Good rule of thumb. Low traction surface/ low RPM. A small twist of the throttle on slick roads, if you have the engine at a high RPM, could cause a spin of the rear tire. Not good. High winds need high RPM. Not high speed. Like a gyroscope. The faster it spins the more stable it is. Be safe, have patience and don't let up for a second. I was stuck in a high wind hail and snow storm. I couldn't see 5 feet in front of me with no shelter around. My only option was to tailgate an 18 wheeler so I could see his taillights and his tires could cut a path for me. Do what you gotta do.
In cold rain/snow, freshly applied Rain-X Anti-Fog on the inside of your helmet shield and freshly applied Rain-X Water Repellent on the outside. Had to do that a couple weeks ago when finishing up a long trip and it worked beautifully. In my Mod Bandit helmet, I have a pin lock inner shield, but in severe rain and snow it still fogs up pretty bad. Treating the inside and outside of the shield with Rain-X works wonderfully. In side-winds, hang your upwind knee out. It’ll catch some of that wind and help smooth out the ride a bit (credit: Wyo Moto). I’ve tried that a few times and it does seem to help.
Solid tips. Ive been through some of the same encounters, but sometimes you can’t out run it. Absolutely let the bike do the work, as someone that rides off road as well that is how the bike works.
Steel plates, painted lines, toll booth oil....all will take you put in the rain.....never go through a toll in the center, and watch how you place your right foot. The grease lump gets slick in the heat.
If you’re going to put on rain gear, much better to put it on BEFORE you get wet. Couple years ago, I was going to stop before the rain started and see a buddy before the rain hit. Bottom dropped out 10 minutes before I got there. Put the rain gear on over wet clothes, which made for being warm and damp until the gear came off.
I know you mentioned weather gear, I’d just stress gloves. I can deal with wet cloths, but getting constantly pelted on the hands, especially on longer rides, gets old real quick 😅.
Not exactly a "weather" riding example Ryan , But... As it is a Safe Riding example, I'm going to push it forward here. This morning on my 30+ mile highway jaunt to work, a young fellow pulled onto the highway from my 9 o'clock as I zipped past at 60 mph. I of course gave him a nod . The road is a 1 lane each way in this area, and it didn't take long for Him to catch up to me, maybe wanting someone to ride the next 15 miles with before we parted ways. ..... Sooooo.... I'm in the left track of the north bound lane and 15 sec's later..... yup He's on my 6 and 1 second behind me...... Ok, So I reason, new rider maybe 2 yrs, and a new FXLR ST, ( guessing, I knew it was an ST, but no large fairing like the SGS or RG....). So I moved over to my right track and wave him on ahead of me.He took the bait and moved past me without a second thought. ....Once he was in front of me, he did hold his course in the lane in the left track, and I held back 2 seconds on his 7 o'clock in the right track for the duration of the ride.Mostly to demonstrate that we stagger-ride 2 to 3 seconds apart..... and... I think he, for some odd reason, felt better having someone to ride with..... The take-away for those reading this..... If someone is crowding your 6 o'clock .... It's usually is someone New to riding..... or Someone that has a penchant for risky behavior, before they've had their morning cuppa-joe. I stayed on his 7 for 2 reasons..... First, he didn't want to be behind, another bike per se. ... new riders new bike..... It's the "Hey look at me......"..... Don't create a negative scenario where they will do risky things. Second is, He did, whether he knew it or not, needed someone to wring-him-back to his MSF training mode, wherein with me on his tail in the other track.... he stayed grounded and didn't try to force the scenario by doing risky stuff. The ride went well. We parted ways once into town..... Nuff said. Stay Safe.
Great lesson Ryan, as you have been thru some god awful weather thanks for sharing your experience and wisdom, I too have ridden in some pretty shitty weather and thinking before doing anything, ie braking, cornering is key to survival, and lets not forget patience, there is no rush, if you get stuck in crappy weather and you dont have a choice but to power thru, slow and steady wins the race plus hazards /4 ways on and all your lights on HI. Cheers from the Great White North.
Aside from getting the weather app, make sure you understand what youre looking at in relation to the area. East coast has a tendency to show "rain" or green coverage but in summer months may just be very high humidity. But could also leave you riding through a lot of misty showers as well. Party on!
What weather app do you or your subscribers suggest? I am open to suggestions. I have been trying different ones and have not found one yet, which I feel comfortable with.
Good rule of thumb. Low traction surface/ low RPM. A small twist of the throttle on slick roads, if you have the engine at a high RPM, could cause a spin of the rear tire. Not good. High winds need high RPM. Not high speed. Like a gyroscope. The faster it spins the more stable it is. Be safe, have patience and don't let up for a second. I was stuck in a high wind hail and snow storm. I couldn't see 5 feet in front of me with no shelter around. My only option was to tailgate an 18 wheeler so I could see his taillights and his tires could cut a path for me. Do what you gotta do.
Great tips here. Thank you for sharing with us. Be safe.
In cold rain/snow, freshly applied Rain-X Anti-Fog on the inside of your helmet shield and freshly applied Rain-X Water Repellent on the outside. Had to do that a couple weeks ago when finishing up a long trip and it worked beautifully. In my Mod Bandit helmet, I have a pin lock inner shield, but in severe rain and snow it still fogs up pretty bad. Treating the inside and outside of the shield with Rain-X works wonderfully.
In side-winds, hang your upwind knee out. It’ll catch some of that wind and help smooth out the ride a bit (credit: Wyo Moto). I’ve tried that a few times and it does seem to help.
The more you ride long distances the better weatherman you become .. you can start seeing and feeling things developing .. good vid thanks..
Solid tips. Ive been through some of the same encounters, but sometimes you can’t out run it. Absolutely let the bike do the work, as someone that rides off road as well that is how the bike works.
Great tips! There’s definitely a lot of experience talking on this video. Thank you for sharing!
Steel plates, painted lines, toll booth oil....all will take you put in the rain.....never go through a toll in the center, and watch how you place your right foot. The grease lump gets slick in the heat.
If you’re going to put on rain gear, much better to put it on BEFORE you get wet. Couple years ago, I was going to stop before the rain started and see a buddy before the rain hit. Bottom dropped out 10 minutes before I got there. Put the rain gear on over wet clothes, which made for being warm and damp until the gear came off.
Oh yeah! Good point. Thanks for sharing John.
I know you mentioned weather gear, I’d just stress gloves. I can deal with wet cloths, but getting constantly pelted on the hands, especially on longer rides, gets old real quick 😅.
I would agree here. I always have two sets of gloves. Dry ones and winter ones. Thanks for sharing. 🤙🏻
Downshifting hard during the rain....no Bueno
That's a great point GKue! Thanks for sharing. Be safe.
dude, solid tips 💪🏻
kinda crazy how much of this you take for granted (like being relaxed)
Thanks brother. I find myself constantly saying "Relax your shoulders" lol.
Not exactly a "weather" riding example Ryan , But... As it is a Safe Riding example, I'm going to push it forward here.
This morning on my 30+ mile highway jaunt to work, a young fellow pulled onto the highway from my 9 o'clock as I zipped past at 60 mph. I of course gave him a nod . The road is a 1 lane each way in this area, and it didn't take long for Him to catch up to me, maybe wanting someone to ride the next 15 miles with before we parted ways. ..... Sooooo.... I'm in the left track of the north bound lane and 15 sec's later..... yup He's on my 6 and 1 second behind me...... Ok, So I reason, new rider maybe 2 yrs, and a new FXLR ST, ( guessing, I knew it was an ST, but no large fairing like the SGS or RG....). So I moved over to my right track and wave him on ahead of me.He took the bait and moved past me without a second thought. ....Once he was in front of me, he did hold his course in the lane in the left track, and I held back 2 seconds on his 7 o'clock in the right track for the duration of the ride.Mostly to demonstrate that we stagger-ride 2 to 3 seconds apart..... and... I think he, for some odd reason, felt better having someone to ride with.....
The take-away for those reading this..... If someone is crowding your 6 o'clock .... It's usually is someone New to riding..... or Someone that has a penchant for risky behavior, before they've had their morning cuppa-joe.
I stayed on his 7 for 2 reasons..... First, he didn't want to be behind, another bike per se. ... new riders new bike..... It's the "Hey look at me......"..... Don't create a negative scenario where they will do risky things. Second is, He did, whether he knew it or not, needed someone to wring-him-back to his MSF training mode, wherein with me on his tail in the other track.... he stayed grounded and didn't try to force the scenario by doing risky stuff.
The ride went well. We parted ways once into town..... Nuff said.
Stay Safe.
Great point here. Thank you for sharing this story. Be safe out there.
Great advice brother👊🏽😎
Thanks brother. I appreciate you!
Yessir, smoth. Stay safe out there
Yup Yup! You be safe as well.
Great lesson Ryan, as you have been thru some god awful weather thanks for sharing your experience and wisdom, I too have ridden in some pretty shitty weather and thinking before doing anything, ie braking, cornering is key to survival, and lets not forget patience, there is no rush, if you get stuck in crappy weather and you dont have a choice but to power thru, slow and steady wins the race plus hazards /4 ways on and all your lights on HI. Cheers from the Great White North.
Some excellent advice!
Thanks Ernie. I appreciate you watching. Hopefully it helps someone out. Ride safe. 🤙🏻
Rode in snow once, and rain several times before and I didn’t enjoy either.
Hypothermia is what will get you in cold weather. 😎👍
Great point! Thanks for watching and ride safe. 🤙🏻
Aside from getting the weather app, make sure you understand what youre looking at in relation to the area. East coast has a tendency to show "rain" or green coverage but in summer months may just be very high humidity. But could also leave you riding through a lot of misty showers as well. Party on!
What weather app do you like to use? Enjoy your videos, thanks.
stay healthy
I drove big rigs many years. Going faster in wind is a myth.
Interesting...I've never drove a big rig, but this info came from another Big Rig driver of 25 years. Good to know, thanks for sharing.
drove big rig 40+ years i did find going faster stablized the rig in high winds. drove all 48 year round.@@FullThrottleHOG
What weather app do you or your subscribers suggest? I am open to suggestions. I have been trying different ones and have not found one yet, which I feel comfortable with.
Weather Bug is pretty decent. Doppler radar and such.
@@shrimpbunt Thank you very much. Appreciate it