Rain sucks..

Grn99Kawi · June 3rd, 2009, 07:56 PM

//rant on

This whole week has been raining.. no bike commute. no I don't ride in the rain.. last week was beautiful.. bike was at the shop waiting for the new front tire to come in.. tangent note... Pirelli Sport Demons are the shiznit.. feels so much better.. cant wait to do the rear one..

Sun is supposed to come back on the weekend... so I'll have to ride then if at all.. and of course rain comes back next week monday..

ugh...

//rant off

capt_bugaloo · June 3rd, 2009, 08:51 PM

It's just rain - go for a ride anyhow.

sombo · June 3rd, 2009, 10:19 PM

I know exactly how you feel. Had about 16 days straight here where it would rain at least once if not twice a day. We're not talking light rain either, we're talking the sideways, coming down so hard it makes it seem foggy out type of rain. You also couldn't predict just when the sky would open up and just dump a ton of rain on ya. So yah, I know just how you feel with that.

Snake · June 4th, 2009, 06:50 AM

+1 here I feel the same way.

M-Oorb · June 4th, 2009, 06:54 AM

+1 here. I do ride in the rain when I reallllly have the urge but its not as much fun as when its bright and warm...the positive doesn't outweigh the negative for me so most of the time the bike is lonely when it rains
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tinng321 · June 4th, 2009, 07:10 AM

it has been raining here this whole week. the sun is supposed to be back out this sat & sun. no riding this sat cuz i'm going deep sea fishing. i'll probably ride into the city on sunday to meet up with friends.

Apex · June 4th, 2009, 07:46 AM

I feel more planted on the ground riding the ninja in the rain vs driving a car. I don't have to deal with the whole wheel jerking caused by puddles. The bike runs straight no matter what. I prefer riding when it rains. The main factor for me is wind, and temp. If it is windy or hot, I won't be riding in the rain. Stinks for it to be hot and have to wear full rain gear.

CC Cowboy · June 5th, 2009, 08:30 AM

Riding in the rain is ok (if you have to) I hate having to clean the bike after though.

CodE-E · June 5th, 2009, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex

I feel more planted on the ground riding the ninja in the rain vs driving a car. I don't have to deal with the whole wheel jerking caused by puddles. The bike runs straight no matter what. I prefer riding when it rains. The main factor for me is wind, and temp. If it is windy or hot, I won't be riding in the rain. Stinks for it to be hot and have to wear full rain gear.

Riding in a straight line isn't a problem, but riding through corners is.

My daily commute road is twisty, passes through vineyards, and often has dirt on it thanks to farmers driving their tractors from the vineyards onto the road. I already spun out there once (full 360 degrees - scared the sh*t out of me) with my car when it was only a little moist. With my motorcycle, I'm extremely cautious there now when it's not completely dry and clean.

IlBLisSlI · June 5th, 2009, 02:05 PM

my 250 is my daily driver so i ride almost every afternoon in the rain coming home. its no big deal. the sport demons make a BIG difference in the rain though.

CC Cowboy · June 6th, 2009, 12:07 PM

I almost rode in the rain today. I was out and about and the clouds looked scarey so I called home and asked my son to look at the weather channel and see what gives. He told me it was real bad and go to a restaurant (pub for all you guys)and wait until it blows over. I told him I was going to ride home and went into a bait shop and asked for a plastic bag to hold my wallet and cell phone. I head home and low and behold the lord was on my side. The clouds parted and I only got a drizzle on me twice for 25 miles. There was down pours all around me but I guess I'm just untouchable.

Between the peacock incident and the rain clouds missing me I felt so lucky I bought a lottery ticket.

Graphic Twist · June 9th, 2009, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt_bugaloo

It's just rain - go for a ride anyhow.

I like how you perfectly stated my sentiment. Then I noticed you also live on the Island... There are two seasons here, Rain and Construction...

Banzai · June 9th, 2009, 03:02 PM

In the rain, it's not ME I'm worried about, it's all of the other idiots that don't look for me, don't care to look for me, and sure as HELL won't look for me in the reduced visibility of the rain.

That said, my backpack that I take to/from work when I ride has a rain suit in it, among other supplies. Saved me from being miserable the few times that I had no choice but to ride home in the tropical down pours that we get here every afternoon.

Pleasure rides, though, rain is a big "NO GO". Besides, I maintain the bike in super clean condition, and there is no way I would go thorught the trouble of making work for myself if I didn't have to.

Stella · June 9th, 2009, 04:52 PM

i love rain only when i'm on my couch watching the streets outside the window..

Racer x · June 9th, 2009, 05:25 PM

It is all about the gear. I mean the clothing you have on . As long as you are warm and dry it is fun . As soon as the water runs into your crotch or shoes it sucks.

tinng321 · June 10th, 2009, 07:09 AM

It has been raining since the previous monday and it's supposed to rain until this friday.
I plan to do my 600 miles service on friday so I could ride up to boston this weekend. T-storm on friday. I guess no boston this weekend.

demp · June 10th, 2009, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racer x

It is all about the gear. I mean the clothing you have on . As long as you are warm and dry it is fun . As soon as the water runs into your crotch or shoes it sucks.

absolutely, love having waterproof boots, but when my crotch gets wet, thats where the fun stops...

on another note, just the other day, monday? I think, it was raining here, I rode the bike in to work anyways, was fine on the way in, but then on the way home it was especially slippery... the rear tire actually broke loose as I left a light, not the most comfortable feeling in the world

tjkamper · June 10th, 2009, 09:09 AM

get good rain gear and you can still take it to work.

Snake · June 10th, 2009, 09:14 AM

I'm praying we don't get any rain this weekend for the Houston rally. So far it looks good.
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=20343

June 3rd, 2009, 07:56 PM	#1
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	Rain sucks.. //rant on This whole week has been raining.. no bike commute. no I don't ride in the rain.. last week was beautiful.. bike was at the shop waiting for the new front tire to come in.. tangent note... Pirelli Sport Demons are the shiznit.. feels so much better.. cant wait to do the rear one.. Sun is supposed to come back on the weekend... so I'll have to ride then if at all.. and of course rain comes back next week monday.. ugh... //rant off __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

June 3rd, 2009, 08:51 PM	#2
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.	It's just rain - go for a ride anyhow. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

June 4th, 2009, 07:46 AM	#7
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I feel more planted on the ground riding the ninja in the rain vs driving a car. I don't have to deal with the whole wheel jerking caused by puddles. The bike runs straight no matter what. I prefer riding when it rains. The main factor for me is wind, and temp. If it is windy or hot, I won't be riding in the rain. Stinks for it to be hot and have to wear full rain gear. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

June 5th, 2009, 08:30 AM	#8
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Riding in the rain is ok (if you have to) I hate having to clean the bike after though. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

June 6th, 2009, 12:07 PM	#11
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I almost rode in the rain today. I was out and about and the clouds looked scarey so I called home and asked my son to look at the weather channel and see what gives. He told me it was real bad and go to a restaurant (pub for all you guys)and wait until it blows over. I told him I was going to ride home and went into a bait shop and asked for a plastic bag to hold my wallet and cell phone. I head home and low and behold the lord was on my side. The clouds parted and I only got a drizzle on me twice for 25 miles. There was down pours all around me but I guess I'm just untouchable. Between the peacock incident and the rain clouds missing me I felt so lucky I bought a lottery ticket. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough! Last futzed with by CC Cowboy; June 8th, 2009 at 06:01 AM.

June 3rd, 2009, 10:19 PM	#3
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	I know exactly how you feel. Had about 16 days straight here where it would rain at least once if not twice a day. We're not talking light rain either, we're talking the sideways, coming down so hard it makes it seem foggy out type of rain. You also couldn't predict just when the sky would open up and just dump a ton of rain on ya. So yah, I know just how you feel with that.

June 4th, 2009, 06:50 AM	#4
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	+1 here I feel the same way.

June 4th, 2009, 06:54 AM	#5
M-Oorb ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: South East Florida/Rutgers University Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r (Fastest Color) Posts: 914	+1 here. I do ride in the rain when I reallllly have the urge but its not as much fun as when its bright and warm...the positive doesn't outweigh the negative for me so most of the time the bike is lonely when it rains Posted via Mobile Device

June 4th, 2009, 07:10 AM	#6
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	it has been raining here this whole week. the sun is supposed to be back out this sat & sun. no riding this sat cuz i'm going deep sea fishing. i'll probably ride into the city on sunday to meet up with friends.

June 5th, 2009, 02:05 PM	#10
IlBLisSlI i'm a cow killer Name: Drew Location: Daytona FL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250r Posts: 142	my 250 is my daily driver so i ride almost every afternoon in the rain coming home. its no big deal. the sport demons make a BIG difference in the rain though.

June 9th, 2009, 03:02 PM	#13
Banzai Psychic war veteran Name: Thomas Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawi Green '09 Ninja ZX6R Posts: 663	In the rain, it's not ME I'm worried about, it's all of the other idiots that don't look for me, don't care to look for me, and sure as HELL won't look for me in the reduced visibility of the rain. That said, my backpack that I take to/from work when I ride has a rain suit in it, among other supplies. Saved me from being miserable the few times that I had no choice but to ride home in the tropical down pours that we get here every afternoon. Pleasure rides, though, rain is a big "NO GO". Besides, I maintain the bike in super clean condition, and there is no way I would go thorught the trouble of making work for myself if I didn't have to. __________________________________________________ * If you're arguing with some idiot over the internet, chances are pretty good he's doing the same thing! Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction

June 9th, 2009, 04:52 PM	#14
Stella ninjette.org member Name: Stella Location: Greece Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r & scooter125cc Posts: 60	i love rain only when i'm on my couch watching the streets outside the window..

June 9th, 2009, 05:25 PM	#15
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	It is all about the gear. I mean the clothing you have on . As long as you are warm and dry it is fun . As soon as the water runs into your crotch or shoes it sucks.

June 10th, 2009, 07:09 AM	#16
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	It has been raining since the previous monday and it's supposed to rain until this friday. I plan to do my 600 miles service on friday so I could ride up to boston this weekend. T-storm on friday. I guess no boston this weekend.

June 10th, 2009, 09:09 AM	#18
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	get good rain gear and you can still take it to work. __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

June 10th, 2009, 09:14 AM	#19
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	I'm praying we don't get any rain this weekend for the Houston rally. So far it looks good. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=20343

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