Best way to ride in Deep Rain

TheSmiler · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Apr 2011 Karma :

Just got back in from the torrential rain that we have had, but on the journey back had to ride in knee deep rain. Now the way I was riding it was lift both legs up to control the tank with my knees and then use full acceleration to get through (road ahead was clear nothing on the pavement).

Now that is considered dangerous and most probably going get some bad replies,
However what is the best way to ride in that situation ?

(to note seen a load of cars stall in the rain)
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Alex_B · Brolly Dolly Joined: 15 Jul 2011 Karma :

Double post. Parse errors and all kinda crap Laughing

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Alex_B · Brolly Dolly Joined: 15 Jul 2011 Karma :

We had torrential rain last night and this morning so the best way is take the car, which I did Laughing

Yea, I'm a freakin wimp, BUT in my defense I STILL don't have decent waterproofs for my nether regions!

Sorry, I dunno about bringing the knees up though. I'd just go slow and stuff but knee deep, literally?? That's pretty bad man, sure you don't live somewhere with monsoons? Laughing

Kudos to you for riding in that crap mate!! Very Happy

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ajbsmirnoff · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Dec 2009 Karma :

I'd treat it like slow control. High revs, and control your speed with the clutch.

And be aware of where your air intakes are.

Going quickly sounds like a bad idea.

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Serendipity · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Jun 2006 Karma :

On one of these? Wink

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Gazz · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 May 2009 Karma :

Pull a massive wheel through the flooded area.

It lifts the engine up so you dont get it flooded and there is technically 50% less chance of aquaplaning. Thumbs Up

And as an added bonus, also keeps your feet dry.

HD · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Dec 2009 Karma :

Would advise probably not to take my advise but if it is knee deep, I assume it is exhaust height and probably air intake height, dependant on bike.

So if you go slow, you will drown the bike but if you go quicker, your front wheel will give the moses effect so the water spreads outwards, meaning the exhaust and air intake will now be above the water.

You may aquaplane though and I am probably wrong Laughing

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..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

Stand up on the pegs and make sure you don't shut off the throttle quickly. Keep the power on and look ahead, not at your front wheel.

Enter the water slowly and keep the power on throughout.

mistergixer · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jun 2005 Karma :

TBH, if the standing water was really knee deep, and you made it through safely, then I don't think you need any tips - in fact, I'd suggest you should probably be giving lessons to serious off-roaders, adventure riders and the like.
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spyuggy · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 29 Aug 2011 Karma :

The problem with riding fast through deep water is, maybe a hole, or tarmac lifted, or a brick on the road dropped from a lorry, even broken glass.
You did the right thing with your revs, but a little slower riding would have been my way.
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..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

Mike J shows how it's done, or not:

https://www.youtube.com/user/silkyR6#p/u/7/6XF-47fqHPw

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Vincent · Banned Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

To keep your legs dry - if the bike allows, swing your legs up forward and under the bars.

Important thing when going through deep water is to gently test your brakes when you get out the other side. Sometimes they'll not work at all at first, other times they'll jam on. Whichever, it's best to test them before you stop at the next junction and pile into the back end of a bus.
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