Riding in the rain....
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Man, I envy you!!! I wish I was riding in the rain right now... it's been so long since I've seen rain, I had to turn on the sprinkler to remind me what it was like 
Ah, now, to your questions! Lube the chain, check for rust (surface rust mostly).... air dry the leathers! Don't ever try to tumble them in the dryer! Nothing else much for the bike, it likes the rain
How long you been riding? Riding in the rain is relaxing, if you have proper rain gear... I've been riding for just over a year, and I love it every time it rains! Take it easy in the turns, take it easy thru the "rivers" and enjoy.
Ah, now, to your questions! Lube the chain, check for rust (surface rust mostly).... air dry the leathers! Don't ever try to tumble them in the dryer! Nothing else much for the bike, it likes the rain
How long you been riding? Riding in the rain is relaxing, if you have proper rain gear... I've been riding for just over a year, and I love it every time it rains! Take it easy in the turns, take it easy thru the "rivers" and enjoy.
Man, I envy you!!! I wish I was riding in the rain right now... it's been so long since I've seen rain, I had to turn on the sprinkler to remind me what it was like
Ah, now, to your questions! Lube the chain, check for rust (surface rust mostly).... air dry the leathers! Don't ever try to tumble them in the dryer! Nothing else much for the bike, it likes the rain
How long you been riding? Riding in the rain is relaxing, if you have proper rain gear... I've been riding for just over a year, and I love it every time it rains! Take it easy in the turns, take it easy thru the "rivers" and enjoy.
I was thinking about putting the gear in the dryer, but thought that would probably be a bad idea..lol
I usually wear jeans when riding so that is the worst part about it...it actually did feel good, but I felt like if I leaned over too much I would not get the traction I need.
When I was riding my old KLR-650, and if I got caught in a hard rain; I would have to spray cable lube down all of the cables slot areas. It chased out the moisture and kept the cables moving freely. Don't know about the FZ6R, as I haven't been in the rain with it yet. We don't get much rain here.
I assume we have a clutch cable.
Does anyone know if we have a throttle cable or is it "fly by wire"??
Anyone??
I assume we have a clutch cable.
Does anyone know if we have a throttle cable or is it "fly by wire"??
Anyone??
Man, I envy you!!! I wish I was riding in the rain right now... it's been so long since I've seen rain, I had to turn on the sprinkler to remind me what it was like
Ah, now, to your questions! Lube the chain, check for rust (surface rust mostly).... air dry the leathers! Don't ever try to tumble them in the dryer! Nothing else much for the bike, it likes the rain
How long you been riding? Riding in the rain is relaxing, if you have proper rain gear... I've been riding for just over a year, and I love it every time it rains! Take it easy in the turns, take it easy thru the "rivers" and enjoy.
You're nuts!!!
I got caught out in the rain once. It sucked ass! I'm not looking forward to the first time I have to commute in the rain. Yes we have a throttle cable system. Very few bikes have ride by wire at this time.
Couldn't agree more - when you have proper gear riding in the rain is awesome. There is a certain peaceful solitude the rain ads to a ride. And you don't have to spend a pantload to get decent raingear. I use a Fieldsheer rainsuit the wife got me for Christmas ($60.00 for the whole getup) and it's served me well.
This was taken at the halfway point of a five hour ride - it rained the entire time - probably the most serene ride I've ever been on. Admittedly, without the proper gear it would have been miserable...
Tracie's came with BT021's which I've heard good things about - pretty good tire for OEM. Is that what yours are?
If anyone cares I'm running Pirelli Angel St's on Alice (my VFR) and they are excellent stick dry and wet. We'll see about mileage - I've only got about 2k miles on them so far but seem to be wearing well...
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yellowfz
Got caught out the other day , riding in the rain was fun , 65-70 mph , had to turn head to the side occasionally , motorcyclist windshield wiper .
, 65-70 mph , had to turn head to the side occasionally , motorcyclist windshield wiper .ConnorsDaddy2008
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50/50
I'm going to have to say, I'm impartial to the rain. I don't "hate" it, nor am I a fan. However, as long as I prepare for it, and wear my rain gear. I get to my destination bone dry.
The only thing I DO dislike about the whole process, is making sure I don't get pinned under the wheels of a none observant cager.:scared:
I'm going to have to say, I'm impartial to the rain. I don't "hate" it, nor am I a fan. However, as long as I prepare for it, and wear my rain gear. I get to my destination bone dry.
The only thing I DO dislike about the whole process, is making sure I don't get pinned under the wheels of a none observant cager.:scared:
:noworries: LOL - What's wrong with riding in the rain at 70? Heck, if you're on the interstate you'd likely be going faster just to avoid getting run over. Now I wouldn't go running through twisties at that speed, but on the open road... Why not?
Helps keep the visor clearer anyway:steve:
Dig that avatar by the way!!
francesca005
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I like riding in the rain too, except when I have to sneeze! Oh Oh lift the visor, get pelted with needles, sneeze, close visor, face now itchy, need to sneeze 2 more times!
That's when I crack open the throttle and see how many gears I can go through before my tire gets traction again. ;-)
I don't like to maintain chains, so I just buy a good quality x or o-ring chain and replace it when it's worn (4K or so).
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yellowfz
+1
Yeah cagers look at you like WTF . :mikebike:
Of course rain gear and all , not to bad , was nice but something I don't just go out and do .
Stephenfz6r
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Even Billy Joel rides in the rain:thumbup: