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*Greatly increased stopping distance (do not want to risk a lockup, obviously). | *Greatly increased stopping distance (do not want to risk a lockup, obviously). | ||
*Road oils rising to surface (when rain first starts). | *Road oils rising to surface (when rain first starts). | ||
*Manhole covers, painted lines, steel grates and railroad tracks. | |||
*Puddles in the slow lanes (near the gutters) | *Puddles in the slow lanes (near the gutters) | ||
*Reduced visibility (watch out for the cages) | *Reduced visibility (watch out for the cages) | ||
*Hypothermia (cold weather/long trips) | *Hypothermia (cold weather/long trips) | ||
*Replace tires timely (should be done regardless of rain) | *Replace tires in a timely manner (should be done regardless of rain). | ||
Pick a rainy Saturday and go to an empty parking lot... practice turning, leaning, and (very) slow (rear wheel) skids. | Pick a rainy Saturday and go to an empty parking lot... practice turning, leaning, and (very) slow (rear wheel) skids. | ||