kiranghag

do not forget to get the bike serviced before the rains start.

this should include cleaning, oiling, a visual inspection of tyres/brakes/lights and change if required.

get fuel tank cleaned up and ensure that water bypass pipe is not clogged, if your tank has one. this helps if you park outside in rains.

do not get tempted to ride faster if others are doing so on the road. Stopping in rains is tricky than riding through.

keep judging your brakes and apply them after intervals. Applying brakes creates heat and helps to displace water around liners/pads. This way the brakes remain more effective and ready if you need them all of a sudden.

Seibott

You missed out the fact that one should turn their headlights on while riding in the rain.

sachinzeus

Why more rear? true even when both wheels have discs?

Any brand in mind? Can I get here in the US? I have a everclear visor that does not fog up from the inside of the helmet. That helps for sure

I experienced the contrary. downshifting caused the rear wheel to torque and lose traction on many occasions. maybe i was doing it wrong, but on a downslope with hydroplaning kicking in, i had some rear slides...not pleasant!..but i do get your point....i engine brake in my cage many a times.

revvhard

does decreasing the tire pressure a little help in riding in the rain??
the tyres on the apache slip even on dry roads with small patches of water so when it rains i have to ride at speeds around 35-40

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rkakkar

Quite the opposite mate!

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Divya Sharan

Hi all!

First, warm wishes for the winter season just round the corner.
Now, straight to the topic - riding in rains.
I live in Chennai and I cross the entire length of IT Expressway daily in order to reach and return from office (Adyar to Sipcot). It has been pouring heavily nowadays.

Lets consider today's incident; I was returning early (my luck ) from office at around 2 PM. Started well from Sipcot (One end of the expressway) I'd barely done 2 kms when it started down-pouring like anything. I stopped and put on my rain coat and continued. But boy, rain drops were hurting me. I couldn't see anything properly through the helmet visor. The road was open and there were no interceptors; courtesy - rains .

I struggled to keep up at 45 kmph due to the wind blast from the right side when I saw a CBR 250R cross me at a blinding speed. No idea what was on the freak's mind! He was no less than 100 I am sure! But to my utter sorrow, he skid some 200 metres ahead into a pool of mud.
God's grace he was ok. There were scratches and I could see the paint missing from the fairing on the left. I learnt he braked hard due to a dog!

Hence, I have a few questions:-
1. How to ride in rains?
2. Can we continue counter steering as on a normal day?
3. I have been practicing cornering for 3 months now, but today I didn't dare attempt any corner above 30 kmph.
Question:- can we corner as effectively in rains?
4. Should we ride with the helmet visor closed (poor visibility) or open (you certainly get a face wash...)?
5. Is riding over 50 kmph during heavy rains sane?

I request sincere help from all XBHPians. I have learnt a lot many things in the past 5 months here. Help me one more time.

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bluevolt

Hi, I have put in some of my inputs.

sheelpriye

BV - Front brakes a no, no?

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