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Originally Posted by Cruzergirl
Oh, too be just a bit taller. That would be my bike. BMWs rule  |
I wish I was baller, I wish I was taller....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHkj804LCl0
I can't explain how to ride in the rain, anymore than I can explain French Kissing. It's just one of those things you pick up on your own.
Anyway, stop freaking out. It's water, not monkey pox.
My best advice? Wiggle.
Riders get so caught up in staying "stable", that they very often forget to wiggle, just to see how is feels. Go out in the rain, and wiggle around a bit. It's easy, just give the bars enough of a shake to break things loose a little bit.
See? That wasn't so bad now was it? Well done! That's my brave girl! (Ok, that was a little creepy, my bad).
Right, now that you have mastered the mini-wiggle, go for the medium wiggle, with just a touch of brake. Don't go crazy. Brakes are like Brylcreem, a little dab will do ya.
Crap. Now I have explain what Brylcreem is. Heavy sigh.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRcRIbExrfg
I have no idea where I'm going now. This whole thing started about riding in the rain, and somehow I got sidetracked by the stuff my Dad used to put in his hair.
To make matters worse, it just occurred to me that Alvin and the Chipmunks could totally do a cover of Foreigner's "Hot Blooded", and nobody would notice.
So, to sum up, wiggle with hair creem and chipmunks, and you'll be fine.
Oh, almost forgot. Drop about 5 psi on your tires if you're going to be in the rain for a while. Think of it like the difference between FMP's and Crocs.
JC