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Old May 5, 2015 | 01:07 PM
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Really dumb question (I think). I rode to work today because the forecast showed no rain until 6pm this evening. I live in Oklahoma so I should have known better lol. My question is the bike was sitting in a pretty good down pour for about 30 mins. What concerns for damage should I be looking at? It is an 05 Ultra Classic. I need to invest in a cover I know.
 
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Old May 5, 2015 | 01:09 PM
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Water in the AC is always my first concern - then again I have an AC with a 360 opening so I make sure I throw the rain cover over it once the drops start to fall
 
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Old May 5, 2015 | 01:12 PM
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depending on what A/C you have, that is the only real problem you may have to look for. They are built to ride in the rain.
 

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Old May 5, 2015 | 01:14 PM
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If your seat is anything like mine, it will soak up water, and your butt will be wet on the way home
 
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Old May 5, 2015 | 01:14 PM
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AC? Not familiar with that term sorry
 
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Old May 5, 2015 | 01:14 PM
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AC = air cleaner and rain won't hurt anything except a wet butt like Shooter said.
 
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Old May 5, 2015 | 01:15 PM
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AC? Not familiar with that term sorry
Air Cleaner
 
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Old May 5, 2015 | 01:15 PM
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Ok DUH moment. AC=Air Cleaner. I have the stock AC. It appears to be a somewhat sealed unit
 
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Old May 5, 2015 | 01:16 PM
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AC and seat as mentioned but no real concerns from them. just the wet azz is annoying
 
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Old May 5, 2015 | 01:18 PM
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Thanks everyone. I'll be better prepared next time!!
 
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