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Riding on wet roads should be a concern to everyone I say this cause I don't want to say I am worried about riding on wet roads
For myself I will adjust my riding for the weather conditions and and just keep a healthy respect for the machine. I alwa…
Lots of good advice on wet road riding here. When I’m on a trip I ride no matter what the weather although I try to avoid ice at all costs. Remember as has been mentioned already, the first few minutes of a rain are when the pavement is the slickest…
so glad to here you are doing better and thanks for the friendly comment every one here are here to be freinds good luck on your future recovery
sorry to here about your accident glad that you both lived through it good luck on your recovery prosses please give us reports on how things are doing and hang in there
Hello Jeff the best advice i can give you .on this .i have heen riding a long time also all over 44 states,and have been in a lot of hard down pore. keep you tires properly infladed .and stay away from the center of the road.because there is oil and…
A lot of responses touched on this in different words, But a minimum of 70% of your braking should be done before you enter your turns. minimum. Also this applies to wet or dry roads, and it may not seem like it, but, A rolling tire stops faster tha…
I would like to know the answer to this one because I have now got 19,100 miles on my bike and everytime I get caught in the rain I'm afraid I'm gonna lay it down when taking turns.
Lots of good advice in this thread.
Additionally some guidelines that I follow for riding in the rain are:
1) Increase your following distance from the vehicle in front of you
2) Apply brakes and throttle smoothly to maintain traction when braking…
hello jeff allways keep you feet up in making a turn on wet road'sand make it as long of a tur as possible..allways stay away from thosed white line's and at cross walks they sure are slick..i have been riding sence around 1980 and only droped one b…
Hi Jeff,
The great part about this site,is all the fine help available from the Brudas and Sistas! With only 7500 miles, you asked a great question . . . and most everything was covered in the answers. Let me throw in 2 cents worth of wisdom from an…
Sounds like there is plenty of good advice here for you . I've been riding for 30 years in every weather and I still hate wet roads . Watch out for those painted markings , such as crosswalk lines , and things like manhole covers as well because the…
I dont care for the rain, but Ill take short rides in the rain just so im used to it. mabey the trip to the store, whatever. If you ride, sooner or later you will ride in the rain, and nothing beats experience. being aware of cages is all the more i…
I ride a lot on wet roads. All I can say is relax,and keep in your mind,what your doing. I ride mostly at night. by myself.
and all ther other advise that other people gave you tuck it in your mind like a tool Box,Relax and ride.That bike will stay…
Thank you all for the great advice!
I think I will continue to avoid riding in the rain. But if I get caught Your advice will surely help.
Thank you all
Ride safe..Joe P
Thank you Jerrymann,
I am also a new rider, and wet roads bother me also. It rained when I took the safety class, and the first time I put my foot down on a white line in the parking lot it felt like the line was made of wet Ivory soap. Thank you fo…
my name is jeffi heard about it last year was unable to goi thought about going this year how many riders attend the ride and what is the websight
Riding in the rain is like riding at night or riding in a strong wind, if you use common sense and take it easy, you won't have any trouble. Some folks don't like doing either to the point that they are a danger to themselves and others, and try to…
Jeff, I've been riding 50 years and still get nervous on wet roads. Living 60 miles south of Hilo we must ride in the rain sometimes. When you stop being concerned and somewhat nervous is the time to park the bike and take the cage
Keep the rubber s…
Jeff:
Lot of good advise except, my opinion, folowing a car close enough to ride in it's tracks. First of all, that vehicle will throw water up on you and it will be dirty.If you have a windshield you won't be ab;e to see through it. I would prefer…
There is the center of the lane where the oil is concentrated, and then there is the worn smooth tracks, where the water collects with the oils. And of course the effect of hydroplaning. And then there is the Blue Grey color of the back of a Semi hi…
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- 750 honda shadow
- About Me:
- i am 47 married 3kidsgot my first bike aug 07 loving every minute just looking to make friends with other riders
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Comment Wall (46 comments)
- At 8:41am on August 13, 2009,
Skinnard and Patti Thornton said… - Thanks, Jeff
- At 8:55pm on July 9, 2009,
Patrick Harenza said…
- Thanks for the welcome Jeff
- At 6:34pm on July 9, 2009,
Gary Hallmann said… - Hey Jeff thanks for the welcome. I have enjoyed the welcomes I have recieved since joining. Ride mighty and ride safe.
- At 5:11pm on July 9, 2009,
Matthew Guenther said… - Thanks! Been riding for awhile, but I just decided to start looking for some good sites for sharing information on rides etc.
- At 7:29am on July 9, 2009,
Raul Rios said… - Thanks for the welcome, I started riding in 2005 now I'm on my second bike the first one was a Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic, outgrew it in a hurry (needed more power for the long trips) so I traded it in for my present ride a 2008 Kawasaki 1600 Nomad LOVE THIS BIKE!!!. It rides as good as it looks, About riding in the rain all I can add is keep it slow especially in curves and turns and keep your spacing. Ride on!
- At 12:47am on July 9, 2009,
roy morris said… - my days off are usually during the week, but if you know head your coming south e mail me, i only live about 7 mile from the moonshine general store if you ever heard of it. ride down and we'll get a hamburger. i am probably a hundred mile from champaign. just be here by 11 a.m., she shuts the grill off at 12;30 on the dot and it's not as crowded at that time.
- At 12:06pm on June 25, 2009,
rick stengele said… - hay jeff i'm still here and kicking . i got a new ride and when i get some pics of it i will put them on . i got a used goldwing trike . your friend from medora , il. . p.s. be safe
- At 7:14pm on May 25, 2009,
Connie Renard said… - Thanks! I'm finding that out. Ride safe!
- At 7:12pm on May 6, 2009,
Biker_mama said… - Hey Jeff, saw you were online thought I would say Hi! Are you getting some riding in down there?
- At 2:23am on May 4, 2009,
Paper Tiger said… - thanks for the welcome. So far everyone has been pretty friendly. lol
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