Bad weather, left my bike at work :(

[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

[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.