Tips on riding in rain ?

cozmoss11 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 17 Aug 2011 Karma :

I am riding a longjia 50cc "quite nervously" but enjoying it also. Can anyone offer good safety tips on riding in rain. I tened to leave the moped even if it looks like rain may come

Daytona Paul · Scooby Slapper Joined: 16 Aug 2009 Karma :

Keep everything smooth.

Use the throttle 'progresively' rather than 'snatching' it open.

Use the brakes the same, 'ease and squeeze' is a good thing to remember, if you are stopping normally just 'ease' the front brake on gently and just use a small amount of rear. If you need to stop quicker ease the front brake on and continue 'squeezing' (bit like squeezing a lemon) and apply a little rear.

Slow down a little for the corners/roundabouts etc and try not to lean the bike too much. Relax!

Wear waterproof clothing to keep yourself warm and dry, it will help your concentration.
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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Also: do it. You're not going to learn how (just) by reading about it.
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anthony_r6 · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Mar 2011 Karma :

Avoid drain covers where possible, especially on while turning.
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Chalky. · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Jun 2010 Karma :

Ride faster, gets you out the rain more quickly.

Chalky. · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Jun 2010 Karma :

Smoothness is the key.

Try to avoid shiney surfaces, manhole covers, white lines etc.

Remember to be steady on the brakes, leave plenty of room in regard to the vehicle infront.

And man up a bit, you've got a lot more grip than you think.

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doggone · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 May 2004 Karma :

Don't do it, both you and your bike will shrink Thumbs Up

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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

For a start if you have the original tyres on change them for something decent. The best advice for confidence in the wet is keep on the power round bends, you feel so much more in control.
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Winnefc · L Plate Warrior Joined: 29 Aug 2011 Karma :

Avoid road markings, grids, keep your distance and take corners slowly

Also If you have time try and clean your brake pads and disk because when it rains splashes of oil and petrol left by cars on the road gets picked up and sprayed on to your bike which makes your breaks less effective, I tend to clean mine once every 3 days, it’s a quick and easy takes 5 minutes at most

Always wear your gear too I had my first crash in the rain a few weeks back and thankfully was ok

dannyjohnson · Banned Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Karma :

Ride faster, gets you out the rain more quickly. Laughing

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SmokeyBaker · L Plate Warrior Joined: 26 Aug 2011 Karma :

Get on an have a go, like you I avoided it until I read that avoiding riding in the rain was not a good thing and after several rideouts recently I would agree, we have left in glorious sunshine only to ride into heavy down pours. Ride locally in light showers to build your confidence, it will come.

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Whatsername · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 20 Jul 2011 Karma :

When I first started I was trying to avoid going out in the rain but as someone else said you go out thinking it's glorious sunshine all day only to get caught up in a shower. I think I have been out twice in the rain now but am going to have to start going out more often otherwise I will never get out on the bike. I want to start going to work on it soon too so I will have to get used to it.

This is a really helpful thread Thumbs Up

John933 · Crazy Courier Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Karma :

You are worried about riding in the rain on a 50cc bike. Hell my starter motor is bigger than that. How can you get into trouble on a 50 Rolling Eyes

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Howling TerrorOutOfOffice · Posted: 12:52 - 30 Aug 2011 Post subject:

Wet roads are a good time to experiment with body positioning.
You can still corner at sensible speeds. Shifting some extra weight to the inside of a corner will keep the bike more upright. I had to do this when my toes and pegs were touching down mid corner. Was 2up with luggage and a dry road but the principles the same.

[edit] wet roads affect all 2 wheeled transport. During the Tour de France i noticed riders hanging off like monkeys to gain a bigger contact patch.
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