So I was terrified, but I was wrong

[Tink]

took the bike out in the rain, bitumen the works... was great.. bike ran smooth.. happy biker!

[p.dath]

Good on you. Chances are the bikes limits are far beyond your own. Its just about making sensible decisions when the conditions are not so favourable.

[MadDuck]

Good for you girl. Just stay upright ok? :msn-wink:

[Grahameeboy]

Good for you girl. Just stay upright ok? :msn-wink:

Doing what?............

[cs363]

took the bike out in the rain, bitumen the works... was great.. bike ran smooth.. happy biker!

Good work Rocketgal, good to see you are really getting into it now :niceone:

[NewRob]

:jerry: Good one girl. The more you ride it in all kinds of weather the better you get to know her. I ride mine to work everyday, comes rain or shine. :chase:

[YellowDog]

Apart from being wet, dirty, and slippery; riding in the wet is fine.

[Insanity_rules]

You'd be amazed at just how reliable the handling of your bike will be on a vast array of surfaces. Good on you for tackling the wet.

[BMWST?]

most times if you let the bike do its thing you will be fine in all situations....if you start to interfere is when thing go wrong.The main thing in the wet is there can be slippery spots(paint,manhole covers deisel patches) but generally the wet road provides lots of grip esp if you tyres have good tread good and warmed up

[Tink]

Good on you. Chances are the bikes limits are far beyond your own. Its just about making sensible decisions when the conditions are not so favourable.


Good for you girl. Just stay upright ok? :msn-wink:


Good work Rocketgal, good to see you are really getting into it now :niceone:


:jerry: Good one girl. The more you ride it in all kinds of weather the better you get to know her. I ride mine to work everyday, comes rain or shine. :chase:


You'd be amazed at just how reliable the handling of your bike will be on a vast array of surfaces. Good on you for tackling the wet.


most times if you let the bike do its thing you will be fine in all situations....if you start to interfere is when thing go wrong.The main thing in the wet is there can be slippery spots(paint,manhole covers deisel patches) but generally the wet road provides lots of grip esp if you tyres have good tread good and warmed up

Thanks guys, BUT I refuse to ride today.... it is disgusting in Auckland... :(

[PrincessBandit]

haha, yes it is dreadful here today.

I remember the first time I rode in the rain - was quite worried beforehand but then figured with the number of riders I'd seen valiantly braving the scary wet stuff it couldn't be automatically dangerous. Otherwise you'd never see a rider in the rain.

Hopped on, off I went and was amazed to see that the bike didn't do anything other than what it always did. And as long as I stayed more alert to the road surface it was nothing at all to be worried about!

Since then the rain has never bothered me. Wind however.....(and I don't mean the farty variety!)

[Tink]

haha, yes it is dreadful here today.

I remember the first time I rode in the rain - was quite worried beforehand but then figured with the number of riders I'd seen valiantly braving the scary wet stuff it couldn't be automatically dangerous. Otherwise you'd never see a rider in the rain.

Hopped on, off I went and was amazed to see that the bike didn't do anything other than what it always did. And as long as I stayed more alert to the road surface it was nothing at all to be worried about!

Since then the rain has never bothered me. Wind however.....(and I don't mean the farty variety!)

I am 10 min from ramarama tornado's .. glad I didn't get hit by wind.. mind you I was out a lot later. hehe

[Zuki lover]

Excellent. Its good to venture out beyond your limits - makes you a better biker in the long run too :)

[Fatt Max]

Well done for getting out there and amongst it.

I hated riding in the wet but soon got the hang and feel of it. This morning was a fecking shocker but we wouldnt have it any other way now would we.

Good onya, the pie fairy has been ordered to put a piping hot smoked fish pie at the end of your bed for tomorrrow's brekkie

[Tink]

Well done for getting out there and amongst it.

I hated riding in the wet but soon got the hang and feel of it. This morning was a fecking shocker but we wouldnt have it any other way now would we.

Good onya, the pie fairy has been ordered to put a piping hot smoked fish pie at the end of your bed for tomorrrow's brekkie

psml... I would be happy with a grapefruit... just got back from a wee wet ride... and having coffee now .. bloody sun is shining, so going out again... I have plenty of back roads out in the country I can ride on... I am soooo hooked!!!:woohoo:

[caseye]

All it takes is some time on the bike, well done!Take care out there at all times and listen to the guys and Girls who have posted their helpful hints here.
Yes the roads out back of your area are awesome, when you feel like a bit of a ride with a few other KB'ers feel free to tag along on a SATNR ride, see threrad for details or pm me ,no worries.

[Tink]

All it takes is some time on the bike, well done!Take care out there at all times and listen to the guys and Girls who have posted their helpful hints here.
Yes the roads out back of your area are awesome, when you feel like a bit of a ride with a few other KB'ers feel free to tag along on a SATNR ride, see threrad for details or pm me ,no worries.

Just come back from Pukekohe, managed 85km.. on the open road... nice ride, sun finally came out... want a few more K's under my belt before I start group riding.. thanks for the invite... :)

[Markw336]

good on ya but personally i dont ride in the rain cause its so god dam dangeorous ive fallen off my scooter so much doesnt help how the scooter look either

[Tink]

good on ya but personally i dont ride in the rain cause its so god dam dangeorous ive fallen off my scooter so much doesnt help how the scooter look either

Scooter... erm bike with motors.... lol