Getting ready for work, a storm begins, you have rain gear; do you take the Spyder?

[Greg H.]

Oh! And, you live about 28 miles from the office. Most of the drive is back country, with about the last 5 miles or so with some traffic.

'Might be a good day to just leave the Spyder in the garage, and take the truck. What would you do?

That's what happened this morning. And, now, it looks to be getting nasty again. I'm playing the scenarios out... It's what one does when one has to wait, ya know. Just like all my driving now, I imagine I'm not in my Frontier, but on the Spyder. :clap:

I'm thinking in this case, common sense would tell most folks to just take the truck (or car), and not chance it. But, I know there are going to be times when running into heavy rain while on the Spyder is unavoidable.

 

[Trap]

Spyder handled very well in rain. Done heavy rains, fog and hail, hail hurts a little bit but was real comfortable riding thrugh all of this mess.:2thumbs:

 

[Napalmseth]

Living in Florida, I just leave it home. I'm not so worried about the rain as I am about the puddles and other drivers.

 

[bjeffrey]

If it's already raining I take my Jeep, I still have not picked out rain gear yet. When I do I might :dontknow: take the Spyder.

22 miles to work - 10 freeway the rest 45mph backroads with lots of traffic lights (40 minutes).

Since I took the bike home it has been my daily driver for work and errands. I figure if I get to work dry I am not worried about getting home wet. I have got drenched maybe 5 times, the main thing to me.....I have no worries about losing control on the Spyder, I am extremely happen with how stable it rides and have not felt it slide once on a wet road.

 

[spyderbitten]

Picked up my :spyder: on the 11th of June. Driven everyday to work and back (52 miles). Pourdown rains, fog, winds, etc. No issues. even

let it set outside overnight in the rain to make sure it would still run

the next day. My theory is I would rather be broke down close to

home, than 100's of miles away. If weather is a factor, I want to find out now. Also have BRP's rain gear.....good stuff.

 

[Twodog185]

When I was on a two wheeled motorcycle, the weather channel was essential in determining "if" the bike was going to leave the stable.

Now with a full face helmet, rain gear, and the :spyder:, my only consideration is when to leave. I was caught in a storm for the first time awhile ago and she worked flawlessly in heavy interstate traffic. In fact, I received several :thumbup: from drivers I was passing. The shield and helmet combination cleared the water and I had no vision issues. The rain gear kept me dry. Traction was not an issue either.

I fear lightning, high caliber ammunition, and taxes. Everything else is handled by the nanny system.

 

[mike3069]

I would ride the :spyder:.

BTW, I got caught in a REAL gully washer the other day and found out the nanny can be fooled! Had almost an inch of water on the road and backed off the gas (going about 30 mph). The front tires were fine but the rear lost traction immediately! :shocked: I don't know for sure, but I THINK the nanny didn't know what was up with this. It got a little busy with the handlebars before I got back on the gas a bit and the tire regained traction.

 

[sleepman]

When I was a Yankee and had to contend with cold winter weather I always swore to myself that if I ever moved to a climate where I could ride everyday then I would. Now that I'm in Florida rain has never made me leave 2 wheels at home so it won't stop me from taking the Spyder.

Personally I've gotten to the point that I can't stand riding in a car anymore than I absolutely have to.

 

[tatt2r]

DRIVE IT .... I'VE TAKEN IT TO WORK AT 15 DEGREES HAD TO SCRAPE ICE OFF SEAT....

 

[MSGTDOC]

TAKE THE SPYDER
:2thumbs::2thumbs::2thumbs:
IT GOES GOOD IN THE RAIN. FOUND THAT OUT LAST WEEK. I COULD ONLY SEE ABOUT 25 YARDS IN FRONT OF ME IT WAS RAINING SO HARD. BUT I JUST KEPT GOING ANYWAY

 

[zzneonzz]

Oh! And, you live about 28 miles from the office. Most of the drive is back country, with about the last 5 miles or so with some traffic.

'Might be a good day to just leave the Spyder in the garage, and take the truck. What would you do?

That's what happened this morning. And, now, it looks to be getting nasty again. I'm playing the scenarios out... It's what one does when one has to wait, ya know. Just like all my driving now, I imagine I'm not in my Frontier, but on the Spyder. :clap:

I'm thinking in this case, common sense would tell most folks to just take the truck (or car), and not chance it. But, I know there are going to be times when running into heavy rain while on the Spyder is unavoidable.

Well i still don't have my rain gear :yikes:. So if its not raining when i leave i'll take the :spyder:if its raining when i leave i have to take the cage since i don't want to get drenched and have to work in wet clothes all day hehe.

 

[patches]

Raining before I leave=work from home
Raining once I get there=getting a little wet
Raining during my ride=excuse to stop somewhere and spend money.

No rain gear yet..and I have been stuck in some heavy chest pounding rain storms on the way home so not a big deal. At least my two butt cheeks are dry..lol.

 

[Star Cruiser]

Well, maybe I am just getting old, but when it is raining BEFORE I start out, I take the Sebring (roof up). If I get caught in the rain, I have no problem riding it out. I can stop at the occasional overpass and talk with the other bikers. Warm rain is OK, but I just hate the cold stuff <BAG>. I always carry my rain gear, ya just never know

 

[bjt]

Late spring through early fall, I ride the Spyder everywhere except in lightning, tornados or if I need to haul things bigger than what fits in the trunk or my Givi bags. I won't ride it in the snow or if freezing rain is a possibility. I got my Spyder in late March so I had many days of riding in 30 degree weather but it never rained on any of those cold days.

 

[Sopher]

All of July and now august has provided many later afternoon thunderstorms here in New England. We hate it. It's very unusual for us.

 

[Lamonster]

Ask Heavenbound what I would do.:doorag::spyder:

 

[dltang]

I keep my Tourmaster Defender rainsuit in my trunk almost all the time and I ride regardless of the weather. I got my Spyder in March and have ridden in some pretty cold weather and some very wet weather this year so far. Obviously, I won't ride if it is snowing or tornados or heavy thunderstorms with lightening (unless I didn't have a choice). I plan on getting heated gloves for this winter and a thermosuit http://www.ridegear.com/rg/item/F-27363/Firstgear/Thermo-1-Piece-Suit.html or heated gear for the winter drives. My Spyder is my main form of transportation and I plan on keeping it that way unless I absolutely have to drive a car.

 

[sabunim5]

Get good raingear and RYDE. As with any vehicle the first part of a rain is really slippery because all the oil etc. hasn't been washed off the road yet. Lots of Lightning is a reason to take the cage or wait it out however. I actually like to ride in different kinds of bad weather (rain, cold, hot) just for the shock value. The cagers just don't have any idea how comfortable you can be in rotten weather if you wear the right gear. Of course I just like to ride, regardless of the weather. Ryde Safe and Enjoy:thumbup:
sabunim5:spyder:

 

[NancysToy]

I ride in the rain a lot, like most BMW owners. My biggest fear is that people may not see you as readily. Put your defensive driving skills on max, and figure that they are not only trying to kill you, but also to run you over and flatten you as well. I also agree wholeheartedly about the grease and oil in a rain, especially after a dry spell. This is not as big a problem with a Spyder, though. I also draw the line at lightning, or severe weather, especially hail or tornados, or even high winds. If I have to ride those days, I wait it out. I've ridden the Spyder in rain, cold, and even through the slush. Dress appropriately, and go for it.
-Scotty

 

[Napalmseth]

:agree: Thats what I was really saying in my post, not that I wouldn't ride in the rain, but all the late afternoon storms in the summer here in Florida are thunder storms.