C(Sh)ould a F4i be riding in torrential rains?
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07-03-2009, 01:32 AM
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07-03-2009, 09:42 PM
And to think I passed my MSF course in a thunderstorm; "taking the curve" and "emergency braking" wasn't as bad as I thought it would be--still scared me a little.
Even though the whole ride was an experience, to me, the worst part was the fogged-up visor--"Damn, if I could only see." As said above, when I cracked the visor just to de-fog the visor, it felt like I was ride through a swarm of bees.
I've seen/heard the gimicks, but do fogless visors really work--especially in weather like that? Now, that will be a good investment for me.
Also, I was pleasantly surprised on how well the F4i handled in the rain; I frequently went through 4in puddles and the handling was superb. One thing that I did was NOT use the front brake at all; figuring hydroplaning starts at the front wheel.
(btw, I did lube the chain this morning before going to work.)
Even though the whole ride was an experience, to me, the worst part was the fogged-up visor--"Damn, if I could only see." As said above, when I cracked the visor just to de-fog the visor, it felt like I was ride through a swarm of bees.
I've seen/heard the gimicks, but do fogless visors really work--especially in weather like that? Now, that will be a good investment for me.
Also, I was pleasantly surprised on how well the F4i handled in the rain; I frequently went through 4in puddles and the handling was superb. One thing that I did was NOT use the front brake at all; figuring hydroplaning starts at the front wheel.
(btw, I did lube the chain this morning before going to work.)
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"Cat Crap" can be found at a number of websites. I bought some for paintball goggles. It worked ok. Spit worked less well. Both might work just as good on helmets though because with a motorcycle helmet on you aren't running through the woods ducking in and out of cover, tense from the prospect or bunkering someone or being bunkered!
I wouldn't worry about a bit of moisture getting into the air ducts. The moisture will turn to steam in the engine....Just don't pour it in and you'll be fine.
We had a lot of rain here in Utah last month and I was driving (car) home to SLC after work and saw a guy under an overpass on a GSXR. I couldn't see more than two cars ahead of me and it stayed that way for at least an hour. He probably was under that overpass for a while!
I wouldn't worry about a bit of moisture getting into the air ducts. The moisture will turn to steam in the engine....Just don't pour it in and you'll be fine.
We had a lot of rain here in Utah last month and I was driving (car) home to SLC after work and saw a guy under an overpass on a GSXR. I couldn't see more than two cars ahead of me and it stayed that way for at least an hour. He probably was under that overpass for a while!
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07-13-2009, 09:59 PM
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I'VE ridden in the rain before on the street & track but not a down pour.
Bike seems to handle the wet just fine.
A few years ago I was doing a track day @ Autobahn Country Club in Joliet,Il. Labor Day weekend and it was raining in the am. Intermediates go out first so out I went onto the wet track.
Wasnt so bad just had to gradually increase speed as I felt more comfortable. Ended up ripping down the back straightaway on the South course at over 100mph, splashing thru small puddles & the bike felt fine. Just kept increasing speed thru the corners 'till I ended up doing a 2 wheel slide thru T3 right to the curb,on the gas, then said "OK that's fast enough!"
Bike seems to handle the wet just fine.
A few years ago I was doing a track day @ Autobahn Country Club in Joliet,Il. Labor Day weekend and it was raining in the am. Intermediates go out first so out I went onto the wet track.
Wasnt so bad just had to gradually increase speed as I felt more comfortable. Ended up ripping down the back straightaway on the South course at over 100mph, splashing thru small puddles & the bike felt fine. Just kept increasing speed thru the corners 'till I ended up doing a 2 wheel slide thru T3 right to the curb,on the gas, then said "OK that's fast enough!"
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