Relax, enjoy the sensation of your bike moving around a bit more than your used to. Braking is always approached the same way, only you should amplify your good habits in the wet: Slowly squeeze the lever to load the front tire and compress the suspension, then gradually increase force until you achieve the desired degree of deceleration.
You can brake quite hard in the wet, you just need to do so smoothly and progressively. Some people will tell you to avoid the front brake and use the back more in the wet. Those people are very, very wrong.
Do not do that. What do you find gives you more feedback? Your gloved fingertips, or the sole of your thick boots? You can use the back brake more if you want to, and you can get more value from it in the wet if you use it smoothly, carefully, and mindfully. Actually, that applies to all your controls. Accelerate a little more gently, a little later and just try to be smoother. Maintain constant throttle, lift your vision further down the road and wait until it all comes together. Then, if you feel the need to take a moment to compose yourself, ease your speed back down and regroup.
Or, smile, because you just did a big sexy power slide in the wet and got through it safely. Riding in the rain, just like riding off road, is all about being smooth, gentle, and precise. That means the onus is on us to make the space. Let cars pass you more often, take your space on the road with some assertion. I like to ride in the left-hand wheel track of the right hand lane in the rain.
It allows me to keep out of the puddles pooling near the kerb, and also prevents drivers trying to pass me on the underside — where those same puddles can impact their steering unexpectedly. Always, always, look in your mirrors when braking, but be especially vigilant in the wet. I always brake a lot earlier in the rain. Not because the stopping distance has increased, but because doing so gives the vehicles behind me more time to react to my changing velocity. If you have to stop at a red light all by yourself, sit to the outside, rather than square in the middle of the lane, but not on the paint.
Doing this means anyone who does blow the light due to a skid will safely slide past you — hopefully. ABS and Traction Control are godsends in the rain. ABS in particular. For more information, click here or contact us today for a motorcycle insurance quote! Can I leave my motorbike or dirt bike in the rain? February 25, Why is it bad for your motorcycle or dirt bike to get rained on?
Many issues can arise from your bike being too hot, too cold, rained on, or all of the above. Should you cover your motorcycle or dirt bike? Get access to special offers, latest news and riding tips Get Access. Request A Call Back. Please let us know a time and date when you're free to speak and we'll call you back. Our business hours are Mon-Fri am to pm. Avoid driving over any paint on the road. This includes the yellow and white lines and symbols. This paint is incredibly slippery and is perfect to make a motorcycle slide.
Avoid driving through puddles if possible. If you are unable to avoid it, slow down as much as possible and proceed with caution.
The beginning of a rain storm causes a new mixture with all the oil and dirt on the road which makes it extra slick. Avoid any rainbow colored puddles as that is a sign of mixed oil. Give more distance between you and other vehicles. Wear a full face motorcycle helmet. Nothing is more annoying and even dangerous than water continuously splashing in your face going at high speeds. The full face helmet will help with that.
Try adding some Rain-X to the outside of the face shield. This will repel water that splashes on it which will make your visibility a lot more clear. Wipe down the inside of your face shield with anti-fog treatments. Wear a rain coat. A poncho would even work, but if you have something that ties tight around your wrists and your waist, that will make a world of difference.
Water proof boots and gloves also make your riding experience a little more comfortable. If at all possible, wear high visibility clothing. Any bright colors such as neon yellow, green, or orange is a great way to ensure drivers will see you during a rain storm.
Purchase a colored reflection vest and put it over your coat, or even better, purchase a high visibility rain coat with reflectors on it. How tall do you need to be to ride a motorcycle?
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