Riding in the rain: Difference between revisions

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Things to definitely watch out for:

*Greatly increased stopping distance ~~- If you lock the brake(s) and one of the tires slides, you'll go down.~~

*Greatly increased stopping distance

*Road oils rising to surface when rain first starts

*Manhole covers, painted lines, steel grates and railroad tracks

*Puddles in the slow lanes (near the gutters)

*Reduced visibility (for you ''and'' other vehicles)

*Hypothermia (cold weather and/or long trips)

*Puddles: in the slow lanes (near the gutters) and elsewhere (can hide potholes)

Other stuff:

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==Bike operation==

Have the bike in a lower gear for corners (but don’t bog the engine). This provides more linear throttle control, for improved throttle steering and front/rear weight distribution control. The key is to have the bike in whatever gear will allow the motor to work at an rpm that ~~allows for~~ the most even and linear delivery of power to the rear wheel.

Keep the bike in whatever gear will allow the motor to work at an rpm that provides the most even and linear delivery of power to the rear wheel. No bogging the engine, no quick revving. This provides more linear throttle control, for improved throttle steering and front/rear weight distribution control.

Minimize shifting while riding contiguous corners. Use smooth roll up and roll down, keeping the engine in its sweet spot and minimizing instantaneous tire loading.

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 Things to definitely watch out for:
-*Greatly increased stopping distance - If you lock the brake(s) and one of the tires slides, you'll go down.
+*Greatly increased stopping distance
 *Road oils rising to surface when rain first starts
 *Manhole covers, painted lines, steel grates and railroad tracks
-*Puddles in the slow lanes (near the gutters)
 *Reduced visibility (for you ''and'' other vehicles)
 *Hypothermia (cold weather and/or long trips)
+*Puddles: in the slow lanes (near the gutters) and elsewhere (can hide potholes)
 Other stuff:
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 ==Bike operation==
-Have the bike in a lower gear for corners (but don’t bog the engine). This provides more linear throttle control, for improved throttle steering and front/rear weight distribution control. The key is to have the bike in whatever gear will allow the motor to work at an rpm that allows for the most even and linear delivery of power to the rear wheel.
+Keep the bike in whatever gear will allow the motor to work at an rpm that provides the most even and linear delivery of power to the rear wheel. No bogging the engine, no quick revving. This provides more linear throttle control, for improved throttle steering and front/rear weight distribution control.
 Minimize shifting while riding contiguous corners. Use smooth roll up and roll down, keeping the engine in its sweet spot and minimizing instantaneous tire loading.