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Posted: **Wed Jan 28, 2004 12:41 pm**

Hi, New to the KLR and riding in general. I have found myself, at times, riding on damp/wet roads. What do others do out there for safe rain riding? Besides going slower and keeping yourself upright in the turns what else should I do proactivly? TIA, Erik [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Posted: **Wed Jan 28, 2004 1:49 pm**

At 07:11 AM 1/28/04 -0800, Erik Vesneski wrote:

>Besides going slower and keeping yourself upright in the turns what else >should I do proactivly?

Be *smooth!.* Smooth is always good on a bike, but in the wet especially. Give yourself more braking time (following distance). Turn your "rider radar" up to max intensity! Wherever 4-wheelers do a lot of stopping (lights, stop signs, toll booths, etc) be very careful of riding between the tire tracks where "goo" accumulates - stay in the tire tracks. Have good gear so you're not distracted by being uncomfortable. Vision is very important. Have a good, well waxed face shield. It's best to not look through a windshield. Make yourself very visible as others have a hard time seeing you in the rain. Other than that, it's just normal! Ride safe, Don Kime - VFR750F, GL1500SE, GL1100, KLR 650 OH - M/C Safety Instructor/RiderCoach dkime@... http://forums.delphiforums.com/MCTourer/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Posted: **Wed Jan 28, 2004 2:32 pm**

I agree with the practice comment. My first experience riding a motorcycle was the Motor Cycle Safety class and we spent the first day riding in the rain in a parking lot. I learned the tires hold more than I would have expected even on slick asphault. Still try to stay out of the rain, but do not fear it as much. Good tread and smooth control and watch out for the cars who don't pay as much attention. Chris

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Don Kime wrote: > At 07:11 AM 1/28/04 -0800, Erik Vesneski wrote: > >Besides going slower and keeping yourself upright in the turns what else > >should I do proactivly? > > Be *smooth!.* Smooth is always good on a bike, but in the wet > especially. Give yourself more braking time (following distance). Turn > your "rider radar" up to max intensity! Wherever 4-wheelers do a lot of > stopping (lights, stop signs, toll booths, etc) be very careful of riding > between the tire tracks where "goo" accumulates - stay in the tire > tracks. Have good gear so you're not distracted by being > uncomfortable. Vision is very important. Have a good, well waxed face > shield. It's best to not look through a windshield. Make yourself very > visible as others have a hard time seeing you in the rain. > > Other than that, it's just normal! > > Ride safe, > Don Kime - VFR750F, GL1500SE, GL1100, KLR 650 > OH - M/C Safety Instructor/RiderCoach dkime@c... > http://forums.delphiforums.com/MCTourer/ > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Posted: **Wed Jan 28, 2004 5:40 pm**

> -----Original Message----- > From: Erik Vesneski [mailto:evesneski@...] > Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 7:12 AM > To: KLR List > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Rain Riding > > Hi, > > New to the KLR and riding in general. I have found myself, at times, > riding on damp/wet roads. > > What do others do out there for safe rain riding? > > Besides going slower and keeping yourself upright in the turns what else > should I do proactivly? > > > TIA, > Erik >

--------------- Hi. I would also seal up the electrical connections and use dielectric grease on the connections. Also the more wet riding you do, the maintenance and greasing of suspension parts and chain cleaning/oiling will rise in importance. Mike T A16 Las Vegas

Posted: **Wed Jan 28, 2004 8:34 pm**

And most of all, don't forget to do the t-mod on the carb vent tubing or you won't be riding very far in the wet. Gorm L. Mike T wrote:

> -----Original Message----- > From: Erik Vesneski [mailto:evesneski@...] > Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 7:12 AM > To: KLR List > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Rain Riding > > Hi, > > New to the KLR and riding in general. I have found myself, at times, > riding on damp/wet roads. > > What do others do out there for safe rain riding? > > Besides going slower and keeping yourself upright in the turns what else > should I do proactivly? > > > TIA, > Erik >

--------------- Hi. I would also seal up the electrical connections and use dielectric grease on the connections. Also the more wet riding you do, the maintenance and greasing of suspension parts and chain cleaning/oiling will rise in importance. Mike T A16 Las Vegas List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_klr650/ To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free web site building tool. Try it! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Posted: **Wed Jan 28, 2004 9:21 pm**

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Posted: **Thu Jan 29, 2004 7:53 am**

In a message dated 2004-01-28 9:02:20 PM Pacific Standard Time, gorm_larsen@... writes:

> > And most of all, don't forget to do the t-mod on the carb vent tubing or you > won't be riding very far in the wet. > Gorm L. > >

Then I wonder how I've gotten away with 1000s of miles of riding in the rain and the mud without the t-mod? Pat G'ville, Nv [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Posted: **Thu Jan 29, 2004 3:11 pm**

There is a good article on rain riding at: http://www.soundrider.com/archive/safety-skills/rain_riding.htm -- Marc, KLR650 A12, Loveland, CO USA

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Erik Vesneski wrote: > New to the KLR and riding in general. I have found myself, at times, riding on damp/wet roads. > What do others do out there for safe rain riding? > Besides going slower and keeping yourself upright in the turns what else should I do proactivly? > Erik

Posted: **Mon Jul 18, 2005 5:22 am**

I love it. Cooler in the summer. But I try to stay on back roads when in the rain. Interstates and fighting the big trucks spray really sucks. The scattered thundershowers we have most everyday in southern Louisiana, I kinda read them and if not too large just blast thru them and dry off on the other side. If really big then stop and put on some rain gear. All depends on my temperment, temperture, traffic situation, etc. Just gotta chill on the speeds and lines. Andy in Louisiana

Posted: **Sat Oct 13, 2007 5:21 am**

Could not have said it better myself. I picture Jacobus on the Ukulele and Mike as lid ( lead ? laid ) lady ?) singer !! --- Mike Frey wrote:

> To be lain, you must first have been laid. Ride in > the oncoming > lane, and you'll soon be laid. After you've lain in > the lane for a > while, you will know you should have stayed in your > lane. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jacobus De Bruyn" > To: dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Friday, October 12, 2007 10:15 PM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] warning > > > >I am afraid your time of peace is over, i have been > > riding my KLR, for two weeks, and I have many > things > > I want to share and comment upon. So, my gang, be > > advised, and practise your delete button. > > What lain to ride in to get lade? For now I will > rest > > and check my grammar, but beware! Jake. > > > > > > > > >

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