Wind or rain?

[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/sh...inally-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.

[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

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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.