Guest Nogbad Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Should I get the Buell wet? I keep riding the V11 in the rain because it is an old bike. However, I keep thinking about the wasted insurance etc if I never ride the Firebolt in the wet, and I hanker after trying the sticky tyres and sharp handling on rain soaked tarmac. Answers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 I'm doing some work to my Guzzi so have been riding my Ducati to work every day whatever the weather- its filthy but I am having a hoot!! Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nogbad Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 I'm doing some work to my Guzzi so have been riding my Ducati to work every day whatever the weather- its filthy but I am having a hoot!! Guy If I carry on like this my V11 will start to look like Martin's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Bikes are there to be ridden, not just put on the mantle and stared at, however gorgous they are!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badmotogoozer Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 I'd ride whichever worked better in the wet. They'll both be old soon 'nuff. But I'm also the guy who shocked the salesman, when I bought my truck new, by scratching it with my key as soon as I took possesion. He says "What the hell did you do that for??" and I says "It's a truck - now I won't worry about getting my first scratch". Rj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Bikes are there to be ridden, not just put on the mantle and stared at, however gorgous they are!!! If I only rode a bike when the weather was fine I'd only do about 3000 miles a year- what a waste! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Barrett Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 From the right angle with the shadows etc she still looks gorgeous. A bit tatty around the edges, but "every old sock needs an old shoe" We've had some grand times and there's also been times when it's not been plain sailing. The only times I won't ride her this winter is when theres snow or a hard frost on the ground or it's my lift sharing shift. I'd take her over the car even when raining and I know the water will get in. Yours if a different dilema. I don't have a choice of motorcycles. If you moth balled the Buell for the six months over winter You won't save a great deal on the insurance. The road tax isn't a great deal on a motorcycle anyway. There will be nice days when you'd want to ride it. Keep it ready to ride and if it gets wet thats okay, but try not to put it away wet and dirty*. Use the Guzzi daily they like frequent use and that will help keep the water out, and you've got the Buell should she want a day off. *There do as I say not as I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v50man Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 In my experience, Nogs, the Buell is a much better wet weather bike. Most of this is due to its lighter weight and flickability. The stock Bridgestones on the Buell work OKAY in the wet. The Guzzi's Bridgestones make me nervous in the wet. While the Guzzi feels supremely planted in the dry, it's not my favorite in the wet. The best in the wet? My 1988 Ducati Paso -- FWIW... v50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nogbad Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Looks like a wet Buell so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nogbad Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 In my experience, Nogs, the Buell is a much better wet weather bike. Most of this is due to its lighter weight and flickability. The stock Bridgestones on the Buell work OKAY in the wet. The Guzzi's Bridgestones make me nervous in the wet. While the Guzzi feels supremely planted in the dry, it's not my favorite in the wet. The best in the wet? My 1988 Ducati Paso -- FWIW... v50 My 'bolt has D208's on it. They seem ok in the dry if a little prone to wear away quickly..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g.forrest Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 ya just gotta rememmber ya gotta wear out those dunlops..before they're tooo old.. ''ride it whenever'' unless you don't really like riding it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 " . . . jungle love . . . everything's better when wet . . . " Dense fog on the Blue Ridge Parkway at about 5000 feet elevation: intense riding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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