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[Discussion] What do you do when it rains?

mercurius

By mercurius
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What do you and ur pillion do when it rains heavily?  

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  1. 1. What do you and ur pillion do when it rains heavily?

    • You wear the rain gear, your pillion can get wet
      26
    • Your pillion wears the rain gear, you get wet
      56
    • Wait for the rain to stop
      137
    • Take public transport home
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zelot Newbie

zelot

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Originally posted by na3r1@Dec 21 2006, 10:07 PM

Hi bro,

 

Are you implying that all IRC tires dont perform well on wet roads?

 

Just qurious. If it isnt good then I think I'll have to change my tires.

 

Thanks.

is referring to stock IRC tires that come with the bike.

They are hard compound.

 

IRC aso have soft compound ones but i neber try b4.

got bike straight then go change tires liao.

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forkie Newbie

forkie

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IF only 1 set of raincoat most prob my pillion gets to wear it. Cos norm i pillion gers nia :cheeky: Ahahaha

 

But i always have 2 sets of raincoat so no prob for me. Would prefer to stop under shelter if happen to pass by. Cos till now still dont like to ride in the rain.... Wait gotta wipe like siao if not rust starts to set in :weep:

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G_S_J Newbie

G_S_J

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Originally posted by na3r1@Dec 21 2006, 10:07 PM

Hi bro,

 

Are you implying that all IRC tires dont perform well on wet roads?

 

Just qurious. If it isnt good then I think I'll have to change my tires.

 

Thanks.

Like i say, tyres is the first contact point between your machine to the road ...... I have never trusted IRC tyres....proven to be too much of problems..... and if u do a search , much has been discussed and said about it too. Dn save such money .... not worth it.

 

Guys,

 

Rain is our curse, please do increased your "heartbeat" to prevent cold engine. Personnally, i had bike died off twice today.....VERY dangerous as i was int he middle of the road......

 

ALSO,

Water would most Probably splash or rain would hit your engine as our engine are naked...... DO take note of your spark plug and its header...once it got wet...thats the end.....dn ever think of starting your engine....

 

BEST OF ALL.

Take public transport and dn ride....liek me...at times i take public transport.....

 

 

 

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G_S_J Newbie

G_S_J

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Originally posted by Ghandhayutham@Dec 20 2006, 10:05 PM

I on hazard lights and ride when raining very very heavily. Anyone know if its against the law to do tt?

In fact, i would proposed all bikes to have hazard lights installed....just like cars need second brake light installed ...... I have it on my bike too ..... can DIY...

 

If Rain too heavy....then pls dn ride...... Better be late then never...

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G_S_J Newbie

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Originally posted by forkie@Dec 22 2006, 08:56 AM

IF only 1 set of raincoat most prob my pillion gets to wear it. Cos norm i pillion gers nia :cheeky: Ahahaha

 

But i always have 2 sets of raincoat so no prob for me. Would prefer to stop under shelter if happen to pass by. Cos till now still dont like to ride in the rain.... Wait gotta wipe like siao if not rust starts to set in :weep:

same here...also got 2 sets of rain coat ......

 

After rain also got to wipe or else rust WILL kick in ..:nono:

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ssslackersss Newbie

ssslackersss

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Originally posted by Technician III@Dec 14 2006, 10:34 AM

Yup.. Agreed.. The 1st time I ride in the rain, didn't expect the rain drops to be so powerful.. hit my hands, neck and shoulders.. Even with rain coat, the impact can be quite hard even when riding a raincoat..

Normally bring 2 raincoat...

 

Somehow it doesnt help much if rain is heavy can still feel the pain though it hits on the rain coat.... :giddy:

 

Also dunno y even wearing raincoat i still can get wet... :sian:

ssslackersss Newbie

ssslackersss

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Originally posted by G_S_J@Dec 18 2006, 08:20 AM

4) Always keep on the left and not speed

Bro,

 

Disagree on this point.. recommend all to ride centre lane if 3 lane / left of 1st lane...

Dun keep too close to each side of the road... Especially its raining continously...

You never know which side of the road has flooded. hence i think centre is still the best. Road are desgined in such a way for catchment of water by drainage. high tendency to flood!! :cheeky:

zelot Newbie

zelot

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Originally posted by forkie@Dec 22 2006, 08:56 AM

IF only 1 set of raincoat most prob my pillion gets to wear it. Cos norm i pillion gers nia :cheeky: Ahahaha

 

But i always have 2 sets of raincoat so no prob for me. Would prefer to stop under shelter if happen to pass by. Cos till now still dont like to ride in the rain.... Wait gotta wipe like siao if not rust starts to set in :weep:

:gun:

 

:box: dun lazy lah~

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Baadshah Newbie

Baadshah

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2day fun sia. I ride to camp after my stitched leg can run oredy. Like play game like that wen in the rain. But wen go back suddenly i feel my lan j*ao like a bit wet. Skali wen go back i see, my raincoat trousers tear as big as my fist sia. Damn paisei liao. Whole trousers inside all soaked up.

 

Moral of story= Wear your raincoat pants properly. Not too low. I know if put high high look like ah pek but its definitely better den getting ur groin area drenched...

redhotchilli Newbie

redhotchilli

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Originally posted by G_S_J@Dec 22 2006, 09:20 AM

In fact, i would proposed all bikes to have hazard lights installed....just like cars need second brake light installed ...... I have it on my bike too ..... can DIY...

 

If Rain too heavy....then pls dn ride...... Better be late then never...

to install hazard lights is good... have it on in cases where u have to stop by the road side, its to notify others to take note of ur veh.

 

But it is not correct to on ur hazard lights while riding in the rain... cars do so doesnt mean its correct.... hazard lights is used when the veh got problem, or in the above case.... its a offence to ride with ur hazard lights on and it create more problem then safety, some may mistaken a stop for a moving veh with the hazard lights on and otherwise..... u can ask a TP should u have the chance.... :giddy:

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mercurius Newbie

mercurius

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i disagree, in cases when the rain is really heavy which i encounter once, everyone travelled slow and on their hazard lights, to let those behind n in front take note of ur vehicle cos there's always those ****ers who still speed in heavy rain. In such case i dun think its an offence.

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fandiahmud Newbie

fandiahmud

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Hazard lights should only be used when vehicles are stationary and in emergencies only.

 

Vehicles with hazards lights on may give false impressions to drivers behind that it has stopped or is coming to a stop.

And in bad rainy weather, slow reaction, bad judgement, it is all receipe for an accident waiting to happening.

 

Use wisely!

hamsterwhale Newbie

hamsterwhale

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yes i agree dun ride wif hazard light on,e reason gave by my father was this...if u on hazard light ok...ppl will see...but wat happen if u wanna change lane???yes u on ur signal light to show ppl, but ppl already saw u hazard light on liao would they actually notice u change to a signalling light instead of hazard light???so for my case wat i'll do is...keep a look out on my mirror...if e cars are too near for my safety juz light tap ur brake n warn them off, and by doin dat ur actually regainin ur friction on ur brake pad as they are being heated up....BUT, i walk e walk i dun talk e talk...cuz...dunno im juz crazy...rain no rain, speed is same on Exway, juz dat i dun follow near n i corner real dead slow...other den dat i reide as per normal...Safe Riding...

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Tourer Newbie

Tourer

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Originally posted by hamsterwhale@January 02, 2007 06:25 pm

yes i agree dun ride wif hazard light on,e reason gave by my father was this...if u on hazard light ok...ppl will see...but wat happen if u wanna change lane???yes u on ur signal light to show ppl, but ppl already saw u hazard light on liao would they actually notice u change to a signalling light instead of hazard light???

On your hazard light to ride. If you don't have one, switch on a signal and keep to the left lane. Isn't it good to let the vehicle behind you have the impression that you are stopping or stopped? At least he will definitely slow down inorder not to hit you.

 

In cases where you need to change lane, just switch off the hazard light and put on turn signal.

 

:smile:

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Guest Valarie

Guest Valarie

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Stop at the nearest possible shelter.Let the rain shower the road for at least 10mins. Put on my raincoat if any. Be ready to ride in the rain. Keep to the slow moving lane on most times. Maintain a safe distance with the vehicle in front. Pre plan route and more alertness on riding actions. Keep safe speed. Seek shelter again if confidence runs low.

Tourer Newbie

Tourer

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Originally posted by Valarie@February 13, 2007 01:47 am

Stop at the nearest possible shelter.Let the rain shower the road for at least 10mins. Put on my raincoat if any. Be ready to ride in the rain. Keep to the slow moving lane on most times. Maintain a safe distance with the vehicle in front. Pre plan route and more alertness on riding actions. Keep safe speed. Seek shelter again if confidence runs low.

:thumb: Good advice. I second that too.

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PCYL Newbie

PCYL

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If it rain it is the best time to speed and test you machine becos TP all will take cover i have never seen TP isuse ticket during rainning wether

so this is the best time to test out you machine but of course must have good brakes and tyres

Thailia Newbie

Thailia

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Heh :cheeky: for me, normally i will wear my leather jacket out. So if drizzling, just jeans n shoes get wet. Cos i don have box, so forget abt my pillion too. I would seldom pilion. :cheeky:

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original_ss Newbie

original_ss

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For me alwayx bring a raincoat go out one...so sure change to one if it happens to rain.

As for pillion, I dun bring xtra helmet though...the only prob is sometimes aft end work, colleagues will ask for a ride having a helmet in workplace. Then i will put it across that if it rains, then ask him to be prepared to get wet..hee...

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ah_huats Newbie

ah_huats

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Originally posted by PCYL@March 09, 2007 05:45 pm

If it rain it is the best time to speed and test you machine becos TP all will take cover i have never seen TP isuse ticket during rainning wether

so this is the best time to test out you machine but of course must have good brakes and tyres

:nono:

 

Raining is the worst time to speed in my opinion.

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