so any advise you guys have i will take , still a little nervous but i will ride in the rain if i have to (still don't like it)
everyone has their own style of driving, if you will. Taking a quote from a hall of fame coach, "perfect practise makes perfect". He is often misquoted.
I always brake, downshift and decelerate in a straight line whether in town makes slow 90 degree turns or sweeping turns in the rural country roads. I do it all the time and I do it before I enter the curve. If I guessed about right on speed, I maintain the speed, if too slow, acceleration is exciting. If I guessed wrong and still to fast, well at least I already have my speed down.
My point is, changing your style when it's raining isn't the time to start making gross changes. The time to adapt good habits is all the time.
However you ride, I suggest you keep your same habits but with less speed. I think trying to out guess what to do while riding in the ride would make one more anxious and distracted.
BTW, I don't often get compliments from the boss but she once told me how much she appreciated this style of driving. (if only she would adapt too)
Others will have good ideas, choose what fits you and ride safe.