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Posted: **Sun Sep 17, 2006 12:05 am**

YOU GUYS EVER READ THE OPERATORS MANUAL THAT CAME WITH UR BIKE? I have! My Suzuki manual says " Do Not Ride in the rain or on wet roads the tires will not provide traction on wet roads.

Posted: **Sun Sep 17, 2006 12:58 am**

Theyre coated in teflon......

Posted: **Sun Sep 17, 2006 1:39 am**

lol moto must be one of those guys who beleive everything they read and hear. The manufacture of motorcycles have some lawyers that seem to think someone riding in the rain will sue them if they happen to crash. My tires are almost bald and I still have traction in the rain. I am hoping to go a few more weeks without getting new tires cause by then it will be winter and time to put the bike up. Then come spring bring the bike out and go get tires replace

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Posted: **Sun Sep 17, 2006 2:36 am**

MotoF150 wrote:YOU GUYS EVER READ THE OPERATORS MANUAL THAT CAME WITH UR BIKE? I have! My Suzuki manual says " Do Not Ride in the rain or on wet roads the tires will not provide traction on wet roads.

I'll never get a Suzuki then. My Honda manual makes no mention of that.

Posted: **Sun Sep 17, 2006 6:14 am**

MotoF150 wrote:YOU GUYS EVER READ THE OPERATORS MANUAL THAT CAME WITH UR BIKE? I have! My Suzuki manual says " Do Not Ride in the rain or on wet roads the tires will not provide traction on wet roads.

I have a Yamaha....

Riding in the rain isn't the greatest, but when done with care, it is ok.

Mr. Moto, riding in the rain is a very good skill to have. Sometimes the day may start out sunny and dry, but by the time you come home it is raining. If a person is out on a trip and it starts raining half way home, you have to keep riding if you want to get home.
If where you live you aren't subjected to sudden changes in the weather count your blessings.
Now go and get some better tires for your bike and learn to slow down a bit for less than perfect conditions.

Posted: **Sun Sep 17, 2006 7:08 am**

MotoF150 wrote:YOU GUYS EVER READ THE OPERATORS MANUAL THAT CAME WITH UR BIKE? I have! My Suzuki manual says " Do Not Ride in the rain or on wet roads the tires will not provide traction on wet roads.

Funny, my manuals (note the plural) both Suzuki and Honda have both said that riding in the rain can cause reduced traction, so you should exercise more care while riding in the wet - slow down, increase following distance, and be smooth on the brakes. Not "Do not ride you will die."

Actually, talking to MSF instructor's they prefer to teach when it's raining. Because it forces the new riders to learn how to be smooth with the controls. And by smooth I mean, don't gun the throttle, don't dump the clutch, don't slam on the brakes.

The downside? They get cold and wet and miserable. The upside? They can make far better riders out of you.

Personally I've ridden in the rain A LOT. In fact 2 months ago I had to cross a 20 meter span where the road was flooded out, and the water literally reached my footpegs. I didn't instantly lose traction when I rolled over water either.

MotoF150, I've said it before and I'll say it again:
1) I don't believe you own a motorcycle
2) You're an idiot

That is all.

Posted: **Sun Sep 17, 2006 6:09 pm**

Welcome to the forum ¡...... And be careful in your first ride

Posted: **Tue Sep 19, 2006 8:04 pm**

I've used Rain-x on my visor and haven't seen any problems. If I notice anything, I'll just buy another visor.

Posted: **Tue Sep 19, 2006 9:20 pm**

My friend used Rain-X on his windshield and turned it opaque,so Rain-X is a no-no for bike windshields

Posted: **Wed Sep 20, 2006 1:22 am**

MotoF150 wrote:YOU GUYS EVER READ THE OPERATORS MANUAL THAT CAME WITH UR BIKE? I have! My Suzuki manual says " Do Not Ride in the rain or on wet roads the tires will not provide traction on wet roads.

Errm I would have expected that warning to come from tire manufacturers, not bike manufacturers... unless suzuki say you should only fit OEM tyres on your bike too

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