Meusings from a rainy road

[derf]

I rode 5 hours today in the rain with my new suit and this is what I thought about:

1. My new jacket is waterproof, except for one spot on each sleeve and a hole dead center top
2. My water proof sheepskin lines winter super warm riding gloves arent as waterproof as they were when I bought them, they let water in the holes in my sleeves
3. My non waterproof boots are pretty damn waterproof if I wear plastic bags over my socks
4. Riding in the rain sucks
5. Riding in the rain is better than driving in it
6. Tommy, remember that time that you were riding in the rain all night and you were freezing cold, wet, and tired and I was driving my truck next to you with my bike in the back and I was eating doritos? Those were awesome doritos
7. Songs about the rain make the rain even worse
8. I should check the weather before I go out
9. The internet is full of really cool boobies
10. People like to stare at you because you are the only idiot riding in the rain
11. Pandora radio rocks

[101lifts2]

What is Meusings?

I wish it would rain here so I can actually get a day off from riding.

[derf]

What is Meusings?



Its sorta englishish

[pauldun170]

I rode 5 hours today in the rain with my new suit and this is what I thought about:

1. My new jacket is waterproof, except for one spot on each sleeve and a hole dead center top
2. My water proof sheepskin lines winter super warm riding gloves arent as waterproof as they were when I bought them, they let water in the holes in my sleeves
3. My non waterproof boots are pretty damn waterproof if I wear plastic bags over my socks
4. Riding in the rain sucks
5. Riding in the rain is better than driving in it
6. Tommy, remember that time that you were riding in the rain all night and you were freezing cold, wet, and tired and I was driving my truck next to you with my bike in the back and I was eating doritos? Those were awesome doritos
7. Songs about the rain make the rain even worse
8. I should check the weather before I go out
9. The internet is full of really cool boobies
10. People like to stare at you because you are the only idiot riding in the rain
11. Pandora radio rocks

:lol

[Particle Man]

Dry those gloves out and then campdry the crap out of them (only lightly over the palms for obvious reasons). If you get into some REALLY heavy rain that will last a while, duct tape will seal them to your sleeves.

[VatorMan]

I saw a dude riding in a monsoon while driving through Durham NC Wed. I thought he was either the ballsiest or stupidest SOB on the planet. I was hydroplaning on 4 wheels.

[CrazyKell]

Now I want Doritos.

I used to not mind riding in the rain. But my current tires (Dunlop Q2's) SUCK in the rain. So I don't like it anymore.

[Adeptus_Minor]

What is Meusings?



Musings from the same people who brought you meusli?


Great list, derf :lol::dthumb:

[Mr Lefty]

I saw a dude riding in a monsoon while driving through Durham NC Wed. I thought he was either the ballsiest or stupidest SOB on the planet. I was hydroplaning on 4 wheels.

the funny thing is... all the places here that fill up with water and cars hydroplane... I cut right through... most times as long as it's less than 12" of water... I don't even notice any feedback in the bars.

I enjoy riding in the rain...

I've gotta get some liquid seam sealer and tear out my liner for my jacket and re seal the seams. I fucked up and washed my jacket in HOT water, and the taped seams became, untaped.

Derf what size gloves you wear? I've got some A* winter gloves, size XL but they just don't fit me right and I don't like the loss of dexterity. I've only worn them once... I used a pair for the trip up to Omaha in Dec last year... but they were a size too small (didn't have a choice but to make them work) I used these on the way down. I may hold on to them until after my trip this Dec... but really wanna find a lighter pair...

[tommymac]

me and sixxer should kick your ass :lol;

[G-Rex]

Sucks that your waterproof gear isn't "waterproof". Who knew there were varying degrees of waterproofness. LOL

With my Aerostich and gore-tex boots and gloves, I've done 8 hours in downpours that made cars pull over, and came out dry as a bone at the end of the day.

Riding in the rain doesn't suck when you are prepared. I enjoy it actually.

[derf]

The kacket and pants are 100% waterproof, its just that the gloves let water into the sleeves, the big holes were for my hands. The big hole in the top was for my head. If I was wearing the neck thingie the jacket came with nothing would have gone down the collar. None of my clothes were wet except for 2" at the end of my sleeves. Nothing at all came through the vents. It was pretty cold out but I wasnt cold, I didnt have the liner in either, and I was pretty warm wearing just a long sleeve shirt

[Particle Man]

The kacket

gotta watch out for those.

[VatorMan]

My F'n front tire on the SG gives me a friggen road shower. Other than that-Riding in the rain is no big deal.

[derf]

gotta watch out for those.

Kuck you

[Adeptus_Minor]

Riding in the rain doesn't suck when you are prepared. I enjoy it actually.

if it weren't for having to be around idiotic drivers, I might not mind it as much as I do. Though, historically I've only gotten rained on when I hadn't planned for it so that might also account for some of my distaste for it.

[G-Rex]

Since it's a little tough to tell from your description, let me make a suggestion, and if you do this already, nevermind.

It might help if you will put the gauntlet of your glove inside the jacket. That way, when you're riding, and rain starts running down your arms, the water runs right off, NOT into your gloves.

I made that mistake the first time I wore my gore-tex gloves. LOL

The kacket and pants are 100% waterproof, its just that the gloves let water into the sleeves, the big holes were for my hands. The big hole in the top was for my head. If I was wearing the neck thingie the jacket came with nothing would have gone down the collar. None of my clothes were wet except for 2" at the end of my sleeves. Nothing at all came through the vents. It was pretty cold out but I wasnt cold, I didnt have the liner in either, and I was pretty warm wearing just a long sleeve shirt

[derf]

it didn't matter, the gloves were just so wet that they soaked right through and my long shirt sleeve started to absorb moisture from the glove.

When I get home im gonna write a reviewe of the suit.

[derf]

Plus I think I got them in 2005

[G-Rex]

Plus I think I got them in 2005

Get better stuff. My suit, boots, and gloves were all purchased in 2005 and they work as well now as they did when they were new.

[Cruzergirl]

Nice list, even the boobies part. I would like to add one for my own list.
I do not have to wonder how much water my pants will hold... a frickin lake!
That's how much.
My crotch went swimming the other day on my ride home from work(15 miles, rain so hard cars were pulling over, interstate was 35 mph, flashers on).
And my gloves aren't waterproof either....($85 for heavy, wet, leather...).

This thread makes me :lol:

[Particle Man]

.
I do not have to wonder how much water my pants will hold... a frickin lake!
That's how much.
My crotch went swimming the other day on my ride home from work(15 miles, rain so hard cars were pulling over, interstate was 35 mph, flashers on)riding in the rain excites you that much, huh?

Kinky.

:nee:

[Mr Lefty]

Sucks that your waterproof gear isn't "waterproof". Who knew there were varying degrees of waterproofness. LOL

With my Aerostich and gore-tex boots and gloves, I've done 8 hours in downpours that made cars pull over, and came out dry as a bone at the end of the day.

Riding in the rain doesn't suck when you are prepared. I enjoy it actually.


I want the Aerostitch boots and to find some gortex gloves. my jacket I'm gonna fix, but I've used it (before I fucked up the waterproofing) in storms that dropped 6" of rain in 30 mins... and came out dry with the exception of a little rain going down the collar. (wished i had some sort of drawstring.


but I LOVE riding in bad weather... it's the adventure.

[Papa_Complex]

First mistake that most people make, when using "waterproof" gloves and a textile suit, is to wear the glove cuffs on the OUTSIDE of the coat sleeves. Since many all weather gloves are lined, this means that your jacket wicks the water right into the gloves' liners and soaks the inside.

[tommymac]

First mistake that most people make, when using "waterproof" gloves and a textile suit, is to wear the glove cuffs on the OUTSIDE of the coat sleeves. Since many all weather gloves are lined, this means that your jacket wicks the water right into the gloves' liners and soaks the inside.

learned that last year. I got a cheap pair of fieldsheer water proof gloves. Rode to work in the rain and seemed ok. Untill it turned into a raging monsoon and that happened to me. Gloves were crap anyway, wore em a few times and the seam over the left knuckles split open. I got a pair of the thick rubber gloves to throw over my gloves just in case, but wont work on my a*s since the 4th and 5th fingers are fused together.

[Papa_Complex]

learned that last year. I got a cheap pair of fieldsheer water proof gloves. Rode to work in the rain and seemed ok. Untill it turned into a raging monsoon and that happened to me. Gloves were crap anyway, wore em a few times and the seam over the left knuckles split open. I got a pair of the thick rubber gloves to throw over my gloves just in case, but wont work on my a*s since the 4th and 5th fingers are fused together.

A* has a few different models of Goretex gloves, that look pretty good. They seem to have all the features of their upscale gloves, just without the venting of the tied fingers. I'll likely be giving one of the models a try.

[Mr Lefty]

A* has a few different models of Goretex gloves, that look pretty good. They seem to have all the features of their upscale gloves, just without the venting of the tied fingers. I'll likely be giving one of the models a try.

I have a pair of A* WR-V gloves that are gore tex. I wasn't fond of them due to the thickness. for me I want more dexterity. and especially with both hippo hands and heated grips, I don't need this thick of glove.

I'm gonna use them one last time in dec on my trip up to Fargo... if they don't break in (I don't think it's a matter of breaking in) they'll be up for sale.

http://assets1.revzilla.com/product_images/0016/6195/Alpinestars_WR-V_Gore-Tex_Gloves_zoom.jpg?1254853988

[Papa_Complex]

I have a pair of A* WR-V gloves that are gore tex. I wasn't fond of them due to the thickness. for me I want more dexterity. and especially with both hippo hands and heated grips, I don't need this thick of glove.

I'm gonna use them one last time in dec on my trip up to Fargo... if they don't break in (I don't think it's a matter of breaking in) they'll be up for sale.

http://assets1.revzilla.com/product_images/0016/6195/Alpinestars_WR-V_Gore-Tex_Gloves_zoom.jpg?1254853988

Thanks. I've been looking at their various leather and Goretex gloves, precisely because they don't seem to have the thickness of their textile gloves. I don't tend to have to worry about the cold too much, because I don't really feel it until it becomes extreme. I guess it comes from a heredity that involves lots of hairy men standing around in plaid skirts, in high winds, during winter.

[CrazyKell]

Thanks. I've been looking at their various leather and Goretex gloves, precisely because they don't seem to have the thickness of their textile gloves. I don't tend to have to worry about the cold too much, because I don't really feel it until it becomes extreme. I guess it comes from a heredity that involves lots of hairy men standing around in plaid skirts, in high winds, during winter.

I'm already frozen up here and barely riding. :tremble:

[Papa_Complex]

I'm already frozen up here and barely riding. :tremble:

Cold isn't a problem. Rain isn't a problem. Cold rain is a problem. It's called hypothermia.

The only reason that I didn't ride into work yesterday (I did today), was because all of my gloves are vented. That's fine for me, down to 5 degrees Celsius on a VFR800, but not so much on a naked ER6n. Of course today I'm cursing Environment Canada for saying that I should be OK until about 6:00pm, when now my bike is swimming in its parking spot.

[Particle Man]

It's been Fu*cking monsoon season here the past 2 weeks :rant:

[derf]

It's been Fu*cking monsoon season here the past 2 weeks :rant:

Thats the shit I rode through