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Riding in the rain ..what's the trick
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eagleeye299
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Squeegee on the glove helps.
Chupaca
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Depends....
on how much rain we are talking about. If it is not enough to sheet off the helmet shield I find a turn of the head to the left and then right will clear the shield. Rain X for plastics helps as well. I do not have a high shield so don't know how that effect is....:thumbup:
on how much rain we are talking about. If it is not enough to sheet off the helmet shield I find a turn of the head to the left and then right will clear the shield. Rain X for plastics helps as well. I do not have a high shield so don't know how that effect is....:thumbup:
Bob Denman
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Believe it or not: it takes some practice. nojoke
Once you get used to looking through a rain-covered visor; it gets easier.
Keep your bike's windshield down, and look over it. Looking through two watersoaked screens is pretty tough.
Every once in a while: turn your head to the side, and let the airflow clean things off a bit... :thumbup:
Once you get used to looking through a rain-covered visor; it gets easier.
Keep your bike's windshield down, and look over it. Looking through two watersoaked screens is pretty tough.
Every once in a while: turn your head to the side, and let the airflow clean things off a bit... :thumbup:
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BajaRon
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:agree: And this pretty much goes for anything 'New to you' on a motorcycle.
Great suggestions. Use them all!
ARtraveler
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Believe it or not: it takes some practice. nojoke
Once you get used to looking through a rain-covered visor; it gets easier.
Keep your bike's windshield down, and look over it. Looking through two watersoaked screens is pretty tough.
Every once in a while: turn your head to the side, and let the airflow clean things off a bit... :thumbup:
:agree: x 2. If you ride through a gully washer and encounter water over an inch deep on the road, better slow down to sub 50 or you will hydro plane. The nanny will save you, but it is a scary experience.
I have driven a couple times through 200 plus miles of constant rain. Not fun, but we needed to get back home. The trick is waterproof boots, gear and gloves. Once you get soaked to the skin, you are pretty much done having fun.
I wont drive in hail or snow. That's just me. Once you are out of your comfort zone, its time to park it.
Looks like you are covered with ideas - I am very comfortable riding in the rain, probably because I did it for many years on 2 wheelers before 2008 Spyder change over.
What works for me - may not for others : 1. Windshield that I can easily see over 2. squeegee on left hand thumb- great for drizzles 3. Clean Polished visor and windshield so that rain is easily shed 4. Extra distance spacing from vehicles 5. Easy on brakes and no engine breaking. 6. of course rain gear when practical - been drenched more a few times before I was able to change over to rain gear.
I found all my two wheelers and the Spyder very stable even in heavy rains.
What works for me - may not for others : 1. Windshield that I can easily see over 2. squeegee on left hand thumb- great for drizzles 3. Clean Polished visor and windshield so that rain is easily shed 4. Extra distance spacing from vehicles 5. Easy on brakes and no engine breaking. 6. of course rain gear when practical - been drenched more a few times before I was able to change over to rain gear.
I found all my two wheelers and the Spyder very stable even in heavy rains.
Shootinjimster
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Riding in rain
My wife is on a 2015 RT. In the middle of the desert you wouldn't think about getting caught in the rain but we diverted off our original route to take a longer one and got swamped. I don't know how hard it was raining but the weather app map showed it was yellow all around us. Wife slowed down from normal 75 to 50. Control was fine but depending on where she put the wheels she was catching a lot of spray from the front tires. When she put the rear tire in the rut it looked like a waverunner with the rooster tail shooting up about 30 feet. I had to either get in front or hang back over 50 yards. When we did stop she was ticked. Anything under 50 mph and it slingshotted the wet road grime infused muck ahead of her somehow and coated her. I thought it was hilarious until we got home and had to wash it. I have since fitted a trailer hitch with a splash guard and mounted another rubber to extend the fender. Haven't had a problem since.
My wife is on a 2015 RT. In the middle of the desert you wouldn't think about getting caught in the rain but we diverted off our original route to take a longer one and got swamped. I don't know how hard it was raining but the weather app map showed it was yellow all around us. Wife slowed down from normal 75 to 50. Control was fine but depending on where she put the wheels she was catching a lot of spray from the front tires. When she put the rear tire in the rut it looked like a waverunner with the rooster tail shooting up about 30 feet. I had to either get in front or hang back over 50 yards. When we did stop she was ticked. Anything under 50 mph and it slingshotted the wet road grime infused muck ahead of her somehow and coated her. I thought it was hilarious until we got home and had to wash it. I have since fitted a trailer hitch with a splash guard and mounted another rubber to extend the fender. Haven't had a problem since.
keeping face shield clear
I've only ridden in the rain once (I happened to be bringing my Kymco 500 home after a 30 year hiatus from riding, when it happened), but I had my face shield coated with Rejex, being 6'6" I look over any windshield made. With the Rejex the water beaded and ran off the face shield very quickly. It also allows bugs to wash off easiiy, great for 5th wheel noses, most come off in the rinse. Skygeek used to be the best place to buy it, but now Amazon is cheaper. Use it VERY VERY sparingly.
I've only ridden in the rain once (I happened to be bringing my Kymco 500 home after a 30 year hiatus from riding, when it happened), but I had my face shield coated with Rejex, being 6'6" I look over any windshield made. With the Rejex the water beaded and ran off the face shield very quickly. It also allows bugs to wash off easiiy, great for 5th wheel noses, most come off in the rinse. Skygeek used to be the best place to buy it, but now Amazon is cheaper. Use it VERY VERY sparingly.
Bob Denman
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:shocked: :agree: It's not...
Netminder
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I wear a full face and usually leave my shield most of the way up if it is raining hard, find it is easier getting my face wet and seeing better, then looking through a wet shield. Lots of good suggestions above, and as stated if you are not feeling safe, pull over and wait it out.:thumbup::thumbup:
Me Too!
Thought I was the only one who did this! Between the shield, my eyeglasses and the windshield, something had to go.
~Sandee~
Thought I was the only one who did this! Between the shield, my eyeglasses and the windshield, something had to go.
~Sandee~
Bobleach45
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Lots of good thoughts. The only thing I can add is that a high Def amber helmet helps a lot. I have one that drops down and then I lower my windshield so I see over it. If you can't get an amber drop down then pick up a pair of amber sunglasses or clip on. Not only great in the rain but also at night or overcast days.
PistonBlown
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You'll need to ask a pom - if they didn't ride in the rain they would never ride at all
On a more serious note - I've got a piece of Chamois leather that I've stitched into a tube and fits over the finger of my glove, I use that to wipe the rain off my visor when travelling at slow speeds. At higher speeds I just briefly turn my head and let the wind clear the water.
As others have mentioned having a polished visor and screen really help the water dissipate. I use a normal household polish but I know some people worry about those making the visor brittle so the proper stuff is Rain-X.
I also have a Pinlock visor insert which prevents the visor misting up.
I, strangely, enjoy riding my Spyder in the rain. On a normal motorbike it's something to be endured but on a Spyder you can actually have fun while riding though it - well I do anyway
On a more serious note - I've got a piece of Chamois leather that I've stitched into a tube and fits over the finger of my glove, I use that to wipe the rain off my visor when travelling at slow speeds. At higher speeds I just briefly turn my head and let the wind clear the water.
As others have mentioned having a polished visor and screen really help the water dissipate. I use a normal household polish but I know some people worry about those making the visor brittle so the proper stuff is Rain-X.
I also have a Pinlock visor insert which prevents the visor misting up.
I, strangely, enjoy riding my Spyder in the rain. On a normal motorbike it's something to be endured but on a Spyder you can actually have fun while riding though it - well I do anyway
WET WINDSHIELD
I use the brand Yamaha windshield polish. It goes on really easy and buffs off just as well using an old bath towel. In the rain, the water just beads off. A caution of warning on using RainX on your windshield. Previous threads cautions that it will effect the coating on the windshield. HAPPY RIDING IN THE RAIN AND BE GLAD IT IS NOT SHOW. This is a Wisconsin answer.
I use the brand Yamaha windshield polish. It goes on really easy and buffs off just as well using an old bath towel. In the rain, the water just beads off. A caution of warning on using RainX on your windshield. Previous threads cautions that it will effect the coating on the windshield. HAPPY RIDING IN THE RAIN AND BE GLAD IT IS NOT SHOW. This is a Wisconsin answer.
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