this post was submitted on 05 Jul 2025
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[–] scott@lemmy.org 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Either that or shop for more gear πŸ˜‰

[–] PerogiBoi@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 week ago

The Helite airbag backpack is out of stock everywhere so I can’t 😭 settling for Isle of Man TT on my steamdeck.

[–] stoicmaverick@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

That depends. Are you a crazy person?

[–] PerogiBoi@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I’m a crazy person but it’s also imperative that I return home in one piece haha. I just started riding so better to be more cautious than not

[–] kmartburrito@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Please keep this attitude - riding in weather is not a death sentence, however you need time in the seat to understand how to deal with it safely.

At least you can look at your awesome bike without any battle damage, rather than looking at mangled fairings because you dumped it riding on oil that sits on the surface right when the rain starts, or wet leaves in the fall.

You're doing it right! You only get one life, and with life being so expensive right now, you don't need a repair bill for your bike OR your body on top of it.

You'll get there, I promise 😁

[–] PerogiBoi@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 week ago

Yeah oil slicks coming out right as it rains was something they first taught at my riding course (as well as not riding in the middle of the lane). It was 5C and raining out when I did my course so I know rain isn’t that much less traction but ya. Don’t wanna dump the bike when I can avoid it 😣

[–] PJFDF@masto.pt 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

@PerogiBoi I normally take the opportunity to clean it, very every single part, etc.

[–] PerogiBoi@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago

That’s a good idea!

[–] Cris_Color@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

At least it's a pretty sight!

I like your username :)

[–] PerogiBoi@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago

It is :) thank you!