Riding in Dense Fog.

Neo · 10-21-2004

I guess I really didn't learn anything today, but I've now gained the experience of riding in dense fog during pre-dawn hours.

Rain has kept me off the bike for almost 2 weeks straight, so I wasn't about to let a "little" morning fog keep me from riding today. I left the house at around 0630 for the 10-mile commute to work...

and almost turned around before I got out of my neighborhood. Man was it thick! (We're still under a NWS Dense Fog Advisory as I write.) It was hard to tell how much of the reduced visibility was due to actual fog and how much was the result of condensation on my visor. So, I just started wiping the visor every 1/4-mile. Thankfully, visibility was "only" reduced to a 1/4 mile (less in certain areas) and I could see the road markings and approaching cars. I took it real easy for the 5 miles until I got to the highway. There, visibility was greatly improved. Scary.

TrashMonkey · 10-21-2004

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**Spok** · 10-21-2004

just read an interesting little tidbit in my motorcyle cruiser magazine. its a new thing just for this thread. little finger squigees for you to clean your shield while riding..

kyhick1 · 10-21-2004

Its been foggy here too especially in the morning. The worst fog I have ever ridden in was on the CA coast.

It was so thick you couldn't see you hand in front of your face.!!!!

If its really bad I pull over to the slow lane, slow down a bit and put on my flashers. Helps people see me better.

Ride Safe and Ride Sane,

Heather

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Neo Sit speling cheker BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 408	Riding in Dense Fog. I guess I really didn't learn anything today, but I've now gained the experience of riding in dense fog during pre-dawn hours. Rain has kept me off the bike for almost 2 weeks straight, so I wasn't about to let a "little" morning fog keep me from riding today. I left the house at around 0630 for the 10-mile commute to work... and almost turned around before I got out of my neighborhood. Man was it thick! (We're still under a NWS Dense Fog Advisory as I write.) It was hard to tell how much of the reduced visibility was due to actual fog and how much was the result of condensation on my visor. So, I just started wiping the visor every 1/4-mile. Thankfully, visibility was "only" reduced to a 1/4 mile (less in certain areas) and I could see the road markings and approaching cars. I took it real easy for the 5 miles until I got to the highway. There, visibility was greatly improved. Scary. __________________ Agent Smith: Goodbye, Mr. Anderson. Neo: My name...is Neo! 2004 BMW R1150 RT

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Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 36,699	just read an interesting little tidbit in my motorcyle cruiser magazine. its a new thing just for this thread. little finger squigees for you to clean your shield while riding.. __________________ AUGUST 2006 MOM In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed. Official Cup Holder Inspection Officer

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kyhick1 Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cummings, GA Posts: 837	Its been foggy here too especially in the morning. The worst fog I have ever ridden in was on the CA coast. It was so thick you couldn't see you hand in front of your face.!!!! If its really bad I pull over to the slow lane, slow down a bit and put on my flashers. Helps people see me better. Ride Safe and Ride Sane, Heather __________________ Extremely Blessed and Glad to Be alive!!! 1981 Kz550a 1982 KZ750 Spectre 1984 BMW R80RT 1980 Honda 100 Dirt

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