Bike does not like rain

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Sep 8, 2017 | 08:53 AM

#21

Buelligan666

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Originally Posted by bigskyroadglide

my 12 cvo roadglide is a rain magnet, if i want it to rain i just get the super skunk out. bike has been in rain almost every time its been ridden. 27k, been wet alot

the gods must like my grey rain suit as contrast to the white paint.

You too huh? My 12 CVO RG is named "The Rainmaker" for this very reason.

Sep 8, 2017 | 09:04 AM

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Fireball Jack

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Try dielectric grease on the throttle position sensor plug.

Sep 9, 2017 | 09:20 AM

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lionsm13

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Originally Posted by Fireball Jack

Try dielectric grease on the throttle position sensor plug.

Also dielectric grease in the spark plug boots.
Your spark is being interrupted.
I'll bet if you pull your wires you will find some moisture.
Been there done that.
Dielectric grease acts as an insulator preventing moisture from interfering.

Sep 17, 2017 | 08:28 PM

#24

wmprof

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Originally Posted by lionsm13

That was the ticket. Bought the family size tube and did the throttle sensor connection, both ends of both plug wires, O2 sensor connections and anything else I could unplug!

Just got back from the car wash and didn't miss a lick. Thanks for all the good advice!!