Riding in the rain

[a4pumper]

This is my first bike with electronics such as radio, CB, Cassette, etc, and I was wondering if I need to take any special precautions to protect them while riding in the rain? How about any tips when washing the bike? I love this `09 RSV "S" and any help will be greatly appreciated. This is a great site!

[Brake Pad]

don't spray water into the speakers. thats it.

Enjoy it:Venture:

[Ky. Rider]

Same as stated before. I have had no problems without any precautions while riding in the rain. I do avoid spraying water on the speakers though. PS From Cattlesburg? You should have joined us for that central Ky. ride this past weekend. It was great.

[SaltyDawg]

I have never had any problems with spraying water on the speakers. I am assuming that they mean a direct stream. I would avoid that for fear of damaging the speaker, but they like everything else on the bike are waterproof. The only thing you need to worry about is any after market electronics you might put on like XM radio or a GPS.

 

As for washing, I use the Mr. Clean car washing system. It does a great job and spraying with the de-mineralizer it dries almost spotless. I used to spend 3 hours washing, drying, and polishing the bike. Now I spend 20 minutes and it's just as clean. My only recommendation is to do it in the shade or keep the bike wet until you spray with the de-mineralizer.

[1sttenor]

I have never had any problems with spraying water on the speakers. I am assuming that they mean a direct stream. I would avoid that for fear of damaging the speaker, but they like everything else on the bike are waterproof. The only thing you need to worry about is any after market electronics you might put on like XM radio or a GPS.

 

As for washing, I use the Mr. Clean car washing system. It does a great job and spraying with the de-mineralizer it dries almost spotless. I used to spend 3 hours washing, drying, and polishing the bike. Now I spend 20 minutes and it's just as clean. My only recommendation is to do it in the shade or keep the bike wet until you spray with the de-mineralizer.

 

What demineralizer?

[ediddy]

Hey SaltyDawg,

I use the Mr Clean system too and its one of the few gadgets I've tried over the years that actually works. But, I have heard they are discontinuing this system. I noticed Wal Mart only had one bottle of the cleaner on the shelf the last time I was there. Has anyone heard about this?

[SaltyDawg]

Hey SaltyDawg,

I use the Mr Clean system too and its one of the few gadgets I've tried over the years that actually works. But, I have heard they are discontinuing this system. I noticed Wal Mart only had one bottle of the cleaner on the shelf the last time I was there. Has anyone heard about this?

 

 

I heard the same thing, but nothing official. My local WalMart still had 10 bottles as well as 4 of the kits last time I checked.

 

What demineralizer?

 

In the Mr. Clean system there is a filter that inserts in the bottom. When you select the filter it diverts the water through it and then sprays a fine mist out of the nozzell, this water is virtually free of all minerals that are in the water which lead to water spots when the water evaporates.

[RoadKill]

I wash mine normally, but rubberband a plactic bag over my non oem accessories. I then use my shop vac in reverse to blow all the water off. Works well and leaves almost no spots.

[YamaGeezer]

I also wash mine normally, using Turtle Wax "Ice" Car Wash, which is a fantastic product. New on the market, I think. Really foams up well and leaves a great shine.

 

I then blow my bike off with a leaf blower. My neighbors probably think I'm wacko.

 

But at my age, what's wrong with a little wacko, anyway?

[Mariner Fan]

I throw a couple of towels in the trunk and head to the car wash. Just hose it off and dry. No problems with the speakers getting wet.

 

The trouble I had at home was that the water leaves spots all over the bike no matter how fast I dried it off. The car wash has spot free rinse so that is what I use.

[Guest Ken8143]

I throw a couple of towels in the trunk and head to the car wash. Just hose it off and dry. No problems with the speakers getting wet.

 

The trouble I had at home was that the water leaves spots all over the bike no matter how fast I dried it off. The car wash has spot free rinse so that is what I use.

 

I like that idea!