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Old 06-17-2008, 09:47 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Join Date: May 2008
Bike: suzuki boulevard c50t
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Default suggestions on rain gear--and riding in rain

After being caught in too many rain storms this year, I need to upgrade my rain gear. I am currently using a cheap discount store rain suit. What should I look for? Also, if you have good tires, is there much problem with hydroplaning? We were in a big storm with wind gusts of 50 mpg, and I was really afraid the gust would move my bike on the wet pavement and cause loss of traction. Am I being a sissy?