Ride in the Rain

[vzshadow]

This time of year I'm a big apple eater. I love fresh apples, but not so much ones that have been shipped from New Zealand. They don't make the trip. So in spite of the fact that today is a bit of a dreary, overcast day with light rain here in the great state of Maine, I decided to go down to an orchard and pick up a half peck of apples. I suited up in rain gear and headed out.

Going down route 1A it really hit me that this is how the the NT is to be ridden; two lane highway, about 55 to 60 mph. That is the element of the NT. IT was a great ride in spite of the rain and the apples are good too.

 

[Desert Dan]

The Brits on the UK website will agree with you. Big discussions there on rain gear and the best tires (excuse me, tyres) for wet roads.

 

[Bear]

Dan,
You have definitely found the "Sweet Spot" for the NT. On Merlot, I hardly get damp cruising at 60 to 65 with the windshield up one notch on the CeeBailey +2. The undercowl definitely keeps my feet dry. I have yet to get rain gear. I don't think you need it with the NT. My Tourmaster jacket and Icon pants seem to do the job. You and I rode in some good rain together and I stayed pretty dry. I do like my NT. Have you hugged your bike today?

 

[Rob]

I agree Dan. I always liked my NT best at 55-60 in 5th gear. Hope you enjoyed your apples!

 

[tawilke46]

Yep, me too, back roads, 55 to 60mph...........perfect!

 

[skiper]

I also have been on apple runs, rain also, fireplace smoke, wind generators, fishing holes, draft horses... etc - all very good - and back roads my favorite 45-60 as permitting -- 40 when passing horse and buggy, on sundays lot-o-buggies here in Amish country. watch out cause no pooper scoopers for horses...

 

[Rich]

lot-o-buggies here in Amish country.

When I had occasion to do some work in the Harrisonburg, VA area in the 80's I was entertained by the presence of hitching posts in the Safeway and K-mart parking lots. It's Mennonite country around there.

 

[skiper]

just got back from a ride in Mennonite country - farmstands still have stuff - windfree and 65-70 degrees - reflections on the lakes are hypnotic when zero wind - gulls seemed like thy were dreaming as they glided in straight as an arrow - NT performed perfectly - slaloming around on a lazy slowride - oh and i probably don't pass buggies at fourty, more like thirty - makes it easier to glance in to see em wave - most do - it's a secret Mennonite wave that can't be divulged.......... still waiting to see a steel wheel NT700v. CHOW for NOW

 

[Bear]

Skiper, You live in some great biking country--motorcycling and bicycling. I love riding in the Finger Lakes Region. It is beautiful at this time of the year. There' Watkins Glen, Moravia , Seneca Falls Skaneateles, and so forth. Really a beautiful area--good roads too. We used to live in Syracuse.

 

[skiper]

it's been good to me, and maybe we can ride together one day. have not explored moravia or shaneateles yet - can't even say it , so one step at a time. i've been to syracuse several times to eat at a chinese place that featured a murder of crows living in the trees around it - enjoyed it all. got caught in a squall two weeks ago, cats and dogs and all , but the good old NT brought me back unscathed and soaked. very interesting lesson - caution and an excellent machine brought me back home with a smile. good thread.. see you around. ralph