'All weather' to 'fairweather' and back again!!

Noggin · Traffic Copper Joined: 27 Feb 2004 Karma :

I did my cbt a year ago in april, and it was raining. So, when I went out on my NSR I rode in all weathers. Up until the summer, loads of sun, if it was raining, "nah, go out tomorrow". Well now we're in winter again, and my baby has just been tucked up for like, weeks.

So, I think to myself, "aah, sod it, I used to ride all weathers, so i will again!"

And I thank god I did go out, I have had some of the best riding for ages over the past few days. It can be a bit hairy sometimes out there, like going round a wet roundabout and skidding the rear round as you leave the roundabout, (although I loved it!)

So this is a lesson for all, don't be a fairweather bunny, you can have a lot of fun in the rain!

Craig G(Noggin)
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Current bike: kawasaki zx12r 2002
Track bike: yamaha r6 1998
Old Bike: honda NSR 125 1998

JodieWodie · Reflective Banana Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

Yeah..I know that all too well Thumbs Up

I used to ride in TORRENTIAL rain....BAD wind....anything..passed my test..
Shocked

nothing.
Sat at home.
The chase had gone...so to speak.

I have not been on my bike for a while due to the weather and it being Christmas and all...very busy...
anyways...
today (funnily enough) I though "bike day today..sunny..yes..go for it..maybe I have forgotten how to ride".... (no funny jokes there boys!!)... Rolling Eyes

So, I rode off...it was slippy as hell out there today..and wind !... Mad

grr at Mother Nature.

I too was hesitant on roundabouts...the odd slip, but it was FUN.
You forget how good it is to be out there dodging the dick head cagers and the birds dive-bombing you !! Mr. Green

I am going to be on the bike more often now Xmas is out of the way...
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Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow"

Noggin · Traffic Copper Joined: 27 Feb 2004 Karma :

Oh, and by the way everyone, sorry I havent posted for a while, girlfriend calls!

Craig G(Noggin)
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Current bike: kawasaki zx12r 2002
Track bike: yamaha r6 1998
Old Bike: honda NSR 125 1998

18aprilia · I don't get it? Joined: 09 Oct 2004 Karma :

i ride my bike in any weather condtion, thats why i brought a bike, so the rain could come pissing down on me, but if your true to your bike, then it should never leave your ass. Thumbs Up

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Supra King

JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

I ride my bike in all conditions and always will. Thumbs Up

Until I get a car anyway. Neutral

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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Most people who ride in the rain and shit weather are riding because they need to, like to get to work, rather than because they want to ride.

instigator · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

I'll ride in any weather in which I believe I'll stay dry. If I don't have the adequate equipment, I won't go out.

My "waterproof" jacket talks pants. The zip part let me down big time, as I found to my disadvantage. I'll still go out when its raining, but not in sleet, which was when I found out how good it didn't perform Sad

dodsi · Dirty Carny Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Karma :