Riding a motorcycle in the rain can be found pleasurable for literally any motorcycle lover. Just think for a moment – you along with your loved one decide to go for a motorcycle ride on a rainy day.

 

What could be any better than that, right?

Maybe you’re an expert motorcycle rider or you have years of experience in motorcycle riding, but riding your motorcycle in the rain is not the same as you ride on an ordinary sunny day.

FYI, it is not like you go for a motorcycle ride in the rain just because of passing some pleasurable and enjoyable moments. It is also TRUE that many of us do not have any other options except taking the motorcycle out from the garage for maintaining the routine life.

If you have made up your mind to go for a motorcycle ride on a rainy day, then it could be a challenge for you depending on certain factors like the condition of the road, slippery lane, and others.

Actually, there are some must-follow type tips for riding a motorcycle in the rain. In order to avoid those unnecessary and unexpected kinds of accidents, you should definitely follow those motorcycle riding tips on a rainy day.

As a motorcycle rider, the most precious advice I’m going to give you right now is – the most essential tips you must follow while riding your motorcycle in rainy weather.

Whether you’re a beginner or expert level rider, that doesn’t matter here – the only thing that does matter, is that you have to follow these motorcycle riding tips whenever you go for a motorcycle ride on a rainy day.

Just give your full concentration and focus on the upcoming sections and YES, then you are good to go!

Before I jump into our detailed discussion on “Must-Follow Tips for Riding Your Motorcycle in the Rain”, I must give you a brief speech on the proper inspection of your ride.

 

A Proper Inspection of Your Ride

Riding a motorbike in the rain does mean you’re going to make your ride in wet weather. For cases like wet weather, you need to take proper steps otherwise you become the victim of any unexpected incident.

So, here, we’ll be discussing the proper level of inspection that you should go through before you go for your motorbike ride.

You must be attentive enough while going through the following points because these are the pre-requisites you should focus on before leaving for your motorbike ride on a rainy day.

Tires
At first, we would like to talk about the steps you need to take for the tires of your motorcycle.

The tires of your motorbike should be in a condition that it must have the ability to channel water which means those tires of your bike should have tread.

We would recommend that you must make an inspection of the tires of your motorcycle for wear and make sure the pressure of those tires is sufficient enough to bear the load of your motorcycle.

Note:
“Keep in mind that an over or under-inflated motorbike tire will certainly react in a different way when there is water on the street than the cases when the street is completely dry.”

Brakes
The next thing you should do is to make an inspection on is the braking system of your motorcycle.

It is very important to check the condition of the brake pads of your motorcycle. In the case of rainy weather, the brake pads sometimes don’t work as they are supposed to be.

Hence, you must make sure that your brake pads must have enough of those brake materials which are needed to stop your motorbike at the time of need.

Note:
“Never ever go on riding in the rain on a motorcycle unless you double-check the condition of the brake pads of your motorcycle.”

Oil & Brake Fluid
The last thing you must check on your motorcycle is whether there is any kind of leakage – including the brake fluid or oil line.

A leakage related to oil may possibly not be the reason for causing any major type of safety issue in normal or dry weather.

But, what may happen in the wet weather?

Well, when the leakage oil gets mixed up with water, then the road becomes too slippery and eventually creates a condition that isn’t appropriate for a motorcycle ride.

Even the worst scenario could be you would be ending up with an unexpected bike accident.

And, an accident with your bike is the least kind of incident you would ever expect.

Hence, you have to take proper steps for ensuring a proper level of inspection of your motorcycle before you go riding a motorcycle in the rain.

Tips For Riding A Motorcycle In The Rain

At this point, we can make the assumption that you’re done with an appropriate level of inspection of your motorbike. And, you are ready to go out for a motorbike ride in the wet weather.

So, here, we will make an in-depth discussion on the “Tips For Riding A Motorcycle In the Rain”.

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We do believe that these essential tips for motorbike riding in the rain will surely help you with getting acquainted with what you must do and what you must not do while going for a ride in wet weather.

Let’s get it STARTED then…..

1. Riding Gear Comes First

For any motorcycle rider, the first thing that comes up to mind is COMFORT. If you don’t feel your desired level of comfort, then you can never expect to have a PLEASURABLE ride.

Think of a scenario where you’re completely wet – literally soaked to your bone. What’s going to happen then?

Will you be able to enjoy your motorbike ride?

The answer is surely a ‘NO’.

So, the question remains here – “What to wear when riding a motorcycle in the rain?”

At the same time, being soaked or wet for hours after hours can lead to hypothermia that is surely a sort of incident anybody would not expect to experience.

Therefore, the best thing you can do in this case is wearing the proper kind of riding gear that would help you avoid those unexpected events.

Well, in order to keep yourself from being soaked up in the rain you can go for 2 different types of clothing or attire (water prevention) – water-resistant and water-proof.

First off, you need to understand the difference between water-proof and water-resistant gears.

Water-proof gear or clothing won’t allow any kind of water perforation until you involve in an extreme level of circumstance – for example – being drowned in water.

On the other hand, water-resistant clothing or gear will keep you away from getting touched with water because this type of gear will work for shedding water from any particular surface. But, if you get hit with water for a longer period of time in a continuous manner then it would surely start water perforation.

If you are looking for a proper kind of riding gear or even thinking of buying new riding gear for more of an adverse kind of situation, then you must take a closer look at the following points.

This will surely give you an accurate idea about the proper kind of riding gear you must have while you go for a motorcycle ride on a rainy day.

Water-proof or Water-resistant Gear

At first, we would like to give you a detailed discussion on what kind of water-resistant or waterproof clothing you should wear at the time of going out for a motorbike ride in rainy weather.

You might be thinking that why we are having this discussion. Well, this discussion will simply answer this question – “how to stay dry riding a motorcycle in the rain?”

The water-proof or water-resistant gear or clothing items include pants, jackets, or/and you might say those one-piece suits. These mentioned kinds of gears are a must when you make the decision of riding in the rain.

Well, in this case, you have to be a bit careful while choosing the right kind of gear for you.

The riding gears or clothing items that have quality systems should have those overlapping seams that don’t get aligned. So, you have to give a closer look at those overlapping seams.

The next thing you have to give focus on is the zipper. In this case, make sure the zippers have a flap or might be two (for better protection) that have the capability of covering the entire zipper. And, also check that the edge of that flap isn’t aligned with the zipper of your gear in a direct way.

Now, we’re going to discuss the cuffs of your jacket. Well, the cuffs of your jacket must be long enough so that those can cover your gloves (riding gloves). At the same time, those cuffs should have some kind of cinching mechanism, for instance, somewhat hook and loop functionality that you can use for tightening the cuff around the glove.

Note:
“During a rainy day, wet skin and clothes will become too cold and eventually will reduce your capability of reacting to all of the events happening around you. So, we recommend you to keep your complete concentration on keeping yourself totally dry and warm.”

In order to avoid any kind of water perforation, the BEST thing you should do is to wear waterproof gloves and boots.

While choosing your gloves and boots, you must have to be very careful. The fitting of these gears matters really a lot. Each of those gears must fit very tight to your body parts so that there remain no exposed areas from where water can find a way in.

We would recommend choosing a size of the mentioned gears that can fit tight enough on your body parts in a way so that your rain suit or jacket can get tucked into it.

Additional Clothing

If you prefer to go out with a backpack on your motorcycle ride, then the wisest thing to do is to carry a set of additional dry clothing with you.

Helmet

One of the most important riding gears is known to be a helmet. While picking up the helmet, we would recommend you to go for a full-face helmet because it will offer the most appropriate kind of protection from water during wet weather.

However, it is also TRUE that not everyone likes to wear that full-faced helmet model. For motorcycle riders who like to wear a ¾ or ½ face helmet, we would suggest using a set of goggles that can work best for the protection of the eyes.

In addition to this, you can also use a balaclava that comes with a shielding outer layer. This protective outer layer will work for shedding water and even blocking wind to attack your face or skin.

Plastic Bags

It is always a good idea to keep a few plastic bags with you when you think of going out for a motorcycle ride in the rain. You can use these plastic bags to keep your valuable items in order to save them from water.

2. Taking Preparation For Your Ride

Assume that you have made a proper inspection of your motorcycle and managed all the necessary riding gear. But, still there some other necessary considerations you need to focus on before you leave for your motorcycle ride in the rain.

Planning the Route

While you leave for your destination on a rainy day, you have to make a proper plan of all the available routes that will take you to your desired location.

We all know that to reach a specific location there are usually multiple routes available out there. we do have a tendency to pick the easiest route so that we can reach our destination with the least amount of hassles.

In the case of a rainy day, you have to make a proper analysis of all of those routes that are available to reach your desired location. Things can go wrong at any moment in time. For example, the usual route you always take is not a condition for motorbike riding. If you choose that particular ride, then you may fall victim to a number of unexpected events. In order to be on the safest side, it is always a better idea to plan your route before you leave for your motorcycle ride on a rainy day.

3. Braking at Minimal Distance

We’ll start this discussion with simple math so that the whole thing can become crystal clear to you.

Suppose that you’re riding your motorbike at a speed of 60 mph and suddenly you have to use the brakes.

What’s going to happen then?

If you do the braking, your bike will take a few seconds to stop and for that few seconds, it would move around 88 feet a second.

For that particular situation, a skilled motorbike ride would need around 5.5 seconds to give a complete full stop to the bike.

What would happen to your case if you aren’t a skilled rider or what if you are a beginner?

If you make a second late for pressing the brakes, then a serious kind of accident can occur at that time.

Well, we have discussed the above scenario for a dry road. So, what would be the situation on the wet roads?

Well, that must be a thing you should be concerned about.

For the wet roads, we would like to suggest you keep a distance of 10 seconds from the vehicle that is in front of you. If you can maintain such timing distance, then you will get 2-3 extra seconds to give a total full stop to your motorbike.

In this way, you can easily have a safe ride with your motorcycle ride on a rainy day.

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4. Be Aware of Those Extra Slippery Spots

When it rains, the roads you usually ride on don’t remain the same.

Actually, rains make the roads a bit slippery and the main problem is not every spot of a road becomes the same kind of slippery.

So, on the same road, during a rainy day, some spots become very dangerous, for example, tar snakes, painted lines, metal bridges, manhole covers along those metal bridge extensions.

When you ride on the above-mentioned spots of a road on a rainy day, you have to give a closer look and must have full concentration while riding with your motorbike.

Furthermore, you have to keep in mind that you cannot just stop your motorcycle in the middle of a lane. That rainbow-type colors created by diesel or oil are really very dangerous for any motorcycle rider. You can become a victim of a serious kind of accident if you don’t slow down while you pass those rainbow-type colors on the road.

5. Be Cautious on Railroad Crossings

During the wet weather, the railroad tracks become extremely slippery and slick. So, you have to be very careful while you cross the railroad tracks. We would suggest you to be as perpendicular as possible when you get closer to those railroad tracks. This will help you to pass those railroad tracks without even falling down on the road.

6. Body Position

Body position is one of those main things you need to focus on while you go out with your motorbike for a ride in the rain.

If you’re a skilled rider and have got years of experience, then you can skip this part if you want to.

But, if you’re a beginner and don’t have much experience in motorbike riding, then trust me; this part could benefit you from a whole lot of angles.

While riding your motorbike in the rain or let’s say in dry weather, always keep your body totally cool and warm. Never ever get a feeling of tension inside you because this may occur in any kind of unnecessary accidents. Even you may lose control while you make a turn or see a sudden object in front of you lying on the road.

7. Smooth Controlling

Controlling is another important factor you have to focus on while you are out with a motorcycle in the rain.

Whatever the situation you face, never ever lose control of your bike. Always keep your fingers on the brakes so that you can easily press the brakes in time of need.

FAQ About Riding Motorcycle In The Rain

1. Can I ride a motorcycle in the rain?

Answer: Well, of course, you can ride a motorcycle in the rain if you can manage proper gear and can follow the rules we just discussed above.

Following the above tips for riding a motorcycle in the rain can help you experience a safe ride even in the wet weather.

So, let me ask you a question now – “Can you ride a motorcycle in the rain now?”

What’s your answer? Please do let us know.

2. Is it safe to ride a motorcycle in the rain?

Answer: Well, this is a very complicated question to give a straightforward answer.

Actually, riding a motorcycle in the rain can be safe if you can follow the tips we just shared above.

But, still, there remain some risks. So, you should be the one to decide whether to go for a motorcycle ride in the rain or not.

3. Is riding a motorcycle in the rain bad?

Answer: Well, it depends. Taste and pleasure vary from person to person.

For some motorcycle lovers, riding a motorbike in the rain could be somewhat pleasurable and enjoyable.

On the other hand, for others, riding a motorcycle on a rainy day can be hectic.

Final Words

So, you see – this is our in-depth discussion on riding a motorcycle in the rain.

Throughout our discussion, we have tried to give detailed info about almost all the essential and useful tips for riding a motorcycle in the rain.

We would suggest you follow all the tips we have discussed in the above description in a very strict manner while riding your motorcycle in the rain.

We believe that our comprehensive discussion on riding your motorcycle in the rain has covered all the angles you need to get acquainted with for enjoying a safe ride in the wet weather.

However, if you have a thought that we might have missed any important tips to be mentioned in the above discussion, then you can surely knock us at any time want.

We would LOVE to add your suggestion to our article so that our readers can make the BEST use of this piece of instruction.

This is all for TODAY.

Have a safe ride!