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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 07:56 AM
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the "heavy breather" you see on some of the cvo bikes, what happens if you get caught in a downpour with that air filter sitting there exposed like it is?
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 08:07 AM
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A "sock" is included that is water resistant. I've used it in rain and ran fine.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by FXSTaCy
A "sock" is included that is water resistant. I've used it in rain and ran fine.
school me on this. does this "sock" fit over the filter and then you remove it when it is not raining? i am asking this stuff because a buddy of mine is looking at a cvo fatbob and the question came up. i told him i don't know, but i know where to ask. thanks in advance.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 09:00 AM
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Oddly enuff I actually prefer to leave the sock on all the time and went so far as to have my bike dyno tuned with sock in place!!

Sock Rocks!!
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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you can keep the sock on all the time, as it is made to work as a prefilter all the time, not just when its raining. I have one for my Big Sucker...a Big Sucker Sock, lol... got mines from http://outerwears.com/proddetail.asp?prod=6689
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 10:16 AM
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rain is not an issue when the bike is running, u should worry about covering the intake with a bag or something when ur washing it or it's left in the rain
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 10:30 AM
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I've run an open element on my Doherty since March. Washed the bike plenty of times, been caught in the rain plenty of times. I've never had an issue with it.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Chazmanian
Oddly enuff I actually prefer to leave the sock on all the time and went so far as to have my bike dyno tuned with sock in place!!

Sock Rocks!!
I do the same.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 07:31 AM
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my big sucker sucks water at higher rpm in heavy rain. dont think that is good for the motor. i got the outerwear cover and it works great. my filter is washable so the car wash if no problem. i just oil it when i get home
 

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