Its been just over two months since my last post... Life's been a little busy with my family and work but I'm looking to re-set the equilibrium in the new year.
I have not given up riding... it just hasn't been as regular as I would like it to be but I am still getting out there. Bewteen T's busy schedule and mine, we managed to squeeze in South West Rocks, Tamworth - Country Music Capital and more recently Brisbane. All amazing trips on their own. I will get around to getting thoughts and routes on paper before the new year.
More exciting news, we are both in the market for new bikes... we are very excited so hopefully all works out otherwise we will be back on our 250s - not that they are no good. We have toured a combined 60,000kms in the last year so they are good sturdy bikes! Also, it means my Mr can finally get around to learning to ride so he's been re-booked in for his Ls!!! YAYY!
In the meantime, this weekend will be my last riding trip before I go on holidays. T and I are planning to head up north only to be hit by horrible rainy weather. But... instead of cancelling the trip, we decided to soldier on only because I want to go see something and we thought, what better way to test a couple of wet weather solutions.
1) We have T being the snobby person he is in his bright yellow beemer banana suit and harley overboots. Reviews have suggested that this solution works except it will burn a hole in your pocket and set you back a couple hundred. Not that anything motorcycle related is cheap anyway.
2) Being the shortie I am, I am still too challenged to fit into the smallest banana suit. So... here is my $5 option if you already have a not so functioning wet weather suit and reasonably sturdy non 100% waterproof motorcycle boots. Let me elaborate. My Clover wet weather pants are useless. I get the common wet bum issue and it is disgustingly uncomfortable especially during long rides. I figured the water is coming in through the stitching so I have gaffa taped them up. As for my boots, they used to be waterproof until they no longer are. Slipping a plastic bag over is somewhat dangerous and slippery so I have cut black garbage bags to size and stuck them carefully on the top of my boots aiming to cover all potential water entry zones. It took a total of 10 minutes. Let's see if my solution works. Stay Tune!!
RESULT: There wasn't as much rain as we expected. For what sprinkle there was, T's suit held up as expected. My pants held up too but it still needs to be put to the storm test. The boots should work but the plastic over the top of the boots needs to go higher up under the pants to prevent water seepage.
