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**drgibson** · 07-14-2005, 09:10 PM

Well time to vent a little. Two weeks ago tomorrow I purchased my new bike. Since then I have been caught in the rain twice and have had to leave it parked all of this week due to rain. Did someone move Texas to Oregon when I was asleep. I know we need the rain but enough is enough!!

ForbidInjustice · 07-14-2005, 09:23 PM

I'm in Central Texas, and work at Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport [Federal Government, Department of Homeland Security]. For the last 7-10 days straight, every day and night there have been delays anywhere from 15 minutes to 7 hours! We fly to Dallas and Houston, and the weather up [and down] there has been horrible.. neverending rain and storms I hear, but it always seems to pass over us here in CenTex. We just went through a dry period of about 25 days with no sign of rain... the typical Texas summer.

Texas weather is always unpredictable, as you probably know, so if the sky appears 100% perfect outside, pack your rain gear! Personally, I'm garaging the bike before I go to work.. until this precipitation forecast goes back to 0%!

3Dachs · 07-15-2005, 02:32 PM

I haven't ridden since Monday due to the rain. It's making me crazy. But, my yard (and water bill) loves the rain.

**Trapper** · 07-15-2005, 03:01 PM

Are you guys made of sugar? Put on the rain pants and ride! It is actually quite fun. But I suppose all the chrome is hard to clean. I keep mine dirty.

**drgibson** · 07-15-2005, 03:22 PM

When I ride in the rain I have to allow time to clean the bike afterward. A dirty bike is just unacceptable. That and the dorks in this area don't know how to drive in the rain.

sunny · 07-18-2005, 10:41 AM

rain beats 100 degree heat for riding!

Nexus242 · 07-19-2005, 05:17 PM

Learn to ride in the rain or die from not knowing how to or leave the bike at home unless there is only a 5% chance or less of rain that day.

Personally I ride up to a 60% chance of afternoon showers. And sometime I beat them home and sometimes I don't but I can ride in heavy down pours if and when needed.

**drgibson** · 07-19-2005, 05:32 PM

Here when the weather ppls call for 20% chance of rain, it's gonna rain.

ForbidInjustice · 07-19-2005, 05:43 PM

Yep. Here in CenTex, when the forecast calls 80-90% chance of rain, it may rain. When it says 40% chance of rain, it's going to rain. The rain usually doesn't last longer than 5 minutes, though.

I have only been riding for 6-7 weeks [1350 miles]. I am still getting used to cornering and all that jazz.. so I'd rather be quite skilled at dry riding when I tackle the wet.

David Hough's Proficient Motorcycling is a must-read, for anyone who hasn't had the opportunity, by the way!

sunny · 07-20-2005, 10:49 AM

my basic rider training class was in the rain. took my test in a downpour.

the only thing i don't like about rain is having to wring out my leather boots afterwards.

oldgeezer · 07-20-2005, 01:33 PM

Maybe you should move out to West Texas with us. Remember the time it rained 40 days and 40 nights? We got 1/4 of an inch.

tlwisner · 07-20-2005, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForbidInjustice

I'm in Central Texas, and work at Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport [Federal Government, Department of Homeland Security].

Can I have my lighter back? Please?

Dre, your taste in books is excellent. The next book, More Proficient Motorcycling, Mastering the Ride should be on your Christmas wish list.

07-14-2005, 09:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,476	July in Texas (Dallas that is) Well time to vent a little. Two weeks ago tomorrow I purchased my new bike. Since then I have been caught in the rain twice and have had to leave it parked all of this week due to rain. Did someone move Texas to Oregon when I was asleep. I know we need the rain but enough is enough!! __________________ “The only difference between a Pit Bull and a Hockey Mom is lipstick.” Sarah Palin “Note this is in no way a political endorsement; I’m just quotin’ the funny stuff.” drgibson

07-14-2005, 09:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
ForbidInjustice Puddle Runner Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2007 GSX-R1000 Black/orange! Location: Fort Hood, Texas Posts: 352	I'm in Central Texas, and work at Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport [Federal Government, Department of Homeland Security]. For the last 7-10 days straight, every day and night there have been delays anywhere from 15 minutes to 7 hours! We fly to Dallas and Houston, and the weather up [and down] there has been horrible.. neverending rain and storms I hear, but it always seems to pass over us here in CenTex. We just went through a dry period of about 25 days with no sign of rain... the typical Texas summer. Texas weather is always unpredictable, as you probably know, so if the sky appears 100% perfect outside, pack your rain gear! Personally, I'm garaging the bike before I go to work.. until this precipitation forecast goes back to 0%! __________________ U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security www.dhs.gov .. hence strength and security

07-15-2005, 02:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
3Dachs Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2005 C50 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 59	I haven't ridden since Monday due to the rain. It's making me crazy. But, my yard (and water bill) loves the rain. __________________ Relax! Don't worry! Have a homebrew! If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice!

07-15-2005, 03:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 8,950	Are you guys made of sugar? Put on the rain pants and ride! It is actually quite fun. But I suppose all the chrome is hard to clean. I keep mine dirty. __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

07-15-2005, 03:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,476	When I ride in the rain I have to allow time to clean the bike afterward. A dirty bike is just unacceptable. That and the dorks in this area don't know how to drive in the rain. __________________ “The only difference between a Pit Bull and a Hockey Mom is lipstick.” Sarah Palin “Note this is in no way a political endorsement; I’m just quotin’ the funny stuff.” drgibson

07-18-2005, 10:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
sunny Leaned over, knee down Joined: Nov 2004 Bike: '97 suzuki savage, '90 honda shadow, '75 kh400, and a broom Location: fort worthless Posts: 4,678	rain beats 100 degree heat for riding! __________________ "blah blah blah, the world revolves around me, blah blah blah, your perception of events can't possibly be valid, blah blah blah, i wasn't there but i know everything about everything, blah blah blah." - 95% of the male population. you WISH this post was brought to you by rum.

07-19-2005, 05:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nexus242 Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: yellow and black Location: Wide awake in dreamland... Posts: 1,935	Learn to ride in the rain or die from not knowing how to or leave the bike at home unless there is only a 5% chance or less of rain that day. Personally I ride up to a 60% chance of afternoon showers. And sometime I beat them home and sometimes I don't but I can ride in heavy down pours if and when needed. __________________ The killer in me is the killer in you My love I send this smile over to you...Smashing Pumpkins

07-19-2005, 05:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,476	Here when the weather ppls call for 20% chance of rain, it's gonna rain. __________________ “The only difference between a Pit Bull and a Hockey Mom is lipstick.” Sarah Palin “Note this is in no way a political endorsement; I’m just quotin’ the funny stuff.” drgibson

07-19-2005, 05:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
ForbidInjustice Puddle Runner Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2007 GSX-R1000 Black/orange! Location: Fort Hood, Texas Posts: 352	Yep. Here in CenTex, when the forecast calls 80-90% chance of rain, it may rain. When it says 40% chance of rain, it's going to rain. The rain usually doesn't last longer than 5 minutes, though. I have only been riding for 6-7 weeks [1350 miles]. I am still getting used to cornering and all that jazz.. so I'd rather be quite skilled at dry riding when I tackle the wet. David Hough's Proficient Motorcycling is a must-read, for anyone who hasn't had the opportunity, by the way! __________________ U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security www.dhs.gov .. hence strength and security

07-20-2005, 10:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
sunny Leaned over, knee down Joined: Nov 2004 Bike: '97 suzuki savage, '90 honda shadow, '75 kh400, and a broom Location: fort worthless Posts: 4,678	my basic rider training class was in the rain. took my test in a downpour. the only thing i don't like about rain is having to wring out my leather boots afterwards. __________________ "blah blah blah, the world revolves around me, blah blah blah, your perception of events can't possibly be valid, blah blah blah, i wasn't there but i know everything about everything, blah blah blah." - 95% of the male population. you WISH this post was brought to you by rum.

07-20-2005, 01:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
oldgeezer Handlebar Consultant Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 646	Maybe you should move out to West Texas with us. Remember the time it rained 40 days and 40 nights? We got 1/4 of an inch. __________________ Oh, he's very popular Ed. The sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wastoids, dweebies, d!ckheads--they all adore him. They think he's a righteous dude.

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