Riding in wet weather

[haydw]

Had a day out near Malham on Sunday- as per this time of year it was bucketing down. I have two issues that maybe some wise sages can help me with-

Rear brake performance- I have just bedded in some new Ferodo platinum rear pads and have no problem in the dry- in the wet they felt completely wooden and didn't feel like I would stop at all. I have the same pads on my 1150 and they are not that bad. No servo problems- could hear that kicking in no problem- it was just like I had no rear brake at all.

Mrs Haydw has moaned incessantly that my 1200ADV has nowhere near the same weather protection as my trusty 1150- she is complaining that her legs and feet get splashed a lot more than previously. I have got a nippy's hugger on it (which rubbed the rear shock by the way- had no instructions to remove the shock cover, not sure if this is a problem) but have seen conflicting reports from mudslingers, wunderlich internal mudguard etc- have even thought about getting the touratech or pyramid side panels.

Problem is, chucking £100 a time at things each time I want to see if something works is proving uneconomical- has anyone any suggestions as to what the best solution would be at a sensible cost?

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Yep......................if you want clean, you're on the wrong bike

The 1150GS is better.................the 12GS/12GSA is appalling

An RT is better still

 

[Timolgra]

Buy your missus some wellies

 

[cookie]

use the front brake.

 

[Wapping]

Ride in the dry.



Scrap that, you live in Preston. You'll never get out.

 

[Steptoe]

Keep the GS, get a new missus.

 

[DavidHale]

Get some gaffa tape for Mrs Haydw's mouth.

 

[Deleted member TF]

Please try the Wunderlich Inner Fender.
Then let me know if it's any good so I can get one.Ta.

 

[ktmmark]

Keep the GS, get a new missus.

That's ok but it's the most expensive option

 

[Yonkyo]

I find that a combo of a Hugger, plus Pyramid / Tonkertech side panels works a treat at keeping most of the crud off your rear end.

 

[earthmover]

A combination of side panels, an old mx front mudguard, and panniers keeps all the crud off mine and Denise's legs.
A search for a post by "Bullwinkle" should find the mudguard mod.
Mark

 

[smartbear]

do it yourself

chop up some cheap rubber car mats (i paid a pound) cable tie to bike,voila-job done,dry leg/foot & wallet still intact

 

[MickF]

I put a set of side panels on from Nipp's and they do make a difference. I only put them on to stop water being thrown on to my bike trousers.

 

[WindyChuffer]

Mrs Haydw has moaned incessantly that my 1200ADV has nowhere near the same weather protection as my trusty 1150- she is complaining that her legs and feet get splashed a lot more than previously.

So what?

She's wearing proper motorbike gear, waterproofs, and waterproof boots right?

 

[John Armstrong]

She's wearing proper motorbike gear, waterproofs, and waterproof boots right?

I'll guess you don't take many females on your bike?

 

[WindyChuffer]

I'll guess you don't take many females on your bike?

Actually yes.

She's kitted out with the proper gear. She's happy if she's warm and dry, and can strip off the motorbike gear to reveal a slinky little number underneath.

Easy enough with the gear available these days.

She's realistic enough to realise that you are going to get wet and mucky on a bike, hence the proper gear.

So no complaints from the handbrake at the rear !

 

[Yonkyo]

So what?

She's wearing proper motorbike gear, waterproofs, and waterproof boots right?

 

[John Armstrong]

Actually yes.

A female that doesn't mind getting wet and dirty

 

[ovenpaa]

Mine is at pains to point out that she has no desire to get wet on a motorbike these days but has sat through 8 hours of icy Scandinavian rain before and emerged from the end totally dry, just normal motorbike gear, Daytona boots and a towel around her neck to stop the water getting in.

I do remember wearing Oxtar TCX's same day and emptying half a pint of water out of each one at the end of the ride.

Best check her bike gear out?

 

[WindyChuffer]

A female that doesn't mind getting wet and dirty

Yip. But you are missing the point. She sits on the back of the bike in all weathers and doesn't get wet and dirty; the gear does. Thats the whole point.

Add Gerbing heated jacket, heated trousers, heated gloves and heated insoles to the mix and there's nothing to moan about !