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Originally Posted by tnr4
.........I also have ZERO desire to ride in the rain now...........
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Just in case you must, reducing both tires' pressure is a good preventive measure before starting any wet ride (water will keep the rubber from over-heating).
Pull over if the rain catches you; let the dust and oils be washed away from the road for at least 20 minutes of decent precipitation, ...... more time if not as decent.
Leaving space is good, but count on somebody to steal it from you at the worst moment, specially in rainy interstate rush hour.
Scan for at least one escape path way before a situation deteriorates (many give you some clues ahead of time if you look attentively).
Consider swerving over emergency braking, because panic swerving always puts less load on the tires (less chance to skid/slide) than hard panic braking.
Good save, Travis !!!
