scud Posted October 21, 2004 Posted October 21, 2004 hello all,well just got my bike gleaming .me and a mate thought it would be a good idea to visit my brother,330mile round trip, easy on a cat and ace,yeah lets do it in a day,tuesday sounds good.First 60miles great,oh dear are those rain clouds ahead i thought,looking towards the m6.84mile later on the m6 it was as though we had been droped into a fish tank,never mind the short m55 was okay that very cold wind would freeze us before it dryed us. After several cups of hot chocolate and a couple of hours rest(all rock n roll) time to head back,by now dark and p,,,,,, down.YOU GET ALOT OF WATER OFF THOSE 40 TONNE WAGONS as you pass them,Visor totally misted up so you lift it a little and thats when the water starts to get on the inside,got onto the A69 and the roads were flooded and in the country it is very dark,very dark,got home,totally soaked and cold,but what a great time really.could not fault the bike,thought with all that water somthing would have failed,just great ,These fair weather bikers,tut tut.
N_Tart Posted October 21, 2004 Posted October 21, 2004 Glad you enjoyed you trip despite the weather. I personally enjoy riding in the rain when I can you can learn a lot from it!
Moderator YamaHead Posted October 21, 2004 Moderator Posted October 21, 2004 A True Biker is one who can even find enjoyment in the rain! 8) It really does make a better rider outta ya :wink:
Pete Posted October 21, 2004 Posted October 21, 2004 It's not fun when you end up with wet underpants though. Especially when it's dry!
Moderator YamaHead Posted October 21, 2004 Moderator Posted October 21, 2004 I heard that was a common symptom of all TA riders. :cheesy:
Pete Posted October 21, 2004 Posted October 21, 2004 You know you want one Scott! Time to come out of the closet!
jimjam Posted October 23, 2004 Posted October 23, 2004 It is a good learning point to ride in the wet, it helps to get your head around driving when the roads have been wet overnight. Also it scares you witless as there are a lot of drivers out there who have no idea about increased braking distances or straight line braking. Doesent make my pants wet, just brown.... :shock:
fazer6 Posted October 25, 2004 Posted October 25, 2004 I don't like riding in the hail because it feels like people are throwing things at you. Oh and I don't like it when I'm at the top of the M61 in a really stupidly heavy rainstorm when a nasty feeling tells me that somehow my flies are letting in water.
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