Riding in the Rain: A Pragmatic Response

[Gone in 60]

Gone, we have slightly more rain and cooler weather in Northern California than down south. I avoid all rain  aggressively, but occasionally I “man up” because I know it is a part of motorcycle riding. As I was putting on the very best protective gear a man can buy and looking for an excuse to not ride, I thought of you. I eventually shamed myself to starting the motorcycle with this thought running through my head: “If Gn60 can ride that huge honker of a BMW outfitted with all that gear on Interstate 5 in LA, surely I can manage a leisurely ride on a Saturday morning in Pleasanton, CA on a CB1100EX.” You are an inspiration.

Ha! I don't think I've ever been called an inspiration, but I'll take it. Thank you very much, sir.  At least the big honker of a BMW is comfortable and has enough bodywork to keep it's rider from getting too wet.