RAIN RIDING Tips To Keep You Safe
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Here's other rain riding tips for ya czcams.com/video/MjQROMOxUb8/video.html
Looks like a daily ride for us in Seattle. Thank you for the tips to share on smooth riding and riders have to remember to slow it down out there. My slips mostly occur with my shoes/feet on the pavement at a light just as it begins to rain.
A few more tips from the always sunny UK:
- dry your gear after the ride,
- keep your distance from the car ahead,
- stay away from puddles (as they can be a massive pothole),
- remember that every car is out there to kill you (no seriously, it's almost like everybody loses their skill and common sense as soon as it starts raining)
- and most importantly, don't panic riding in rain is the same sh*t like in dry conditions
Maybe because all safety systems, radars, like lane detection, auto stopping and so on go crazy or stop working in rainy conditions. You are left with a driver who was issued a license without any tests, because he/she had a license from GOD knows which country and how :D Albanians for example don't have any road markings on Albanian roads, so you can't expect much from a person like that. UK riders are some of the most brave people out there :D
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@@zenmoto369 The UK is dangerous for motorcyclists. The roads are narrow, potholed and overcrowded particularly in England. Bikes are vastly outnumbered by cars, trucks, lorries, coaches etc.
Riding is still enjoyable in Scotland, Wales and Ireland where congestion is less but in England it is difficult to find 'quiet' roads. Even in rural locations, if you happen to crash the vehicle behind is likely to be too close to avoid going over you. If you happen to end up on the opposite side of the road, there's a high chance that you'll go straight under oncoming traffic.
The country roads of USA and many other countries I see on CZcams, look a dream by comparison!
@@glynhannaford7332 I've been riding for over fifty years in England and couldn't disagree more. Plenty of quiet roads and I'll be riding out tomorrow as I ride most days and don't have a car.
@@iangrimshaw1 You are most fortunate Ian. Where in England do you live?
I took a course for my NY road test waiver (expensive). One of the best things for me was that it poured rain for the two days we were on the riding course. It showed me that you can do anything in the rain as you can on a dry road. Just tone it down a notch. It gave me the confidence to ride in the rain. Pryor to that, I would almost panic LOL...
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How much $$$
Same for me. Heavy rain for the 2 days of my BRC here in Massachusetts. Was a great experience for me. Not so much for the two teens who had no wet weather gear - but they both passed!
@@davidvanbrunt4233 I'm from NY. Summer of 2020 I paid $385 for the MSF BRC.
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I don't know if it's in US the same, but in Germany it is also dangerous top pass over steel parts in the streets (manhole covers or rails) in wet conditions. I think it's worse than painted signs in the roads.
could be
Same in the US, those can get very slippery especially in a turn you almost need to straighten a little bit just for that spot. Thankfully we don't have a bunch of those, but that also makes them sneaky and may slip a little on them! I almost fell over and face planted on even a bicycle because it had just enough water flowing over it that I couldn't see it, but the tire sure new it was slippery down there. Pretty much any change in road is a hazard area to look out for, especially when its less than ideal conditions.
I believe its the same all over. This coming from the UK. We get a lot of rain...
on my experience couple of things:
1) metal manholes (from sewers, shafts) are slippery as ice , especially old ones that are polished by cars for ages.
2) Green moss that appears quickly after wet and sunny days (i live in southern France). On the edges of the road and between car's wheels (mid lane).
3) Little bit of gravel that wasn't a problem in dry, becomes a thing
4) often rain and wind brakes off little dry branches that fall on the road , no good if you're leaning and drive over it
5) fallen leaves
6) Tractors that come off the fields leave muddy prints on the road, and sometimes just a whole chunks fall of them and lay on the road (agricultural areas)
7) and to add to the space cushion- car drivers panic sometimes before the corner and suddenly go from 100 to 70, where normally they don't. They can act unpredictably , specially old people. As example: blind turn, max speed allowed 90km/h, i turn, and there is this micro tiny car going 20- 30, which is almost like if he would stand still and i will go 60-70 km/h. And they go down to 20 because he got scared , and then this car takes ages to pick up the speed.
8) puddles can have surprises in them (if the road is new to you), and cars sometimes swerving around them, creating a second of confusion, because you don't know what he is trying to avoid there...
9) on low speeds cars can splash you which can cause blindness for a moment, because lots of water on the visor...
10) some places if on one side of the road ground is higher (1 or more meters cliff kind of thing), strong rain can wash out on the road some mud, or gravel, stuff like that...
Et non seulement la pluie..on rĂ©pare les routes façon bon marchĂ© avec de l'enduit Ă froid et du gravier! U vĂ©ritable patch work parfois. Et tout de mĂȘme il y en a pas mal qui roulent tombeau ouvert!
@@intrudergrid9530 ouais, Ă cĂŽtĂ© de moi se trouvaient les "rĂ©parations" de la route... .. et ils ont mis un panneau "gravier" avant le virage Ă 90 ° vers la droite, lĂ oĂč se trouve le vrai gravier, alors vous pensez que c'est plus loin, mais c'est en fait seulement si vous quittez cette route... le premier jour aprĂšs qu'ils ont fait ça, je tournais lĂ , et j'ai senti le patinage de la roue avant avec une petite pression de freinage appliquĂ©e, alors j'ai Ă©tĂ© obligĂ© de revenir en ligne droite pour rattraper l'Ă©quilibre et j'ai fini de l'autre cĂŽtĂ© de la route, voie de circulation entrante... heureusement il n'y avait personne... maintenant je sais - en france, si le panneau dit "danger devant" ça peut vouloir dire Ă droite, Ă gauche, derriĂšre toi, au dessus de toi, dans ton cul, chez toi, ça peut ĂȘtre n'importe oĂč đ
@@intrudergrid9530 mais pour ĂȘtre honnĂȘte, ici en Haute-Garonne, les routes sont bonnes 90%... et tout le monde roule Ă 100km/h en limite de 80km/h đ
A13XY Arrhythmia Ici, en ArdĂšche j'ai fait au moins 20 km sur une une couche de gros gravier d'au moins 3 cm un jour. Pas d'autre route Ă prendre et avec ma femme derriĂšre. J'ai du transpirer 2 litres! Il faudrait que tout monde passerait son permis moto AVANT le permis voiture!
A13XY Arrhythmia C'est un pays Ă piĂšges routiĂšre. Anticiper, anticiper et anticiper et imaginer le pire. Et quand on regarde son compteur Ă ce moment lĂ on s'aperçoit qu'on roule en dessous de la limite autorisĂ©e! MAIS...j'adore la moto!đ
I learned to drive on ice and snow, which teaches you to be smooth and a healthy respect for doing so. Transitioning to riding a bike was therefore easy and Iâve ridden extensively in rain. What I find to be the two biggest issues are wind and standing water. Wind can be the biggest challenge, and Iâm riding on San Francisco Bay Area bridges 200 feet high. 30-40 mph gusts demand that you maintain a space buffer around other vehicles, staying relaxed, and not over reacting. Standing water also requires attention. But Iâve found that motorcycle tires, being narrow and rounded, are less prone to aqua planning than car tires. In extreme situations donât panic. Stay calm. I had a car on the freeway hit standing water, which created a âwaveâ than came down on my head for 3 seconds. Absolutely zero visibility past my visor. I stayed cool, maintained constant speed and direction, knowing the relative position of other vehicles around me. When the water cleared all cars were still in the same relative locations. Panicking, chopping the throttle, or hard braking would have been a disaster. Rain isnât that bad. Wind and standing water are the two biggest issues in my experience.
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I love pinlock, but there is a disclaimer that people need to be aware of. It does affect night riding by adding in a bit of a flare/glare from lights at the top of your vision. Otherwise its great and a set and forget way to not need to worry about rain or cold temps fogging things up.
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Watch for railroad tracks, if wet and your front and back tire hit at an angle it can be like ice, I go slow and try to go over straight on if possible.
yup
Another thing to watch out for is tar snakes. It's the preferred method of doing small road repairs here in Bavaria and sometimes they are like black ice.
they're not as bad as people think
I use to be weary of the rain when riding, then I did a track day in the rain on rosso corsa 2 Pirelli. There is really a lot of grip when the tracks are wet. More than I thought anyway ,enough to drag a knee. Smooth inputs are the name of the game. Next video idea, dragging knee in the wet.
Awesome đđŻ
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Track day asphalt is much different than road. Ofc we have a lot more grip than we think, but the consequences are dramatic if something goes south
In addition to leaving AMPLE space between you and whatever is ahead of you, check your brake authority at times and be wary of blind spots ahead of you. Also have rain gear available if there's even a slight chance of rain. Also in the Fall, watch out for wet leaves.
I was riding in the rain and came over a rise in the road to find traffic had stopped. I went for the brakes and nothing. Bashing into the back of the stopped cars flashed before my eyes.
The back tire brake took hold, but then lost traction which sent the tail into a slide. Noticing that, I release the back brake but too quickly and it snapped back which caused the back end to flail wildly and almost sent me over the high-side. I managed to stay calm enough to bring it back and slow down before the stopped traffic. Will never forget that one!
of course, good judgment is always #1
Cheers for this video, a good reminder for us all and helpful for new riders. I keep off the centre of roads and lanes on highways that are used by long haulers and other trucks as there is greater chance of oil from engine leaks. It's like ice if you catch it if you're leaning through a corner at any speed; especially in wet weather. Sphincter clenching to say the least.
Thanks heaps for all your great educational videos. Helps us be mindful and stay focused.
:) thanks
Great tips , few days ago I just lost ground and slipped ( new rider ) definetly a cause of high tyre pressure and abrupt leaning , not so much the speeding. Keep up the good work. (bike is as new as before , minor damage to the exhaust)
thanks
When I took the 2 day course here in Atlanta, it was maybe 40° & raining. So, I guess I've already popped my riding in the rain đ . any more tips are a great thing. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER...
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Perfect timing and just what I neededâŠ. Thank you!
welcome!
Totally agree! Smooth riding is key! Greetings from Scotland and a new CZcams channel. Ride safe everyone đđđ€đ»đ€đ»
yes!
@@MotoJitsu đđ just did a video on winter riding, similar to what you said about doing everything smoothly and cutting the speed down a bit to. Gentle calm riding and it can still be enjoyable.
All the best and big fan of your channel
Be cautious AFTER it rains too! The rain can put gravel and dirt on the road from running down hills next to the road.
of course
Well said đ, hey on my way home from Sturgis, I hit rain the last 100 miles or so. It was like driving in a pool after 3 days on the road I just wanted to get home. I had to be something to see, going down the road, had a good laugh about it đ. Hope you enjoy the harley. From a old guy on a motorcycle.
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A Pinlock and do not open the visor in rain. Why? Water will enter on the inside of the helmet and visor, making it wet and foggy. Great video with lots of good tips. The tarmac is really slippery at first when the rain comes, but you can go on out immediately, just mind it and take it even easier. All the best from a all year round rider from Sweden. :)
whatever works for you :)
I appreciated my dude
I need a level head to keep my head level
and you fit the bill to help supplement what I should be focused on
and I do not do take it seriously
tomorrow is January 3rd on the border of Minnesota
looking forward to riding
welcome!
Great tips and videođ
Pinlock inserts work great for mitigating internal fogging of the shield when you have rain/- rain/high humidity. Really helpful on cold days too, especially track days
thanks
Went on an East San Diego ride yesterday after all the rain and the roads are sketchy still. Lots of big rocks and debris along with mud. It was a pre ride with road captains for a HOG ride on the 1st so should be interesting :). Hope to see you riding around San Diego!
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These are good tips; thanks for that! I've only been riding for a year, but I have never ridden in the rain as all I can think about are the tires losing traction somehow. But I know people ride in the rain all the time.
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Yeah, i got caught in the rain bringing my new toy home Thursday evening. I wasnt as worried about the rain, as i was the fact it was about 30 degrees. I made it home safely with my new toy though. Thought to myself, man Fast Eddie would be proud. Then i was like noooo, he'd think i was an idiot for riding in this wintery mix shit. lol. The rain mode on the CB1000R black edition works great though.
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One tip, when selecting tyres (mainly touring) would be to sacrifice some dry weather tyre grip for wet weather grip. If you know you will be driving in mixed conditions most of the time
depends on the tires...the ones I have now on my GS are awesome with both
Thanks for this tips, Greg! Been meaning to search for it and wasnât sure if you had one. I am an experienced rider. I used to race on super bikes and did good amount of trail riding. Life happened and I had to stop riding for 10yrs. Now Im back. But the moment I rode and starts raining, I developed some kind of phobia especially on the corners. My mind would start telling me that I will slide in that corner and my entire body and my hands will go stiff. Any advice to overcome this?
I had one time I was so scared I had to stop riding and spend the entire day until it dried up. That bad.
Visor: outside use Rain-X, a great product that works like magic. Find it in packets of wipes if travelling, or spray bottle. Do your rear-view mirrors, too, water flys off. Visor: Inside, shaving foam prevents fog. Smear a little on, let dry, buff with a microfiber or flannel cloth. Hotel staffs use it on bathroom mirrors.
whatever works for you
Thank you for making this. There are too few rain riding videos for motorcycles out there.
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That was my experience today. The temperatures are high for days and a little rain made me feel like I have no control, the feeling of a slippery surface and the steering has no role.
Thanks for the tips really do appreciate it all gotta ride tonight in the rain also got the new rain suit ready to try out
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Thank you for this video, I just ordered three of your books.
welcome!! Thanks :) write a review on Amazon if you have a chance
I'd add one thing. Keep some spare lean angle and braking to allow you the option to modify your line in a bend. Metal covers and potholes are common are your enemy.
Obviously
those roads hold alot of water.. great video
was raining pretty good
In the UK they teach, and test, a 2 second gap in the dry, and a 4 second gap in the wet.
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Oh and another mention if you riding in wet weather et If there is a slight wind in particular watch out for stuff picked up and thrown towards you can be an issue BUT also beware of FLOODING in the road as going through that (been there đ) with a car or lorry in front of you that has just kicked back a mini tsunami in your direction.. OH yes.. the one occasion it happened to me it caused my engine to cut out. Soaked spark plugs ! Easily remedied but never forgotten re that 'mini tsunami'!đđ
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I was cracking up when you said there is a âplastic thingâ you can put on your visor to prevent fog. It reminded me, you ride in Southern California, with little rain or cold. I wish I had the luxury of cracking my lid to clear the lense. Itâs too cold here to do that. You gotta keep that lid closed to stay warm. Pin locks are mandatory this time of year.
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@@MotoJitsu thanks for all the time and effort you put into your videos with one goal: to help people. Nice job.
The other day in a downhill stop to stop sign I downshifted and instantly regretted. Back tire tried to become the front tire. Wasn't even going fast. Def got skid marks and realized habits can injur or worse in different conditions
You released the clutch too fast
looks like here in UK:-))), everyday
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Thank you for this video. Although it may sound obvious, proper rain gear also becomes very important when riding in rain. Trying to ride while wet (particularly if the temps are low) becomes really frustrating and distracting pretty quick.
you're welcome!
good tips for those crazy enough to ride in the rain. I like dirt in the rain but street seems intense I try to avoid even driving in the rain since you can barely stop and tires spin for like no reason.
crazy? lol people who don't just lack the skill
@@MotoJitsu I got stuck at a light one time because I was on a hill and my truck was just spinning. had to pop it in 4wd to make it out of there. idk how 1 Sq inch of contact patch can even grip going straight. do you run special rain tires?
tires with tread...lol
Nice road!
sure is
So how are you liking the Ultra Classic? My wife wanted the bike for touring two up and I would have to say I love this bike now. I never thought I would own the âold man bikeâ but a year into it and it seems to be the bike I take out most often. Lol, love this freaking motorcycle!
was very comfy...a lot of fun actually
always learning something new, but this one of these important ones be smooth be gentle
thanks
Impressive.
thx
welcome
You say not to ride in the middle of the lane, and that makes sense because of oil accumulation⊠what about tire ruts on either side that start to accumulate water? Then adding a level of complexity⊠what to do when the above mentioned road turns?
Donât ride through it
Just in time! Thanks for the tips.
welcome!
Good training!
yes!
Do you experienced huge differences with your vision dependening on the helmet you used? And is the pinlock thing really useful?
Yesterday I had 150km Autobahn and even with the visor partly open i couldn't see shit.
Anyway I need to get a new helmet because my old one is now over 7 years old and really worn off.
Not really, no
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Iâve ridden in the pouring rain only once. Ridden in sprinkles once or twice.
In the pouring rain, a car two cars ahead of me decided to pull from the driving lane to the merge lane on the left for seemingly no reason, but first slammed on their brakes.
The car in front of me slammed on their brakes and I think that was the first time I felt my ABS.
People are really dumb in the rain.
sure are
Good video broo
Appreciate it
Setting the exit of one corner for the next.. sound advice.
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In Scotland, it is unusual to ride in the dryđ„
Especially in Scotland; just another reason to live up to the 'Scotland the Brave' epithet. Go hard ye brave laddie. My brother married a Scottish lassie in SA. Been together about 40 years, now and still going strong - a great couple. Best man at my wedding is a Scottish laddie. And I love Iron Brew... a Scottish invention. Not so keen on Haggis though; an acquired taste I think...
All the very best and safe riding.
Peter (NZ).
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2:45 will people be distracted?? Perhapsđ€đ€
yup
Thank you
You're welcome
Muddy roads in the twistys also
what?
@@MotoJitsu mud can flow across the road....
yup
Rain aside, this route looks really pretty. Where about is it?
Hwy 94
Does anyone have suggestions for what to put on your visor so the rain beads and rolls of?
In the UK you can get something called Rain-X which is pretty good but 'stars' a bit at night. I find a very clean visor and a bit of speed and I turn my head a bit to the left; and hold then a bit to the right; and hold really helps blow the rain off.
@@iangrimshaw1 I've heard of Rain-X, but was told it's not safe for plastics. I guess that hasn't been your experience?
I just turn my head side to side at speed
@@Tom-bm7mm Never had any problems with Rain-X on visors. I agree with Moto-Jitsu about tilting my lid/visor left and right and the rain blows off.
I think these are good riding tips for above average riders toođ€
anyone
I've tried products for my visor but nothing seems to work as well as the stuff you're using (on your camera lens). What is it?
I'm not using anything on it
Pinlock visor inserts work really well đ
What a properly inflated tire is ? Lower than normal ? Or what? Please
what the owner manual says
The good ole 94
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@3:21 Rain-riding in jeans đ€š
Yup, my Tobacco jeans with Kevlar lining and armor.
@@MotoJitsu Hopefully it was a fairly warm rain. Over here on the east coast we've been seeing a decent amount of rain, but it's been coming in below the fifties. Definitely not jean riding weather đ
wear whatever you wish
@@MotoJitsu You mean clothing is optional đ
The only one think I could add to all this tips is, be smooth but not too smooth. Cuz you can slip off the sit ;D
lol
Wet, wind chill can become a real danger. If you have crap gear you can easily slip into hypothermia.
Obviously
@@MotoJitsu Should be, but I remember when I started riding I didn't have any wet weather gear at all. Some mates came round to join a ride into the (UK) Derbyshire Peak District. After a short while it started raining and they stopped to pull on waterproof over-trousers etc. I hadn't got any. I got soaked and bloody frozen. Not the best way to learn. Stay safe (and warm and dry!) and keep giving us great videos.
If it's cold...wear warmer gear, if it's raining, wear warm gear and some kind of rain suit.
Also, those black tar snakes they use to repair cracks in the road? Avoid them, especially in corners. Very slippery!
they're not as bad as people think
Looks like your average NW spring ride.
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Rain riding tip: SLOW THE FUCK DOWN !! Remember, those Road Markings are about 50 % PLASTIC.
I've seen people crash at 15mph in the wet...it's the not the speed it's the lack of skill
No need to watch, since I'm not an average street rider!
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When it's raining I drive my car.
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