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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 02:50 PM
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It is raining pretty good here and I was wondering if my bike willbe ok with out a cover? I just bought the bike yest and have not had time to get a cover.

Thanks, i know its a newb question
 
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 02:58 PM
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Yep its water proof for the most part. you can ride in the rain too.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 03:33 PM
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It will be o.k. It just means you have to clean it sooner. Same if you left your car out in the rain.

Congratulations on the new bike. Ride safe.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 03:33 PM
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Usually if the speedometer gets wet it will read off until it drys out. Otherwise there is no problem.
 
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