Who of you guys rides in this weather ? [Archive]

gunrunner

24th July 2008, 18:20

With being as it has we all have been lucky really with the weather .. UNTIL NOW . So who here thinks stuff it i will brave the elements .

I know i do it stops the dust from settling :niceone:

Papa Bear

24th July 2008, 18:32

With being as it has we all have been lucky really with the weather .. UNTIL NOW . So who here thinks stuff it i will brave the elements .

I know i do it stops the dust from settling :niceone:

I have for the last couple of days as my cage has been into the doctors getting fixed.. :cold: 55km round trip too!! should have just called in :puke:

Gubb

24th July 2008, 18:35

Yep, I don't have much choice. Missus takes the car, and I won't be caught dead on a Bus, i'd rather get wet and cold.

jrandom

24th July 2008, 18:43

You pussies commuting on motorcycles with your warm waterproof gear and soft seats make me sick.

Pedal power for the win!

MGST

24th July 2008, 18:48

No worries. I ride every day, rain, hail, or shine. Zip in liners if cold, zip out liners if hot, 1 piece rain suit if wet, tinted visor all year round. Beats sitting in queues, especially with the price of petrol these days.

<Rhino>

24th July 2008, 18:50

I did today, not yesterday though. Turns out today was worse than yesterday me thinks!! :rolleyes:

boomer

24th July 2008, 18:56

I dod today, not yesterdau though. Turns out today was worse than yesterday me think!! :rolleyes:

does your biek work in the rain :blink:

</rhino>

<Rhino>

24th July 2008, 18:59

does your biek work in the rain :blink:

</rhino>

Wow that was quick, got that up before I managed to edit it!! it's my dislexia, no me before you judge me! :stupid:

AllanB

24th July 2008, 19:02

I avoid the rain like a dose of the shits unless caught out in summer touring.

I had the bike booked in for a service yesterday - started off fine (if overcast and about 4 degrees is fine) and naturally it turned to shit :oi-grr:

The weekend is meant to be utter crap in CHCH - good weather to spend in the shed cleaning the bike!

CookMySock

24th July 2008, 19:03

zeocen

24th July 2008, 19:04

I ride in these shitty weathers not because im 'hard' or a 'seasoned biker'... I just do it because I like riding, so I will ride.

It's fun!

Rockbuddy

24th July 2008, 19:08

I ride most days. I have taken the cage probably less than a dozen times this year.

Papa Bear

24th July 2008, 19:11

You pussies commuting on motorcycles with your warm waterproof gear and soft seats make me sick.

Theres always got to be 1

Zuki Bandit

24th July 2008, 19:23

I dont mind riding in this rain, but the strong winds make me pucker up a bit.

captain_andrey

24th July 2008, 19:33

I ride every day no matter what. In fact my first ever day on a bike when taking the BHS test was in hail. Just did Hutt -> Wellington and its kinda scary. But I find if i tuck in a racing position the wind is bearable.

BadCompany

24th July 2008, 19:41

Whats the point in riding in the rain? Its not fun. So I don't do it. Simple.

Oakie

24th July 2008, 19:53

Rain is alright as long as you adjust your riding style for it. Wet and windy down here today but I really enjoyed my ride in to work this morning.

James Deuce

24th July 2008, 19:53

What weather?

Bad Company has a Bad Attitude.

gunrunner

24th July 2008, 19:55

Yeah rain is bearable , wind just gotta watch those white lines out there :niceone:

BadCompany

24th July 2008, 19:57

What weather?

Bad Company has a Bad Attitude.

What? Its simple logic really. Why do something you don't enjoy when there are warmer more comfortable alternatives? Seems pretty clear cut to me.

Dealer

24th July 2008, 20:05

I did the math. My Bike was $6 dearer per month than taking the train, got me there in half the time, and i didn't need to walk for 20 minutes at the end.
So yeah, i take my bike. Moving closer to work soon though.

Dealer

24th July 2008, 20:09

Also it's kinda fun riding past all the stopped cages. And the weathers not that bad, usually pretty good at 7 in the morning, and rains when i get to work.

James Deuce

24th July 2008, 20:14

What? Its simple logic really. Why do something you don't enjoy when there are warmer more comfortable alternatives? Seems pretty clear cut to me.

Oops. I forgot the "must attack that which I fear to comprehend" motto of KB.

Never mind.

Carry on.

Nothing to see here.

zeocen

24th July 2008, 20:22

What? Its simple logic really. Why do something you don't enjoy when there are warmer more comfortable alternatives? Seems pretty clear cut to me.

Couldn't have said it better myself!

As you see, I quite enjoy riding my bike when I get the chance, so rain/hail/shine I ride, as that is what I enjoy :sunny:

LittleAngel

24th July 2008, 20:31

Can't say I'm a fan of the rain and this yuk weather :cold:- and because I have a company cage don't usually have a need to ride.

However, I was on the bus today to pick up the broken (now fixed) cage and I cold, wet and freezing - more so than I would have been on the bike. Just wouldn't look right hopping on to a bus with ya bike gear on! :blink:

Or would it???? :scratch::killingme

cave weta

24th July 2008, 20:32

Weather's been sweet over here! - No cages to worry about-but trees will just step out in front of ya!

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Nagash

24th July 2008, 20:34

Well, I don't have a car license so I'm sorta forced to ride whatever the weather.

I have no problem with riding in the rain though, it's good fun. Keeps you on your toes when cagers pull out on you left, right and centre.

Just today I had one cager change lanes right into me, I went into the flush median heading towards a cgaer sitting there waiting to turn, flick of the wrist to get infront of numb nuts that turned into me and a quick duck under flush median cager.

Makes the boring rides to work exciting and death defying.

NighthawkNZ

24th July 2008, 20:37

So who here thinks stuff it i will brave the elements .

I would if I had somewhere to go... :doh:

Well, I don't have a car license so I'm sorta forced to ride whatever the weather.

I don't have a car license either, and have no intentions of getting one :)
Cars are over rated anyhow.... :)

marty

24th July 2008, 20:39

Yep, I don't have much choice. Missus takes the car, and I won't be caught dead on a Bus, i'd rather get wet and cold.

nothing wrong with a bus. what would chopper say?

fireball

24th July 2008, 20:40

the only choice i have is what bike do i take......

rain is all good, hail is fine, ice and snow all good but wind.... that scares me a little bit but ill still ride!

cave weta

24th July 2008, 20:58

Well, I don't have a car license so I'm sorta forced to ride whatever the weather.

I have no problem with riding in the rain though, it's good fun. Keeps you on your toes when cagers pull out on you left, right and centre.

Just today I had one cager change lanes right into me, I went into the flush median heading towards a cgaer sitting there waiting to turn, flick of the wrist to get infront of numb nuts that turned into me and a quick duck under flush median cager.]
Makes the boring rides to work exciting and death defying.

I guess thats a bit like me telling you that I 'Dug into the Rail, nailed the berm and roosted out! then got drilled by some grom!:confused:

FLYMO

24th July 2008, 21:02

rain hail or shine
its only water.or frozen water lol
bloody mrs has the cage every day

Badjelly

25th July 2008, 10:08

I have a short commute through south Wellington. I do it in any weather and always enjoy it. Yesterday's southerlies were pretty wild, weren't they? Almost enough to make me avoid riding around Lyall Bay. But not quite. :wari:

I don't mind being buffeted by the wind, but I don't like other vehicles around me when it happens. I think if my commute took me along the motorway, i might have wussed out yesterday. :(

vifferman

25th July 2008, 11:04

What's weather go to do with anything? [insert :spudwhat: emoticodweebicon here]

Dodger

25th July 2008, 11:08

The wife and I commute from Lower Hutt to Wellington every day on the 250.
Rain and wind aren't to much of an issue, the problem I have is that the cage drivers just cant see out of their metal boxes. :nono:

Haven't been into work this week, as I've been home sick. So the wife has been taking the car :(

Ixion

25th July 2008, 11:10

Whats the point in riding in the rain? Its not fun. So I don't do it. Simple.

Bikers do it. Cos its fun.

Weather's just weather. Moving air and water.

Those hesitant of riding in the rain least they dissolve can weather prrof themselves.

Take equal parts of beeswax and turpentine. Heat the beeswax to about 200 degree, stir in the turpentine and fully immerse the body for half an hour. It will water proof your skin, and you will not then dissolve in the rain.

Works for me.

firefighter

25th July 2008, 12:44

I would if I had somewhere to go... :doh:

I don't have a car license either, and have no intentions of getting one :)
Cars are over rated anyhow.... :)

yeah right up until you want to take your surfboard to the beach, go snowboarding, take more than one passenger, take more than a backpack amount of something anywhere.......

Skunk

25th July 2008, 12:57

I ride whenever I can. Doesn't bother me, just the conditions (cars, ice etc)

prvoke

25th July 2008, 13:09

I was riding pram to welly every day. Rode home on Tuesday night in hail and all sorts of rain, bout 800m from home thinking i cant wait to get this wet gear off guy in an oncomming turning bay decided to shoot a gap. Cept the gap was me, apparantly i was invisible. After i smashed his windscreen with my ass he did stop. No insurance, no license, gf's car, on a sickness benifiet so i kindly asked the helpful guys that blocked the road to call the police so he wouldnt bail. Bike goes to the shop to be assessed tomorrow so for now im on the train to work. Luckily im just a bit sore and not home with broken limbs though.

So yea end of rant, if the weather doesnt get you moron's will

Horse

25th July 2008, 13:58

I have a work vehicle, so I can't ride to work most days even if I wanted to. (Well, I could whinge to the boss about it, but whinging to yourself looks silly, generally).

So I go out riding in the rain on weekends.

<Rhino>

25th July 2008, 14:11

Grahameeboy

25th July 2008, 14:12

The wet road really spooks me. Just inexperienced I guess. Other than that I really enjoy riding in the rain - just the look and feel of it - misty roads, rain beading across a waxed visor, bleak grey sky, hotgrips on full, warm jacket done up tight.

Until I get cold, then its no fun.

DB

I often go for a ride when it is wet for practice...did SH16 / Woodcocks last Sunday in rain...it was great fun...and no heated grips, a teeshirt and boxers under me leathers...

gunrunner

25th July 2008, 15:06

Bikers do it. Cos its fun.

Weather's just weather. Moving air and water.

Those hesitant of riding in the rain least they dissolve can weather prrof themselves.

Take equal parts of beeswax and turpentine. Heat the beeswax to about 200 degree, stir in the turpentine and fully immerse the body for half an hour. It will water proof your skin, and you will not then dissolve in the rain.

Works for me.

And would those cage drivers stay at home when it rained ... i wish:headbang:

smoky

25th July 2008, 15:45

I get out when I can – I don’t like riding in poor weather, but sometimes I just need to get out on my bike and never mind the weather.
I can ride in poor weather and wet roads, but commuting to work on a bike is not for me – too many risks, gave that away years ago.

Street Gerbil

25th July 2008, 17:28

rain or shine.

MXNUT

25th July 2008, 18:05

I did today, not yesterday though. Turns out today was worse than yesterday me thinks!! :rolleyes:
I think tommorow was better than today,but yesterday was better than tommorow so i will stick with today

CookMySock

25th July 2008, 19:51

Whats the point in riding in the rain? Its not fun. So I don't do it. Simple.I agree with you. But sometime, when its misty, drizzling, and freezing cold, wrap up really warm and go for a quiet ride and take the scenery in, and see something you haven't seen before.

DB

chasio

25th July 2008, 20:22

Take equal parts of beeswax and turpentine. Heat the beeswax to about 200 degree, ...

Fahrenheit or Celsius? And does it make the wind go around you too?

I think it was Wednesday night was a bit blowy on the Harbour Bridge and my bad brain started to convince me I was going to get blown over the lane 5 concrete barrier into the oncoming traffic. I fel oddly calm and accepting about it. Luckily my good brain realised that was a very good way to totally fuck up, so I switched back to concentrating on the job in hand and got home just dandy. Weird head space for a good few seconds, though.

Oh yeah I forgot: I commute on the GT whatever is going on out there (given that it doesn't snow in AKL, of course). I'd have to be really desperate to take the cage.

breakaway

25th July 2008, 20:26

Will go to uni by bike always. But for work (80 km round trip) will take the one of the cages if bad weather is predicted.

I can't be assed dealing with storing wet gear etc when an alternative is available.

bobsmith

25th July 2008, 20:42

Used to always ride my bike no matter what.

In fact I once made a 1.5 trip from Palmy to Auckland once in pouring rain. I say 1.5 because I got to auckland okay and on the way back I highsided the fucking thing....

I just got a bike again and I'll ride in bad weather but I'm a lot more cautious now. And when I say Cautious I mean I ride like a nana... I think I might take a car to work tomorrow though. I'm not sure if I'm ready for a 140km/hr crosswind on Harbour bridge just yet... Need better tyres that's going to give me some more confidence first.

Blackshear

25th July 2008, 20:44

With being as it has we all have been lucky really with the weather .. UNTIL NOW . So who here thinks stuff it i will brave the elements .

I know i do it stops the dust from settling :niceone:

Well! Seeing as I got my learners on a totally shite day, and on my THIRD GODDAMN TRY *Memory retention of a rock ape*, of course I rode around the whole day soaking bloody wet from my waist down!! :Punk:
Cost me 50$ fuel, though :shit:
Was quite fun =)
Learned to not change up on the paint, or turn, or accelerate, decelerate etc etc...
My rear has a 'flat spot'. Some dick did a couple of burnouts on it :angry: and i'm sure that little flat-to-curve hump has something to do with accelerating around a corner.
Also learned I quite often get a false second. Goddamn it's so embarrassing :o
And, i'm sure it'll cost me lots of money in the near future, clutchless upshifting down to a tee :yes:
Anyway,
Smile too big on my big ugly head to worry about the weather.

Except this 'intense depression' may just induce exactly that. :mellow:

Be careful this weekend/monday/tuesday/wednesday :scooter: