| Author | Message | ||
     Redbuell1203 |
How bad are the 25's if you ever get caught in the rain not talking down pour, just drizzling which leaves the roads puddled | ||
| Daniii |
Don't hit the front brake when the front wheel is on the white line...... | ||
| Ratbuell |
They're like any bike in the rain - I ride in rain like I drive in snow. - nothing all of a sudden - smooth power and brake action and try to stick to the rear brake if you can - reduce the lean angles - stay OFF the paint (might as well be polished marble) - if it's early in the rain or just a drizzle, stay alert because the oils and dirt haven't washed off the road surface yet, making it even slicker - use common sense. Rain rides aren't the end of the world. Matter of fact, on my Ulysses...they're the only time the bike gets washed!  | ||
| Redbuell1203 |
Thanks never even crossed my mind about the white lines. I was to head out to a bike show this morning. Was asked to come because the ones putting on the show heard I have a Buell and would like me to bring it over so they could see what one looked like. | ||
| Mikymike311 |
Biggest thing..... A pain in the (you know what) to clean afterwards. | ||
| Zacks |
Painted lines like crosswalks are indeed slippery, but don't forget that manhole covers, train tracks, trolley rails etc are worse. | ||
| Marcodesade |
I got stuck in a TORRENTIAL downpour a few weeks back. Wasn't supposed to start until late night, so I rode to work. Of course it started up around 4:30 and I got drenched. Bike handled like a champ. +1 to everything Ratbuell said. Most of that is significantly easier if you SLOW DOWN (duh). | ||
| Cataract2 |
If you've never ridden in the rain, you've never ridden. | ||
| Xbswede |
Rode 400 miles in the rain including heavy down pours causing the roads to look like they had white caps at times. No issues with the bike, rider just got soaking wet. I hope not to have to do it again, but sometimes its out of your control when on road trips in the middle of nowhere. | ||
| 1_mike |
The automotive "no-fog" stuff works well to keep your visor clear of fog. It works well if you wear glasses also. Depending on your helmet, some duct tape across the top joint (shield to helmet) keeps the rain from getting on the inside of the shield. Even cheap riding gear (pants and over-jacket) helps keep you dry. Put the glove gauntlet in the "inside" of your jacket sleeve to keep the rain from running into your water proof gloves. And what Ratbuell (and the others) have said. Mike | ||
| Daniii |
I carry some ZOOK with me at all times. You have to do the inside of the visor and both sides of the glasses, but it works. It will, apparently, remove some coatings, so caution is advised. | ||
| Mountainstorm |
Rain is not a big deal. Once enough of it comes down the oil is washed off the road and there's a good deal of traction. It's the first few minutes of a rain when it's been dry for a while that can leave you looking for grip if you get too frisky with the brakes or throttle or think about hanging off the bike in a corner. | ||
| Rpm4x4 |
I dont mind riding in the rain at all. The 1125r has an amazing fairing. I ride everywhere so I ride in the rain everytime it rains. | ||
| No_rice |
love it. you can kick the rear out and light up the tire at almost any speed... and it can be very peaceful to ride in the rain depending on the actual conditions. sometimes i purposly head out for a rain ride. and the ride just before or after a storm is always enjoyable. actually just rode in a storm this afternoon. me, jenn, her 8yr old son lucas, and her dad. first time on the bike in a good rain for lucas. he didnt seem to bothered by it, but jenn said his grip around her waist got alot tighter lol. | ||
| No_rice |
and all buells. my 1125r, her xb9r, and his 98 S1 | ||
| Kirb |
Frog Toggs...best packable light rain gear I have used. Keeps you very dry, packs very small, and is much better than the cheapo stuff. I use it on all my long trips. Been in a few downpours on tours. Not much you can do about it but ride through (unless you want to sit for hours under an overpass and get wet anyway) | ||
| Captain_america |
Third Gear 110mph Burnouts Are Super Fun! | ||
| Froggy |
I prefer riding in the rain vs riding in the dry. I find the stock Corsa III tires to be not that great for the rain, so if I am expecting it I will take the Blast instead. Oh yea, the 1125R can spin the tire at 60mph in 6th gear just by going WOT. Fun | ||
| Mickeyq |
If you don't have rain gear, then don't worry about getting drenched and just focus on what's happening. Steady, smooth and no jerky movements. No complaints as far my 1125R handling in rain--just hate clean-up!! | ||
| 1125rcya |
This may seem weird but I'd much rather ride in the rain over dew  | ||
| Ratbuell |
For rain...it's like camping. "no such thing as bad weather, just bad equipment". That said...I'll take snow over rain any day. Snow goes *around* you; rain *hits* you | ||
| Boogiman1981 |
rain aint so bad like mentioned even with gear you're likely to at least get damp don't focus on that at all and if you must stop adjust then keep riding. remember to keep your grip lite stay off the paint and as always enjoy the ride! | ||
| Syonyk |
Snow isn't bad until it starts sticking. If it's just flurries, or on the ground but still blowing around loosely, it's just fine to ride through. Once it starts sticking, THAT'S when it gets slick. Also, ++ to "Watch out if it just starts raining and hasn't rained for a while." Fortunately all I took out was a clutch lever (not on my 1125, this was years ago). | ||
| Bosshound |
I Ride my Busa in the Rain instead of the Buell. Set it in C Mode and off I go | ||
| Hogzilla |
Rode in it yesterday morning. Bike did very well. Just follow Ratbuell's instructions and you'll be fine. | ||
| Chameleon |
I ride in almost anything. Wheelies in the rain are fun. If I didn't ride in the rain, I'd never have over 47,250 miles on my 1125R. My 1125R is the 3rd bike on the left side.  Me on my first bike.  (Message edited by chameleon on May 03, 2010) | ||
| Jules |
^^ I can see the concentration! Riding in the rain is fine, in the UK you don't have a lot of choice (unless you only want to ride 3 months in every 12). I love the fact that you can choose whether the light the tires up, slide the back end out or just slow down and concentrate on getting the right lines and being smooth (either one can be great fun dependant on your mood). Oddly enough I ride faster in the rain at night than I do in daylight, I suspect it's the psycological barrier of seeing wet leaves and manhole covers etc during the day but not so much at night. I know that might sound odd but it works for me LOL | ||
| Ratgin |
Its the pothole and crappy roads in the rain that i dislike. The rain is fine, bike is great if you respect it and the weather conditions. Its the driving along at night and feeling the front drop out into a water filled 8" depression that causes me to instantly suction cup my Posterior to the seat.  The resulting impact of the front wheel washing out and then hitting the other side of that hole is what caused me have a nervous twitch  | ||
| Xodot |
Chameleon - the construction zone pic says it all - I am definitely too conservative a rider on my 25R! |
