How far can you lean over in the Rain ?
 

Last week a gsxr was in front of me on the way home from work.

It was raining - no matter how fast/slow I go I am not able to lean the bike over more than ~20 degrees.

Anything above that my tryres start to skid all over the place.

I'm on Z6's , same was on the Road Attacks.


But the guy in front of me was able to lean over completely - as I would be able on a dry surface...

Confidence and smoothness

Personally I find that I can lean over quite far in the rain - but only if there is a good strong gale blowing to support my tiny little frame. :wink:




Oh, we're talking leaning bikes! :oops:

Um, in that case, actually, pretty much the same as dry on the Blue 'Blade and that's on M1s. But definately not as far on the SV - though I must admit to not actually knowing what tyres that's running (never had to change them yet)!

I would tend to agree with Viney - its very likely to all be in your mind (if the tyres are in a good condition of course) - I was told during my lessons (and have ridden like it where I can) to ride in the wet as you would in the dry....

Sorry I am confused :- rain, bike, ride. something does not make sense here.

I was too until I was assulted by some of the stuff on the way home from a lovely sunny ride.
******* clouds were laying in wait for me five miles out from home. I swear they were hiding behind some trees. :evil:

As the man said.

I quite enjoy riding in the rain. The almost teasing way you have to handle the bike gives some sort of a high especially when motoring a bit :roll: :)

Cheers
Ben

Tim, they mean a normal days ride up notrth...its when the roads are dry you get scared ;)

Well it's not.

I keep trying everytime...

well I try it twice - almost do a highsider, bike wobbles for a few secs until I get it back under control...

Till you fall over-------------stupid boy :lol:
But not being a proper biker I prefer not to ride in the rain,alas when the situation arises being smooth,no harsh acceleration,braking or cornering and respect for my self preservation means that I probably have about 80% of my normal lean