Welcome to the Forum from Sunny South Florida , though for the last several months it's been more like living in Seattle Riding any motorcycle in the rain is a learned skill, but you must do it to learn it. Be prudent about twisting your right wrist and you'll be fine, even on a bike with as much poser as a Rocket. And BTW - I can recommend Avon Cobras as tires which are excellent in the rain - even in a Florida deluge (based on my personal experience with my R3T).