What Do You Love/Hate More; Rainy or Cold Riding?

Brian · May 30th, 2014, 07:00 PM

Read before voting!!:

If you had the chance to pick.. during your daily ride or commute, or traveling down the same roads you always ride, which one do you enjoy the least?..

Rain:

Comfortable outside temp
Constant medium downpour (showering)

Cold:

Anything below 40F.. Lets say 15F-25F, or whatever weather when you throw on a warm jacket.

Conditions:
You're wearing the same ATTGAT gear you always do, this differs obviously; so post if your gear is warmer than most.

Wind is somewhat tame for both conditions.

You're traveling the same speeds for both conditions which is how fast you're usually comfortable with.

Your preference of day/night riding but that's another whole thread

Vote!

VS.

snot · May 30th, 2014, 07:04 PM

Rode when it was 34, been caught in the rain a bunch. I hate both ,but I hate rain more.

cuong-nutz · May 30th, 2014, 07:14 PM

Love the rain but I hate cleaning the chain.

Singh2jz · May 30th, 2014, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian

I would love to do this. My gear would suffice too.

Brian · May 30th, 2014, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Singh2jz

I would love to do this. My gear would suffice too.

Looks like so much fun. You can't expect the road surface to be entirely clean though, at least here around the city during the colder months it's covered in everything from chunks of rock salt to dirt and sand.

capt_bugaloo · May 30th, 2014, 07:33 PM

Where I live, in the winter the weather is either in the low 40s and rainy, or the low 30s and dry. I'd rather commute in the colder dry weather: it's far, far easier to bundle up against the cold than to try to stay dry in the rain.

dcj13 · May 30th, 2014, 07:53 PM

Cold over rain any day.

The snowbank in that pic is only 20 feet (or so) high. Chinook Pass will open in 2 or 3 weeks: the snow bank will be 30+ feet high. Always fun to be 90+ F in Yakima, then 40 F at the pass 30 miles later.

choneofakind · May 30th, 2014, 07:59 PM

**** that, anything below 55 is cold in my books. That's when I start getting chilly while I ride and wish I had hand warmers. I don't have adequate gear for cold.

That said, getting caught in the rain is straight miserable, unless you intentionally go out in it. Then it can be kind of relaxing feeling. So I guess I vote rain.

cadd · May 30th, 2014, 08:00 PM

Cold over rain for me as well. At least I can layer up in the cold. The coldest I've ridden was in the high 20s. Only 10 mile rides.

In the rain, I hate having trouble seeing out the face shield....and constantly wiping water off. I tried Rain-X on the face shield. It's better than nothing, but still not that great.

But what worries me most about the rain is the horrible visibility for other drivers. I don't want to get hit.

Brian · May 30th, 2014, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cadd

But what worries me most about the rain is the horrible visibility for other drivers. I don't want to get hit.

This is one of the main reasons I would hate to be out with other cars in the rain, and possibly where a blinking brake light / more prominent exhaust could help other people notice me a bit, still, when in my car and it's pouring I have enough of a hard time seeing what's in front of me.

Snake · May 30th, 2014, 08:08 PM

Give me rain over cold any day !

Sirref · May 30th, 2014, 08:22 PM

I don't care about either, been caught in the snow and thunderstorms. Riding in the rain feels nice if it's warm summer rain (70+ degrees out or so) but I tend to ride to work where I need to be dry (school I couldn't care less about arriving dry to)

Sirref · May 30th, 2014, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian

This is one of the main reasons I would hate to be out with other cars in the rain, and possibly where a blinking brake light / more prominent exhaust could help other people notice me a bit, still, when in my car and it's pouring I have enough of a hard time seeing what's in front of me.

I can see better when riding in the rain than when driving

Brian · May 30th, 2014, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

I can see better when riding in the rain than when driving

That is what I meant, I said when I'm driving my car when it's pouring I usually have a tough time seeing. Obviously I don't get all the blind spots I do with my bike

NevadaWolf · May 30th, 2014, 08:28 PM

I have a low tolerance to cold, my heated gear comes on around 60*, the warm gloves are on around 50*, and my thick layers put on around 40*. So I am well wrapped up with a helmet skirt and handlebar mitts when it gets down to the 20's and can tolerate it for about an hour before my core temp drops too far to be safe.

Not a fun ride at all.

I'll take rain any day over cold. Doesn't bug me.

Sirref · May 30th, 2014, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian

That is what I meant, I said when I'm driving my car when it's pouring I usually have a tough time seeing. Obviously I don't get all the blind spots I do with my bike

I didn't mean blind spots, it was more a reference to my car being ****** and having the windshield fog up no matter what I try to do to prevent it when it rains.

Brian · May 30th, 2014, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

I didn't mean blind spots, it was more a reference to my car being ****** and having the windshield fog up no matter what I try to do to prevent it when it rains.

Yeah, that's no good.

nickjpass · May 30th, 2014, 08:45 PM

this is hard - can't decide. If i had better rain gear I wouldn't mind either but I guess I have to say rain is better. You can spin the tire and haves fun xD when it's cold I'm too frozen to have fun llol

I always have fun when I'm wet.

Singh2jz · May 30th, 2014, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian

Looks like so much fun. You can't expect the road surface to be entirely clean though, at least here around the city during the colder months it's covered in everything from chunks of rock salt to dirt and sand.

Aww what. That's no fun.

Probably have to get a dual-sport then. lol

fishdip · May 30th, 2014, 09:30 PM

I have rode in blizzards.

fishdip · May 30th, 2014, 09:33 PM

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cbinker · May 30th, 2014, 09:40 PM

I dont mind a 80* rain, kinda relaxing.

Brian · May 30th, 2014, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singh2jz

Probably have to get a dual-sport then. lol

Nah, there's no need for that.

I'll be hopping on a 600 hopefully soon before I go down south for college, but definitely taking a bike down with me if not the ninjette. :]

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Originally Posted by fishdip

....

That's a fun way to drop the bike ah lol.

Skullz · May 30th, 2014, 11:11 PM

Ice is the only thing that will keep me off the roads. Snow offers some traction if very little but it is more than ice and will let you get you to your destination.
Winter cold weather riding will get you to learn about throttle control and braking real quick, as the pucker factor increases exponentially as the temperature drops. lol

NevadaWolf · May 30th, 2014, 11:41 PM

Wimps...

tfkrocks · May 30th, 2014, 11:42 PM

Rain as long as I don't get wet. I have decent rain gear though.

PHMCS · May 31st, 2014, 12:36 AM

Would definitely go with rain.

If it is a decent temp outside (bonus if I'm wearing my rain gear) then rain is relaxing and somewhat surreal. If you're smooth, it is somewhat difficult to lose control of a ninjette just due to some rain, given adequate tires, unless you're riding entirely too hard for the conditions.

Having ridden all through the winter barring ice storms, fogging masks, numb fingers and hands, and the general tightness of your muscles really limit how hard you can ride and make it all around miserable. If I had heated gear I might think differently, but even my winter gloves just delay the numbness.

That said, both are preferable to hot and humid!

Singh2jz · May 31st, 2014, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

Wimps...

choneofakind · May 31st, 2014, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian

more prominent exhaust could help other people notice me a bit

...you really are such a noob

Aufitt · May 31st, 2014, 05:07 AM

Wish you ppl would talk Celsius so I can relate to it.

19C degrees is borderline, anything Under 15C is murder.

fishdip · May 31st, 2014, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian

That's a fun way to drop the bike ah lol.

I rode the 300 in 5 snow storms that year and did not drop or crash it one time.

dfox · May 31st, 2014, 05:48 AM

i hate rain. reduces traction, makes you cold, reduces visibility, etc.

cold is fine. as stated, i love my heated grips, and will always have a set on any motorcycle I own.

allanoue · May 31st, 2014, 06:07 AM

I avoid the rain. I do not have as much fun and I do worry about my work laptop. I have been caught in it a few times. I can stay warm in the cold down to the high teens (-8c)

Bigballsofpaint · May 31st, 2014, 06:57 AM

Neither bothers me, its only when its that cold outside AND raining that i have a problem.

Motofool · May 31st, 2014, 07:10 AM

Having no real winter in Florida and a lot of rain in the summer, and only a few thousands of miles more to enjoy, I hate nothing.

At least for me, nothing has and nothing could spoil the ultimate joy of riding !!!

greenaero · May 31st, 2014, 07:39 AM

For me I would rather ride in cold weather than rainy weather. Both are tolerable with the right gear, not so much without. However getting sopping wet, cold , with reduced vision and traction in the rain is usually worse.
That said, during a long hot weather ride having a sudden rainstorm hit you is refreshing.

misfitsailor · May 31st, 2014, 01:55 PM

I would rather ride in a steady rain than extreme cold or high winds at any temp.

Flying · May 31st, 2014, 02:12 PM

I'm all right in cold weather, but it must be bone dry.

I like to imagine I'm flying 20,000 feet up when riding in the cold.

Joshua95 · May 31st, 2014, 02:26 PM

Well ever since I got my bike I have never been riding on a rain yet and probably will never ride in the rain cus its just really dangerous.

I don't really like riding on cold the coldest I have been riding is about 60 ish and it sucks I hate cold.

verboten1 · May 31st, 2014, 02:56 PM

OTHER:

If I am riding, i can deal with either, but I will not leave my house on the bike just to be uncomfortable. I have a car for that weather. I have the gear for cold, I have the gear for rain, I ride to enjoy it, being cold and or wet is not enjoyable.

17 degrees that day

View Poll Results: If you had to choose between the two..
Screw the rain! I'd rather ride in the cold, bundle up and use my heated grips!	14	29.17%
Cold weather sucks. I'd rather be caught in the rain	18	37.50%
I love the rain and cold! Bring it ON!!	7	14.58%
Not really sure.. I'm yet to experience them entirely	1	2.08%
Other answer (comment!)	8	16.67%
Voters: 48. You may not vote on this poll

May 30th, 2014, 07:00 PM	#1
Brian ninjette.org sage Name: Brian Location: Boston MA Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R Posts: 639	What Do You Love/Hate More; Rainy or Cold Riding? Read before voting!!: If you had the chance to pick.. during your daily ride or commute, or traveling down the same roads you always ride, which one do you enjoy the least?.. Rain: Comfortable outside temp Constant medium downpour (showering) Cold: Anything below 40F.. Lets say 15F-25F, or whatever weather when you throw on a warm jacket. Conditions: You're wearing the same ATTGAT gear you always do, this differs obviously; so post if your gear is warmer than most. Wind is somewhat tame for both conditions. You're traveling the same speeds for both conditions which is how fast you're usually comfortable with. Your preference of day/night riding but that's another whole thread Vote! VS. __________________________________________________ The most dangerous risk of all is the risk of spending your life not doing what you want...

May 30th, 2014, 07:14 PM	#3
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	Love the rain but I hate cleaning the chain. __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

May 30th, 2014, 07:33 PM	#6
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	Where I live, in the winter the weather is either in the low 40s and rainy, or the low 30s and dry. I'd rather commute in the colder dry weather: it's far, far easier to bundle up against the cold than to try to stay dry in the rain. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

May 30th, 2014, 08:28 PM	#15
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	I have a low tolerance to cold, my heated gear comes on around 60, the warm gloves are on around 50, and my thick layers put on around 40*. So I am well wrapped up with a helmet skirt and handlebar mitts when it gets down to the 20's and can tolerate it for about an hour before my core temp drops too far to be safe. Not a fun ride at all. I'll take rain any day over cold. Doesn't bug me. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

May 30th, 2014, 07:04 PM	#2
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	Rode when it was 34, been caught in the rain a bunch. I hate both ,but I hate rain more.

May 30th, 2014, 07:53 PM	#7
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	Cold over rain any day. The snowbank in that pic is only 20 feet (or so) high. Chinook Pass will open in 2 or 3 weeks: the snow bank will be 30+ feet high. Always fun to be 90+ F in Yakima, then 40 F at the pass 30 miles later.

May 30th, 2014, 07:59 PM	#8
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	**** that, anything below 55 is cold in my books. That's when I start getting chilly while I ride and wish I had hand warmers. I don't have adequate gear for cold. That said, getting caught in the rain is straight miserable, unless you intentionally go out in it. Then it can be kind of relaxing feeling. So I guess I vote rain.

May 30th, 2014, 08:00 PM	#9
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	Cold over rain for me as well. At least I can layer up in the cold. The coldest I've ridden was in the high 20s. Only 10 mile rides. In the rain, I hate having trouble seeing out the face shield....and constantly wiping water off. I tried Rain-X on the face shield. It's better than nothing, but still not that great. But what worries me most about the rain is the horrible visibility for other drivers. I don't want to get hit.

May 30th, 2014, 08:08 PM	#11
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Give me rain over cold any day !

May 30th, 2014, 08:22 PM	#12
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	I don't care about either, been caught in the snow and thunderstorms. Riding in the rain feels nice if it's warm summer rain (70+ degrees out or so) but I tend to ride to work where I need to be dry (school I couldn't care less about arriving dry to)

May 30th, 2014, 08:45 PM	#18
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	this is hard - can't decide. If i had better rain gear I wouldn't mind either but I guess I have to say rain is better. You can spin the tire and haves fun xD when it's cold I'm too frozen to have fun llol I always have fun when I'm wet. __________________________________________________

May 30th, 2014, 09:30 PM	#20
fishdip ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Fish Location: co Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250/300 Posts: A lot.	I have rode in blizzards. __________________________________________________ Hey Unregistered never go faster than your brakes can be applied...

May 30th, 2014, 09:40 PM	#22
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	I dont mind a 80* rain, kinda relaxing. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

May 30th, 2014, 11:11 PM	#24
Skullz ninjette.org guru Name: Ray Location: 48162 Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 450	Ice is the only thing that will keep me off the roads. Snow offers some traction if very little but it is more than ice and will let you get you to your destination. Winter cold weather riding will get you to learn about throttle control and braking real quick, as the pucker factor increases exponentially as the temperature drops. lol

May 30th, 2014, 11:42 PM	#26
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	Rain as long as I don't get wet. I have decent rain gear though.

May 31st, 2014, 12:36 AM	#27
PHMCS Phoenix Salvage Name: Mac Location: AR Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250R Posts: 71	Would definitely go with rain. If it is a decent temp outside (bonus if I'm wearing my rain gear) then rain is relaxing and somewhat surreal. If you're smooth, it is somewhat difficult to lose control of a ninjette just due to some rain, given adequate tires, unless you're riding entirely too hard for the conditions. Having ridden all through the winter barring ice storms, fogging masks, numb fingers and hands, and the general tightness of your muscles really limit how hard you can ride and make it all around miserable. If I had heated gear I might think differently, but even my winter gloves just delay the numbness. That said, both are preferable to hot and humid!

May 31st, 2014, 05:07 AM	#30
Aufitt The A Team Name: Aufitt Location: Western Australia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Z50, CB125, RZ500, MC22, R3. Posts: 394	Wish you ppl would talk Celsius so I can relate to it. 19C degrees is borderline, anything Under 15C is murder.

May 31st, 2014, 05:48 AM	#32
dfox ninjette.org sage Name: Fox Location: Boston Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R Posts: 881	i hate rain. reduces traction, makes you cold, reduces visibility, etc. cold is fine. as stated, i love my heated grips, and will always have a set on any motorcycle I own.

May 31st, 2014, 06:07 AM	#33
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	I avoid the rain. I do not have as much fun and I do worry about my work laptop. I have been caught in it a few times. I can stay warm in the cold down to the high teens (-8c)

May 31st, 2014, 06:57 AM	#34
Bigballsofpaint ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jay Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2015 636 ABS - 69 Honda 305 Posts: A lot.	Neither bothers me, its only when its that cold outside AND raining that i have a problem.

May 31st, 2014, 07:10 AM	#35
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Having no real winter in Florida and a lot of rain in the summer, and only a few thousands of miles more to enjoy, I hate nothing. At least for me, nothing has and nothing could spoil the ultimate joy of riding !!! __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

May 31st, 2014, 07:39 AM	#36
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	For me I would rather ride in cold weather than rainy weather. Both are tolerable with the right gear, not so much without. However getting sopping wet, cold , with reduced vision and traction in the rain is usually worse. That said, during a long hot weather ride having a sudden rainstorm hit you is refreshing. __________________________________________________ 235 MPG Hypermotorcycling to a better tomorrow
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May 31st, 2014, 01:55 PM	#37
misfitsailor Ninjette Jockey Name: Tim Location: Stockton, Ca Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R, Harley Davidson Heritage Softail, 2 Honda Monkeys, Polini & GRC mini GP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	I would rather ride in a steady rain than extreme cold or high winds at any temp. __________________________________________________ For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?.

May 31st, 2014, 02:12 PM	#38
Flying ninjette.org sage Name: - Location: somewhere cold Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 596 Blog Entries: 1	I'm all right in cold weather, but it must be bone dry. I like to imagine I'm flying 20,000 feet up when riding in the cold.

May 31st, 2014, 02:26 PM	#39
Joshua95 ninjette.org member Name: Joshua Location: wellington Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 41	Well ever since I got my bike I have never been riding on a rain yet and probably will never ride in the rain cus its just really dangerous. I don't really like riding on cold the coldest I have been riding is about 60 ish and it sucks I hate cold. Last futzed with by Joshua95; May 31st, 2014 at 05:57 PM.

May 31st, 2014, 02:56 PM	#40
verboten1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Monroe, MI Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - June '15	OTHER: If I am riding, i can deal with either, but I will not leave my house on the bike just to be uncomfortable. I have a car for that weather. I have the gear for cold, I have the gear for rain, I ride to enjoy it, being cold and or wet is not enjoyable. 17 degrees that day __________________________________________________ '82 XV920: Soon to be tracker--'00 KLR685:adv --'04 DRZ400E--'12 Super Tenere --'13 Versys Ride more, worry less.
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