Bad weather, left my bike at work :(

**fireball** · 2nd October 2007, 11:21

i got home from work before the weather hit..... was about to head out again when it started pelting down and thundering and the pretty lighting

and was told "no you cant go out and play in that weather"

all i wanted to do was ride in the rain hmmmm if it rains again i wont tell the gf what im up too!

**ManDownUnder** · 2nd October 2007, 11:24

Originally Posted by Deviant

When I came to work, the weather was fine. When I left, the rain was going sideways and the trees were trying to follow.

I had to leave the bike at work, which means getting up really bloody early and taking public transport.

I can't wait to get a car, so that days like this aren't such a pain in the ass.

Above all... GOOD CALL! If you're unsure of your safety - don't ride.. Wind, tiredness, weather, medication, alcamahole all conspire against us all from time to time. I wish we all had the ability to say "y'know what... I'll leave the bike here"

TOTAL respect from me.

As someone else already said, you'll get there in time with good gear and a bit of experience...

**Brett** · 2nd October 2007, 11:58

Originally Posted by ManDownUnder

Above all... GOOD CALL! If you're unsure of your safety - don't ride.. Wind, tiredness, weather, medication, alcamahole all conspire against us all from time to time. I wish we all had the ability to say "y'know what... I'll leave the bike here"

TOTAL respect from me.

As someone else already said, you'll get there in time with good gear and a bit of experience...

The man does make a very very valid point. Piss taking aside.

**pyrocam** · 2nd October 2007, 16:38

Originally Posted by renegade master

what a women. why would u post that up? are you not the guy pryocam is moving in with? ha at least you two will have somthing in common!

I rode home in that, and again today noob

**The Pastor** · 2nd October 2007, 16:41

what do you want? a medal?

**Jeaves** · 2nd October 2007, 17:08

The rain i dont mind, its the summer kit that doesnt like heavy rain thats the prob....nothing like soggy gloves , a wet sack and boots full of water (i think there was about 1 cup of water in each)

....meh

**discotex** · 2nd October 2007, 21:38

Originally Posted by Miss.L

Hmm I must just be weird then! I was riding when the thunder and lightning rolled in, I thought it was bloody awsome (even better if my gloves didn't leak) by the time I got back to work the guys were starting to worry, til I bounced in grinning like a mad woman

Not weird if you ask me. I love riding in the rain. Especially the heavy stuff. Adding in strong wind isn't so fun but it sure gets the heart pumping.

It really makes you focus on your smoothness and throttle control instead of taking traction for granted.

The best thing is getting to work finding all the usual bike spots in the basement empty cause all the fair weather riders (mostly the scooters) left their bikes at home.

**Hawkeye** · 2nd October 2007, 21:51

Bloody hell, It's just business as usual for the Welly crew. Go to work, no idea what the weather is going to be like at home time. You just learn to lean to counteract the slight breeze you Auckland lot get.

**Waylander** · 2nd October 2007, 22:29

Try riding from Hamilton to Tauranga at night in the wind and rain with a tinted visor that keeps fogging up and a hoody under your jacket slowly cutting off circulation to your arms so they fall asleep just before you get to the Kaimais. It's a wonder I keep going to Hamilton.

**Clockwork** · 3rd October 2007, 07:03

I'm glad I live down here in Wellington where we don't get much wind and rain.

**dogsnbikes** · 3rd October 2007, 07:14

Originally Posted by Clockwork

I'm glad I live down here in Wellington where we don't get much wind and rain.

Not at all

as he looks out the window and watchs the seagulls fly backwards
hear its turning the shite there today at least I can get off the boat and on to my bike tonite and make my way home to the tropical paradise of the manawatu where we have no wind at all

**Luckylegs** · 3rd October 2007, 09:11

Originally Posted by renegade master

what do you want? a medal?

Nope... A Towel

...Sorry someone had to say it

**LilSel** · 3rd October 2007, 11:37

Originally Posted by fireball

i got home from work before the weather hit..... was about to head out again when it started pelting down and thundering and the pretty lighting

and was told "no you cant go out and play in that weather"

all i wanted to do was ride in the rain hmmmm if it rains again i wont tell the gf what im up too!

only cuz its my bike your riding... n no licence... I think thats fair enough that I said not to go out?!?

**Deviant** · 3rd October 2007, 16:11

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.