How am I supposed to ride my motorcycle in Strong Scattered Thunderstorms

FoBoT

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it is gloomy over here (east side/blue parkway)

my car won't start! click click, the starter solenoid isn't kicking in

we have had so few storms so far this year anyway, we are due
 

halik

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take turns slow and don't lean it to much. And lean the bike only, don't lean with it.

I don't really mind riding in the rain, it's kinda fun. Just gotta be careful with the brakes and turning.
 

FoBoT

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i rode through a big storm on the tampa bay bridge
lightning and wind, that was fun 4 miles from land/175 ft above the bay
 

slag

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Originally posted by: hevnsnt
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When I left this morning, there was nothing on the radar

Well, if you had watched the news, they have been calling for this for the past 2 days.

What time do you leave? I can maybe give you a ride home.

Joe
 

CVSiN

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Originally posted by: hevnsnt
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When I left this morning, there was nothing on the radar

welcome to the world of motorcycles... I told you a month ago buy gear...
you shoudl always have in your bag or your trunk a rainsuit..
and you should never ever get on the bike without real leather boots... riding boots or doc martins... and have them waterproofed..

rain is not a big deal even the heaviest storms are cake on a bike if your prepared.
 

hevnsnt

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Originally posted by: CVSiN
Originally posted by: hevnsnt
:Q

When I left this morning, there was nothing on the radar

welcome to the world of motorcycles... I told you a month ago buy gear...
you shoudl always have in your bag or your trunk a rainsuit..
and you should never ever get on the bike without real leather boots... riding boots or doc martins... and have them waterproofed..

rain is not a big deal even the heaviest storms are cake on a bike if your prepared.


#1) I did buy gear a month ago.
#2) Ok.. I dont have a rain suit (or a trunk :p)
#3) I always wear leather boots (Docs -- and I mean always when I am on the bike)

I am not too worried about riding in the rain, but riding in Kansas thunderstorms is something else.. I ended up leaving work a tad early to beat it.. I made it just fine!
 

drum

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pop up thunderstorms in the afternoon. almost everyday this time O year
 

Brule

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Tornado sirens went off last night here and there was a dust storm while it was raining. Right now there are storms on 3 sides so I'm expecting another night. Reminds me, should go get the :beer: before it hits.
 

Fenixgoon

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Originally posted by: CVSiN
Originally posted by: hevnsnt
:Q

When I left this morning, there was nothing on the radar

welcome to the world of motorcycles... I told you a month ago buy gear...
you shoudl always have in your bag or your trunk a rainsuit..
and you should never ever get on the bike without real leather boots... riding boots or doc martins... and have them waterproofed..

rain is not a big deal even the heaviest storms are cake on a bike if your prepared.

waterproof suit to wear in all weather? :p
 

Crazymofo

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Racing a thunderstorm was one of the most fun rides I've ever been on! Was about an hour west of my house visiting family... noticed the weather turning sour so I left for home. Got hit by the rain for a brief moment but managed to get ahead of it by passing cars and hauling ass! I watched the same cloud follow me for 30 to 45 minutes doing 70 to 100mph the whole way home... As soon as I turned the bike north to get to my house that damn cloud overtook and pounded me with the worst rain I had ever ridden in. Thankfully by that time I was only 10 minutes from home! Full leathers and waterproof motorcycle boots did nothing... I literally poured water out of my boots when I got home.
 

CVSiN

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Originally posted by: Fenixgoon
Originally posted by: CVSiN
Originally posted by: hevnsnt
:Q

When I left this morning, there was nothing on the radar

welcome to the world of motorcycles... I told you a month ago buy gear...
you shoudl always have in your bag or your trunk a rainsuit..
and you should never ever get on the bike without real leather boots... riding boots or doc martins... and have them waterproofed..

rain is not a big deal even the heaviest storms are cake on a bike if your prepared.

waterproof suit to wear in all weather? :p

naw it doesnt breathe well enough to warrant wearing it all the time.. plus its an extra 5 mins to get suited up...

i keep mine in my trunk of my 929. 160 bucks from dryrider great suit