Rain gear - Revision history

Bokonon at 13:23, 26 November 2011

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	'''Who says no riding in the rain?''' Riding in the rain is fun! You learn a lot about braking and leaning, and it's fun to look at cagers staring at the idiot on his bike in the rain!		'''Who says no riding in the rain?''' Riding in the rain is fun! You learn a lot about braking and leaning, and it's fun to look at cagers staring at the idiot on his bike in the rain! See our article: [[Riding in the rain]].

	It's important to have good gear to wear if you're riding in the rain. When your crotch, feet, and hands are soaking wet, your muscles cramp and shiver. This is bad for being smooth with the controls, which is what you need to ride well in the rain. Get a sturdy pair of rain pants or a suit, waterproof boots, and rain gloves or covers. XXX-L dishwashing gloves are good to pull over your regular gloves for short distances. Two plastic grocery bags make great emergency rain booties- they're tougher than they look, and free!		It's important to have good gear to wear if you're riding in the rain. When your crotch, feet, and hands are soaking wet, your muscles cramp and shiver. This is bad for being smooth with the controls, which is what you need to ride well in the rain. Get a sturdy pair of rain pants or a suit, waterproof boots, and rain gloves or covers. XXX-L dishwashing gloves are good to pull over your regular gloves for short distances. Two plastic grocery bags make great emergency rain booties- they're tougher than they look, and free.

	'''For longer rides''', here are some member comments about [http://www.froggtoggs.com/ frogg toggs]:		'''For longer rides''', here are some member comments about [http://www.froggtoggs.com/ frogg toggs]:
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	Most of the major gear manufacturers make rain gear. Take a look at your favorite local or online retailer.		Most of the major gear manufacturers make rain gear. Take a look at your favorite local or online retailer.

	Ride like you usually do, just smoother and a little slower. You'd be amazed at how far you can actually lean on wet pavement, and modern brakes work fine once they heat up. The important thing is to practice. Sell your car, and ride every day!		Ride like you usually do, just smoother and a little slower. You'd be amazed at how far you can actually lean on wet pavement, and modern brakes work fine once they heat up. The important thing is to practice. Sell your car and ride every day!

	====Gloves in the rain====		====Gloves in the rain====
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	There's no such thing as a waterproof glove; they have too many seams. It's best to just use your normal gloves and add a layer over the top. The cheapest are latex or nitrile gloves, or regular old rubber gloves from a grocery or hardware store. You can also go to Aerostich and get their [http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-triple-digit-rain-covers.html Triple Digit Rain Covers]. [[Hippo Hands]] fit on the bike and are another solution.		There's no such thing as a waterproof glove; they have too many seams. It's best to just use your normal gloves and add a layer over the top. The cheapest are latex or nitrile gloves, or regular old rubber gloves from a grocery or hardware store. You can also go to Aerostich and get their [http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-triple-digit-rain-covers.html Triple Digit Rain Covers]. [[Hippo Hands]] fit on the bike and are another solution.

	It doesn't hurt anything to get your gloves wet. You can just air-dry them, or use a fan (not a clothes dryer). It shouldn't be really uncomfortable unless you're on a long ride in very cold weather.		It doesn't hurt anything to get your gloves wet. You can just air-dry them, or use a fan (not a clothes dryer). Wet gloves shouldn't be really uncomfortable unless you're on a long ride in very cold weather.

Bokonon at 04:34, 26 November 2011

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	Ride like you usually do, just smoother and a little slower. You'd be amazed at how far you can actually lean on wet pavement, and modern brakes work fine once they heat up. The important thing is to practice. Sell your car, and ride every day!		Ride like you usually do, just smoother and a little slower. You'd be amazed at how far you can actually lean on wet pavement, and modern brakes work fine once they heat up. The important thing is to practice. Sell your car, and ride every day!

			====Gloves in the rain====

			There's no such thing as a waterproof glove; they have too many seams. It's best to just use your normal gloves and add a layer over the top. The cheapest are latex or nitrile gloves, or regular old rubber gloves from a grocery or hardware store. You can also go to Aerostich and get their [http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-triple-digit-rain-covers.html Triple Digit Rain Covers]. [[Hippo Hands]] fit on the bike and are another solution.

			It doesn't hurt anything to get your gloves wet. You can just air-dry them, or use a fan (not a clothes dryer). It shouldn't be really uncomfortable unless you're on a long ride in very cold weather.

Bokonon at 06:56, 17 October 2011

2011-10-17T06:56:21Z

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	'''Who says no riding in the rain?''' Riding in the rain is fun! You learn a lot about braking and leaning, and it's fun to look at cagers staring at the idiot on his bike in the rain!		'''Who says no riding in the rain?''' Riding in the rain is fun! You learn a lot about braking and leaning, and it's fun to look at cagers staring at the idiot on his bike in the rain!

	It's important to have good gear to wear if you're riding in the rain. When your crotch, feet, and hands are soaking wet, your muscles cramp and shiver~~, which~~ is bad for being smooth with the controls, which is what you need to ride well in the rain. Get a sturdy pair of rain pants, and rain gloves or covers. XXX-L dishwashing gloves are good to pull over your regular gloves for short distances. Two plastic grocery bags make great emergency rain booties- they're tougher than they look, and free!		It's important to have good gear to wear if you're riding in the rain. When your crotch, feet, and hands are soaking wet, your muscles cramp and shiver. This is bad for being smooth with the controls, which is what you need to ride well in the rain. Get a sturdy pair of rain pants or a suit, waterproof boots, and rain gloves or covers. XXX-L dishwashing gloves are good to pull over your regular gloves for short distances. Two plastic grocery bags make great emergency rain booties- they're tougher than they look, and free!

	'''For longer rides''', here are some member comments about [http://www.froggtoggs.com/ frogg toggs]:		'''For longer rides''', here are some member comments about [http://www.froggtoggs.com/ frogg toggs]:

Bokonon at 13:50, 21 April 2009

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	Most of the major gear manufacturers make rain gear. Take a look at your favorite local or online retailer.		Most of the major gear manufacturers make rain gear. Take a look at your favorite local or online retailer.

	'''Another must-have''' is a [http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/visors/fog-city-progrip.htm FogCity shield] for your helmet visor- it ends fogging completely. It's just $15 or so, and is a great thing to have.

	Ride like you usually do, just smoother and a little slower. You'd be amazed at how far you can actually lean on wet pavement, and modern brakes work fine once they heat up. The important thing is to practice. Sell your car, and ride every day!		Ride like you usually do, just smoother and a little slower. You'd be amazed at how far you can actually lean on wet pavement, and modern brakes work fine once they heat up. The important thing is to practice. Sell your car, and ride every day!

Bokonon at 17:39, 11 November 2007

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	It's important to have good gear to wear if you're riding in the rain. When your crotch, feet, and hands are soaking wet, your muscles cramp and shiver, which is bad for being smooth with the controls, which is what you need to ride well in the rain. Get a sturdy pair of rain pants, and rain gloves or covers. XXX-L dishwashing gloves are good to pull over your regular gloves for short distances. Two plastic grocery bags make great emergency rain booties- they're tougher than they look, and free!		It's important to have good gear to wear if you're riding in the rain. When your crotch, feet, and hands are soaking wet, your muscles cramp and shiver, which is bad for being smooth with the controls, which is what you need to ride well in the rain. Get a sturdy pair of rain pants, and rain gloves or covers. XXX-L dishwashing gloves are good to pull over your regular gloves for short distances. Two plastic grocery bags make great emergency rain booties- they're tougher than they look, and free!

	'''For longer rides''', here are some member comments about [http://www.froggtoggs.com/~~home.asp~~ frogg toggs]:		'''For longer rides''', here are some member comments about [http://www.froggtoggs.com/ frogg toggs]:

	*I live in Florida where it is frequently raining with 90F and 90% humidity. I use FroggToggs. They are perforated so that you get good ventilation, yet you stay dry in them.		*I live in Florida where it is frequently raining with 90F and 90% humidity. I use FroggToggs. They are perforated so that you get good ventilation, yet you stay dry in them.

Bokonon at 02:37, 12 August 2007

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	*[http://www.fishusa.com/tackleshop/default.asp?i=FC94D614ABE2476D80C36938E32051ED&fx=1 Fish USA] has good deals on frogg toggs, too. I got a Pro Angler suit that I really like.		*[http://www.fishusa.com/tackleshop/default.asp?i=FC94D614ABE2476D80C36938E32051ED&fx=1 Fish USA] has good deals on frogg toggs, too. I got a Pro Angler suit that I really like.

	~~As usual, to find other brands that people recommend, search~~ the ~~N250RC site~~ or ~~go to [http://www.motorcyclegearreview.com/ Motorcycle Gear Review]~~.		Most of the major gear manufacturers make rain gear. Take a look at your favorite local or online retailer.

	'''Another must-have''' is a [http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/visors/fog-city-progrip.htm FogCity shield] for your helmet visor- it ends fogging completely. It's just $15 or so, and is a great thing to have.		'''Another must-have''' is a [http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/visors/fog-city-progrip.htm FogCity shield] for your helmet visor- it ends fogging completely. It's just $15 or so, and is a great thing to have.

	Ride like you usually do, just smoother and a little slower. You'd be amazed at how far you can actually lean on wet pavement, and modern brakes work fine once they heat up. The important thing is to practice. Sell your car, and ride every day!		Ride like you usually do, just smoother and a little slower. You'd be amazed at how far you can actually lean on wet pavement, and modern brakes work fine once they heat up. The important thing is to practice. Sell your car, and ride every day!

Bokonon at 12:52, 16 July 2006

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	[[Category:Protective Gear]]		[[Category:Protective Gear]]
	Who says no riding in the rain? Riding in the rain is fun! You learn a lot about braking and leaning, and it's fun to look at cagers staring at the idiot on his bike in the rain!		'''Who says no riding in the rain?''' Riding in the rain is fun! You learn a lot about braking and leaning, and it's fun to look at cagers staring at the idiot on his bike in the rain!

	It's important to have good gear to wear if you're riding in the rain. When your crotch, feet, and hands are soaking wet, your muscles cramp and shiver, which is bad for being smooth with the controls, which is what you need to ride well in the rain. Get a sturdy pair of rain pants, and rain gloves or covers. XXX-L dishwashing gloves are good to pull over your regular gloves for short distances. Two plastic grocery bags make great emergency rain booties- they're tougher than they look, and free!		It's important to have good gear to wear if you're riding in the rain. When your crotch, feet, and hands are soaking wet, your muscles cramp and shiver, which is bad for being smooth with the controls, which is what you need to ride well in the rain. Get a sturdy pair of rain pants, and rain gloves or covers. XXX-L dishwashing gloves are good to pull over your regular gloves for short distances. Two plastic grocery bags make great emergency rain booties- they're tougher than they look, and free!

	Another must-have is a FogCity ~~sheild~~ for your helmet visor- it ends fogging completely. It's just $15 or so, and is a great thing to have.		'''For longer rides''', here are some member comments about [http://www.froggtoggs.com/home.asp frogg toggs]:

			*I live in Florida where it is frequently raining with 90F and 90% humidity. I use FroggToggs. They are perforated so that you get good ventilation, yet you stay dry in them.
			*I will recommend FrogToggs, too. You can find good deals for new sets on eBay. Ive been using them for a few years now commuting in the rain. The stuff works!!
			*[http://www.fishusa.com/tackleshop/default.asp?i=FC94D614ABE2476D80C36938E32051ED&fx=1 Fish USA] has good deals on frogg toggs, too. I got a Pro Angler suit that I really like.

			As usual, to find other brands that people recommend, search the N250RC site or go to [http://www.motorcyclegearreview.com/ Motorcycle Gear Review].

			'''Another must-have''' is a [http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/visors/fog-city-progrip.htm FogCity shield] for your helmet visor- it ends fogging completely. It's just $15 or so, and is a great thing to have.

	Ride like you usually do, just smoother and a little slower. You'd be amazed at how far you can actually lean on wet pavement, and modern brakes work fine once they heat up. The important thing is to practice. Sell your car, and ride every day!		Ride like you usually do, just smoother and a little slower. You'd be amazed at how far you can actually lean on wet pavement, and modern brakes work fine once they heat up. The important thing is to practice. Sell your car, and ride every day!

Bokonon at 21:08, 4 June 2006

2006-06-04T21:08:49Z

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[[Category:Protective Gear]]
Who says no riding in the rain? Riding in the rain is fun! You learn a lot about braking and leaning, and it's fun to look at cagers staring at the idiot on his bike in the rain!

It's important to have good gear to wear if you're riding in the rain. When your crotch, feet, and hands are soaking wet, your muscles cramp and shiver, which is bad for being smooth with the controls, which is what you need to ride well in the rain. Get a sturdy pair of rain pants, and rain gloves or covers. XXX-L dishwashing gloves are good to pull over your regular gloves for short distances. Two plastic grocery bags make great emergency rain booties- they're tougher than they look, and free!

Another must-have is a FogCity sheild for your helmet visor- it ends fogging completely. It's just $15 or so, and is a great thing to have.

Ride like you usually do, just smoother and a little slower. You'd be amazed at how far you can actually lean on wet pavement, and modern brakes work fine once they heat up. The important thing is to practice. Sell your car, and ride every day!