Re: [ST] RE: Harley heard

[Tom Emberson <ate_st@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sun, 17 Mar 2002, Tony B. wrote:

> heavy rain and wind within about 15 minutes. Here I
> was, riding into the wind with the rain blowing
> sideways feeling like nails and sheetrock screws being
> driven into my face and hands,I was soaked and frozen
> to the bone in moments. We didnt even slow or
> acknowledge the turn in weather.... didnt even slow by
> 1 mph.
> 
> we went under the overpasses we saw groups of jap bike
> riders huddled together under each one, waiting it
> out. OHHH how I wanted to join them!! We only went
> 
> I think I pulled off because when we got to the shop,
> we exchanged jokes about those pussies under the
> overpass. I was laughing but I knew I could not be the
> only one that wanted to go hide under the bridge with
> them. I also truly believe that some of these guys
> meant it. I conclude that some people just dont feel
> pain like the rest of us do. I am fortunate to know
> such a wide variety of riders at this point. I love
> this sport!!!

Of course, you are now talking to a bunch of riders who would only be
under the over pass long enough to get the rain suit on. And I can
honestly say with dunplops shoed, I also rarely slow down my droning. Of
course I rarely exceed the speed limit interstates by 15 mph (montana
excepted). Twisties are obviously a bit different, I will slow down a
bit more when the roads are wet.

On the 9r I rode out to FL, on the way back I rode through a tropical
depression.  last for about a state, and the only thing bad I could say
about it was I wish I had better boots and gloves. I now have the boots,
I just need better gloves for the wet.

Tom


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