Riding in the rain

astauff · 02-02-2010, 06:21 AM

is it especially dangerous to ride a scooter in the rain? more dangerous than in a car?

mjhoward · 02-02-2010, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by astauff

is it especially dangerous to ride a scooter in the rain? more dangerous than in a car?

yes. You only have two wheels on a scooter and its much harder for other drivers to see you in the rain. Theres also more potential for your face sheild to fog up or just hard to see because of the rain. Those painted markings on the road can get really slick as well. If you decide to ride in the be careful making those turns... go straight as much as possible and take wider softer turns to keep from sliding.

Blacknblue · 02-02-2010, 06:43 AM

Let me rephrase the question:

Is it more fun to ride a scooter in the rain, more fun than in a car?

Yes.

ernest t bass · 02-02-2010, 08:46 AM

Rain Riding requires you to be twice as observant and twice as careful.
Turning,Braking and Everything else must be done extra smooth.

A good rainsuit is worth the money.

I only rode in the rain in the years when I only had a Bike for transportation.

notdave · 02-02-2010, 05:15 PM

everything is more dangerous in the rain.

i only ride when there may be light sprinkles cause i dont have free parking at work. my feet stay dry on the scoot but get soaked on the ninja.

windburn · 02-02-2010, 05:25 PM

I'm coming back from the YMCA on my Honda Helix It begins to rain Like a cow peeing on a flat rock. At a stop a truck pulls up beside me and the woman has her jaw on her chin staring. I was doing Great I had my Carhart rain slicks on and truthfully I was reasonable dry when I got Home after 20 miles. It is our nature to remember the rainy day rides.

Dabears · 02-02-2010, 05:45 PM

Since you've asked the question I'll mention something that is common knowledge to most who have ridden cycles and scooters in the rain; It's very slick just after the start of the rainfall due to the oil and gunk on the pavement that haven't been washed away.

I much prefer to ride in a steady downpour then drizzle for that very reason. And of course stay the heck away from the center of the lane.

I do love the stares from people in cars when you sit calmly at a stoplight with the rain pouring down. Good Times.

GSXF · 02-02-2010, 05:53 PM

Also the manhole covers and those road lines/markings become very slippery when wet.

fullmetalscooter · 02-03-2010, 12:05 AM

rain it depends? Are dogs ,cats coming down? hogs flying through the air? that can be more dangourous because you re not seeing as well out of your faceshield. Is it night or day. You can get or make a wiper that fits on you glove. When did last rain? The longer without rain the longer the oil build up. Don't in the rain ride the center of the road. Oil . In the rain I would wear a safety vest. Car, trucks can throw the water up at you blinding you for a 20 seconds. I guess it comes down to how you drive. Where you are driving, in town, highway. it's no different for a scooter or a motorcycle. It's all the same.

pampine · 02-03-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by trying59

rain it depends? Are dogs ,cats coming down? hogs flying through the air? that can be more dangourous because you re not seeing as well out of your faceshield. Is it night or day. You can get or make a wiper that fits on you glove. When did last rain? The longer without rain the longer the oil build up. Don't in the rain ride the center of the road. Oil . In the rain I would wear a safety vest. Car, trucks can throw the water up at you blinding you for a 20 seconds. I guess it comes down to how you drive. Where you are driving, in town, highway. it's no different for a scooter or a motorcycle. It's all the same.

Beg to differ. On a scooter I'm much closer to the ground with much less ground clearance, thus more subject to getting bogged down in tiny bodies of water and harder/more voluminous waves of water.

Pam

iamtheric · 02-03-2010, 05:12 PM

try to avoid routes you know will have puddles, even if you think they may not be too deep, they will be.

Coopdway · 02-05-2010, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by windburn

........ It is our nature to remember the rainy day rides.

Amen!

Dismount · 02-05-2010, 11:29 AM

My biggest rain complaint is my helmet. If I crack the visor to keep the fog away I get a nose full of water. Or maybe it's my fault for having a stubby nose.

mjhoward · 02-05-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dismount

My biggest rain complaint is my helmet. If I crack the visor to keep the fog away I get a nose full of water. Or maybe it's my fault for having a stubby nose.

I have Shark RSX helmets and they are fog treated and I have only had them fog up on me once and it didnt fog much. They work very well and are extremely comfortable.

02-02-2010, 06:21 AM	#1
astauff ^OP n00b Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Oddometer: 8	Riding in the rain is it especially dangerous to ride a scooter in the rain? more dangerous than in a car?

02-02-2010, 08:46 AM	#4
ernest t bass Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2007 Location: point loma, california Oddometer: 443	Rain Riding requires you to be twice as observant and twice as careful. Turning,Braking and Everything else must be done extra smooth. A good rainsuit is worth the money. I only rode in the rain in the years when I only had a Bike for transportation. __________________ If A Duck Stands Still, You Can Catch Him By The Bill.

02-02-2010, 05:15 PM	#5
notdave gets bored easily Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Sacramento Oddometer: 152	everything is more dangerous in the rain. i only ride when there may be light sprinkles cause i dont have free parking at work. my feet stay dry on the scoot but get soaked on the ninja. __________________ 2008 yamaha vino 125 scooter 2005 yamaha vino 125 scooter

02-02-2010, 05:25 PM	#6
windburn Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: A Corn Field in Enon. Ohio Oddometer: 1,135	Ridin' in the rain I'm coming back from the YMCA on my Honda Helix It begins to rain Like a cow peeing on a flat rock. At a stop a truck pulls up beside me and the woman has her jaw on her chin staring. I was doing Great I had my Carhart rain slicks on and truthfully I was reasonable dry when I got Home after 20 miles. It is our nature to remember the rainy day rides.

02-02-2010, 05:45 PM	#7
Dabears Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta Burbs Oddometer: 509	Since you've asked the question I'll mention something that is common knowledge to most who have ridden cycles and scooters in the rain; It's very slick just after the start of the rainfall due to the oil and gunk on the pavement that haven't been washed away. I much prefer to ride in a steady downpour then drizzle for that very reason. And of course stay the heck away from the center of the lane. I do love the stares from people in cars when you sit calmly at a stoplight with the rain pouring down. Good Times. __________________ Dabears 2006 R1200GS 1980 Vespa P200E

02-02-2010, 06:43 AM	#3
Blacknblue "I'm outa' here." Joined: Aug 2008 Location: San Francisco, California Oddometer: 1,302	Let me rephrase the question: Is it more fun to ride a scooter in the rain, more fun than in a car? Yes.

02-02-2010, 05:53 PM	#8
GSXF Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2008 Location: NY Oddometer: 163	Also the manhole covers and those road lines/markings become very slippery when wet. __________________ "You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you."

02-03-2010, 12:05 AM	#9
fullmetalscooter Let me take this duck off Joined: Apr 2009 Location: BC Oddometer: 2,021	rain it depends? Are dogs ,cats coming down? hogs flying through the air? that can be more dangourous because you re not seeing as well out of your faceshield. Is it night or day. You can get or make a wiper that fits on you glove. When did last rain? The longer without rain the longer the oil build up. Don't in the rain ride the center of the road. Oil . In the rain I would wear a safety vest. Car, trucks can throw the water up at you blinding you for a 20 seconds. I guess it comes down to how you drive. Where you are driving, in town, highway. it's no different for a scooter or a motorcycle. It's all the same. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body,but rather to skid in sideways totally worn out shouting WHAT A RUSH, WHAT A RIDE. Got to go places to be, people to kill and far to many woman.

02-03-2010, 05:12 PM	#11
iamtheric Machinists Mate Joined: Jan 2010 Location: NWS Charleston Oddometer: 30	try to avoid routes you know will have puddles, even if you think they may not be too deep, they will be. __________________ Present: 1989 XL600V, 1978 CB750K Past: 1981 CB650C, 1972 CB350K, 1982 CB450SC

02-05-2010, 11:29 AM	#13
Dismount Boring bastard Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Beckley wv Oddometer: 7,893	My biggest rain complaint is my helmet. If I crack the visor to keep the fog away I get a nose full of water. Or maybe it's my fault for having a stubby nose. __________________ I like cold wet doggy nose in my crack.

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