Wind or rain?

[SteveJoll]

Easy question ... if you HAVE to ride in the next 2 days and you know today will be raining but tomorrow is going to be windy as ... which day do you go out?

[haydes55]

Both.

Keyboard warriors MC

[GrayWolf]

Agree with the above poster



BOTH

[Stirts]

Both...

BUT

If I lived in Aucks, then windy day only. It becomes Munter Central when it rains.

[rickstv]

I would rather ride in the wind but only because my helmet leaks past the visor.:sweatdrop

[avimistry]

Easy question ... if you HAVE to ride in the next 2 days and you know today will be raining but tomorrow is going to be windy as ... which day do you go out?

If u wanna ride then just ride, as long as you have the experience to do so safely. I personally would rather in the rain as my bike is quite light and a little less grunty down low so getting out of a tricky situation can be.. well, tricky. And as long as the temperature is decent. I just can't do cold, mostly cause I don't have the correct gear at this time.

[avimistry]

Sorry missed the HAVE TO part. By that do you mean have to as in a deep inner craving that needs to be fulfilled or don't you have a choice?

[ellipsis]

...you could take option three...stay home and read your womans weekly...

[SteveJoll]

...you could take option three...stay home and read your womans weekly...
Ha ha!! You could do that. Buuuuut.

[SteveJoll]

Sorry missed the HAVE TO part. By that do you mean have to as in a deep inner craving that needs to be fulfilled or don't you have a choice?
Hypothetically (obviously) ... no choice. Gun to your head etc.

[BuzzardNZ]

Easy question ... if you HAVE to ride in the next 2 days and you know today will be raining but tomorrow is going to be windy as ... which day do you go out?

Think you got that the wrong way round matey, it's windy as today!

[swbarnett]

Agree with the above poster



BOTH
Ditto.

I commute daily no matter the weather. In all my commuting since 1982 I have only once stayed home due to wind. And one other time I just happened to need the car when the Auckland harbour bridge was oscillating by a couple of meters vertically due to wind.

[Big Dog]

Easy question ... if you HAVE to ride in the next 2 days and you know today will be raining but tomorrow is going to be windy as ... which day do you go out?

Um, first line says it all. You have to ride in the next two days so obviously the answer is to go out on day one. Or you can't go in on day 2.

Getting less pedantic. My logic for any weather related question is ride day one. Day two could be worse and then you have missed your opportunity to have ridden on day one. Then ride day 2 anyway. Rinse and repeat.

I have missed 2 days of riding in >20 years. One was because trucks were getting rolled over by the wind. The other was because electrical storms mixed with high winds were forecast all day, so I organised to work from home. Sunniest day all winter. Gutted I didn't at least get to ride to work.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[swbarnett]

If u wanna ride then just ride, as long as you have the experience to do so safely.
So noone should ride until they have experience?

"Good judgement comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgement."

[willytheekid]

Experience comes from bad judgement."

:eek:...Im Experianced!:woohoo:




hay:mellow:...wait a sec:confused:

ps...I have wind today...does that help?

[TheDemonLord]

I ride in both - my preference atm is to ride in Wind, because my trousers leak and my crotch gets wet.

When that is fixed, my preference will be in the wet, because its annoying getting blown every which way.

[bogan]

Depends entirely on the bike, if you ride a little one the rain will help the back wheel spin up for a semi-respectable skid. If you ride a big one you want more front end grip (dry) to better light up the rear, and the wind will blow the smoke around which further encourages an even larger skid; it also has the side benefits of masking the sound's location and clearing the most visible evidence.

[BlackSheepLogic]

Easy question ... if you HAVE to ride in the next 2 days and you know today will be raining but tomorrow is going to be windy as ... which day do you go out?

Rain or shine don't make a difference to me. Very strong cross winds can be a challenge on a fully faired bike.

[BuzzardNZ]

The rain doesn't bother me that much, but after seeing this ( http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/144190-I-ve-finally-done-it ) happen right before my eyes has me thinking twice about riding in extreme winds ( and that's Wellington extreme, not your average welly day ).

[Stirts]

my crotch gets wet.

Mine does too when I ride...

oh ... wait... as you were. :whistle:

[Swoop]

If I lived in Aucks, then windy day only. It becomes Munter Central when it rains.

I find the opposite, especially through winter.
All the poseurs get off their shiny bikes and back into their cars. Everyone seems to enjoy sitting with their engine running but going nowhere.
Those who remain on a bike get to their destination dripping wet.*




* Travelling time is exactly the same as summer BUT a few minutes longer to gear up.
* Arriving at destination far DRYER than having to dodge from car to office via downpour.

[Flip]

Depends on the bike.

Wind on the Harley. There are some advantages in riding a boat anchor.

The last bike was a Triumph Trophy that was a cnut in the wind but had good weather protection.

[awa355]

Easy question ... if you HAVE to ride in the next 2 days and you know today will be raining but tomorrow is going to be windy as ... which day do you go out?

This is New Zealand, apart from cyclone/gale conditions you learn to ride both.

[ruaphu]

This is New Zealand, apart from cyclone/gale conditions you learn to ride both.

Yep well stated AWA, same goes here, so long as I'm on the bike, Everything is all good.

Got decent bike gear and the good ole 'boil in the bag' rain suit if really needed.

Hav to admit, ridin through heavy hail can be a tad painful in the wrong gloves and keeps things erm 'interesting' tryin to stay shiny side up.




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[SteveJoll]

Matbe what I should've asked is: what sucks the most - riding in driving rain or howling wind? I don't love the wind, but its still better than heavy gear and wet balls and not being able to see anything.

[TheDemonLord]

but its still better than heavy gear and wet balls and not being able to see anything.

Are we still talking about riding motorbikes?!?

[avimistry]

So noone should ride until they have experience?

"Good judgement comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgement."

Haha.. not what I meant. If he can stay upright in those conditions. My first crash was a low side in my first wet ride. Too much front brakes and the rest is history. The more I rode in the wet the better I got at it. Same applies to windy conditions. A gust can easily put you flat on your face if you don't know how to handle it.

[Big Dog]

Another solid point... If it rains on day one the wind on day two will do an awesome job of drying your gear.

[Akzle]

Both.

Keyboard warriors MC
this

A gust can easily put you flat on your face if you don't know how to handle it.

ride faster.

[Mushu]

Have to agree with this:

This is New Zealand, apart from cyclone/gale conditions you learn to ride both.

I never seem to have major problems with wind at all, as long as you stay loose on the bars so the wind pushing you around doesn't steer the bike. Beyond that is not really any different from driving a car in the wind. (Not nearly as bad as driving a small truck or a van in the wind.)

On the other hand I almost prefer riding in the rain except for the fact that it seems to make other road users lazy or stupid or a mix of both, other than that it's harder, requires more skill and attention and that makes it more enjoyable to me.

[Stirts]

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I never seem to have major problems with wind at all, as long as you stay loose.

That's one brave statement. ..

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[Maha]

I like it wet and windy.

[swbarnett]

Haha.. not what I meant. If he can stay upright in those conditions. My first crash was a low side in my first wet ride. Too much front brakes and the rest is history. The more I rode in the wet the better I got at it. Same applies to windy conditions. A gust can easily put you flat on your face if you don't know how to handle it.
Agree to a point. We've all ridden when we didn't have the skills to be "safe". It's how we learn. We survive by knowing how much to push it.

[WNJ]

Going for ride today rain or wind don't mind, can't wait :Punk:

[Ifsn8u]

I ride 5 days a week wind or rain. Just adds to the experience bank. Plus I love it .

[Tazz]

Plenty of dick swinging as usual :lol:

Given the option I'd choose rain during the day but wind for night riding.

[Stirts]

Plenty of dick swinging as usual :lol:

Pics or it never happened!!!

not very often us girlies get to say that

[willytheekid]

Pics or it never happened!!!

not very often us girlies get to say that

:shit:...Never! (Only an arse would post such discusting things)

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:laugh:

[Stirts]

:shit:...Never! (Only an arse would post such discusting things)

:laugh:

Oh thank fuck for that ... when I got the "Quote Notification" email I was too scared to look! Although a man swinging from his diddle would be pretty funny to see...gross, but funny none the less.

[willytheekid]

Oh thank fuck for that ... when I got the "Quote Notification" email I was too scared to look! Although a man swinging from his diddle would be pretty funny to see...gross, but funny none the less.

and yet still no mention of the new scarf! :(


:killingme

[Stirts]

and yet still no mention of the new scarf! :(

I thought that was anal floss...Oh you mean the other end. :msn-wink:

[Tazz]

Pics or it never happened!!!

not very often us girlies get to say that

hahahaha, got to get in while you can! But I think you'd be better off here:

http://www.puppetryofthepenis.com/

Sometimes that does just redirect to the kiwibiker forum or Madmess' profile though. :chase:

[husaberg]

Pics or it never happened!!!

not very often us girlies get to say that
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbuluDBHpfQ

[Ender EnZed]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbuluDBHpfQ

What the fuck did I just watch?

[husaberg]

What the fuck did I just watch?

while you are trying to figure it out I suggest you use this as inspiration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCjkd7zDB28

[Stirts]

But I think you'd be better off here:

I feel like a hamburger.


W.T.F

So wrong, but so "interesting" Makes you wonder what goes on in the brain of the choreographer.


What the fuck did I just watch?

I like one of the comments...

"Autism at its best"

[SteveJoll]

I feel like this very innocent thread has taken a nasty turn somewhere along the way ;)

[Stirts]

I feel like this very innocent thread has taken a nasty turn somewhere along the way ;)

Welcome to KB :D

[husaberg]

Welcome to KB :D

Sorry but I thought it added something to the thread, still not sure what it was, or even what it was about but it was something memorable.......

[Stirts]

Sorry but I thought it added something to the thread, still not sure what it was, or even what it was about but it was something memorable.......

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[husaberg]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM_zH-9D-z0

[Bald Eagle]

A none question, Wgtn only has two seasons the wet windy season and the not so wet windy season.

[caspernz]

I feel like this very innocent thread has taken a nasty turn somewhere along the way ;)

You sound mildly surprised...:shit:

Now tell us how your ride went? And was it wet and/or windy?:innocent:

[husaberg]

I feel like this very innocent thread has taken a nasty turn somewhere along the way ;)


Welcome to KB :D

you can't converse with the innocent ones Tina.........:rolleyes:

[haydes55]

After riding today in wind and rain I have a new answer, if the ride is less than an hour, I'd prefer wind, longer, I'd prefer rain.

Reasons, the wind side on was making my neck a bit sore by the end. Plus if it's a short ride, no need to worry about wet gear, if it's a long ride, you get used to the water, it's not cold with the right gear and it doesn't strain my neck at all.

[avimistry]

I must say, after riding in windy(and wet) Auckland yesterday I'd still choose the rain, but the wind does improve your responsiveness and agility. On a clear day it can be quite fun (for a short while at least), but combined with rain it will eventually have you cursing under your helmet (as I was)..

[BlackSheepLogic]

Ithe wind does improve your responsiveness and agility

??? Care to clarify that comment cause it makes no sense to me at all.

[unstuck]

??? Care to clarify that comment cause it makes no sense to me at all.

It's KB, It does not have to make any sense at all. Tis the only reason I am still allowed to post here, suckers.:Punk::Punk:

[avimistry]

It's KB, It does not have to make any sense at all. Tis the only reason I am still allowed to post here, suckers.:Punk::Punk:

lol, true that but there is some sense in this..


??? Care to clarify that comment cause it makes no sense to me at all.

Basically the wind is an obstacle/curve ball.. when you're met with an unexpected gust you need to react quickly (throttle action, body position, etc) to maintain your position on the road. Reacting to these gusts is like dodging bullets, so to speak.

So the time you take to respond and the actions you take are skill sets that require practice, and with time you get better at it.

That's the best I can do..

[BlackSheepLogic]

You've always made perfect sense to me.


It's KB, It does not have to make any sense at all. Tis the only reason I am still allowed to post here, suckers.:Punk::Punk:

[BlackSheepLogic]

lBasically the wind is an obstacle/curve ball.. when you're met with an unexpected gust you need to react quickly (throttle action, body position, etc) to maintain your position on the road. Reacting to these gusts is like dodging bullets, so to speak.

Quick jerky actions are a precursor to a world of hurt. Your throttle action always needs to be smooth and controlled, your body position should be inline with the bike.

Lean into the wind, take a more central position in the lane, and slow down.

[caspernz]

There's something else that happens when you ride long distance in wind and rain I've found...your Scottoiler seems to stop oiling the blimmin chain. Recently I rode up from Wellington to Auckland, and being on a timetable due to relocating I had a day/date picked for moving the bike. Well turns out it was rather wet as well as windy, so this made for a relatively restrained trip, ie small throttle openings, thus feeding small amounts of oil to the chain from the oiler... Yes I had to think why there was not a lot of mess on the fairly dry chain when I cleaned the bike after the trip.

[PrincessBandit]

We'll I'm going to go against the general pov here (not to mention thread back on track ) and say if I really had to choose between rain or wind to ride in I go with rain. I quite enjoy riding in the rain having that weird sensation of feeling the rain hitting your gear whilst staying snug and dry on the inside (unless it's a West Coast special, in which case you may as we'll be riding into a bank of fire engines - NOT so pleasant). Wind on the other hand I find physically quite tiring after a while.
OK I'm a pussy, but wind ruins a ride for me (as well as my digestive system.........:sick: )

[G4L4XY]

Easy question ... if you HAVE to ride in the next 2 days and you know today will be raining but tomorrow is going to be windy as ... which day do you go out?

Encountered wind so strong I could barely hold the bike up when stopped and it was so dangerous it would throw me all around the road. For this reason if anything I would prefer the rain. With the right gear the rain aint so bad and it's a nice feeling being all dry in wet weather gear in the rain.

[unstuck]

(unless it's a West Coast special, in which case you may as we'll be riding into a bank of fire engines - NOT so pleasant).

According to one regular member on here, west coast rain is no worse than anywhere else in the country. :nono::rolleyes:

[husaberg]

According to one regular member on here, west coast rain is no worse than anywhere else in the country. :nono::rolleyes:

The West Coast is pretty unique sure it gets a little wet but where's the harm in that.
it rains less than a lot of other places its just comes down harder when it does...........

[avimistry]

Quick jerky actions are a precursor to a world of hurt. Your throttle action always needs to be smooth and controlled, your body position should be inline with the bike.

Lean into the wind, take a more central position in the lane, and slow down.

Much needed info. Thanks. I quickly learned that applying more throttle during a gust only takes you off course faster.. same effect as coming into a turn too hot or on the wrong line. You actually need to let off the gas to correct yourself.

PrincessBandit, I share your same preference for rain but having the know how to deal with windy conditions will definitely make it more comfortable, or at least manageable. Can't relate to your enjoyment of the 'weird sensation' though..

[Coldrider]

hey akzackodffle, you are amazing for someone who is all piss 'n wind, to coin a phrase.

[mada]

Come up to Auckland, both days will be full of fucking wind and rain at the same time. In fact you'll get a whole week of it.