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Message started by Bentnotbroken on 06/22/14 at 19:54:40

Title: Rain riding suggestions
Post by Bentnotbroken on 06/22/14 at 19:54:40

I recently got back on two wheels with a '13 s40. I love it, especially the bang for the buck! Aside from the small gas tank I didn't have any complaints. Until today, when I embarked on a 150 mile day trip in which I got caught in between some serious downpours. I mostly avoided the actual rain falls but found cruising on wet pavement resulted in me getting quickly drenched. I am investing in some Frogg Toggs (or the like) but wanted to see if any of y'all had suggestions/easy mods/best practices to deter the water splattering all over me should I again ride on wet pavement.

(Btw, this site was one of the deciding factors in buying this bike, thanks 8-))

Title: Re: Rain riding suggestions
Post by Paladin. on 06/22/14 at 21:00:49

Max Morley's Light Tourer with a decent front fender:

http://www.savageriders.com/gallery/BikePics/max_morley2.jpg

Title: Re: Rain riding suggestions
Post by S-P on 06/22/14 at 21:18:00

Move to Arizona. 110 days with no rain so far! :-/

Title: Re: Rain riding suggestions
Post by jcstokes on 06/22/14 at 22:07:03

The stock front mudguard will let your boots and lower legs cop it. Serowbot made quite a useful extension to his guard.

Title: Re: Rain riding suggestions
Post by paulmarshall on 06/22/14 at 23:00:24

I brought a rubber fender extender which is a cheap option that helps.

Title: Re: Rain riding suggestions
Post by anebv8 on 06/23/14 at 01:05:23

piece of old tyre does the trick ;)

Title: Re: Rain riding suggestions
Post by Bentnotbroken on 06/23/14 at 10:27:30

5D544443585C5244370 wrote:

The stock front mudguard will let your boots and lower legs cop it. Serowbot made quite a useful extension to his guard.

Interesting.... I may look into extending the fender. Any tips for a mechanically declined rider to achieve that?

Thank you all for replying - I do appreciate it

Title: Re: Rain riding suggestions
Post by Dane Allen on 06/23/14 at 17:27:51

042328322829322434292D2328460 wrote:

[quote author=5D544443585C5244370 link=1403492081/0#3 date=1403500023]The stock front mudguard will let your boots and lower legs cop it. Serowbot made quite a useful extension to his guard.

Interesting.... I may look into extending the fender. Any tips for a mechanically declined rider to achieve that?

Thank you all for replying - I do appreciate it[/quote]

Earlier in the year, two days in a row, I got to work and was able to pour water out of my shoes. I got the Chippewa Motorcycle boots, which I wear in all seasons for safety's sake, and they work great.

Title: Re: Rain riding suggestions
Post by Bentnotbroken on 06/24/14 at 04:24:31

6E4B444F6B46464F442A0 wrote:

[quote author=042328322829322434292D2328460 link=1403492081/0#6 date=1403544450][quote author=5D544443585C5244370 link=1403492081/0#3 date=1403500023]The stock front mudguard will let your boots and lower legs cop it. Serowbot made quite a useful extension to his guard.