Never been in the Rain

But sometimes, if you have to go from point A to point B, the right gear can make it bearable. @Kevin frazier and I went on the Cherohala Skyway a few weeks ago, and the weather was miserable. Pouring rain & dense fog. I have a Nelsen Rigg rain outfit with booties and it worked like a champ. Bone dry. I have Belstaff leather boots that are probably pretty water resistant but leather takes a while to dry out & why put up with that when some waterproof gear can alleviate that. But a Triumph exposed to weather? She was born on the bad weather isles.
 
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I have the Nelson Rigg rain booties with the fabric layer on the outside facing the motor, you had no issues with them melting?
 
I will tell you this has never, ever, happened in Washington State!
 
Mongler07 said:
Get good leather gear and shin high boots. 90mph in heavy rain is no issue.
Remember always give it a bit of throttle in a turn to plant the rear wheel and never lift
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respectfully, throttle in a turn lightens the front and reduces grip - grip comes from the front tire in a turn, not the rear. this is dangerous advise, at least for me.
 
2023R3GT said:
respectfully, throttle in a turn lightens the front and reduces grip - grip comes from the front tire in a turn, not the rear. this is dangerous advise, at least for me.
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Well maybe you might want to watch a few instructional videos. Twist of the wrist would be a good start.
The rear tire has a bigger contact patch. Increasing power shifts the weight just a bit giving more traction. There is virtually nothing else you can do. Stop using your limited knowledge and maybe learn something.
Respectfully from someone (myself) who has learned the hard way.
It's not full power. Just a bit. You will never remove traction from the front enough to be a problem. Remember it's a turn. Not some magic wonderland
The rear is 100% of the driving force. If you increase your contact patch it will by definition keep you from loosing the front end.
 
Love touring, so riding in the rain is a must. Part of the fun of motorcycling is to be prepared for any conditions. I bring hot weather, cold weather, wet weather gear. I also map out carwashes along my route in case I hit bad weather anywhere I go, and have an efficient cleaning kit and routine.
 
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