Freeway & Wind

[jonathan180iq]

I bought a rain suit at the dollar store once...

That was a great idea :retard:

[5th_bike]

Originally Posted by jonathan180iq

I bought a rain suit at the dollar store once...

That was a great idea :retard:

Ha ha those have the endurance and strength of a shopping bag ! (guess how I know... :roll: )

To add to the discussion, I just ordered a new rain suit from Sportsman's guide.

[Rionna]

Thanks Alantf for the camping store suggestion. I was stunned by the high prices of the online motorcycle shops for rain suits. I appreciate the tips.

[GZ250]

During rain or when the roads are wet. Never stop (brake), ride or put your feet on the paint (white or yellow). The paint is slippery and you will easily slip and strain your ankle if nothing more.

Though it is fun but it is very easy to slip during rain or on wet roads. Be very careful.

[mrlmd1]

Advice for riding in the rain? SLOW DOWN. Be aware of things that are wet on the road that wouldn't necessarily bother you when it's dry can be a real hazard.
Be very aware of your surroundings and what may be lurking around that next corner. Brake sooner and slower, smooth is the key.

If and when you are thinking about a rainsuit, get those nylon waterproof covers for your boots too, There's nothing worse than having soaking wet boots and socks and having nothing to change into. Usually you have to get then from a motorcycle site, cost $15-20, take up very little room in a saddlebag .

[alantf]

My boots are totally waterproof. Not cheap, but worth every penny.[attachment=0:2a4ddi20]b31.jpg[/attachment:2a4ddi20]

For details, Google "impraperm"

[mrlmd1]

Those look way too clean and new. Have you worn them yet? :poke2:

[Way]

Just be careful not to out-ride your skill level. I'm new too and it seems to me that 65mph is pushing a new rider's skills pretty good on a dry day never mind wind and rain. Practice at slower speeds of course. I've noticed that occasionally I hit 60 or more on the secondary roads now where before 50-55 seemed to be where I felt I was pushing it. I think that this naturally occurs as we get better. I'm not sure that high speed interstate riding in rain and wind on the GZ is ever going to sound or feel enjoyable though. :hide:

[Water Warrior 2]

Keep in mind that cagers tend to do even stupider things in the rain. I don't have a clue why but I have observed that over the years. What are they afraid of..............getting wet ??? WTF, you're in a waterproof cage you dolt.

[alantf]

Originally Posted by mrlmd1

Those look way too clean and new. Have you worn them yet?

The leather's so thick that the only creases that have appeared yet are where my ankles bend. The quality is A1.