Motorcycle confidence in the rain?

Hi. I have had a couple of drops whilst riding my motorcycle in the rain, and this has seriously affected my confidence in the rain. I ride a 50cc scooter if that helps, and it‘s just as if I don‘t trust the weight of it in a corner or the grip on the tires. This is something that has affected me for a little while now and is beginning to bother me, and would really like to get over this fear as it is stopping from enjoying being on a motorcycle. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

*LOL* I've been riding over 26 years in Los Angeles traffic, have 8 motorcycles and still am not comfortable riding in the rain! What got me is how slippery the painted lines are when wet. However, when I do have to ride in the rain the main thing I am concerned with is speed, slow it down. Though, on a 50 you don't have to worry much about that. *LOL* Next, balance, keep most of your weight straight up, even through turns, this helps reduce how much you rely on the side of the tire in a turn, which means less lean, this is particularly important when going over painted lines in a turn. Next, tires, get good quality all weather tires. It is good to have some concern and some fear about riding in the rain, as another responder said, it is justified. You may never be comfortable riding in the rain, but that is a good thing.

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I've ridden in rain lots of times. Usually in pouring rain where I had no choice but to keep going. No need to be afraid of the rain. If you are coming to a corner, just make sure that you slow down enough so you don't need to lean very much if the roads are really wet. Remember to slow down before you get to a turn. Also leave yourself lots of room between cars, and give yourself more time to come to a stop. Always better to be safe than sorry. Rain or shine enjoy riding!

*LOL* I've been riding over 26 years in Los Angeles traffic, have 8 motorcycles and still am not comfortable riding in the rain! What got me is how slippery the painted lines are when wet. However, when I do have to ride in the rain the main thing I am concerned with is speed, slow it down. Though, on a 50 you don't have to worry much about that. *LOL* Next, balance, keep most of your weight straight up, even through turns, this helps reduce how much you rely on the side of the tire in a turn, which means less lean, this is particularly important when going over painted lines in a turn. Next, tires, get good quality all weather tires. It is good to have some concern and some fear about riding in the rain, as another responder said, it is justified. You may never be comfortable riding in the rain, but that is a good thing.

Actually in all honesty, its good that you are fearful of this. because those small tires on that scooter are dangerous as all hell. So for what its worth your fears are justified I know several people who have been scrapped up badly because of overconfidence in small crappy dry weather tires. I suggest you look for something with much bigger tires more like what motorcycles have, this will save you from all but the worst of conditions ( those open grate bridges are a frigging nightmare on a bike too. They use them to save weight on longer bridges, they are scary as hell on a motorcycle. Be glad you are smart enough to know your limitations. This will help you stay safer. best of luck go with a bigger better set of tires if possible. Or even better find a bike that fits your needs with much larger taller tires.

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I've ridden in rain lots of times. Usually in pouring rain where I had no choice but to keep going. No need to be afraid of the rain. If you are coming to a corner, just make sure that you slow down enough so you don't need to lean very much if the roads are really wet. Remember to slow down before you get to a turn. Also leave yourself lots of room between cars, and give yourself more time to come to a stop. Always better to be safe than sorry. Rain or shine enjoy riding!

Actually in all honesty, its good that you are fearful of this. because those small tires on that scooter are dangerous as all hell. So for what its worth your fears are justified I know several people who have been scrapped up badly because of overconfidence in small crappy dry weather tires. I suggest you look for something with much bigger tires more like what motorcycles have, this will save you from all but the worst of conditions ( those open grate bridges are a frigging nightmare on a bike too. They use them to save weight on longer bridges, they are scary as hell on a motorcycle. Be glad you are smart enough to know your limitations. This will help you stay safer. best of luck go with a bigger better set of tires if possible. Or even better find a bike that fits your needs with much larger taller tires.