just missed the rain

geezer · 08-07-2011, 06:35 PM

i was on the way home and started getting stabbed by rain. well as soon as i flip down the kickstand at home bam the bottom falls out! thank god i got home

mavrix · 08-07-2011, 11:43 PM

I was in my way back last night and noticed spots in my windshield. Then I realized it had started to rain, it was a light rain and only lasted a couple minutes, but it was my first time in the rain. Glad it stopped, I'm not ready for that yet!

Rookie Rider · 08-08-2011, 12:01 AM

I got hammered by the rain on the Long Island Expressway. First rain for me. It felt like pins and needles hitting my face. Next time i hope i have my full face on.

geezer · 08-08-2011, 09:54 PM

ohhh ouch RR! that really sucks. i hate getting stuck in the rain with a passion!

Rookie Rider · 08-08-2011, 10:31 PM

I didnt mind it cause it was my first time in the rain, but i would like to avoid it if i can, i slowed down to 40-45 mph too, was a bit nervous. I work outdoors so i am used to it but not on the bike.

Water Warrior 2 · 08-08-2011, 11:12 PM

Never forget that the first few minutes of rain is very dangerous. That is when oil and other unmentionables come up/off the surface of asphalt making it quite slippery. You might want to wait a few minutes for the rain to rinse off the road mung if possible.

Rookie Rider · 08-09-2011, 03:25 PM

Yeah i know about the oils, but i was already moving on the expressway.

08-07-2011, 06:35 PM	#1
geezer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: dahlonega GA Posts: 563	just missed the rain i was on the way home and started getting stabbed by rain. well as soon as i flip down the kickstand at home bam the bottom falls out! thank god i got home __________________ 99 gz 250 and a currently dismantled fzr 1000 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-07-2011, 11:43 PM	#2
mavrix Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Northfield, MA Posts: 38	just missed the rain I was in my way back last night and noticed spots in my windshield. Then I realized it had started to rain, it was a light rain and only lasted a couple minutes, but it was my first time in the rain. Glad it stopped, I'm not ready for that yet! __________________ -Mavrix
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08-08-2011, 12:01 AM	#3
Rookie Rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 1,263	Re: just missed the rain I got hammered by the rain on the Long Island Expressway. First rain for me. It felt like pins and needles hitting my face. Next time i hope i have my full face on. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-08-2011, 09:54 PM	#4
geezer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: dahlonega GA Posts: 563	Re: just missed the rain ohhh ouch RR! that really sucks. i hate getting stuck in the rain with a passion! __________________ 99 gz 250 and a currently dismantled fzr 1000
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08-08-2011, 10:31 PM	#5
Rookie Rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 1,263	Re: just missed the rain I didnt mind it cause it was my first time in the rain, but i would like to avoid it if i can, i slowed down to 40-45 mph too, was a bit nervous. I work outdoors so i am used to it but not on the bike. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-08-2011, 11:12 PM	#6
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: just missed the rain Never forget that the first few minutes of rain is very dangerous. That is when oil and other unmentionables come up/off the surface of asphalt making it quite slippery. You might want to wait a few minutes for the rain to rinse off the road mung if possible.
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08-09-2011, 03:25 PM	#7
Rookie Rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 1,263	Re: just missed the rain Yeah i know about the oils, but i was already moving on the expressway.
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