Bad weather, left my bike at work :(

[Deviant]

When I came to work, the weather was fine. When I left, the rain was going sideways and the trees were trying to follow.

I had to leave the bike at work, which means getting up really bloody early and taking public transport.

I can't wait to get a car, so that days like this aren't such a pain in the ass.

:crybaby:

[Str8 Jacket]

I can't wait to get a car, so that days like this aren't such a pain in the ass.

:crybaby:

Chicken! :devil2:

[Brett]

When I came to work, the weather was fine. When I left, the rain was going sideways and the trees were trying to follow.

I had to leave the bike at work, which means getting up really bloody early and taking public transport.

I can't wait to get a car, so that days like this aren't such a pain in the ass.

:crybaby:

Good gear = dry when you get home.
Experience = not so intimidated by the wind!

You will get used to it. I admit there are times when I just cant be arsed trying to get all the wet weather gear on, go to work, try store wet gear blah blah blah...sometimes it can actually be a lot of fun!

[Little Miss Trouble]

Hmm I must just be weird then! I was riding when the thunder and lightning rolled in, I thought it was bloody awsome (even better if my gloves didn't leak) by the time I got back to work the guys were starting to worry, til I bounced in grinning like a mad woman:woohoo:

[Deviant Esq]

Damn doppelgangers whinging about needing a car on account of a few bits of water falling from the sky... making me look bad! :eek: :dodge:

:nya:

[Griff]

When I came to work, the weather was fine. When I left, the rain was going sideways and the trees were trying to follow.

So I left the bike at work and ran home in my leathers, Lane splitting all the way!

Cars are a pain in the arse.

:rockon:

Altered your post to make it sound better!

[howdamnhard]

I thought the weather made it quite interesting coming home in the dark.Riding in bad weather is just one of those things you need to do in order to get better at it.Just adjust and compensate your riding for it.:eek:

[Zapf]

well a few things. A heavier naked bike would deal with it no problems. Also the stock tires on a GN does not do wet.

[BMW]

LOL I used the car too. But rode back from Rotorua in that high gusty wind and rain on sunday afternoon. That was a very interesting ride as I as looking for the wind all the way home.

I hate the wind!

[Devil]

I would say take a big sip of harden up. I had wet hands when I got home, thats all (because I had my sporty non-waterproof gloves on). thats 25km in the rain, including the bridge.

[boostin]

I left Uni at about 4pm and headed north on the motorway just as the worst of it came it. Motorway/Bridge was getting to that 'I'm looking like I might flood' stage. Was waiting for the front to wash out, it didn't happen though. I also found out brakes work better when they are not wet/cold....

[klyong82]

I left at 4.15pm from work and it was pissing cats and dogs. Was fun riding along Symond St. till a red Nissan S15 almost took me out in the rain. Other than that was interesting going fast thru the AUckland domain and the Metz
Z6 tyres were great in the wets. I got my bike in today and the weather forecast is crazy weather again.

[Aa7]

Yesterdays rain storm was quiet fun. I got home albeit with wet gloves and boots but I had the biggest smile and wanted to turn around and try it out again :wacko: There was flooding of the roads by work and my home and my bike sitting at work was sitting in the carpark with a lake around it before I left hence the wet boots!! The white lines of pedestian crossing where fun as the water sheeting across the road made it nearly impossible to see them but you sure as hell felt them when the bike wanders around unexpectantly :shit: twas strange how my gloves weren't to bad over the winter but the rain yesterday had them like wet towels over my fingers :confused:

[The Pastor]

what a women. why would u post that up? are you not the guy pryocam is moving in with? ha at least you two will have somthing in common!

[BuFfY]

what a women. why would u post that up? are you not the guy pryocam is moving in with? ha at least you two will have somthing in common!

Hah! You're such a funny one

[fireball]

i got home from work before the weather hit..... was about to head out again when it started pelting down and thundering and the pretty lighting

and was told "no you cant go out and play in that weather"

all i wanted to do was ride in the rain hmmmm if it rains again i wont tell the gf what im up too! ;)

[ManDownUnder]

When I came to work, the weather was fine. When I left, the rain was going sideways and the trees were trying to follow.

I had to leave the bike at work, which means getting up really bloody early and taking public transport.

I can't wait to get a car, so that days like this aren't such a pain in the ass.

:crybaby:

Above all... GOOD CALL! If you're unsure of your safety - don't ride.. Wind, tiredness, weather, medication, alcamahole all conspire against us all from time to time. I wish we all had the ability to say "y'know what... I'll leave the bike here"

TOTAL respect from me. :niceone::niceone::niceone:

As someone else already said, you'll get there in time with good gear and a bit of experience...

[Brett]

Above all... GOOD CALL! If you're unsure of your safety - don't ride.. Wind, tiredness, weather, medication, alcamahole all conspire against us all from time to time. I wish we all had the ability to say "y'know what... I'll leave the bike here"

TOTAL respect from me. :niceone::niceone::niceone:

As someone else already said, you'll get there in time with good gear and a bit of experience...

The man does make a very very valid point. Piss taking aside.

[pyrocam]

what a women. why would u post that up? are you not the guy pryocam is moving in with? ha at least you two will have somthing in common!

I rode home in that, and again today noob

[The Pastor]

what do you want? a medal?

[Jeaves]

The rain i dont mind, its the summer kit that doesnt like heavy rain thats the prob....nothing like soggy gloves , a wet sack and boots full of water (i think there was about 1 cup of water in each) :cold:....meh

[discotex]

Hmm I must just be weird then! I was riding when the thunder and lightning rolled in, I thought it was bloody awsome (even better if my gloves didn't leak) by the time I got back to work the guys were starting to worry, til I bounced in grinning like a mad woman:woohoo:

Not weird if you ask me. I love riding in the rain. Especially the heavy stuff. Adding in strong wind isn't so fun but it sure gets the heart pumping.

It really makes you focus on your smoothness and throttle control instead of taking traction for granted.

The best thing is getting to work finding all the usual bike spots in the basement empty cause all the fair weather riders (mostly the scooters) left their bikes at home. :cool:

[Hawkeye]

Bloody hell, It's just business as usual for the Welly crew. Go to work, no idea what the weather is going to be like at home time. You just learn to lean to counteract the slight breeze you Auckland lot get.
:sunny::cold::sunny::cold::sweatdrop :bleh:

[Waylander]

Try riding from Hamilton to Tauranga at night in the wind and rain with a tinted visor that keeps fogging up and a hoody under your jacket slowly cutting off circulation to your arms so they fall asleep just before you get to the Kaimais. It's a wonder I keep going to Hamilton.

[Clockwork]

I'm glad I live down here in Wellington where we don't get much wind and rain.

[dogsnbikes]

I'm glad I live down here in Wellington where we don't get much wind and rain.

Not at all:crazy:as he looks out the window and watchs the seagulls fly backwards
hear its turning the shite there today at least I can get off the boat and on to my bike tonite and make my way home to the tropical paradise of the manawatu where we have no wind at all :bash:

[Luckylegs]

what do you want? a medal?

Nope... A Towel :lol:

...Sorry someone had to say it

[LilSel]

i got home from work before the weather hit..... was about to head out again when it started pelting down and thundering and the pretty lighting

and was told "no you cant go out and play in that weather"

all i wanted to do was ride in the rain hmmmm if it rains again i wont tell the gf what im up too! ;)

only cuz its my bike your riding... n no licence... I think thats fair enough that I said not to go out?!?:girlfight:

[Deviant]

Call me what you like guys.

I've only been riding for 2 months, I'm on a 250 (GN), and small trees in front of our office block were broken by the wind that was blowing when I was ready to leave.

It cleared up by the time I got home, but when you're nearly getting knocked over sitting still in a semi-covered carpark, it's more than a little intimidating.

I'll get the hang of it in time, but I think I made the right choice this time.

I posted because I was wondering if anyone else had had a similar issue.

I don't mind getting wet, but strong gusts of wind at 80kph on two wheels aren't my idea of fun.

[Finn]

I'm glad I live down here in Wellington where we don't get much wind and rain.

You don't get much, you get all of it. I landed in Wellington this morning going sideways. What a place.

[discotex]

I'll get the hang of it in time, but I think I made the right choice this time.


Sounds like it. Don't feel you have to get out there on the GN in shocking weather. Bikes are a bit like boats that way. Make sure you and your ride are up to the conditions (weather or otherwise).

There's no other way to get confident in the wind and rain than to just do it but you don't want to rush it either. You'll know when you're ready to try it. There's plenty of good info on KB about riding in either to read until then too.

[RidingHard]

I'm glad I live down here in Wellington where we don't get much wind and rain.

yea me too. this morning was such a nice calm clear day i nearly put on my boardies and went sunbathing :wacko:

[Hawkeye]

Call me what you like guys.

I've only been riding for 2 months, I'm on a 250 (GN), and small trees in front of our office block were broken by the wind that was blowing when I was ready to leave.

It cleared up by the time I got home, but when you're nearly getting knocked over sitting still in a semi-covered carpark, it's more than a little intimidating.

I'll get the hang of it in time, but I think I made the right choice this time.

I posted because I was wondering if anyone else had had a similar issue.

I don't mind getting wet, but strong gusts of wind at 80kph on two wheels aren't my idea of fun.

Good call Deviant. With only 2 months of riding under the belt, you will not have the natural instinct to handle the way strong gusts can give you the 'oh shit' scenarios. Over time you will learn to handle the wind and rain but your better off staying inside your comfort zone until you get more confidence. There will be plenty of time for that in the future. Better a safe rider than a dead one.