My first ride in the rain

[liv2cod]

So. First time riding in rain. Luckily I was on a road with a 30 mph speed limit and the rain wasn't TOO heavy. With rain on the Spyder windshield and on my helmet visor, it was really hard to see what was going on.

Any suggestions from experienced drivers? Could I use my RejeX safely on the windshield and helmet visor to make it repel water? What is the best approach. (Other than parking, of course.)

 

[pegasus1300]

There is a RainX for plastic. Don't use the regular RainX as it will damage your windshield and visor

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

So. First time riding in rain. Luckily I was on a road with a 30 mph speed limit and the rain wasn't TOO heavy. With rain on the Spyder windshield and on my helmet visor, it was really hard to see what was going on.

Any suggestions from experienced drivers? Could I use my RejeX safely on the windshield and helmet visor to make it repel water? What is the best approach. (Other than parking, of course.)

I discovered we both have an RT .... I don't know how high your windshield can go, but I raise mine to the max, when in the rain. If it's really coming down I'll get as close to the windshield as possible. .... Visibility is difficult when on any Mtc., it's just part of the experience .... stick with it, it's becomes easier over time .... good luck ...Mike hyea:

 

[Mikey]

If you get stuck in the rain you have to tuck your self down behind the windshield as best you can and slow down! If the screen on your bike can be raised put it up to the max and get behind it because the rain will be coming over the top like a shower.hyea: Joys of the open road and the wind in your face!!!

 

[SLICE]

After 40+ years of riding I have found the faster you go the better the water wicks off your face shield also having a windshield with a flip will get the water up and over your helmet.

FYI. keep faced shield closed and vents closed, to prevent fogging use a pin lock on your shield.

 

[oldguyinTX]

There is a RainX for plastic. Don't use the regular RainX as it will damage your windshield and visor

:agree: I use RainX for plastic also. I've ridden in the rain many times, the worst in Vermont at night going over a mountain on very dark roads. The rain would just sheet off the windshield and helmet visor and greatly improved vision through the windshield and visor. Fortunately, there were not many cars on the road and no one was tailgating me.

 

[askitee]

I treat my visor with Rainex, yes its supposed to damage the visor, but I replace mine at least every 6 months from scratching and havent seen any other effects.

I use Rainex for plastics on the windshield, I do mine before I head off on a long trip (about once/twice a month) and again when I get back. it works nicely for riding in the rain at night keeping both clear.

 

[RideOn]

My first Spyder ryde in the rain surprised me quite a bit. The rider protection is pretty good, and I noticed after getting home that my boots were hardly damp and not soaked. Better than I expected.

My worst experience was on my Harley. It was raining pretty hard in the western suburbs of Denver, and I stopped to put on rain gear. On exiting the Eisenhower Tunnel, I ran smack into a hail storm. That stuff really stings, and as soon as I could get to a safe place I pulled over and let the storm pass. I'd bet the Spyder would offer better protection in that case too.

 

[Bartender]

I think that anxiety arising from riding in the rain is partially self inflicted but not entirely. I have been riding two wheels for 60+ years and only recently Spyders. Last fall I was trapped in a ride that I had to complete in relatively heavy rain while riding my RTL. I was surprised how well it went. I think that was more due to experience than the Spyder. I agree with Slice's comments that the faster you go the better the riding circumstances are(within reason of course). Also, when the rain starts to affect vision, I just stand up and let the wind clear my face shield. I do not ride with my windshield at it's highest but just high enough that the spray off of the windshield is deflected over the top of my helmet.

 

[Motorcycledave]

So. First time riding in rain. Luckily I was on a road with a 30 mph speed limit and the rain wasn't TOO heavy. With rain on the Spyder windshield and on my helmet visor, it was really hard to see what was going on.

Any suggestions from experienced drivers? Could I use my RejeX safely on the windshield and helmet visor to make it repel water? What is the best approach. (Other than parking, of course.)

In the old days..... we used to cut a potato in half and rub it on the windshield even on the car window, that actually worked good but now since they invented RainX that is what most everyone uses.

 

[Isopedella]

I think that anxiety arising from riding in the rain is partially self inflicted but not entirely. I have been riding two wheels for 60+ years and only recently Spyders. Last fall I was trapped in a ride that I had to complete in relatively heavy rain while riding my RTL. I was surprised how well it went. I think that was more due to experience than the Spyder. I agree with Slice's comments that the faster you go the better the riding circumstances are(within reason of course). Also, when the rain starts to affect vision, I just stand up and let the wind clear my face shield. I do not ride with my windshield at it's highest but just high enough that the spray off of the windshield is deflected over the top of my helmet.

Yup. 60 mph is more than enough I find. Sometimes I sit up a bit and look left and right. Blows it right off.

 

[bigbadbrucie]

I remember one particular ride in the rain. I was on my Goldwing, wearing a 3/4 helmet with a bubble shield attached. My buddy had the same setup on his Goldwing. We were in the middle of nowhere, riding on a two-lane secondary road in the heart of forestry country. There were still the odd beehives being used. It started raining, a very slow, big drop, thick rain. It hit the windshield and stayed right where it hit. Also did this on my bubble shield. Before long, I could not see if I was on the roadway, so stopped right where I was and checked. Pulled the bike over to the side and waited out the rain before continuing. Don’t really know if that was acid rain or what. Never seen it before, or since.

 

[sledge]

So. First time riding in rain. Luckily I was on a road with a 30 mph speed limit and the rain wasn't TOO heavy. With rain on the Spyder windshield and on my helmet visor, it was really hard to see what was going on.

Any suggestions from experienced drivers? Could I use my RejeX safely on the windshield and helmet visor to make it repel water? What is the best approach. (Other than parking, of course.)

I will own my 2011 RT ..... 2 years next month , 2023 ... and my first and only ride in the rain on it was a week after I got it . and it was a light rain , and I was only a few miles from home... But , I was wet all the way to my Socks ...LOL ... so I started planning on a fix for this problem , and I have planned it out and worked it out , and at the last of the design , and soon will post the fix for this.