SV650.org - SV650 & Gladius 650 Forum
Page 1 of 3 1 23
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

SV650.org - SV650 & Gladius 650 Forum (http://forums.sv650.org/index.php)
-   Bikes - Talk & Issues (http://forums.sv650.org/forumdisplay.php?f=129)
-   -   Driving in the rain (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=113638)

chakraist 09-07-08 11:01 AM
Driving in the rain
 
Is very very fun! Massive slides everywhere, was brilliant. Came round a corner nice and slow, pegged the throttle and thought, hmm, what's going on with the revs? Increased the throttle and realised the rear was spinning, held it on and it ceased, which was good fun, it's nice to have a controllable slide for a change. Made me want to stand up on the pegs and rag it through lots of standing water. Hmm. Was also quite fun having a little squeeze on the back brake and letting it slide a little into a corner, all sorts of fun.

Only went to get some fags from tesco, but it's ridiculously rainy here in Kent. Makes you think though, what are the fair weather riders missing out on?

ooger 09-07-08 11:13 AM
Re: Driving in the rain
 
On the advice of the missus, I took the bike in today, through the torrential Hampshire rain.

Quite glad really, cos that accident on the A3 this morning really screwed the local roads up, more so than those people who "forget" how to drive when its gets wet/dark - who also didn't help matters.

Wet yes, but at work on time.

The best bit is overtaking cars you recognise then meeting them when they roll into the office 45 minutes later.

:D



Easily pleased.

By the way, this:

Quote:
Originally Posted by chakraist (Post 1563092)
...quite fun having a little squeeze on the back brake and letting it slide a little into a corner, all sorts of fun.
sounds like an accident waiting to happen....careful now ;)

chakraist 09-07-08 11:16 AM
Re: Driving in the rain
 
It does rather, yes, but I was just patting the brake really, seeing how easily it locked up for future reference, getting a feel for sliding and seeing how to get out of them easier. Bear in mind most of this was corners at sub 20 mph :D I'm not as extreme as I sound there.

Baph 09-07-08 11:17 AM
Re: Driving in the rain
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by chakraist (Post 1563092)
Is very very fun! Massive slides everywhere, was brilliant. Came round a corner nice and slow, pegged the throttle and thought, hmm, what's going on with the revs? Increased the throttle and realised the rear was spinning, held it on and it ceased, which was good fun, it's nice to have a controllable slide for a change. Made me want to stand up on the pegs and rag it through lots of standing water. Hmm. Was also quite fun having a little squeeze on the back brake and letting it slide a little into a corner, all sorts of fun.

Only went to get some fags from tesco, but it's ridiculously rainy here in Kent. Makes you think though, what are the fair weather riders missing out on?
+1.

I generally have a laugh in the rain. Just watch out for metal work on the road. Slippier than a slippy thing in a box of wet fish!

Stu 09-07-08 11:32 AM
Re: Driving in the rain
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Baph (Post 1563143)
+1.

I generally have a laugh in the rain. Just watch out for metal work on the road. Slippier than a slippy thing in a box of wet fish!
Add white paint & overbanding :D Overbanding is great as if you slide sideways you are soon off it - but the first time doesn't half give you a wobble :shake:

cuffy 09-07-08 11:37 AM
Re: Driving in the rain
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stu (Post 1563157)
Add white paint & overbanding :D Overbanding is great as if you slide sideways you are soon off it - but the first time doesn't half give you a wobble :shake:
I had it happen to me on the AR, instead of giving it progressive throttle in a higher gear i nailed it in 3rd, rear span up then came round on me, then it gripped, snaked the other way, threw me out of the seat then proceeded to have a mini tank slapper with the bars going from tank to tank, a very horrible brown trouser moment which then made me ride like a gimp ntil we got back to the camp site.
So my synopsis is if it's raining the bike can stay in the garage :D
Fair weather rider....damn right i am.

Stu 09-07-08 11:42 AM
Re: Driving in the rain
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cuffy (Post 1563165)
Fair weather rider....damn right i am.
:(
But that's exactly why everyone needs to know what to do in the wet. Otherwise you give up on that fantastic AR ride in the glorious sun just in case it pees down for the last 10 miles :confused:

So was it on a poor road surface that you opened it up?
And now you've done it once, you'll know what to expect better.
:smt064give it another go.

Dangerous Dave 09-07-08 01:47 PM
Re: Driving in the rain
 
Wet weather riding makes you a better rider, you are smoother on the throttle, brakes and your movement on the bike.

dizzyblonde 09-07-08 01:53 PM
Re: Driving in the rain
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dangerous Dave (Post 1563492)
Wet weather riding makes you a better rider, you are smoother on the throttle, brakes and your movement on the bike.
This assumption must mean I am a riding God:smt023, now add to that snow and Ice, and I may just find my head swelling..hehe

Dangerous Dave 09-07-08 01:58 PM
Re: Driving in the rain
 
Now snow, that is fun!!!


All times are GMT. The time now is 09:23 AM.
Page 1 of 3 1 23
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

Powered by vBulletin® - Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.