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[Zapple]

Saran wrap those babies.

[v1user]

You guys have no idea how hard it was to answer without a snarky reply

You ride in the rain?

Seriously, I have a bike and never ride in the rain. Its way too dangerous.

[spankyaf]

You guys have no idea how hard it was to answer without a snarky reply

You ride in the rain?

Seriously, I have a bike and never ride in the rain. Its way too dangerous.

That may be ok if you're idea of riding is to the local hamburger joint but when you're doing a multi day across a couple of thousand miles its time to suck it up buttercup

[stealthfz1]

Riding in the rain is fun!. It's the hail and snow that gets a little sketchy. And I 've done that too.

[v1user]

You guys have no idea how hard it was to answer without a snarky reply

You ride in the rain?

Seriously, I have a bike and never ride in the rain. Its way too dangerous.

That may be ok if you're idea of riding is to the local hamburger joint but when you're doing a multi day across a couple of thousand miles its time to suck it up buttercup

I'm not using DOT approved tires so I think that's where my problem is. Most of the time there is so much mud on the tires the rubber doesn't meet the pavement.


Now hail and snow is where I'm right at home.

[Lucky225]

You guys have no idea how hard it was to answer without a snarky reply

You ride in the rain?

Seriously, I have a bike and never ride in the rain. Its way too dangerous.

That may be ok if you're idea of riding is to the local hamburger joint but when you're doing a multi day across a couple of thousand miles its time to suck it up buttercup

I'm not using DOT approved tires so I think that's where my problem is. Most of the time there is so much mud on the tires the rubber doesn't meet the pavement.


Now hail and snow is where I'm right at home.

The DOT doesn't approve any vehicle equipment, they just set the federal standards and guidelines.

[v1user]

When I bought the bike the dealer told me that if I get stopped to say I put the tires on myself because the mechanic put his name on the inspection. He said the tires wouldn't pass a "normal" inspection or if pulled over. I guess that's something different?

[Lucky225]

When I bought the bike the dealer told me that if I get stopped to say I put the tires on myself because the mechanic put his name on the inspection. He said the tires wouldn't pass a "normal" inspection or if pulled over. I guess that's something different?

That could be a State inspection issue regarding size of tires or something, in any event pretty much all tires are DOT *rated*. So long as the rating fits your bike that's all that matters, just remember the DOT doesn't rate the tires, the manufacture certifies by selling the tires that they meet or exceed DOT regulations.

[stealthfz1]

That could be a State inspection issue regarding size of tires or something, in any event pretty much all tires are DOT *rated*. So long as the rating fits your bike that's all that matters, just remember the DOT doesn't rate the tires, the manufacture certifies by selling the tires that they meet or exceed DOT regulations.

Sounds like he is riding a dual sport with dirtbike tires.

[v1user]

That could be a State inspection issue regarding size of tires or something, in any event pretty much all tires are DOT *rated*. So long as the rating fits your bike that's all that matters, just remember the DOT doesn't rate the tires, the manufacture certifies by selling the tires that they meet or exceed DOT regulations.

Sounds like he is riding a dual sport with dirtbike tires.

Good guess. Yes I like the trails too.