Riding in the rain

[Jenfz09]

I got caught in some heavy rain this past Saturday. I have a 2012 RT. Because of the design of the seat, I was sitting in a pool of water since the water was running down towards me following the slope of the seat. I have been on two wheels in the rain and have not gotten drenched in this way before.

Is this normal with the stock seat? If so, what have you done? Thanks!

 

[POD KonB GA]

Look into beadrider seats. They provide good airflow on warm days, and keeps your rear out of the puddle in your seat.

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[BajaRon]

Look into beadrider seats. They provide good airflow on warm days, and keeps your rear out of the puddle in your seat.

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:agree: This is what I do.

 

[Bob Denman]

Since the RTs have a nice, wide, comfortable "bucket"; it will catch a lot of precipitation. pps:
Sportbike seats arean't affected in this manner, because they're just shaped differently.
I always suggest the best raingear that you can find... :thumbup:
(In MY case: TourMaster, or Frogg Toggs)

 

[STELLING MAN]

GOOD RAINSUIT

Jen, did you have a rainsuit on? If you did the rain pooled on your seat wouldn't get you wet, my rainsuit Is always In the:f_spider: ready for a rain..

 

[Jenfz09]

Thank you for the advice!

When we were out that day, I had my full gear on when I first went out (race boots, textile all weather pants and a jacket, gloves, and a full face helmet). I had jeans on under the pants and was sweating, so I rode without the overpants. I normally ride ATGATT, so this was unusual that I didn't wear motorcycle pants. Of course, something will happen every time I don't do the right thing, like here, I got soaked. I'm happy it happened since I won't ride in just jeans again. I did it because it was the Spyder and not one of my sport bikes.

I ordered Frog Togs for my husband and myself. We will also look into a beaded seat cover. I remember my grandparents had those once in their car