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Greg
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Reply #15 - 05/29/13 at 05:06:03
 
My final decision on bike vs car will be Friday but it isn't looking too promising as of now. I would be riding in storms the way there, while there, and the way back. I don't mind getting wet but hours in storms ain't my kind of fun.
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Reply #16 - 05/29/13 at 08:06:23
 
People driving cars dont Expect to see bikes in that kind of weather. Makes it all the easier for them to fail to see you.
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Re: Hoping to ride back "home"
Reply #17 - 05/29/13 at 08:23:10
 
Greg wrote on 05/29/13 at 05:06:03:
My final decision on bike vs car will be Friday but it isn't looking too promising as of now. I would be riding in storms the way there, while there, and the way back. I don't mind getting wet but hours in storms ain't my kind of fun.


As long as it's broad daylight, it's one thing.
After sunset, it's a completely different issue.

4-6-18 wheeled vehicles will simply NOT see you.
AND
with wet roads not reflecting light back at you, you will NOT see where the road goes, nor where the potholes are, etc.
Entirely by guesswork...
AND
the Savage's taillight is not something I would bet my life on...
Lips Sealed
I know, I rode some 400 miles in the rain at night once, and arrived absolutely terrified !
Shocked Shocked Shocked
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Re: Hoping to ride back "home"
Reply #18 - 05/29/13 at 08:38:20
 
Boy, no Kiddin! That lite just isnt enough on a dark wet road.
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Reply #19 - 06/06/13 at 21:00:34
 
Thanks guys...being so newly back into riding...that's something I never even thought about...limitations of the tail light.
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Reply #20 - 06/07/13 at 00:01:59
 
So, Greg, how was the trip ? Did you drive or ride ?  Smiley
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