Found an interesting article at SoundRider.com about riding motorcycles in wet and cold conditions.  Great observation made by Dave Preston, 85% of the problems with riding in the wet melt away once you have the right clothes and are dry and warm.  Amen to that! 

Check out the article for more good advice on riding in the rain.  The advice in the article can also help you avoid being involved in a Washington motorcycle accident during the wet weather months here in the Pacific Northwest.