Riding in the wet.

[boris]

i don't ride in the rain,because i have a car for that.Used too when younger and no car.It used to really piss me off putting on the gear to keep dry in winter.most my wets would leak somewere by the time i got to work in heavy wgtn rain.blue fingers too on cold mornings.

[Two Smoker]

Yea eh, when are they gonna come up with that one?

Where abouts did you go BTW. I just went into Waihi way via Whangamata then did the same route 3 times over to get used to the bike a bit more.

Went up some back roads just north of the shore, just slow speed, like 70-80 kmh.... although in the wet i feel more comfortable going at speed than at 80 kmh razy: weird...... oh well im still going to get my arse kicked at taupo......

[Jackrat]

Hate riding in the rain.
Avoid it like the plauge.
I have the best wets in the land.
3.4 Litre,heater,wipers,Radio,two driving lights an two spotys,four wheel drive an most important a roof.
Bugger the rain,I like drouts.

[claire]

Dont' set out in the rain on the bike unless I have to, have a perfectly good car for when its wet.

[Lou Girardin]

I like it much more now, don't know whether it's the new bike or the Diablos. Road spray from cars is a pain though.

[Motoracer]

oh well im still going to get my arse kicked at taupo......

That makes two of us then!

[RiderInBlack]

Learnt to ride bikes in Whanga-rain, so yes I ride if it is raining. The only place I hate to be when it's raining heavily is on the AK motorway and you can bearly see the rear lights of the vechicle if front of you.

When I went down to Tuaranga, I would be one of the few that would still turn up for a ride if it was showery. The VFR was my only form of transport while I was there; so rain, hail or shine; day or night (I worked shifts) I be riding.

[Badcat]

Good plan, Ken.

First thing to do before you venture out in the rain on the 1200 is change the fucking tyres. They're dangerous, plain and simple.

i thought the 207 was a good rain tyre?
mind you - the bike has been sitting in it's crate for at least 2 years...
was planning changing to rennsports.
anyone else have suggestions?

[Jackrat]

i thought the 207 was a good rain tyre?
mind you - the bike has been sitting in it's crate for at least 2 years...
was planning changing to rennsports.
anyone else have suggestions?

After sitting for two years just about any thing.
Michelin or Pirelli get my vote but.

[750Y]

diablo. probably the best allround tyre ever, and cheap compared to oem tyres!

[Cajun]

I love riding in the rain, spin the rear wheel up and don't have to worry about peeling to much tread of the tire.

I pick the Michelin tho not a fan of Pirellis