Wind or rain?

[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......... )

[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.

[husaberg]

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

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.