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Title: at last, a rain ride!
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on September 25, 2024, 07:38:25 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/Jh4FKskN/P1130919-Copy.jpg)

Sure, city traffic headlights are no fun at night, in the rain - but at 5:30AM (almost 2 hrs before sun-up) there aren't many cars to deal with.
(https://i.postimg.cc/L5XfbMV0/20240924-055330.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/QM1F4MZM/P1130910.jpg)

Once I was out in the country, on well-known roads! riding into my friendly village - it was a pleasure.

(https://i.postimg.cc/d1TcmhbW/P1130927.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/q7WvTH05/20240924-065342.jpg)

It was a good ride!
Stig
Wet night ride out - with the excuse of getting coffee!
(https://i.postimg.cc/tgdxsq58/20240924-070105.jpg)

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Title: Re: at last, a rain ride!
Post by: Neil955i on September 26, 2024, 08:34:02 AM
Not such a pretty destination Stig, but I took a wet ride out too yesterday to Leek, an old market town near me on the edge of the Peak District.

Journey home was cool at 12c, but the heated grips meant my hands were toasty, even in summer gloves!

(https://i.postimg.cc/dt7Qfv8c/IMG-6373.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nCJtsyR3)

My destination!

(https://i.postimg.cc/CKdXJM3W/IMG-6375.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8FQZzGPH)
Title: Re: at last, a rain ride!
Post by: Iahawk on September 26, 2024, 12:34:38 PM
love viewing the rain pics from the comfort of my warm house with a cup of coffee! Always love your scenery, too, Neil!
Title: Re: at last, a rain ride!
Post by: Neil955i on September 26, 2024, 01:06:18 PM
Thanks Hawk. I really ought to be more disciplined about stopping during my rides to shoot more photos!  (Made a bit more difficult here as the phone was in my jeans' pocket underneath my waterproof over trousers!)
Title: Re: at last, a rain ride!
Post by: Neil955i on September 27, 2024, 03:19:20 PM
Wet weather riding.  At last, to go with the ash tray, here's your next motorcycle "must have" a steaL at $250: 

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-kit/accessories/bikerguard-visor-wiper-review/?utm_campaign=Moto%20Weekend%20Warmup%20254%20-%2027%20Sept%20-%20final%20%2801J8SW2NRJ2PZ1N2H8VW9QJVBW%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=MOTO%20WW%20list&_kx=nBseHjjnIsncfl5SFq4NrfJkYs2mm_L3PHbOX73d2Vt0AeBjNL6ST1-t-6fLVLf3.KvmZwA

(https://i.postimg.cc/gc3Tv3jx/bikerguard-03.webp) (https://postimages.org/)


I have a $2 v-wipe which goes on my glove and does the same job!
Title: Re: at last, a rain ride!
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on September 27, 2024, 07:52:03 PM
Quote from: Neil955i on September 26, 2024, 01:06:18 PM
Thanks Hawk. I really ought to be more disciplined about stopping during my rides to shoot more photos!  (Made a bit more difficult here as the phone was in my jeans' pocket underneath my waterproof over trousers!)
Really great shots Neil!
Yeah - we ain't in Kansas anymore!
Nice looking pub - it may not be de rigueur in the U,K. to shoot pix in these establishments?

Keep riding and shooting! My rain pants leave access to the pockets of my Bullets!

Stig



Title: Re: at last, a rain ride!
Post by: Iahawk on September 28, 2024, 01:25:13 AM
a wiper for your helmet?? Well...maybe if you ride in the rain much of the time..? Who does that?  ::)
Title: Re: at last, a rain ride!
Post by: Neil955i on September 28, 2024, 09:03:02 AM
Quote from: Stig / Major Tom on September 27, 2024, 07:52:03 PM
Nice looking pub - it may not be de rigueur in the U,K. to shoot pix in these establishments?

Stig

As I sat in the pub and looked around at the memorabilia I thought “I ought to photograph this, Stig would love it”, but then didn’t. Next time Stig, next time.  Most pubs are happy for you to take photos, anything which may boost trade as they’re going out of business at a frightening rate!