Hawaiian Rain

[Chrisj CMA]

I had a blast from the past moment yesterday. No I didn’t go home to visit Maui but I did get to ride in “Hawaiian Rain”. That’s when the sun is out and it’s raining anyway but light rain kinda blowing sideways so the road didn’t get wet. Just the windshield. Enough to cool one down but not get too wet.

Reminded me of my riding days on Maui. I used to get wet from the shoulders up quite frequently. The trade winds would blow the rain in under sunny sky’s which would also keep the roads dry.

Dry road during a rainstorm. Not always but not unusual. That’s what happened yesterday on my ride to church. Hawaiian Rain.

[0leman]

I too got to ride in the rain yesterday.  Actually more of drizzle/shower than a heavy rain.  Didn't get very wet, but had to wipe off my face shield a lot.  Roads were damp, but since they put a heavy coating of chip/sealer on it, not slippery.   Had to ride some 80 miles up over the Cascades here in Oregon.  It was not a warm as it has been for the last week or two, didn't stop to put on the layer I took off after going over in the morning.  Due to our normal low humidity, I did dry out on the last 10 miles when the moisture stopped falling.   Weather folks blew it, as they said it wasn't suppose to start till mid afternoon.  Left at 1 and had been sprinkling for over an hour.

Went to Hawaii over Christmas break last winter.  Experienced their rains.   Not on two wheels but walking and driving.  Did enjoy the islands, will go back.

[Serk]

I only had the briefest tease of a taste of riding in Maui, but it's enough to stick with ya', I can't wait to do it again, and can understand how you'd get flashbacks to such an enjoyable experience!

[Wizzard]

Got that same kind of rain riding Kauai. Did not care at all. 

[cookiedough]

I only had the briefest tease of a taste of riding in Maui, but it's enough to stick with ya', I can't wait to do it again, and can understand how you'd get flashbacks to such an enjoyable experience!

u do not looked thrilled on that what looks like a suzuki burgman 200?  need to upgrade to the  burgman 650 and have more fun!

[Serk]

u do not looked thrilled on that what looks like a suzuki burgman 200?  need to upgrade to the  burgman 650 and have more fun!

Yup, Burgman 200.... And on an island that the max speed limit is 45, that Burgman, with a top speed around 70 was doing quite well....

I was having a BLAST, but had just talked the wife (Through helmet bluetooth comm's) through riding her scooter on The Road to Hana - 617 curves, 56 (one lane) bridges, 52 miles and I don't even remember how many tears or waterfalls.....

(And that was BEFORE we tackled the SOUTHERN route OUT of Hana, I had to turn the bike to bike comm off, I couldn't stand listen to her screaming or crying any longer)

[The emperor has no clothes]

(And that was BEFORE we tackled the SOUTHERN route OUT of Hana, I had to turn the bike to bike comm off, I couldn't stand listen to her screaming or crying any longer)

[NewValker]

u do not looked thrilled on that what looks like a suzuki burgman 200?  need to upgrade to the  burgman 650 and have more fun!

Yup, Burgman 200.... And on an island that the max speed limit is 45, that Burgman, with a top speed around 70 was doing quite well....

I was having a BLAST, but had just talked the wife (Through helmet bluetooth comm's) through riding her scooter on The Road to Hana - 617 curves, 56 (one lane) bridges, 52 miles and I don't even remember how many tears or waterfalls.....



Hey Brian, at least you got on 2 wheels! We had a Jeep on the road to Hana, got 3/4 of the way there and the wife was freaking out about the bridges and narrow road so bad I turned around.
Then I stopped at a black sand beach that turned out to be a nudie beach. Boy, was I an asshole that day. 
Craig

(And that was BEFORE we tackled the SOUTHERN route OUT of Hana, I had to turn the bike to bike comm off, I couldn't stand listen to her screaming or crying any longer)

[Chrisj CMA]

u do not looked thrilled on that what looks like a suzuki burgman 200?  need to upgrade to the  burgman 650 and have more fun!

Yup, Burgman 200.... And on an island that the max speed limit is 45, that Burgman, with a top speed around 70 was doing quite well....

I was having a BLAST, but had just talked the wife (Through helmet bluetooth comm's) through riding her scooter on The Road to Hana - 617 curves, 56 (one lane) bridges, 52 miles and I don't even remember how many tears or waterfalls.....

(And that was BEFORE we tackled the SOUTHERN route OUT of Hana, I had to turn the bike to bike comm off, I couldn't stand listen to her screaming or crying any longer)

We used to take that southern route home from Hana before it was an actual road. In my dads truck we followed sometimes faint tire tracks and at one place had to stop and open a cattle gate. But it was always an adventure

[Oldfishguy]

Spent some time on the back side of that road myself this past winter; a beautiful place no doubt about it.  And those that know the road can plainly see we were still on it after dark. Just too many beautiful things to do and see along the way. Odd thing though, we ran across several groups of young people just walking along in various desolate areas; must be a commune or two tucked into the jungle.


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[cookiedough]

serk,  for even more fun you being taller you should have tried sitting on the rear seat and lifting up on the handlebars lowering tire pressure as well and give it the full juice,  lifting handlebars up at the same time and see if you can ride wheelies. 

if speed limit though only 45 mph a 200cc scoot would be just fine as long as can comfortably fit on it.  My burgman 650 I had to ASAP remove the 3 inch stock drivers seat backing/backrest that lifts up as well 2-3 inches to allow for enough butt/legroom to be comfy on it. 

sort of like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knWol6i1zvU

[Serk]

serk,  for even more fun you being taller you should have tried sitting on the rear seat and lifting up on the handlebars lowering tire pressure as well and give it the full juice,  lifting handlebars up at the same time and see if you can ride wheelies. 

I tried... I actually spent a good amount of time riding from the rear seat just to shift the pressure points on my butt and legs around some, never did get the front tire off the ground though...

[Rams]

“Hawaiian Rain”. That’s when the sun is out and it’s raining anyway but light rain kinda blowing sideways so the road didn’t get wet. Just the windshield. Enough to cool one down but not get too wet.

SNIP
Dry road during a rainstorm. Not always but not unusual. That’s what happened yesterday on my ride to church. Hawaiian Rain.

I guess this is something I'm going to have to see to believe.   The description goes against all physics and weather phenomenon I've ever heard of or studied.

Rams

[Chrisj CMA]

“Hawaiian Rain”. That’s when the sun is out and it’s raining anyway but light rain kinda blowing sideways so the road didn’t get wet. Just the windshield. Enough to cool one down but not get too wet.

SNIP
Dry road during a rainstorm. Not always but not unusual. That’s what happened yesterday on my ride to church. Hawaiian Rain.

I guess this is something I'm going to have to see to believe.   The description goes against all physics and weather phenomenon I've ever heard of or studied.

Rams

Well obviously if the rain is a little harder or lasts longer the road will eventually get wet. Big duhhhhh to you on that one. But on a sunny hot day the road is warm enough to dry the raindrops before they can make the road “wet”. It’s not a mystery. And light rain being blown your way by a steady wind is already “drying” when it reaches the ground.

I call it Hawaiian Rain when you have clear sunny sky’s overhead with rain blowing in from a rain cloud not overhead.

With sun beating down on an already warm road it takes a long time to make the road wet. If the wind stops blowing the rain over your way the road may never get wet even though your face is.

It’s rather neat but not a study worthy phenomenon by any means

[Rams]

“Hawaiian Rain”. That’s when the sun is out and it’s raining anyway but light rain kinda blowing sideways so the road didn’t get wet. Just the windshield. Enough to cool one down but not get too wet.

SNIP
Dry road during a rainstorm. Not always but not unusual. That’s what happened yesterday on my ride to church. Hawaiian Rain.

  Taking your word on it.  Ride safe, there's some crazy folks out there on the road.  

Rams

I guess this is something I'm going to have to see to believe.   The description goes against all physics and weather phenomenon I've ever heard of or studied.

Rams

Well obviously if the rain is a little harder or lasts longer the road will eventually get wet. Big duhhhhh to you on that one. But on a sunny hot day the road is warm enough to dry the raindrops before they can make the road “wet”. It’s not a mystery. And light rain being blown your way by a steady wind is already “drying” when it reaches the ground.

I call it Hawaiian Rain when you have clear sunny sky’s overhead with rain blowing in from a rain cloud not overhead.

With sun beating down on an already warm road it takes a long time to make the road wet. If the wind stops blowing the rain over your way the road may never get wet even though your face is.

It’s rather neat but not a study worthy phenomenon by any means

  Taking your word on it.   Regardless, ride safe and have a great day.

Rams 

[Serk]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunshower

[Westernbiker]

I had a blast from the past moment yesterday. No I didn’t go home to visit Maui but I did get to ride in “Hawaiian Rain”. That’s when the sun is out and it’s raining anyway but light rain kinda blowing sideways so the road didn’t get wet. Just the windshield. Enough to cool one down but not get too wet.

Reminded me of my riding days on Maui. I used to get wet from the shoulders up quite frequently. The trade winds would blow the rain in under sunny sky’s which would also keep the roads dry.

Dry road during a rainstorm. Not always but not unusual. That’s what happened yesterday on my ride to church. Hawaiian Rain.

And I thought it was called Arizona Rain.
Exact same thing happens here.