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1. Wear proper gear
Rain suit [one-
piece jump suit
that’s sturdy,
waterproof and
brightly
coloured]
2. Use smooth control inputs
Pull-over rubber
galoshes (a type of
rubber boot that is
slipped over shoes to
keep them from
getting muddy or wet)
Dishwashing
gloves [the
bigger the size,
the better]
3. Pay attention to the pavement
Increase your
following distance
and lower your
speeds to give you
more time to apply
the brakes.
For a smooth cornering in the
wet, bend your bind into the
turn. Don’t flick it. Choose
more arcing lines rather than
those with sharp turns in
points if possible.
Avoid manholes, tar stripes and
metal plates covering
construction. If you must cross
them, do so straight up and down
while trying to avoid any steering,
acceleration, or braking input.
5 Tips For Riding
In The Rain
If you’d like to improve your game in the
wet, read on for some tips on how to ride
proficiently when the skies open.
4. Maintain your motorcycle
5. Improve your vision
Track your
tyre wear.
Ensure that the
chain is properly
adjusted for a
smooth rear wheel
grip.
Maintain
proper air
pressure in
your tires.
Wipe your visor with your glove.
Treat your visor with a hydrophobic
fluid such as Rain-X. This can help
minimize the amount of water that
will attach itself to your visor. If
your helmet does not come with a
Pinlock lens, you can treat the
inside of your visor with an anti-fog
coating.
Above:
Pinlock
lens