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Bentnotbroken
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Rain riding suggestions
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
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06/22/14 at 21:00:49
Max Morley's Light Tourer with a decent front fender:
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06/22/14 at 21:18:00
Move to Arizona. 110 days with no rain so far!
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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.
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06/22/14 at 23:00:24
I brought a rubber fender extender which is a cheap option that helps.
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06/23/14 at 01:05:23
piece of old tyre does the trick
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06/23/14 at 10:27:30
jcstokes wrote
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.
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
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06/23/14 at 17:27:51
Bentnotbroken wrote
on 06/23/14 at 10:27:30:
jcstokes wrote
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.
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
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.
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06/24/14 at 04:24:31
Dane Allen wrote
on 06/23/14 at 17:27:51:
Bentnotbroken wrote
on 06/23/14 at 10:27:30:
jcstokes wrote
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.
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
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.
Ok, thx for the suggestion! I've also been recommended Durango boots - I will have research and compare.
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