Rain! Another Reason to Love A Spyder

[NancysToy]

How bad is it before you don't ryde?

It's going to be cold in the morning, and I really want to ryde to work on Fridays, but I will admit to being very much a wimp when it's cold.

It's 70 out there right now but the winds are high, and it's supposed to get a lot colder by morning. I have to go out of town tomorrow night, so ryding over the weekend is not possible.


Just wondering. I have a feeling when I step outside tomorrow (6:30'sh), I'll be bundled up and just head for the car.

I ride down until it snows, even in the rain, but I am less likely to get bundled up for a wet trip on a cold (below 45) day. Takes too long to spend a half hour dressing and the same undressing for a ten minute errand.

 

[bruiser]

How bad is it before you don't ryde?

It's going to be cold in the morning, and I really want to ryde to work on Fridays, but I will admit to being very much a wimp when it's cold.

It's 70 out there right now but the winds are high, and it's supposed to get a lot colder by morning. I have to go out of town tomorrow night, so ryding over the weekend is not possible.


Just wondering. I have a feeling when I step outside tomorrow (6:30'sh), I'll be bundled up and just head for the car.

Last Saturday morning 46F and breezy. Headed out on the :spyder2: for early voting, errands etc. Had on long sleeve ryding shirt, light jacket and leather gloves. Loved it. This Saturday, toy run, temps expected in the mid 20s Saturday morning. Leather jacket, leather gloves, lower face wrap and maybe long johns under the pants. Oh, and I wear my colors (vest) too.

 

[MoonChaser213]

I love to ryde my spyder in the rain. My last bike was a 750Honda and I always felt as though i was hydroplaning. Scary:shocked:...... I do not like the tall windshield. Too much distortion looking through too many layers.....then again , I do ride with fringe....mabe I just like elemental abuse.:f_spider:

 

[Brevet05]

One coat of RAINCOAT visor and windshield treatment (two coats, even better!) is all it takes. Visibility is exponentially improved, even in the heavy downpoars.

More info at:
http://www.motosolutions.com/raincoat.html

No, I don't work for this company OR get a commission...I just use the product regularly because here in the Pacific Northwest it is a NECESSITY.

Excellent, thanks.:2thumbs: More of why I enjoy this forum!

 

[crtravelnmore]

http://www.peerclear.com

Lamonster is the Best :bowdown:

 

[jenmom22]

Thanks!

I will look into the rain repellent. I do have a taller windshield - I tend to look over it, but it does help with keeping bugs away from me!

 

[Lamonster]

Lamonster is the Best :bowdown:

Naw, Google is the best

 

[Bob Denman]

How bad is it before you don't ryde?

It's going to be cold in the morning, and I really want to ryde to work on Fridays, but I will admit to being very much a wimp when it's cold.

It's 70 out there right now but the winds are high, and it's supposed to get a lot colder by morning. I have to go out of town tomorrow night, so ryding over the weekend is not possible.


Just wondering. I have a feeling when I step outside tomorrow (6:30'sh), I'll be bundled up and just head for the car.

The more challenging the weather, the more it keeps the "less-than-serious" off the road and out of my way... The only month I've never ridden in is January and that's more a function of road conditions than weather ... :thumbup: (But then I was never blessed with an overabundance of common sense!)