[ohio2112]

Fuel economy was probably the number one argument I used to win over the wife to let me get a bike. My Nighthawk has been getting between 68-72 mpg. I love the fact that it only costs $12 to fill up my bike as opposed to nearly $60 to fill up my truck, and I can travel about the same distance per tank.

[ohio2112]

I’m just east of Cleveland, OH.

[ohio2112]

Oh, and I agree with Ben. You definately look like a badass when your riding in the rain. Most guys I know only ride if it’s warm and sunny, and living in Northeast Ohio, spring is not always cooperative, so they only end up riding a couple of months at best. I know one other guy at work who brings his Goldwing in every day rain, shine or cold, like me

[ohio2112]

I just got my Honda Nighthawk 250 about a month or so ago and have been riding to work everyday. As a result, I’ve been in the rain a couple of times. The first time I had no rain gear at all. All the water immediately pooled into my crotch and soaked that area completely. My boots got soaked and my thighs and groin were drenched. My leather coat kept the top part pretty dry, but there was some moisture. My advice – rain pants! I ended up getting the Tourmaster Defender 2 piece. I even got the black with a big yellow and white/reflective stripe across the chest, arms and back for increased visibility.

As for riding on wet roads, it still makes me nervous, but I just slow down a bit and take it easy on the turns. Otherwise I don’t mind it too much.

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