Thanks for the shout out and you are right. We were in the thick of it for sure. YOu have a great point. When you are out and can't find shelter, you have to ride to find some. Just keep your senses and slow down. Ride Safe
My tolerance to rain is temperature based. 40s and rain I will avoid at all costs. Other than that rain is less fun then dry. Although, a quick downpour on a hot day can feel really good.
Must have been the one that skirted E. Tn. The hardest thing for me to do in the rain is see where I’m going. If it’s too bad I’ll pull over. There was a storm in just outside Maggie Valley toward Asheville a couple years back and something told me it wasn’t one to mess with so I stopped paid a fortune for a motel room for me and the GF. I live less that 70 miles away from where we stopped. The next morning when we left I stopped to get something to eat and the storm had ripped signs up, pushed dumpsters, and ripped a couple roofs off. Needless to say I’m glad the man upstairs told stupid to stop. If I had been by myself I’d have probably gotten myself into trouble. Hope you made it home dry.
Dang man. That sounds like a tough ride, but glad you listened and stayed safe! All in all, it was a great ride home. Thank you very much for watching!
If you ride you will ride in the rain at some point just be careful I don't start off in the rain unless I have some where I have to go be safe and keep the Rubber side down
I always say I’ll ride in the rain, I’ll ride in the cold, but I will not ride in the cold rain. At least not intentionally. I visited my family in Knoxville last summer and we rode a loop through tail of the dragon and back through the Smokey mountains. Got caught in a downpour twice in one day with no rain gear. Arguably the most fun ride ever because it was still beautiful and we all embraced the suck together!
hahahaha. Sorry to hear about that Joe, but I'm glad you hung in there and persevered! Thank you very much for watching and I hope your visit to TN was a good one!
Nobody like riding in the rain, but it is a fact of life if you ever tour on a bike. Living in Florida in the summer its a fact of life in the afternoon you are gonna get wet. Ride your comfort zone is all I can say. I’m the same way, I hate starting the trip in the rain. One thing since you wear a Shoei, put the pin lock visor in, it 100% helps against fogging.
Congrats on hitting 5K!!!!!! Next landmark - 1MIL views!!!!! Short trips (to-and-from work) if it's forecasted to rain all day - I'll take the truck. If rain is in the morning but the rest of the day is great, I'll ride to work and bear the morning rain. Long trips - inclement weather is part of the adventure.
My 2023 ST is due in end of month. Why you ask? I chose to take the $200 Traction Control option. I’m spending a lot of money to ride, enjoy the outdoors. I played outdoors as a kid in all weather and I guess I will continue as an adult. I run with scissors as well…
Had to outrun a hail storm in Wyoming on the way to Sturges back in the 1980’s. The hailstones were huge and it seemed to take forever to find an overpass to hole up under.
I hate to ride in the rain. We was going to south Carolina from Atlanta it was raining the all the way there and back. It was a hard rain but we all made it. Appreciate your videos. Shining side up 👊👊👍👍 7:46
Yes, that trip you mentioned with us was quite interesting. Lightning and torrential rains aren’t conducive to riding. We pushed through it as we didn’t have any place to get shelter. Rain doesn’t bother me, but I do prefer sunny skies. 😂
Hey Jim! Spring got here just in time because I was so sick of being cold. I don't think I could have done one more ride in the cold! Thank you for watching!
I remember riding 500km of torrential rain . Was so hectic, with no place to stop in the middle of nowhere across south Australia toward Western Australia..
Where I live in Washington it has in recent years gotten as hot as 118°f. If it's over 105 it's too hot for me, and I'm not going far in that kind of heat. I rode in 111° for an hour and decided that's not a great idea
I dont ride in the rain only because I have a 8k dollar system 12 speakers and still need to get over and talk to Jay about what my options are glad you got home safely back to our state of Tennessee... have you been able to go over and see Jay and upgrade your sound system..
We ride for fun. So if the weather looks bad. I'll do something else. If it's a scheduled ride, I don't mind the rain. But the people I ride with will pull over and avoid riding until it gets better.
I got caught in a hailstorm in Colorado. That really sucked. I was 18, riding a Kawasaki CSR 750. This was back in the 80s. I was stationed in Colorado Springs. Broke as a joke most of the time as a lowly E1.
Hey Richard! I haven't been caught out in a hail storm yet, and I sure hope I don't, but glad you made it out of there safe. Thank you very much for watching!
I live in Florida. Rains alot expecially in summer.Dont want to ride through a thunder storm. Light to medium is no big deal 😮 don't use rain gear it's too 🔥
I'm like you Ty, if I get caught in it, then so be it. If I can delay or start an hour different to miss it, then that's what I do. Don't ask a weather man, ask a motorcyclist what's the weather supposed to be like. Be well my friend.................Bob
Yeah Ty, I’m like you happy to get caught in the rain but would ride in the rain just for the sake of it. If I was leaving on a longer trip and it was rain I would suck it up and ride. I once got caught in a horrendous thunder storm on an interstate trip that I will never forget and I often wish I was running camera gear on that day.
Hey there! Yup, I have heated grips and they keep my hands nice and toasty. I have some waterproof Thrashin Supply gloves and they work great! Thank you for watching!
I have rode through rain lots of times. I try to avoid it. I have been riding for years and I bought rain gear a couple years ago. As far asother riders they need to decide if they want to ride in the rain. It makes no difference to me. If I have not been on the bike for a while I will ride rain or not. I will not ride in the snow or on icy roads.
@@TyFromTennessee I’ve been out on my bike when there had beer rain earlier in the day, but none forecasted during the time I was out, still got caught in a downpour!! Another time, I was an hour away from home and there was rain in the forecast, but at a point where I should have been able to get home before it hit; yeah, not so much. It came down in sheets, I could barely see past the windshield of my Electra Glide Ultra on a two lane road heavily trafficked by tractor-trailers and no shoulder to pull off onto and zero potential for cover even if I had pulled off the road! I was about 5 miles outside of the upcoming town and the rain had nearly stopped by the time I got to a gas station with a huge canopy!! Just after that storm hit, a gust of wind hit the bottom of my bike and pushed it sideways nearly causing me to low side wreck! I just can’t see the reason to tempt fate that much, so I don’t care if “bikers” call me a fair weather rider, I’ll ride when I’m comfortable with being out on the bike(I do rode a fair amount in cold weather as well)!!!
I’ll only ride in the rain when necessary, like coming home from work. If there “could” be a chance of rain, I’ll pack a rain jacket and pants or take the car to work.
One of the worst things to get caught out in the rain with is an open-faced helmet. I always found that you'd get the odd drop square in the bottom part of the forehead.I found that very painful.
@@TyFromTennessee thank you sir I must admit that I am on my first Harley but I see what all the hype is about these bikes always make you want to upgrade them or trade it in for a new model lol
I always say the worst thing about riding in the rain is cleaning the bike up when you're done.😂 Riding in the rain does not bother me at all but I would hide from lightning. I have put close to 140,000 miles on my last two bikes. But I always say there's no way I can be a biker because I do not have any tattoos or body piercings.😂😂😆😆 Ride safe.
Hey Kerry. I have some ink, but no piercings, lol! I HAVE TO clean up my bike each time I get home from riding in the rain. I'm one of those guys that can't stand a dirty bike. Thank you for watching today!
I'm sick of riding with wet feet. Im going to check out some cheap waders from Walmart., $40 bucks should get a decent pair of waders. A friend told me to check it out. He loves it, NO WET FEET!
@@TyFromTennessee Hoy mate, your welcome, thank you for a good video. My friend said waders are cheap, they work and you can wear regular tennis shoes. The waders that come up to your chest with the shoulder straps, they also keep your chest dry. A decent rain coat over that and he stays dry and warm. I'm going tomorrow to check them out, I'll let ya know.
I don’t care too much about what people think of my riding habits. But I also don’t tell people what those habits are on social media. The guys that post stuff on Facebook about trailering their bikes to Daytona or not riding in the rain get roasted by complete strangers and keyboard warriors
Hey there! Yeah, I hear and see it all the time because I occasionally will trailer my bike somewhere. Like you, I don't really care what people think about that. Take care and ride safe. Thank you for watching!
I am not sure who set the scale for who is a biker and who is not. Your on a bike your a biker. I won't leave when it is pouring but I have been in a ton of storms. You get wet you get wet!
I agree. If you ride I consider you a biker, but so many people have an opinion on the matter. Thank you very much for watching! I appreciate your time today!
I’ve road in rain don’t like it. If I’m home and it’s going to rain the Ultra stays in the garage. We all get caught in the rain at some point. But I don’t ride in the rain on purpose if I’m home. If your traveling you really don’t have a choice. I’ve road in cold weather but most of the time I like the warmer weather to ride in. I’ve been riding for over 30 years I got nothing to prove to anyone.
Thanks for the shout out and you are right. We were in the thick of it for sure. YOu have a great point. When you are out and can't find shelter, you have to ride to find some. Just keep your senses and slow down. Ride Safe
Crazy storms like that make the best stories too. Glad you three made it back in one piece. Thank you for watching today!
My tolerance to rain is temperature based. 40s and rain I will avoid at all costs. Other than that rain is less fun then dry. Although, a quick downpour on a hot day can feel really good.
Hey Greg. You make an excellent point. The temp makes a huge difference. Thank you very much for watching! I appreciate your time today!
Must have been the one that skirted E. Tn. The hardest thing for me to do in the rain is see where I’m going. If it’s too bad I’ll pull over. There was a storm in just outside Maggie Valley toward Asheville a couple years back and something told me it wasn’t one to mess with so I stopped paid a fortune for a motel room for me and the GF. I live less that 70 miles away from where we stopped. The next morning when we left I stopped to get something to eat and the storm had ripped signs up, pushed dumpsters, and ripped a couple roofs off. Needless to say I’m glad the man upstairs told stupid to stop. If I had been by myself I’d have probably gotten myself into trouble. Hope you made it home dry.
Dang man. That sounds like a tough ride, but glad you listened and stayed safe! All in all, it was a great ride home. Thank you very much for watching!
If you ride you will ride in the rain at some point just be careful I don't start off in the rain unless I have some where I have to go be safe and keep the Rubber side down
True. On this trip I had to leave the house while it was raining. No fun, but sometimes needed. Thank you for watching!
I always say I’ll ride in the rain, I’ll ride in the cold, but I will not ride in the cold rain. At least not intentionally.
I visited my family in Knoxville last summer and we rode a loop through tail of the dragon and back through the Smokey mountains. Got caught in a downpour twice in one day with no rain gear. Arguably the most fun ride ever because it was still beautiful and we all embraced the suck together!
hahahaha. Sorry to hear about that Joe, but I'm glad you hung in there and persevered! Thank you very much for watching and I hope your visit to TN was a good one!
I ride in the rain only on a trip. But around home, never. I have got caught in rain with spotty rain situations.
I guess it's going to happen from time to time. Thank you very much for watching! I appreciate your time today!
Nobody like riding in the rain, but it is a fact of life if you ever tour on a bike. Living in Florida in the summer its a fact of life in the afternoon you are gonna get wet. Ride your comfort zone is all I can say. I’m the same way, I hate starting the trip in the rain. One thing since you wear a Shoei, put the pin lock visor in, it 100% helps against fogging.
For sure I need to get another pinlock. I destroy my first one trying to get it installed. Thanks Pete!
Congrats on hitting 5K!!!!!! Next landmark - 1MIL views!!!!!
Short trips (to-and-from work) if it's forecasted to rain all day - I'll take the truck. If rain is in the morning but the rest of the day is great, I'll ride to work and bear the morning rain.
Long trips - inclement weather is part of the adventure.
Thank you very much Toby! Hopefully not too long on the 1M views. I'm working hard on it. Thanks for watching friend!
My 2023 ST is due in end of month. Why you ask? I chose to take the $200 Traction Control option. I’m spending a lot of money to ride, enjoy the outdoors. I played outdoors as a kid in all weather and I guess I will continue as an adult. I run with scissors as well…
You'll shoot your eye out Albert! Be careful out there and ride safe. Thank you for watching!
Had to outrun a hail storm in Wyoming on the way to Sturges back in the 1980’s. The hailstones were huge and it seemed to take forever to find an overpass to hole up under.
Hey Corey! I haven't been caught out in a hail storm yet, but that sounds nasty. Thank you very much for watching!
I hate to ride in the rain. We was going to south Carolina from Atlanta it was raining the all the way there and back. It was a hard rain but we all made it. Appreciate your videos. Shining side up 👊👊👍👍 7:46
I guess it's going to happen to most of us at some point. Thank you sir. I appreciate your time today!
Yes, that trip you mentioned with us was quite interesting. Lightning and torrential rains aren’t conducive to riding. We pushed through it as we didn’t have any place to get shelter. Rain doesn’t bother me, but I do prefer sunny skies. 😂
Glad you guys made it back safe and sound. It always makes for good stories! Thanks for watching!
I don’t do it intentionally but if it happens so be it. I’ve got gear in the bags. I don’t like to do much of anything in the rain or when it’s cold.
Hey Jim! Spring got here just in time because I was so sick of being cold. I don't think I could have done one more ride in the cold! Thank you for watching!
My Chieftain is my only transport, so ride all year round (10k a Year) come rain or shine, prefer the dry weather though!
I have a buddy of mine that is the same way. Stay dry and safe out there and thank you for watching!
I remember riding 500km of torrential rain . Was so hectic, with no place to stop in the middle of nowhere across south Australia toward Western Australia..
That's rough when you can't find shelter. Stay safe out there and thank you for watching!
Where I live in Washington it has in recent years gotten as hot as 118°f. If it's over 105 it's too hot for me, and I'm not going far in that kind of heat. I rode in 111° for an hour and decided that's not a great idea
Hey Chad! I don't blame you one bit. That is dangerous type of heat. Be careful out there and thank you for watching!
I dont ride in the rain only because I have a 8k dollar system 12 speakers and still need to get over and talk to Jay about what my options are glad you got home safely back to our state of Tennessee... have you been able to go over and see Jay and upgrade your sound system..
Hey Jeff! I have a sound system upgrade scheduled with Volunteer Audio on May 20th! Can't wait...Thank you for watching!
Damn that lightning animation almost had me there for a sec. Lol
hahaha! I had to remember that I did that. I appreciate your time today. Thank you!
Do not like riding in the rain, but understand it happens. Caught me the other day and the slipping and sliding sucks!
I can't stand it when by tires slip in the rain. I hate that feeling. Thanks for watching Jeff!
We ride for fun. So if the weather looks bad. I'll do something else. If it's a scheduled ride, I don't mind the rain. But the people I ride with will pull over and avoid riding until it gets better.
I guess it just best to be safe and know your own limitations. Take care and ride safe!
I got caught in a hailstorm in Colorado. That really sucked. I was 18, riding a Kawasaki CSR 750. This was back in the 80s. I was stationed in Colorado Springs. Broke as a joke most of the time as a lowly E1.
Hey Richard! I haven't been caught out in a hail storm yet, and I sure hope I don't, but glad you made it out of there safe. Thank you very much for watching!
@@TyFromTennessee love your channel ❤️
I live in Florida. Rains alot expecially in summer.Dont want to ride through a thunder storm. Light to medium is no big deal 😮 don't use rain gear it's too 🔥
I appreciate your feedback very much. I try to stay out of storms too!!
I'm like you Ty, if I get caught in it, then so be it. If I can delay or start an hour different to miss it, then that's what I do. Don't ask a weather man, ask a motorcyclist what's the weather supposed to be like. Be well my friend.................Bob
lol! Great response and you are so right sir. Keep resting and get well soon!!
Yeah Ty, I’m like you happy to get caught in the rain but would ride in the rain just for the sake of it. If I was leaving on a longer trip and it was rain I would suck it up and ride. I once got caught in a horrendous thunder storm on an interstate trip that I will never forget and I often wish I was running camera gear on that day.
Sometimes bad rides like that make the best stories. Thank you very much for watching! I appreciate your time today!
Rain is okay in the middle of summer. Didn't have any rain gear. By the time I got home I was completely dry.
Good point. Warm days will dry you out quicker! Thank you!
Ha, do you have heated grips on your bike now dose the grips keep your hands warm and some what keep your gloves dry some what.
Hey there! Yup, I have heated grips and they keep my hands nice and toasty. I have some waterproof Thrashin Supply gloves and they work great! Thank you for watching!
I have rode through rain lots of times. I try to avoid it. I have been riding for years and I bought rain gear a couple years ago. As far asother riders they need to decide if they want to ride in the rain. It makes no difference to me. If I have not been on the bike for a while I will ride rain or not. I will not ride in the snow or on icy roads.
That's good advice man. It's wise to stay in your comfort level for sure. Thank you for watching!
I don’t like to ride in the rain but sometimes it just happens. But we all have to be prepared.🤷♂️🙏🏻👍🇺🇸💯
That's right Mike! I try to always remember my rain gear, but I forget from time to time. Thank you for watching!
@@TyFromTennessee
I’ve been out on my bike when there had beer rain earlier in the day, but none forecasted during the time I was out, still got caught in a downpour!!
Another time, I was an hour away from home and there was rain in the forecast, but at a point where I should have been able to get home before it hit; yeah, not so much.
It came down in sheets, I could barely see past the windshield of my Electra Glide Ultra on a two lane road heavily trafficked by tractor-trailers and no shoulder to pull off onto and zero potential for cover even if I had pulled off the road!
I was about 5 miles outside of the upcoming town and the rain had nearly stopped by the time I got to a gas station with a huge canopy!!
Just after that storm hit, a gust of wind hit the bottom of my bike and pushed it sideways nearly causing me to low side wreck!
I just can’t see the reason to tempt fate that much, so I don’t care if “bikers” call me a fair weather rider, I’ll ride when I’m comfortable with being out on the bike(I do rode a fair amount in cold weather as well)!!!
I’ll only ride in the rain when necessary, like coming home from work. If there “could” be a chance of rain, I’ll pack a rain jacket and pants or take the car to work.
I totally understand that. I try to always keep my rain gear close too. Thank you for watching!
One of the worst things to get caught out in the rain with is an open-faced helmet. I always found that you'd get the odd drop square in the bottom part of the forehead.I found that very painful.
I would think so too Graham. I'm always in a full face, but I hear ya. Thank you very much for watching!
😂😂😂 just a wealth of knowledge
Yes, yes I am...of useless walking around knowledge.
I don’t like the rain. 😂. Seriously, I don’t. Good vid TY and thanks for the shout out. 🤙🏻
I believe you and my goodness you’re good at finding bad weather. 😅 Stay safe out there sir.
Not a fan of rain, however if it happens, so be it. It is part of riding. Make sure you carry rain gear. Ride Safe!
Hey Russell! I usually don’t pack my rain gear for a day ride. Gotta break that habit because the weatherman is wrong a lot! Thank you for watching!
High beams on in the rain, great idea to keep yourself visible!
I’m sure at some point we needed to that day. I also had traction control on a lot so it could have been that. Thank you very much for watching!
What rain gear did you say that was?
It from Torque Motorcycle Company. I have included a link here --> bityl.co/ISR6 I hope this is helpful.
@@TyFromTennessee thank you sir I must admit that I am on my first Harley but I see what all the hype is about these bikes always make you want to upgrade them or trade it in for a new model lol
I always say the worst thing about riding in the rain is cleaning the bike up when you're done.😂
Riding in the rain does not bother me at all but I would hide from lightning.
I have put close to 140,000 miles on my last two bikes.
But I always say there's no way I can be a biker because I do not have any tattoos or body piercings.😂😂😆😆
Ride safe.
Hey Kerry. I have some ink, but no piercings, lol! I HAVE TO clean up my bike each time I get home from riding in the rain. I'm one of those guys that can't stand a dirty bike. Thank you for watching today!
I'm sick of riding with wet feet. Im going to check out some cheap waders from Walmart., $40 bucks should get a decent pair of waders. A friend told me to check it out. He loves it, NO WET FEET!
Hey James. Wet soggy socks are the worst! I can't stand that either. Waders are not a bad idea at all. Thank you very much for watching!
@@TyFromTennessee Hoy mate, your welcome, thank you for a good video. My friend said waders are cheap, they work and you can wear regular tennis shoes. The waders that come up to your chest with the shoulder straps, they also keep your chest dry. A decent rain coat over that and he stays dry and warm. I'm going tomorrow to check them out, I'll let ya know.
I try to avoid the rain if possible. 😎👍
Me too. Not a big fan of it that's for sure! Thank you for watching!
That is one awesome ride you have there! If I had that bike I would have to wipe the DNA off of the tank after each ride!
Thank you sir. Much appreciated! So far, it's been a fantastic motorcycle!
I will not start in the rain and will not be out on the roads if it's too cold.
No doubt Terry. That makes perfect sense to me too! Thank you for watching!
I don’t care too much about what people think of my riding habits. But I also don’t tell people what those habits are on social media. The guys that post stuff on Facebook about trailering their bikes to Daytona or not riding in the rain get roasted by complete strangers and keyboard warriors
Hey there! Yeah, I hear and see it all the time because I occasionally will trailer my bike somewhere. Like you, I don't really care what people think about that. Take care and ride safe. Thank you for watching!
I am not sure who set the scale for who is a biker and who is not. Your on a bike your a biker. I won't leave when it is pouring but I have been in a ton of storms. You get wet you get wet!
I agree. If you ride I consider you a biker, but so many people have an opinion on the matter. Thank you very much for watching! I appreciate your time today!
It's not rain, just dust control
My old boss used to say that rain is just liquid sunshine!
I’ve road in rain don’t like it. If I’m home and it’s going to rain the Ultra stays in the garage. We all get caught in the rain at some point. But I don’t ride in the rain on purpose if I’m home. If your traveling you really don’t have a choice. I’ve road in cold weather but most of the time I like the warmer weather to ride in. I’ve been riding for over 30 years I got nothing to prove to anyone.
"I got nothing to prove to anyone." There ya go David! I like that sir. Thank you for watching!
@@TyFromTennessee great channel always enjoy your videos.
Scooting is spose to be fun so if I can I'll pass
Makes perfect sense to me Tom. Thank you for watching!