Washing Bike?
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Ride baby ride!
Just as Lee is we Washingtonians ride in the rain all the time whether we like it or not. I've had no problems and my favorite "rain riding" buddy Knotso can attest. We've done a few wet rides.But that's not to say I haven't completely sealed up my wiring harness!!! :loony:
Later,
Ray
Fibersnake
Banjo Playing PsychoBilly
Hell do not be afraid of the water. I too have rode more than a few times in the rain. Sometime in very heavy rain for many miles. 95% of the time I had no problems, the few times I have it was just a dancing light due to tach board getting wet.
That said, it has been a long time since then and I have taken a few steps, like most to improve the protection (die-electric grease, sealing PCB board, etec). Also I do wash it for even though most of the time it is just a good wipe down with mico cloth and detail spray, after a good ride in rain or over some crap roads, would rather hit it with the S-100 and water verse taking the chance of scratching any more than possible.
Many folks have gone with the billet being chromed and to each their own. It is easy to clean and gets nice and brite, but the billet will not pit and can be repaired allot easier than chrome. PLus it gives one quality time with the Dog just like an Dog lover should give to their dog.
If I am not mistaken, Raywood has just came across many miles of this nation including many miles in the rain. I have not heard any issues with water on his yet, hopefully he can chime in and fill us in on that aspect.
Oh there is no question on Sul riding in rain, or for that matter up dusty gravel roads also, same for Hoat, Thumper, Alicat, Chacha!
That said, it has been a long time since then and I have taken a few steps, like most to improve the protection (die-electric grease, sealing PCB board, etec). Also I do wash it for even though most of the time it is just a good wipe down with mico cloth and detail spray, after a good ride in rain or over some crap roads, would rather hit it with the S-100 and water verse taking the chance of scratching any more than possible.
Many folks have gone with the billet being chromed and to each their own. It is easy to clean and gets nice and brite, but the billet will not pit and can be repaired allot easier than chrome. PLus it gives one quality time with the Dog just like an Dog lover should give to their dog.
If I am not mistaken, Raywood has just came across many miles of this nation including many miles in the rain. I have not heard any issues with water on his yet, hopefully he can chime in and fill us in on that aspect.
Oh there is no question on Sul riding in rain, or for that matter up dusty gravel roads also, same for Hoat, Thumper, Alicat, Chacha!
Ride baby ride!!!! My dog is a Black Lab!!! She loves da water!!!
:2thumbs:Just ride with Alicat.
Yes, I got rained on a bunch or more than I wanted. The cold was the worst but as I pointed out above my whole electrical system is completely sealed with die-electric grease, heat shrink and RTV'd the ends on everything. As old Fat Cat used to say my bike is Submarine proof!!
Living up here in the only natural "rain forrest" in the continental US I get my share of rain.
Ride with out concern as your bike will handle it.
Later,
Ray
Slider
Active Member
Some dogs hate the water, some don't mind it. You just gotta find out which one you have. Never blast the speedo, hand controls with water from a hose or such- I don't think any dog'll like that.
When I wash the dog, I limit it to the wheels and lower engine.
Got stuck in a major 3 hour storm in Sturgis 2 years ago. DOg was drenched but she started and ran fine. These bikes have sophisticated electronics-a little common sense goes a long way.
When I wash the dog, I limit it to the wheels and lower engine.
Got stuck in a major 3 hour storm in Sturgis 2 years ago. DOg was drenched but she started and ran fine. These bikes have sophisticated electronics-a little common sense goes a long way.
It's a silicone sealer. You can get it in clear or black or about anything. After I heated the shrink wrap I plugged the exposed ends with RTV to ensure so water was going up in there. I also stuffed a bunch on top of our Nuetral switch, the big open black connector on top of our trannies.
Doing all your connectors is a chore and will take quite some time but will be worth it in the end.
Have fun,
Ray
Fibersnake
Banjo Playing PsychoBilly
RTV
Room Temperature Vulcanize
Basically Silicon that will set up soild at room tempertures. The basic stuff to make aquariums, seal windows, openings, etc. Just make sure it is Silicon and not like Latex Bathroom sealant.
Also some of the RTV Silicons are designed for gasket making (the blue, grey, red type stuff). It is better to use regular clear/Black/White General Purpose Silicon for sealing the wiring. IMHO and cheaper too.
Room Temperature Vulcanize
Basically Silicon that will set up soild at room tempertures. The basic stuff to make aquariums, seal windows, openings, etc. Just make sure it is Silicon and not like Latex Bathroom sealant.
Also some of the RTV Silicons are designed for gasket making (the blue, grey, red type stuff). It is better to use regular clear/Black/White General Purpose Silicon for sealing the wiring. IMHO and cheaper too.
scubaman15
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