SERVIHONDA Tips: Riding Your Motorcycle Safely in the Rain

From SERVIHONDA, we give you some tips so that your trips on rainy days are as safe as always on your motorcycle.

Dress appropriately to ride your motorcycle safely in the rain

Riding your motorcycle in the rain can be one of the most dangerous situations on two wheels, but with these tips that we present below, we hope to reduce the risk of danger when riding your motorcycle safely in the rain.

First, and as always when we are going to ride a motorcycle, you must dress appropriately. Just as when riding in dry conditions you equip yourself with the best to protect yourself from possible falls, it doesn’t change in wet conditions.

It is important in this case to use waterproof equipment to protect ourselves from the rain. It can be in separate pieces or in a one-piece suit style. Although the latter may be more uncomfortable to put on and take off, they are the most effective in preventing water from seeping into our clothes. Don’t forget to buy a size larger than usual, as you should keep in mind that you will be wearing your clothes underneath.

We must pay special attention to gloves and boots. In the case of gloves, we must place them over the sleeves of the jacket, achieving a better seal against the rain. The boots, on the other hand, must go under the pants, preventing water from seeping into them.

Close the vents on your helmet and use anti-fog and rain repellent products for the visor to avoid the loss of vision produced by these two elements.

Another element that can be very useful is wearing reflective clothing or reflective strips, which will make us more visible to other vehicles.

Adapt your riding style

Rain makes the ground slippery and unpredictable in many cases, which is why any prevention measure will be welcome. Some of the features of safe driving in the rain are:

Drive smoothly. We know you love the torque of your Honda CBR, but in these situations it’s better to touch the accelerator a little. Accelerate gently and make longer, smoother braking, avoiding losing the grip of the wheels with the ground.
Avoid manholes and paint on the ground whenever possible. Manholes are usually very slippery, as are the lines on the ground.
Drive avoiding the center of the lanes. This is important because the center of the lanes can be affected by oil spills and become a skating rink.
Keep the motorcycle as straight as possible. Try to take the curves avoiding tilting it excessively, significantly reducing the speed, and keeping as much of the tire as possible in contact with the ground.
Stay away from the person in front of you. If under normal conditions you must keep a safe distance from the person in front of you, in rainy conditions even more so, double or triple the distance, so you will not be caught by unexpected braking.