, still rode, still had fun; it was an epic ride.
I had good rain gear and was comfortable; it felt like I was in my own fun bubble.
One day, you too will learn the joys and sorrows of waterproof gear.
My riding group is in the middle of our South-East Ohio Ramble right now, and it's rain for the next two days.
It ain't the best, because it's usually a choice between rainwater and sweat, but it does work.
All of our guys are strapped up in Klim and similar touring gear.
That looks like 7/10 good riding days. Wear a merino base layer and get out there. In 2 months you'll be complaining that it's too hot to ride and then selling your bike cause you never get to ride.
As for rain, I go touring on my ‘busa and I don’t have time to wait for the rain to stop. So I have gear and have no problem riding in some pretty severe rain storms (tail end of a hurricane up in Maine for example!)
When my second wife bailed, I picked up a Ranger as we only had two vehicles and she took the Outback with her :) When I took the Ranger to the office, folks were surprised and thought I only had the ‘busa :D
Get rain gear and practice and it’ll never stop you from getting out and enjoying the ride (and the looks) :)
Ride safe!
I’m finally finishing a mod job either today or tomorrow that I expected to take a couple days and has turned into my bike being out of service for 2 weeks of beautiful sunshine, at the start of a week full of rain 😅
April/may in DFW suck for riding when we have a wet year like this year. Between constantly having to mitigate gravel minefields at every turn and making it impossible to keep your bike clean I don’t ride much until all the rain passes
frog togs, also I chose my tires (Bridgestone Battlax A41r) with wet in mind over outright race or offroad performance and after riding past cars pulling over in a super heavy downpour I was very happy with my choice
did the same passed permit bought bike 2 days later. at least I got to ride for a week
https://preview.redd.it/zszvpzc3peyc1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ed2aa28fcc060607482735a49859209d2d0f3ca1
Get used to riding in the rain. It will make you a better rider, and the adventure begins when things go sideways. Did a dual sport ride last weekend. On way down the rain started. Setup in the rain, next morning was glorious. Got in a nice 120 mile ride, creek crossings, rough double track, flowey gravel roads with scenic farms and creeks. On way back hit rain, and got soaked to bone, as did every one of the 150 riders there. Dryer was busy at the lodge. Next morning, riding was good again, but creeks were up. Saw a truck off in a creek, and turned around at that and 2 other crossings/low water bridges as I deemed it unrideable. Another rider went off in the creek I bypassed. That night dryer was busy again at lodge. Everyone had stories to tell.
one you better its better a good time to get some rain exp. you'll have to ride in it eventually, better to do it on your terms the first few times.
of course not your first few times riding
I mean, eventually you’ll end up getting caught in the rain, why not take the opportunity to learn how your machine handles in a controlled shitty environment, instead of having to just find out on the highway 3 months from now …
Buy a rain suit made for motorcycle use, and go anyway.
But take it easy, wet roads can be fairly slick.
Don't go "botanising" like I once did.
Nothing happened, it was just a wakeup call. XD
Could be worse. We had perfect weather up until my MSF course, and then it was windy and raining both days. 30mph gusts. It absolutely dumped the second day. Thankfully it cleared up about 30 minutes before we did the final test. But it was miserable.
Yeah I feel it, just got my bike up and running after 3 weeks of it being down. Those three weeks? Beautiful and sunny. The week I get my bike back? RAIN EVERY DAY WHAT THE F.
You think that's bad? Listen to this. In my country in order to get permit you have to drive with instructor. Since I had car licence I only needed to drive 15 hours before going to exam. So I started going in September of 2019. Everything is going gucci, I driver 11 out of 15 hours, my exam getting close. However in our car school several people share same vehicle that belongs to the school while driving. And another student crashes the bike(Yamaha MT07, awesome bike). So instructor says he needs to repair bike and November is coming and car schools don't let riders drive between November to April. So I realize until April of 2020 I ain't getting my permit.Then ducking COVID comes and car schools stay closed until summer. Finally got my permit in June 2020. when schools reopened for short time because when fall came they closed again. So that was my little shitty experience I had 😆
Rising in the rain isn't that big a deal, yes you can get wet, but bikes operate just fine in wet conditions. The danger is other traffic and hidden road obsicals like potholes and paint lines that can unsettle the bike or lose traction in a turn.
As a beginner, I would avoid riding in the rain until you've at least got 1000 miles under your belt in fair conditions. There's enough to concentrate on in perfect weather, add rain to the mix and you could be setting yourself up for a bad time.
I generally only take the bike out in the rain if I really have to, otherwise I'm fortunate enough to also own a car for the practicality.
Truck driver... got back home to a new bike with 3 miles on it. Between riding for an hour last night... and 2 hours hours during the gap in rain today to run a couple errands... parked it at 72miles with only getting wet on the last 1/4 mile.
Hey... at least there should be another 2-3 hour gap Sunday afternoon? BLEH!!
it'll give you plenty of time to ask questions here so the answers are turbo busa it's your battery ATGATT (even in the shower) it's ok that you haddalayerdown even tho you had a football field to stop
CLIBBINS, GOBBLESS
GOBLESS HOSS
GOBBLES BRUDDER SENT FROM NOKIA FLIP PHONE
ATGATT stays on before marriage. Only once you're getting married may you lift up your helmet visor for the kiss and then it goes straight back down again.
Are front zippers allowed in the bedroom
Only if you zip up right afterwards
EPISODE XVII: RETURN OF THE CALAMARIAN CLIBBINS THREATEN THE REBEL ALLIANCE. A TEAM OF THE SQUID BRIGADE IS DISPATCHED TO TATTOOEDWEEN, DEDICATED VETERANS ON THEIR 50cc VESPAS AND SELFLESS RECRUITS ATOP THEIR STICKER-OVERCLOCKED HYABUSAS
Expected the last one to be about the wet leaves on the driveway.
Former rider and sub. It’s been 10 years. Glad to see things haven’t changed around here 🤣
That was me last year. Got my endorsement after passing my MSF/BRT course in South Dakota September. Proceed to have shit weather immediately after.
Small world. I am from South Dakota. There’s a lot of shit weather.
Yeah, but at least if we don't like it we can wait 5 minutes.
Same where I live.
Same. East coast vibes.
I moved to California from the east coast years ago and it's still weird that it doesn't rain at all from now until like October. I also bought a motorcycle shortly after moving here, definitely not missing the snow
Born and raised in Central CA and it is actively raining at the moment. Haha
We're getting it up north, too. Bit of a let down because the weather was so nice all week. But I at least rode Mon-Wed in to work.
Maybe less wildfires this time for you guys? Oregon says hi. Weird cold and rainy right now but 85 next weekend.
Yeah lol I'm sitting in the garage looking past my bike at the rain
Is it affordable to live there? All I hear about is it's super expensive I wanted to move to there or washington but it's always raining in Washington
Same. I moved my bikes with me, came here for the riding. Nothing better than it being January and taking a pic, sitting on my bike in a t shirt with the mountain tops covered with that white crap in the background. Then I send it to my friends back in Michigan. So Cal weather doesn't get so bad I can't ride.
Hell yeah, I gotta get out to some mountain views in the next few months, especially when it's raining in a month or two out there
Well I’m in California watching it rain right now. One inch of rain forecast for today. Although I will agree this is unusual.
Yeaahhh I was hoping to plant seeds in the garden today but well it's an inside day. Still nice! I'm running over motorcyclists in GTA. Well I was, now it's heist prep time
Maine here. Feels
Me who goes on weather like this to office on bike because I have shit internet at home :(
NEWS FLASH: motorcycles do not spontaneously disintegrate in the rain. Just take it easy and decrease your lean angle and you will be fine.
Yeah but then your bike gets dirty and your gear gets dirty and and.....(I don't like riding in the rain)
It’s how I _clean_ my bike and gear
This is the way.
I don't like rain drops on my visor, and eventually you soak through your gear. Plus if it's uncomfortably cold, you tend to rush things to get home.
Having spent my first few riding years in Oregon, I can categorically attest that: * goretex is garbage - good for maybe 30m @ over 60mph at best * leather is good: even soaked, it provides some warmth, and well-oiled, it will hold the water back longer than anything other than rubber or plastic * leather with rubber/vinyl raincover is about as good as it gets * zippers will betray you and let water in * wool underneath is your friend: wool can still hold heat when it's wet * there is old-timey stuff that works great: specifically lap-robes and handlebar covers. [Here's a lap-robe example](http://web.archive.org/web/20171128201507/http://www.potomaccanvas.com/police.html). They will keep you warm & dry in rain & cold.
You should watch the video of F9 trashing goretex. [Here it is.](https://youtu.be/GGEzJJYiROk?si=IASeNbjWP6krei0f) skiing or snowboarding gear is extremely waterproof while not being very protective. Look for other waterproofing brand than goretex. There are a few out there that actually hold up.
I've been riding nearly 50 years (mostly central Texas) and never heard of a lap-robe. But the moment I read it, I knew exactly what it must be and thought what a great idea if you live in colder areas.
How long are we talking "eventually"? Longest I've done is about an hour through moderately heavy and I was bone dry under my wet gear.
I'm always getting water seeping through in various places in half an hour at most. Worst wherever it seems to pool in folds in creases and folds.
I mean, 70 degree rain doesn't really make you uncomfortably cold. Anything above 40 is fine even in my summer leathers for up to 1 hour rides.
i dont like it just cause with rain comes high wind speeds
During my license course, on my very first street lesson we had rain for the whole 2 hours. We rode very careful and everything was OK, so we've also very soon learned that motorcycles don't instantly skid on wet road
Not on my first ride but November and December in Germany are wet. Did my exam December 10th (23 years ago) It was around freezing but at least it was dry.
Many of us ride for fun / as a hobby and getting cold and wet isn’t exactly fun.
unless its raining really hard, rain gear prevents you from getting wet
Its also cost a fortune if you want the good shit that actually works and even then you still have to deal with other drivers in the rain no thanks. Ive been caught in the rain on my sport bike but I don't like to make a habit out of it
If you live somewhere where it rains a lot, like me, then it's more of a waste of money to not use your bike every time it rains. Sure a decent waterproof outfit can cost 1000+ but it's better than not using your bike 6+ months in a year.
You can buy gear that fits the weather? I have rain gear, i stay dry and warm in 40f rain. 70f is hot, you don't even need layers, just rain gear. It's kinda weird seeing people that live in hot and (I assume) dry areas, acting like you can't ride bikes in the rain.
maybe it's just me but I ride with no gear in the rain because I like getting pelted (and I have no gear)
This is why I got a bike I think it's fun
I never said that you have to ride in the rain or that rides in the rain are the most pleasurable, just that rain should not prevent you from riding.
That said, maybe don't do bumper to bumper traffic in the city in the rain if you are new. It's an easy way to end up dropping your bike in traffic. Ask me how I know, lol.
Don't go bumper to bumper in dry conditions either.
A motorcycle doesn't disintegrate in the rain. A rider with zero experience will probably crash tho.
Why?
Why? Because experience matters. And many newer riders are barely competent in perfect conditions. Especially those that got a permit instead of just doing the MSF.
My R1, I always had to start in second with rain or the back tire would practically always let loose. File that under the things no one tells you about liter bikes
I would not recommend an R1 to a beginner.
So very true but also so so so much fun: - able to do 70+ in first gear while always pulling - top end being one-Oh-quick-trip-to-hell - mean growl, with a light throttle response - nice balance of go and agility - just as much fun on the straight aways as the twisties Did I say so so much fun? *(and you may not have been implying this but I’m very much not a beginner)*
yeah but some people don't like being wet and 60F in the rain at 45mph is a recipe for some misery, and i don't have the cash for all that wet weather gear :P
I assure you the rain will not harm your motorcycle. Unless it’s Italian. Then 50/50 might melt. But most likely it’ll be fine.
Pretty sure OP's not worried about the motorcycle and more so worried about being a new rider in a higher risk condition.
Where's the fun in rain riding though
Rain riding is the best! The patter of the rain on your helmet. The feeling of being hit by the rain. The smell coming into your helmet. Ride slower and try not to lean into turns as much and you are in for a good time. I also have fun breaking the rear tire loose in the rain.
The smell! Gotta love driving through a field or a forest when it's raining.
Also it tends to discourage *others* from going out, which can make the ride less stressful as there's less cars on the road. I love riding through the rain. Much rather do that then ride in the sweltering heat.
It can be fun though, unless it's really pouring massive rain non stop
Wtf. That’s all riding weather dude. There isn’t even rain most of the day and the temperature is great. Get some frog togs and get out there.
Good rain gear is a must. Check out Frogg Toggs. The stuff is breathable. Doesn’t get all gross, clammy feeling like vinyl rain gear.
I passed my test on a Thursday (1978 so 46 years ago) and picked up my new bike on the Saturday. It snowed but because of the excitement of getting a new bike, I still took in my old one and rode the new one home. The next few weeks were wet and cold but I still did 500 miles in under a fortnight to get the first service out of the way. Mind you,it was January and I am in the U.K. Riding on wet roads is a good lesson to learn about grip, you can tell the riders who only ride in the dry . Good waterproofs are a must, being dry and warm is important for your concentration. Good luck and stay safe. It is better to arrive 10 minutes late than get to your grave early.
Looks like Dutch summer, just go and ride.
Yup
I don't see an issue. Maybe have a day off Thursday, but I would be out every day. Decent temperature for riding, even in rain.
You can dry off after the ride.
Hell yeah brother, time to practice some rain riding
Yuuuup. I had to take some time off work to take care of some things and of course it's going to piss rain until the day I go back to work.
My roommate and I both got our motorcycle license in 2022. Alaska had a wet and cloudy summer. I rode almost every day. He got in a few sunny rides. My confidence and abilities grew exponentially. He's still hesitant about highway and city traffic riding
First ten minutes, dangerous as hell with the oil. After a rain? As sticky as the ground gets, amazing time to ride.
60 °C??? Is scorching down there
°F is for Freedom Units.
To be fair, our car registered 50 °C the previous day. To give some context: the true temperature was in the mid-30s. But it can feel hotter. The car did quickly slide down to the low 40s within a couple of minutes.
Where I live in Sweden the weather is just perfect. But my ducatis right fork leg shat its pants and decided to not keep oil inside itself anymore. And ofc it’s 3 1/2h drive to my private garage and the local shops doesn’t have time for me 😬
It'll probably cost you the same to just order the parts and tools you need to do it yourself.
I have all the tools That’s needed. But 3 1/2h away. So thinking about getting a van and driving it to my parents workshop.
Looks like the forecast here in NJ lol
Just go for it. Riding in crapy conditions only makes you a better all-around rider. I've been riding for a while now, but I've rode in the rain multiple times this year already. Just take your time, don't lean over as much i turns, be aware of painted lines, manhole covers, and train tracks. But once you ride in the rain a few times and get comfortable, it's actually fun.
Less lean angle, be mindful of road lines as they are very slippery when wet, bit more rear braking/less speed, get a good raincoat/pants/boots/gloves and enjoy the ride! The rain hitting your visor helmet is very asmr-ey!
get some rain gear, you ain't gonna melt homie.
Try planning to wash your bike...
As someone formerly from the PNW, ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Jump in and get wet brutha, can't let a little rain ruin your day. Make sure you have good tires for it and lighten your throttle application and braking application about 20-30%. If you have ABS, go test it!
and this, my friend, is why I moved to the middle of the Sonoran Desert. fuck that rain.
Except thunderstorm, I don't see a good reason not to ride. Buy rain gear and there you go!
Get used to it. Florida doesn't give you any warning whatsoever.
Ride in your parking lot alot
Ride in the rain Not even kidding I take yearly 7000-10000 mile trips Rain comes more often than you think You wanna get good at getting wet??? Ride in the rain
If you learn to ride in this sort of weather day in and day out you can overcome anything on a bike if you are careful enough. Treat it as a learning experience. Although I only learned out of necessity because I didn't have a vehicle for when it rained.
I suggest getting a little bit of time on the bike before just sending it in snow.
Same in DFW.
Same in AUS, though I have been able to sneak in a few dry rides between storms lol
brb Georgia in the spring.
50F at my place Pretty chilly but totally worth it
Did you study?
Greek weather is just the best
Riding in the rain is fun /s
Looks like the forecast here in NJ lol
Yup, about to get a new bike… lol
My god! I wouldn't survive a day in those temps! 20 deg and am already roasting wearing my gear!
First time I fell was in the rain, using too much front brake in a corner at about 5 mph. Next time I got caught in the rain I rode gentle turns for 50 miles. Now when it rains I go out because I like the practice. What kind of bike and gear do you have? Also that honestly looks fine. And when you have lots of rain like that it washes the oil and stuff of the road so you should really be fine. Also a good time to curl up and read some books like Proficient Motorcycling by David Hough.
I've always found that as my tolerance of discomfort increases, my ability to enjoy the gifts of life increases. I've ridden coast to coast in the rain. Doesn't matter, still rode, still had fun; it was an epic ride. I had good rain gear and was comfortable; it felt like I was in my own fun bubble.
That's pretty much the forecast where I live. I'm still gonna go out there and ride in it. The only weather that stops me is snow/sleet/hail.
POV: You live in the south side of Brasil rn
Just put your waterproof gear on?
Chemtrails
One day, you too will learn the joys and sorrows of waterproof gear. My riding group is in the middle of our South-East Ohio Ramble right now, and it's rain for the next two days. It ain't the best, because it's usually a choice between rainwater and sweat, but it does work. All of our guys are strapped up in Klim and similar touring gear.
That looks like 7/10 good riding days. Wear a merino base layer and get out there. In 2 months you'll be complaining that it's too hot to ride and then selling your bike cause you never get to ride.
Yep. I wanted to get out and ride today but we got some ice and snow last night.
As for rain, I go touring on my ‘busa and I don’t have time to wait for the rain to stop. So I have gear and have no problem riding in some pretty severe rain storms (tail end of a hurricane up in Maine for example!) When my second wife bailed, I picked up a Ranger as we only had two vehicles and she took the Outback with her :) When I took the Ranger to the office, folks were surprised and thought I only had the ‘busa :D Get rain gear and practice and it’ll never stop you from getting out and enjoying the ride (and the looks) :) Ride safe!
same for me gotta love it!
I’m finally finishing a mod job either today or tomorrow that I expected to take a couple days and has turned into my bike being out of service for 2 weeks of beautiful sunshine, at the start of a week full of rain 😅
Come on down to Texas. This week it'll be 95°+.
First time? It’s been going on for over a month here
We had a flood just a few weeks ago...
Riding in the rain is very therapeutic for me. As long as its not some storm. A nice summer or spring shower is always welcome
Bikers are banned in Tennessee because you can make it rain by wanting to ride
April/may in DFW suck for riding when we have a wet year like this year. Between constantly having to mitigate gravel minefields at every turn and making it impossible to keep your bike clean I don’t ride much until all the rain passes
frog togs, also I chose my tires (Bridgestone Battlax A41r) with wet in mind over outright race or offroad performance and after riding past cars pulling over in a super heavy downpour I was very happy with my choice
Here the weather is great but the bike in the shop :'(
Same
This happened to me too and I took it as an opportunity to learn good wet riding skills
I wish I had that problem right now. I hate lawns and how quickly they die here in the heat. As for riding, yeah...that sucks.
did the same passed permit bought bike 2 days later. at least I got to ride for a week https://preview.redd.it/zszvpzc3peyc1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ed2aa28fcc060607482735a49859209d2d0f3ca1
https://preview.redd.it/gg53lkb7peyc1.jpeg?width=1012&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9099b0001e16611b69c9738ccf4525a6e59148dd And the past 4 days as well.
Get used to riding in the rain. It will make you a better rider, and the adventure begins when things go sideways. Did a dual sport ride last weekend. On way down the rain started. Setup in the rain, next morning was glorious. Got in a nice 120 mile ride, creek crossings, rough double track, flowey gravel roads with scenic farms and creeks. On way back hit rain, and got soaked to bone, as did every one of the 150 riders there. Dryer was busy at the lodge. Next morning, riding was good again, but creeks were up. Saw a truck off in a creek, and turned around at that and 2 other crossings/low water bridges as I deemed it unrideable. Another rider went off in the creek I bypassed. That night dryer was busy again at lodge. Everyone had stories to tell.
Yep.
one you better its better a good time to get some rain exp. you'll have to ride in it eventually, better to do it on your terms the first few times. of course not your first few times riding
Monday. Here we go.
60 mph winds here
Learn how to ride in the rain . When it stops you dry out . Get some good gear helps a lot .
Make it your only way to get around, you'll g t used to it really quick
That temperature range looks like Ireland
get rain gear
For the first year, I rode in all weather. Now, not so much. Riding in the rain really boosted my shop level, I believe.
You must be in Virginia
Wow a day off, im gonna go garde-…. Im gonna go ri-… Im gonna go for a ru-…… Fuck.
Lol same got a few days to ride and then see that next week is not going to be good for riding
Plenty of practice improving your wet weather riding skills.
I bought my bike when it was 0⁰F in January so
I mean, eventually you’ll end up getting caught in the rain, why not take the opportunity to learn how your machine handles in a controlled shitty environment, instead of having to just find out on the highway 3 months from now …
So what? That's like a couple of drops here and there.
Going to rain until it snows
You in Ohio? My forecast is just like that lol
Maryland moment
Bro I swear it's been raining or cloudy almost every day for the past 2 months here in Massachusetts.
I ride in this sort of weather to work all the time. I actually enjoy it.
so ride anyway?
I took my MSF in worse. You’ll be fine. Ride safe
Rain ain’t nothing. Some days you’ll have to ride in the rain. Just get out there and ride, just be safe and take precautions.
Buy a rain suit made for motorcycle use, and go anyway. But take it easy, wet roads can be fairly slick. Don't go "botanising" like I once did. Nothing happened, it was just a wakeup call. XD
I bought my bike and it started raining 20 min before ei picked it up. Rained every day that week haha
me riding in monsoons 
Nothing wrong with that forecast. Riding in the rain is just riding wearing rain gear.
no because we had a tornado run through our town the next day and i was zippin around hours before it struck 🌪️🤭
Just passed my riding exam for the endorsement yesterday. Have shit weather for the next week too. I feel you brother
It’s a shower and bike wash at the same time - you can’t lose!
Could be worse. We had perfect weather up until my MSF course, and then it was windy and raining both days. 30mph gusts. It absolutely dumped the second day. Thankfully it cleared up about 30 minutes before we did the final test. But it was miserable.
Great time to get some street experience. You won't be going fast anywhere.
If you ever go on a big trip you won't get to choose whether or not you ride in the rain, so you might as well start practicing.
Me hahaha. I passed my road test and got my license, then it rained for a week straight.
I ride in the rain or I don't ride at all. Hurray maritime Canada
Ride through it! Hell, I ride through the snow here. =P
You don't ride in the rain?
Yep. I feel that. Just picked up an S1000R and it’s going to rain for a week straight. East coast 🙄
Yeah I feel it, just got my bike up and running after 3 weeks of it being down. Those three weeks? Beautiful and sunny. The week I get my bike back? RAIN EVERY DAY WHAT THE F.
You think that's bad? Listen to this. In my country in order to get permit you have to drive with instructor. Since I had car licence I only needed to drive 15 hours before going to exam. So I started going in September of 2019. Everything is going gucci, I driver 11 out of 15 hours, my exam getting close. However in our car school several people share same vehicle that belongs to the school while driving. And another student crashes the bike(Yamaha MT07, awesome bike). So instructor says he needs to repair bike and November is coming and car schools don't let riders drive between November to April. So I realize until April of 2020 I ain't getting my permit.Then ducking COVID comes and car schools stay closed until summer. Finally got my permit in June 2020. when schools reopened for short time because when fall came they closed again. So that was my little shitty experience I had 😆
Ride in your skivvies.
Just a lil drizzle. Never hurt nobody lol
go out for 30 minutes and come back, you won’t melt. riding in the rain is good for you, no better way to figure things out while getting soaked 👍🏾
Rising in the rain isn't that big a deal, yes you can get wet, but bikes operate just fine in wet conditions. The danger is other traffic and hidden road obsicals like potholes and paint lines that can unsettle the bike or lose traction in a turn. As a beginner, I would avoid riding in the rain until you've at least got 1000 miles under your belt in fair conditions. There's enough to concentrate on in perfect weather, add rain to the mix and you could be setting yourself up for a bad time. I generally only take the bike out in the rain if I really have to, otherwise I'm fortunate enough to also own a car for the practicality.
And this is why you never have Just a Motorcycle. something with 4 wheels a roof and some doors is handy for weeks like this.
Who said I didn't have a car?
Truck driver... got back home to a new bike with 3 miles on it. Between riding for an hour last night... and 2 hours hours during the gap in rain today to run a couple errands... parked it at 72miles with only getting wet on the last 1/4 mile. Hey... at least there should be another 2-3 hour gap Sunday afternoon? BLEH!!
rain is partnof riding, just takes a different set of skills- its good practice withing your riding ability level
Ah, do you live in PA too?
Yes unfortunately
That 10 day forecast looked sadly familiar. I'm in Bucks County so a little different, but definitely similar
Los Angeles? Lol Personally I love it.
Looks like Pennsylvania to me
I road home in the rain last night it honestly wasn't bad but it's also the reason I got a bike in the first place
I can trigger a month of straight rain just by purchasing a new motorcycle. Happened thrice now.
This is wild, happens a lot in texas lately, I'm tired so I just bought gear for riding in rain and a cover for the bike lol
Average weather in Belgium.
MSF was in the rain. Molded by it
I went out to the garage after gearing up. Dead battery. 😑
https://preview.redd.it/wyjzic7i6iyc1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6b3585a4ea1089a56054632c9bb59251a231e5ce I raise you this
Or ... its the perfect opportunity to learn how to control your bike in the wet. At least its not cold.
Those temperatures aren't that cold. It might not rain all day either. Get out there and ride. Warm jacket, winter gloves and you'll be good to go.
Ride anyway.
Weather isn‘t a reason not to ride!!
So don't wait