So its gonna rain tomorrow...

SemperFudge · November 8th, 2012, 11:46 PM

Been riding for a few weeks. Got about 500 miles in. There should be some light rain tomorrow morning, and today was the end of the dry spell, so if driver's ed taught me anything its that the roads are slick.

I usually ride to work on my bike, about 5 miles there and back with light traffic. I've never riden in the rain.

Ride or drive? Bike will be parked outside too if it means anything. I don't know much about leaving bikes out in the rain.

Jono · November 8th, 2012, 11:47 PM

Just walk. It's safer.

SemperFudge · November 8th, 2012, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jono

Just walk. It's safer.

Definitely not an option haha. I just don't want to be "that guy" tomorrow who drives to work lol.

menikmati · November 8th, 2012, 11:51 PM

I rode home for the first time in the rain, about 20 miles with 15 of them on the freeway. Windy as ****, too. Made it home fine as I was always aware of reduced traction due to the weather so I wasn't throwing the bike around as I usually do.

If you don't mind getting soaked and are confident enough, then go for it. I'd take the car if you have any doubts about your riding ability.

Jono · November 8th, 2012, 11:52 PM

Haha. I guess you have to ride then. Be safe out there. You'll do fine!

SemperFudge · November 8th, 2012, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by menikmati

I rode home for the first time in the rain, about 20 miles with 15 of them on the freeway. Windy as ****, too. Made it home fine as I was always aware of reduced traction due to the weather so I wasn't throwing the bike around as I usually do.

If you don't mind getting soaked and are confident enough, then go for it. I'd take the car if you have any doubts about your riding ability.

Yeah my turns can use some work still...Looks like I'm taking the Benz

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Originally Posted by Jono

Haha. I guess you have to ride then. Be safe out there. You'll do fine!

I'll fully decide in the morning depending on the weather.

menikmati · November 8th, 2012, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SemperFudge

Yeah my turns can use some work still...Looks like I'm taking the Benz

I'll fully decide in the morning depending on the weather.

Rollin' deep.

csmith12 · November 9th, 2012, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SemperFudge

Definitely not an option haha. I just don't want to be "that guy" tomorrow who drives to work lol.

So what if you drive instead of ride? Don't work hard to fit in, work hard to stand out! Do what you think is right but if you have to ask...

Safe riding starts before you even get your gear on. ijs.

SemperFudge · November 9th, 2012, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

So what if you drive instead of ride? Don't work hard to fit in, work hard to stand out! Do what you think is right but if you have to ask...

Safe riding starts before you even get your gear on. ijs.

Good advice here

mariorivera830 · November 9th, 2012, 01:14 AM

I just got in from my first forced rain ride. It's not that bad. As long as you know how to take your turns and know your and your bike's limitations in the weather, you'll be fine. If you doubt your ability to ride though, don't chance it. Take the car and ease yourself into riding in weather.

A few points:
- If you end up having to ride at night in the rain, don't keep a smoked or dark tinted face shield. Switch to the clear one. Luckily I had my clear one in my backpack from an all day outing when I knew I would be riding home at night earlier this week.

- Wear thick pants or leathers if you got 'em, your knees will thank you if it's too cold or raining alot.

- Take it easy on the puddles on the streets, I took a turn into the gas station to grab a snack before heading home and made a bigger splash than I intended. The bottom of my pants were soaked before really hitting the road.

- Do not have to pee while riding in the rain. It sucks. Especially when everything is closed.

- If you have it, rain-x your face shield. Or use something that has the same effect.

- And lastly, enjoy it! I personally enjoy the cold ( I think I messed up my internal thermometer in Iraq) and really enjoyed the ride with the rain and thankfully, almost non existant traffic.

Malicious Logic · November 9th, 2012, 08:32 AM

So yeah....I think you should ride and I think you'll be fine but if you don't feel comfortable enough, then drive.

I work with

. -.-

SemperFudge · November 9th, 2012, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Malicious Logic

So yeah....I think you should ride and I think you'll be fine but if you don't feel comfortable enough, then drive.

I work with

. -.-

I noticed lol

checho323 · November 9th, 2012, 09:10 AM

Iv'e been riding for about 4 years now and I never ride when it rains. Can't trust LA drivers and I don't see the point of getting soak on the way to work.

November 8th, 2012, 11:46 PM	#1
SemperFudge ninjette.org member Name: Paul Location: Orange County/Inland Empire - CA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250R Posts: 126	So its gonna rain tomorrow... Been riding for a few weeks. Got about 500 miles in. There should be some light rain tomorrow morning, and today was the end of the dry spell, so if driver's ed taught me anything its that the roads are slick. I usually ride to work on my bike, about 5 miles there and back with light traffic. I've never riden in the rain. Ride or drive? Bike will be parked outside too if it means anything. I don't know much about leaving bikes out in the rain. __________________________________________________ View my log here. you can tell a lot about how it was treated by how the previous owner looks - Joshorilla

November 8th, 2012, 11:51 PM	#4
menikmati crash 250, get supersport Name: Richard Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R SE (Sold 6/9/14), 2009 ZX-6R (Sold 6/25/14), Subaru BRZ Posts: A lot.	I rode home for the first time in the rain, about 20 miles with 15 of them on the freeway. Windy as ****, too. Made it home fine as I was always aware of reduced traction due to the weather so I wasn't throwing the bike around as I usually do. If you don't mind getting soaked and are confident enough, then go for it. I'd take the car if you have any doubts about your riding ability. __________________________________________________

November 9th, 2012, 01:14 AM	#10
mariorivera830 MoVal's only ninjette :( Name: Mario Location: Moreno Valley, Ca Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r SE Black with a dash of yellow Posts: 120	I just got in from my first forced rain ride. It's not that bad. As long as you know how to take your turns and know your and your bike's limitations in the weather, you'll be fine. If you doubt your ability to ride though, don't chance it. Take the car and ease yourself into riding in weather. A few points: - If you end up having to ride at night in the rain, don't keep a smoked or dark tinted face shield. Switch to the clear one. Luckily I had my clear one in my backpack from an all day outing when I knew I would be riding home at night earlier this week. - Wear thick pants or leathers if you got 'em, your knees will thank you if it's too cold or raining alot. - Take it easy on the puddles on the streets, I took a turn into the gas station to grab a snack before heading home and made a bigger splash than I intended. The bottom of my pants were soaked before really hitting the road. - Do not have to pee while riding in the rain. It sucks. Especially when everything is closed. - If you have it, rain-x your face shield. Or use something that has the same effect. - And lastly, enjoy it! I personally enjoy the cold ( I think I messed up my internal thermometer in Iraq) and really enjoyed the ride with the rain and thankfully, almost non existant traffic. __________________________________________________ Success is the ability to go from one failure to the next, without any loss of enthusiasm-

November 9th, 2012, 08:32 AM	#11
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	So yeah....I think you should ride and I think you'll be fine but if you don't feel comfortable enough, then drive. I work with . -.- __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

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November 8th, 2012, 11:47 PM	#2
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Just walk. It's safer.

November 8th, 2012, 11:52 PM	#5
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Haha. I guess you have to ride then. Be safe out there. You'll do fine!

November 9th, 2012, 09:10 AM	#13
checho323 ninjette.org guru Name: Checho Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Harley Street 750 Posts: 284	Iv'e been riding for about 4 years now and I never ride when it rains. Can't trust LA drivers and I don't see the point of getting soak on the way to work.