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Totally thrilled, but soaking wet!
Well, took a gamble and lost. Studied the radar and weather forecast and really thought I'd be out of town before the rain started but Mother Nature threw me a curveball and swung that storm around right into my path. First time as a rider in a torrential downpour. Completely thrilled with how Angry Bug handled the rain and wet roads. I have been fretting that if I ever got caught in the rain I'd wind up in a ditch, but she handled the weather conditions like a champ! I am home and dry now, but right after the rain broke my smyle was a myle wyde! I'm still glowing! Took a road that I knew ran parallel to the highway, because I know how the idiots drive in the rain. Although I was soaked to the bone (even with my rain gear) I felt just as safe and as surefooted as when I am in the car. So proud that I handled it on my own and really feel like my confidence has soared! Just had to share because I am so excited!
Stephanie &
2017 F3T SE6 "Angry Bug" adopted June 16, 2018
Wish list is growing quickly!
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Glad you are home safe and sound and that your first experience in the rain went so well. They do handle the rain and have to say hail and snow as our first had it all. Glad it was just over the pass then just rain all the way home. congrants on your first soaker...
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Originally Posted by akspyderman
A reminder to not drive through standing water at over 50 mph. The will hydroplane.
Yeppers, that was a secondary reason for taking the scenic route, it's posted speed is 45 vs the highway's posted speed of 75. It's smooth, but not as heavily traveled because of the lower speed and the number of little communities / neighborhoods that drop it to 35. For safety's sake, I threw the hazards on and rode for the road conditions. I figured if I could go at my pace I could see any gathering water in the tracks a bit easier.
Just saw on Facebook that the storm I got caught in dumped 3-1/2 inches in 30 minutes. I have no doubt that is an accurate measurement judging from the amount of water I wrung from my rain gear, jackets, jeans, shirt, socks, and bandana!
Stephanie &
2017 F3T SE6 "Angry Bug" adopted June 16, 2018
Wish list is growing quickly!
Added PB1 Floorboards before we left the dealership
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Originally Posted by Chupaca
They do handle the rain and have to say hail and snow as our first had it all.
Hoping to avoid hail and snow! Raindrops hurt enough! Definitely need to get my gloves out of hubby's bike, that was the only thing I lacked in my gear today. Well, other than a diving helmet!
Stephanie &
2017 F3T SE6 "Angry Bug" adopted June 16, 2018
Wish list is growing quickly!
Added PB1 Floorboards before we left the dealership
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Originally Posted by AngryBug
Well, took a gamble and lost. Studied the radar and weather forecast and really thought I'd be out of town before the rain started but Mother Nature threw me a curveball and swung that storm around right into my path. First time as a rider in a torrential downpour. Completely thrilled with how Angry Bug handled the rain and wet roads. I have been fretting that if I ever got caught in the rain I'd wind up in a ditch, but she handled the weather conditions like a champ! I am home and dry now, but right after the rain broke my smyle was a myle wyde! I'm still glowing! Took a road that I knew ran parallel to the highway, because I know how the idiots drive in the rain. Although I was soaked to the bone (even with my rain gear) I felt just as safe and as surefooted as when I am in the car. So proud that I handled it on my own and really feel like my confidence has soared! Just had to share because I am so excited!
Glad everything worked good for you. One of the nice things about the Spyder is how it handles in the rain.
PS. Just wish the rain would have moved northeast about a hundred miles, we could use it.
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Waterproof Gloves
When on 2 wheels, I had a pair of SealSkinz (neoprene scuba gloves), which, unfortunately, were stolen. To show a friend just how waterproof they were, I put one of the gloves on and held that hand in a bucket of ice water for 5 minutes. When I took my hand out of the water, after removing the glove it was still dry and warm. Hard to find SealSkinz in the U.S. now, but there are similar gloves out there.
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Originally Posted by akspyderman
For that kind of rain--I recommend getting a good pair of waterproof riding gloves. They are out there, but you may have to look hard .
Not really hard to find at all. Revzilla has a bunch. I purchased a pair made by Rev'it and they are outstanding. Fully Gortex lined and they have been awesome. I have another pair of lighter weight WP gloves by AlpineStar and they are great for warmer storms.
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Originally Posted by akspyderman
For that kind of rain--I recommend getting a good pair of waterproof riding gloves. They are out there, but you may have to look hard .
Originally Posted by SpyderConvert
When on 2 wheels, I had a pair of SealSkinz (neoprene scuba gloves), which, unfortunately, were stolen. To show a friend just how waterproof they were, I put one of the gloves on and held that hand in a bucket of ice water for 5 minutes. When I took my hand out of the water, after removing the glove it was still dry and warm. Hard to find SealSkinz in the U.S. now, but there are similar gloves out there.
Originally Posted by Pirate looks at --
Revzilla has a bunch. I purchased a pair made by Rev'it and they are outstanding. Fully Gortex lined and they have been awesome. I have another pair of lighter weight WP gloves by AlpineStar and they are great for warmer storms.
Another item for my wish list! I have a insulated pair for fall/winter riding and a lighter pair that I bought for the riding course I took (gloves required, was not doing insulated gloves in July). Neither are waterproof, but they would cut the sting of the rain hitting my hands.
I am going to look at the bike shop tomorrow while they are doing my first maintenance. I have a hard time finding gloves that fit because my fingers are apparently longer than the average folks with my hand size.
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2017 F3T SE6 "Angry Bug" adopted June 16, 2018
Wish list is growing quickly!
Added PB1 Floorboards before we left the dealership
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Caution while driving or riding any vehicle is required when riding in the rain. With that said, a buddy and I rode the Tail of the Dragon last year in a downpour. We were the only two riders on the entire length of the road and back. The two wheelers didn't dare go out but our Spyders handled it just fine.
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Originally Posted by Scotts8826
Caution while driving or riding any vehicle is required when riding in the rain. With that said, a buddy and I rode the Tail of the Dragon last year in a downpour. We were the only two riders on the entire length of the road and back. The two wheelers didn't dare go out but our Spyders handled it just fine.
yes the dragon and two wheels don't get along with each other in the rain. Unless your brave or like me just crazy and hard headed. I like to ride it early in the morning before all the other riders get out. A cup of coffee and a honey bun and off up the hill we go. It's great
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Originally Posted by AngryBug
Well, took a gamble and lost. Studied the radar and weather forecast and really thought I'd be out of town before the rain started but Mother Nature threw me a curveball and swung that storm around right into my path. First time as a rider in a torrential downpour. Completely thrilled with how Angry Bug handled the rain and wet roads. I have been fretting that if I ever got caught in the rain I'd wind up in a ditch, but she handled the weather conditions like a champ! I am home and dry now, but right after the rain broke my smyle was a myle wyde! I'm still glowing! Took a road that I knew ran parallel to the highway, because I know how the idiots drive in the rain. Although I was soaked to the bone (even with my rain gear) I felt just as safe and as surefooted as when I am in the car. So proud that I handled it on my own and really feel like my confidence has soared! Just had to share because I am so excited!
good for you, any time you get back home safe and happy is a good day. Ride Safe. Happy Trails
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The Spyder's ability to handle wet roads, especially when accompanied by high winds, the specific reason I went from two wheels to three. I've headed out in pouring rain a bunch of times, and as long as there isn't truly deadly weather (lightning and/or tornadoes), my wife and I think nothing of riding in the rain.
As far as rain gloves go, I discovered that cheap Bass Pro neoprene fishing gloves work as well for $18 as expensive neo riding gloves do at twice the price or more. The nice thing is that the ends of the thumb and forefinger can be flipped back, so you don't need to take the gloves off when you need better dexterity. They aren't winter gloves, but they keep my hands comfy on rainy summer days, even all day deluges.
https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass...fishing-gloves
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Originally Posted by Scotts8826
Caution while driving or riding any vehicle is required when riding in the rain.
Originally Posted by Tanshanomi
The Spyder's ability to handle wet roads, especially when accompanied by high winds, the specific reason I went from two wheels to three. I've headed out in pouring rain a bunch of times, and as long as there isn't truly deadly weather (lightning and/or tornadoes), my wife and I think nothing of riding in the rain.
As far as rain gloves go, I discovered that cheap Bass Pro neoprene fishing gloves work as well for $18 as expensive neo riding gloves do at twice the price or more.
I am not a big risk taker so I tend to be cautious anyway, more so if the roads are not ideal. I guess that comes from being raised by a truck driver and then turning around and marrying one. I have heard stories about careless drivers, bad weather conditions, etc. my whole life. I'd rather get to my destination late but safely than be dead in a ditch bexause I was in a hurry. Too many times had annoying little delays only to find out later that if I'd left "on time" I'd have been in the middle of someone else's screw up.
I have yet to intentionally head out in bad weather, but it's nice to know now that I can handle it. Actually got stuck in another storm Thursday after I got my bike serviced. I stopped at the little general store/liquor store when I got home to pick up some ice and get a soda before heading to the house. She said I must be a rain magnet and asked that I drive my granny-mobile during the week of the town fair so they don't get rained out LOL. Even tried bribing me with ice cream or "anything i want from the store" if I promised to take the car next week!
Stephanie &
2017 F3T SE6 "Angry Bug" adopted June 16, 2018
Wish list is growing quickly!
Added PB1 Floorboards before we left the dealership
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Originally Posted by AngryBug
Another item for my wish list! I have a insulated pair for fall/winter riding and a lighter pair that I bought for the riding course I took (gloves required, was not doing insulated gloves in July). Neither are waterproof, but they would cut the sting of the rain hitting my hands.
I am going to look at the bike shop tomorrow while they are doing my first maintenance. I have a hard time finding gloves that fit because my fingers are apparently longer than the average folks with my hand size.
I remember one story when I was last time on hunting and I got soked to the bone! It was horrible really but I was worry that in my pocket was a waterproof notebook and it didn't wet!!! Do you imagine? When my son gifted this I thought for what I need this?But you know I say thank you! So my story is about that if you're going hunt somewhere away and if it rains then only waterproofs notebooks take with yourself! Well, from my experience Have you had this situation in your life? and if you need this one you can chose a onplanners.com notebook here and I'm sure you'll say me thank you!
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Originally Posted by AngryBug
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Just saw on Facebook that the storm I got caught in dumped 3-1/2 inches in 30 minutes. I have no doubt that is an accurate measurement judging from the amount of water I wrung from my rain gear, jackets, jeans, shirt, socks, and bandana!
Well I was going to ask you if you knew why you got so wet thru your rain gear,but that answers the question. That is a lot of rain. Glad you made it safely thru.
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Originally Posted by Tanshanomi
The Spyder's ability to handle wet roads, especially when accompanied by high winds, the specific reason I went from two wheels to three. I've headed out in pouring rain a bunch of times, and as long as there isn't truly deadly weather (lightning and/or tornadoes), my wife and I think nothing of riding in the rain.
As far as rain gloves go, I discovered that cheap Bass Pro neoprene fishing gloves work as well for $18 as expensive neo riding gloves do at twice the price or more. The nice thing is that the ends of the thumb and forefinger can be flipped back, so you don't need to take the gloves off when you need better dexterity. They aren't winter gloves, but they keep my hands comfy on rainy summer days, even all day deluges.
https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass...fishing-gloves
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YUP! Thinking a bit "out of the box" is the place for waterproof gloves.
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I have a pair of gauntlet rain glove covers from Aerostich, http://www.aerostich.com/clothing/gl...n-glove-covers. I also found then by Frogg Toggs after I purchased them from Aerostich, https://www.froggtoggs.com/pilot-frogg-storm-gauntlet/.
They take a while to get use to wearing but they worked great, easy to store and also helps keep hands warm.
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