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So Who Rode in Today?

DailyDrivenS30 said:
I dont Start my day until 3pm but I get to test out these frogg toggs for the first time. Im hoping the dont leak in the crotch area cold wet balls are no Bueno.
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Frog Toggs work great just don't nuke them on your exhaust pipe like I did.
 
Karbon said:
Meh. Just another day on 2 wheels. I'd still rather split in the rain than wait in a car. It's a matter of convenience really.
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My thoughts exactly.... rain or shine, I'm NOT sitting in traffic with everyone else. I left just after 7am today, light rain all the from Almaden to N. San Jose (N. 1st and Tasman). A guy at work asked me about riding in the wet and said "you're hard core!". I just laughed it off as I'm anything but that... I just have a low tolerance for traffic in the car.
Regards,
Mr. BR
ST-1100
 
103 miles round trip commuting on the Versys today and I saw 3 other bikes on the road, all going the other way.

One of the 3 riders was also on a Versys.

Also saw 1 other motorcycle and 1 scooter in the parking lot at work.
 
Nope. Not today. I actually needed the car today. I'll be out tomorrow though. On brand... new... tires. I barely have 50 miles on 'em. I am just a bit nervous about that. Should be OK though...
 
Stormdragon said:
Ah, and thus begins 'I'm a real biker because I ride in the rain' season. Marking the end of 'He wasn't wearing gloves so he's a squid' season. :laughing
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haha so much of this!! ^^

ive done my share of rain duty too. i'll take my nice cozy and warm vette thanks :party
 
I work at home. :teeth
 
I was lucky and had yesterday off...but woulda been riding had I had to work. I do want an oversuit though - my rain gear works well for light rain or for one trip/day, but once it sits wet...well, you know how it goes. Can't afford much, so will probably just end up with the cheapy BILT stuff, but since I'm wearing it over rain gear already I think it'll be enough to do what I need.

This morning it wasn't too bad - a real light mist for a bit and damp roads but no downpours. My dislike of traffic (and the time it takes out of my day) tends to keep me on the bike unless it's downright storming AND I have the option of using a car for the day (my truck won't fit in the parking garage where I work).
 
Stormdragon said:
Ah, and thus begins 'I'm a real biker because I ride in the rain' season. Marking the end of 'He wasn't wearing gloves so he's a squid' season. :laughing
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:laughing:rofl

I don't enjoy commuting in the rain. Cold is fine, but rain sucks. That said, I LOVE fun rides in the rain. The roads are empty, tires don't get worn out, and I can have a bit of fun spinning it up here and there. Anyone who hasn't tried riding the twisties in the rain should really give it a shot. It will help you become a smoother, more controlled rider. Every input is amplified. Braking, weight shifts, acceleration, etc. all have to be silky smooth. Rain riding also serves to remind me how mediocre I am as a rider :laughing
 
I decided if I could get it started without breaking a sweat I'd ride in.

Now I'm sitting on a PIG mat because even though I wiped the seat off - it looks like I straddled a sprinkler.
 
Bonerov said:
:laughing:rofl

I don't enjoy commuting in the rain. Cold is fine, but rain sucks. That said, I LOVE fun rides in the rain. The roads are empty, tires don't get worn out, and I can have a bit of fun spinning it up here and there. Anyone who hasn't tried riding the twisties in the rain should really give it a shot. It will help you become a smoother, more controlled rider. Every input is amplified. Braking, weight shifts, acceleration, etc. all have to be silky smooth. Rain riding also serves to remind me how mediocre I am as a rider :laughing
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exactly!

Have to wear a coat and tie so showing up after a 50 mile commute dripping all over the carpet is a pita.

otoh...........it's just water; some ppl actually drink the stuff.
 
Okay so i didn't get to ride in the pouring rain as some people told me it did. However i did ride in a light drizzle for 20mins in the Frogg Toggs and i made it home cold but dry. Im on the tall side and the jacket feels a bit short stopped mid stomach but i just pulled the pants up to my nipples and i was okay....
 
DailyDrivenS30 said:
. Im on the tall side and the jacket feels a bit short stopped mid stomach but i just pulled the pants up to my nipples and i was okay....
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Works for Clint....

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Rode in today. This was the first true test of the new season since I didn't ride in Monday and yesterday was basically dry.

Rained the whole way down to San Jose, abt a 46 minute ride for me. There was some accumulation on the road but not too bad. Everything worked perfectly. No leaks, no wet crotch, no wet feet or hands. Very cool! Here's what did the job:

- 'Stich Transit Suit
- A-Stars Gran Torino Boots
- Racer Dynamic II Gloves
- Scorpion EXO-1000 Helmet

Needless to say I am completely sold on Gore-Tex. It eez the Sheet! :teeth
 
Rode up from Pleasanton, where it was drizzling today.

As the first time riding in it, the verdict is: I hate it. It's wet, it's cold, I can't see, I can't brake right and people in cars are even stupider.
 
Daks said:
Rode up from Pleasanton, where it was drizzling today.

As the first time riding in it, the verdict is: I hate it. It's wet, it's cold, I can't see, I can't brake right and people in cars are even stupider.
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It sounds like you could benefit from some rain/dirt practice. Braking is the same, but has to be done smoothly. Trail braking isn't a great idea, but if you are upright, it should be pretty easy to stop much more quickly than most cars. Just don't squeeze too hard until you have sufficient weight on the front. :dunno
 
nickb said:
Wet weather riders check in...

I took off around 7:15 from the North Bay in heavy downpour... 30 miles of 1st/2nd gear lane-splitting and the rain never let up. Barely made it to Oakland in time for 9am meeting. Got passed early on by a very skilled or very crazy dual-sport rider.

My rain pants leak.
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I didn't hit heavy rain until around Palo Alto but only for about 10 miles.

My pants only got a little bit wet because I took out the overpants' waterproof liner (normally my windshield would have prevented any wetness, but I guess it way too heavy and too long). Since my gears are still wet, I'll have to work from home today.
 
Supermoto in the rain = teh awesome! I rolled out of bed actually looking forward to my commute this morning. :teeth
 
Sumos are a blast in the rain, but getting wet during a commute is :thumbdown
 
Bonerov said:
:laughing:rofl

I don't enjoy commuting in the rain. Cold is fine, but rain sucks. That said, I LOVE fun rides in the rain. The roads are empty, tires don't get worn out, and I can have a bit of fun spinning it up here and there. Anyone who hasn't tried riding the twisties in the rain should really give it a shot. It will help you become a smoother, more controlled rider. Every input is amplified. Braking, weight shifts, acceleration, etc. all have to be silky smooth. Rain riding also serves to remind me how mediocre I am as a rider :laughing
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Still waaay better then me. :laughing

Roads were wet today, nice reminder that I became complacent on smoothness. :(
 
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