Riding in the rain

[aesmith]

As already posted on another thread, the worst time is when you get the first rain after a long dry spell. The road can be really slimy for a while until the rain and traffic washes them clear.

+1 Aesmith, had wheel spin coming off a slimy roundabout yesterday - twas scary haha.

OP dont worry about it, go out and get a feel for it or you will never know, as others have said dont overthink it as there is a hell of a lot more grip than you think.

[Biker Biggles]

As above and ------tyres.Make sure they are not worn out and check the pressures are right.
Smoothness comes from concentration and forward vision.Spot the hazards early and roll off the throttle sooner.Then you use less brake and arrive under better control,in the right gear and with time to do the manoevre smoothly.Its all exactly how you should ride normally,just more so in the wet.

[ChrisCurvyS]

Everything everyone else has said, plus - don't tense up. Keep your grip on the handlebars relaxed and loose as the bike won't corner properly if your arms are rigid.

And if you do feel a bit of a slip from one of the tyres when cornering, don't panic - just go loose for a second, let the bike sort itself out and you'll be fine.

Originally Posted by ChrisCurvyS

Everything everyone else has said, plus - don't tense up. Keep your grip on the handlebars relaxed and loose as the bike won't corner properly if your arms are rigid.

And if you do feel a bit of a slip from one of the tyres when cornering, don't panic - just go loose for a second, let the bike sort itself out and you'll be fine.

Yes, this.
Stay within a zone where you are comfortable and CAN stay relaxed and loose. If you're riding with experienced wet road riders, take confidence from the speed they maintain while they are in control and not sliding around. Ask them to slow the pace a little so you can keep up while still being comfortable and relaxed.
Go ride a wet trackday.

Hey folks!
Thanks for all the advice! It was lovely yesterday and seems to be the same again today. I'm pretty sure the rain will be with us soon though. And I'll bare in mind all the tips given.

Dont wear a tinted visor! I done that silly mistake this morning! You either ride with it down and cant see bugger all or ride with it up and still cant see bugger all....

Originally Posted by mase_tw

Dont wear a tinted visor! I done that silly mistake this morning! You either ride with it down and cant see bugger all or ride with it up and still cant see bugger all....

+1 on this. Half-tint might just be passable (although probably not legal) but full black tint is hard work in the rain

riding in the rain--- whew slow down and leave plenty following distance for braking-- if it is heavy i pull over or sometime ride with hazards on

You ride with hazards on?! Dont think thats legal...