A motorcycle and Rain, Best practices

If you get dressed, throw on a rain suit and jump on a Gieser glide, chances are you don't care that it's raining. That fairing, the windshield, the lowers...you can cruise along at speed with not a care in the world. 

Without the rain suit you will find that you do get wet, minimally. usually the knees, and of course when you stop for a light. You will also find that water does accumulate on your fuel tank and sooner or later rolls off, usually into your crotch. On a hot day this is not so bad, other days not so good, and the way it makes your underwear stick to you is not pleasant, usually causes chaffing.

But if you are one of those people who truly ride "In the Wind", without the aid of forward protection, you have come to know that the old adage  "it only rains in the front" is not entirely true, the rain comes from the front but sooner or later, usually sooner in a good rain, the water soaks the clothing and even your back and butt get wet. Not only does rain get you wet, but like bugs and small rocks, it stings. 

So if you do ride out in the open, here is a couple tips for you, sort of best practices I have developed over the years. If you are just jumping on the bike to run to the corner and back because you are out of smokes, this will not help you, you must feed the addiction.

 If you look out the door and see a rain soaked motorcycle, dark skies and more rain on the way, I suggest you dress for the occasion. I find warm dry socks, a comfortable pair of under wear, a recliner and a Television are the best way to go.

So sit back, put your feet up and relax, find a good movie, grab something to eat and enjoy. Let the warmth soak through you. There's always tomorrow. 

If you have your "other" with you...
I'm sure the two of you can come up with some ideas that are even more fun.

Just watch the cracker crumbs