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I'm taking the bike for it's first service tomorrow. It might be raining. I don't want to get wet or get the bike wet...


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Old 02-12-09, 23:24   #1
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I'm taking the bike for it's first service tomorrow. It might be raining. I don't want to get wet or get the bike wet

I hope you like saaaaand...

'09 plate ZX6-R P8
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What's the worst that could happen? Will you dissolve? Will the bike dissolve?
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We'll both get wet. Plus, I've never ridden in the rain.

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We'll both get wet. Plus, I've never ridden in the rain.
If it's raining be alert and watch other road users, make sure you keep as big a safety zone around you as possible and take it easy on the throttle and brakes, I hope you've got the gear for the rain as getting wet and cold means you won't be as alert as you need to be

However, until it's got wet, and you've dropped it, it ain't your bike so don't worry

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Rent a van?
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Depending on the bike..thats entirely possible.

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As an ant, he may be washed away
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Depending on the bike..thats entirely possible.
Aye. Let's hope it's not a BMW eh?
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We'll both get wet. Plus, I've never ridden in the rain.
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...but it isn't raining.

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It is here.

Anyway, back now, first service over.

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I thought now would be an opportune time to do a Bikebreaker and produce an article from Spin about riding in the rain. Except I couldn't find them any more. Spin do you still have the articles on your site?
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Rent a van?
Interesting option on a motorcycle forum! riding in the rain isnt so bad!
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