Pampurrs
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Riding in rain
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What do you do in your car when it rains?? Not drive at all?!?
Do you have a car that you drive in the rain?? Then take the same precautions riding your Spyder as you would driving the car in the car (the advice from all above certainly won't hurt too, but it's not significantly different!!) only be a little MORE careful and add the need to keep your body dry & warm (cos after all, you are just a little more exposed to the weather when on the Spyder) - when it all comes down to it, that pretty much covers the lot!!
Do you have a car that you drive in the rain?? Then take the same precautions riding your Spyder as you would driving the car in the car (the advice from all above certainly won't hurt too, but it's not significantly different!!) only be a little MORE careful and add the need to keep your body dry & warm (cos after all, you are just a little more exposed to the weather when on the Spyder) - when it all comes down to it, that pretty much covers the lot!!
murphybrown
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Yep learned that also
And it works. The other thing I learned was don't have part of a sweatshirt "hanging" outside of the raingear...acts like a wick and soon you are wet beyond wet!!! Ask me how I know!!! Experience, experience, experience. :roflblack::roflblack:.
Back to Ann's info...I learned that also....amazing how well it works and I have been in some real downpours...I personally prefer my 3/4 helmet but I always have my full helmet with me cause when it rains it goes on just to keep me drier...made of sugar and I just might melt!!!:thumbup:
And it works. The other thing I learned was don't have part of a sweatshirt "hanging" outside of the raingear...acts like a wick and soon you are wet beyond wet!!! Ask me how I know!!! Experience, experience, experience. :roflblack::roflblack:.
Back to Ann's info...I learned that also....amazing how well it works and I have been in some real downpours...I personally prefer my 3/4 helmet but I always have my full helmet with me cause when it rains it goes on just to keep me drier...made of sugar and I just might melt!!!:thumbup:
Pirate looks at --
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Huh?
It hasn't rained so long in California, I can't remember what it like!:banghead::banghead:
It hasn't rained so long in California, I can't remember what it like!:banghead::banghead:
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satownsendsr
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My wife and I have pulled our 622 trailer on a few long trips and got into some rain on more than one occasion. Good rain gear is a must. There are lots of different brands out there but we chose Frog Thogs [sp] at the dealership's recommendation and it has been great. Just slow down a little, be aware of standing water and don't panic if you hydroplane and nanny kicks in to help you out. I have rode a Harley Davidson in a frog strangler without a trailer and didn't feel as secure as being on the spyder. Use common sense and you will be fine.
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Bfromla
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:agree: If you can plan you trip to avoid the front of the system will help & find good rain gear(your first set in first rain will not be perfect), suggest frog togs & pair of non absorbant gloves with not slick(better grip) Nanny will watch out for you. The regular ruts n pavement where water pools will be little more difficult to avoid, dont loose track & end up crossing lines to avoid them. Slow & steady will get you there & you will be better for it:firstplace:. I like to stop @ truck stops ,(food)to avoid the thicker cant see infront of you rain. Always good to stretch legs & keep yourself 100% (wet or not) gather more info on the rain, any wether alearts,your wife may want to use hand dryer on clothes (that just still feel wet). But you got trailer so spare change of clothes should be no problem & towls for wiping seat down. Good luck & Be safe
:agree: If you can plan you trip to avoid the front of the system will help & find good rain gear(your first set in first rain will not be perfect), suggest frog togs & pair of non absorbant gloves with not slick(better grip) Nanny will watch out for you. The regular ruts n pavement where water pools will be little more difficult to avoid, dont loose track & end up crossing lines to avoid them. Slow & steady will get you there & you will be better for it:firstplace:. I like to stop @ truck stops ,(food)to avoid the thicker cant see infront of you rain. Always good to stretch legs & keep yourself 100% (wet or not) gather more info on the rain, any wether alearts,your wife may want to use hand dryer on clothes (that just still feel wet). But you got trailer so spare change of clothes should be no problem & towls for wiping seat down. Good luck & Be safe
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