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Beaut of a rain ride on the LIKE200i~!
« on: November 07, 2026, 12:37:03 AM »
One of the smartest things** I did this trip was to bring along a tea-towel to dry things off after I parked and got under the awning on the Group W bench. The inside of my face shield always gets wet because I keep it cracked to stop fogging. Plus I can dry myself a bit before I present myself to the public in the coffee shop :)

** some might argue that there were dam few smart things I did this morning!











Heading home....in and out of showers.


No photos of the bench that morning - my friend Chris was sound asleep on it when I arrived. I did persuade him to take a couple of bucks to get himself breakfast. Had to shake my head when he, instead, headed up to the SpeedWay gas station to get some grub. But then - he knows better ways to stretch $ than do I.

It was good to be out doing this again - it's been a while since I had a wet one. (not that I got wet in my FroggTogg over-pants and Oxford RainSeal hiviz over-jacket) And, uh, the LIKE isn't exactly the best light I've ever ridden behind on dark/bright city streets into headlights. The LIBERTY is the better light! Started thinking it might be time to address the cataracts!!!!
Good fun - who knows how long I get to do this!@
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Re: Beaut of a rain ride on the LIKE200i~!
« Reply #1 on: Today at 12:17:52 PM »
Glad Captain Like has been out on the high seas again!  Wouldn't be my choice of conditions, I'll take the rain if caught out, but wouldn't voluntarily set off in it.
Regards & ride safe,
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Re: Beaut of a rain ride on the LIKE200i~!
« Reply #2 on: Today at 01:06:33 PM »
Glad Captain Like has been out on the high seas again!  Wouldn't be my choice of conditions, I'll take the rain if caught out, but wouldn't voluntarily set off in it.

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Laterite. Soil. Highlands S.E. Asia. Thick red goo. Pulls your boot off!
Never loved it - but learned the rain will stop some day and the crotch chafing will return like an old friend.
Good times and rain.
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Re: Beaut of a rain ride on the LIKE200i~!
« Reply #3 on: Today at 01:08:17 PM »
BTW, I won't ride in the rain in daylight.  That looks sillly.
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