Rocks and Rain

I've been riding on roads for a while on my 50cc, top speed I ever got was 60 mph. I've ran over rocks before, and I did crash once when it rained. I am seriously considering getting a real bike to save money on gas. And I was thinking bigger bikes should be easier to ride in the rain(bigger tires)? And they are made to go fast, so running over rocks on the freeway at high speeds should be okay?

Being made to go fast and running over rocks, don't really go together. When you say rock, I'm thinking golf ball size or larger. No I wouldn't be running over rocks at 60 miles an hour. I'd probably try to avoid them altogether. :)

I guess it would help a bit to know where you are riding at (location) and what kind of a bike you are considering.

Check out the thread below, it may give you some ideas.
http://www.motorcycleforum.com/showthread.php?t=75885

I agree with the gentleman above. Rocks and Rain can take down any two wheeler

I am a new rider with small cruiser.

Rode in a bad rain storm. Follow the cars track to reduce hydroplanning, reduce speed, stay away from the oil drip line in the road, go slow and easy on the brakes or just get off the road until it stops.

in rain the first ten minutes are the most dangerous because the water is washing all the oil and gas up and off the road, so be especially careful then. also, following to close to a car makes it really dificult to see whare you're going from the splash up off the car. and IMHO a bigger bike seems like it would be harder to deal with in bad conditions because of the increased weight. but then again, i only know what it's like on my bike. the only time i rode a 50cc scooter it was beautiful weather in mexico, so i really can't compare.

Thanks for the help Nitelord, William and Daver. I will definitely avoid riding in the rain. Also, the myth that riders are invincible to rocks is shattered. I live in las vegas, lots of construction and rocks on the road.

Yesterday I conquered my uneasiness about riding in the rain. Before I wouldn't go out even if there was a slight chance of getting wet. It isn't bad at all and I thought it was pretty fun. Most people in cars were looking at me like I was crazy and they probably had a point. Just take it extra slow and easy and you'll be fine. And avoid manhole covers because I had a little wobble going over one I didn't see until I was on top of it.