Today was first on the bike

'73 H1 Triple · 08-06-2008, 10:47 PM

I actually decided to take the bike to work even thought it was raining.

I put on my Nelson Riggs rain suit since it was raining at 5:45 am this morning when I left for work. Took off and thought "this isn't too bad". Then I got into a gully washer. About a third of the way there ( 19 miles one way ) I noticed my boots were wet.

That and my gloves were the only items that got wet. That rain suit was a very good investment.

It actually stopped raining about 2 miles from work.

The "payoff" was a beautiful ride home. Oh, my boots and gloves were dry by then.

Jeff

Mr Lefty · 08-06-2008, 11:07 PM

nice! where are pics though? last I saw the bike was still in pieces in your build thread... when did you finish it?!

marko138 · 08-07-2008, 11:35 AM

I rode this morning under threatening skies. Stayed dry on the way here...about 10 minutes later it started raining. Should just be a passing shower. Fuck it. We'll do it live.

Phenix_Rider · 08-07-2008, 12:32 PM

Got a little wet yesterday on the way in. Mostly heavy fog and spray from cagers. That's why I keep a change of clothes at work

BobTheBiker · 08-07-2008, 01:58 PM

I havent been rained on in a few weeks now. its kinda common here in the tampa area. I hate that. cause after it rains, it always get all fuckin hot and humid and you sweat like MAD. UGH.

'73 H1 Triple · 08-07-2008, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ebbs15

nice! where are pics though? last I saw the bike was still in pieces in your build thread... when did you finish it?!

I cheated

I purchased a '93 Kawasaki ZR1100 that I've been riding to work.

Once I started spending $80 a week on gas to fill the Suburban, it was time to get a cycle quick.

Jeff

Mr Lefty · 08-07-2008, 09:30 PM

awesome PICS

marko138 · 08-08-2008, 11:33 AM

I rode home in a torential down pour last night...Tornado Warning and all.

'73 H1 Triple · 08-08-2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

I rode home in a torential down pour last night...Tornado Warning and all.

But my point was I rode INTO work in the rain instead of taking the Suburban. A bit different when it rains on your way home.

I got caught in two "gully washers" the first month I had the bike. Both times it was raining so hard I could only see 75'

The saleshole at the cycle shop told me that my Olympia textile armored jacket was waterproof. When I stopped in to tell him I got soaked thru, he said " Oh, the LINER is waterproof". asshole

08-06-2008, 10:47 PM	#1
'73 H1 Triple restorer of the original Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Zionsville,PA Moto: '93 ZR1100 &'73 Kawasaki H1 500 Posts: 1,331	Today was first on the bike I actually decided to take the bike to work even thought it was raining. I put on my Nelson Riggs rain suit since it was raining at 5:45 am this morning when I left for work. Took off and thought "this isn't too bad". Then I got into a gully washer. About a third of the way there ( 19 miles one way ) I noticed my boots were wet. That and my gloves were the only items that got wet. That rain suit was a very good investment. It actually stopped raining about 2 miles from work. The "payoff" was a beautiful ride home. Oh, my boots and gloves were dry by then. Jeff

08-06-2008, 11:07 PM	#2
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	nice! where are pics though? last I saw the bike was still in pieces in your build thread... when did you finish it?!

08-07-2008, 01:58 PM	#5
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	I havent been rained on in a few weeks now. its kinda common here in the tampa area. I hate that. cause after it rains, it always get all fuckin hot and humid and you sweat like MAD. UGH.

08-07-2008, 09:30 PM	#7
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	awesome PICS