Road Glide and rain
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Road Glide and rain
I am considering buying a new Road Glide but I'm wondering about the affects of rain water getting into the electronics of the bike I.E. the radio and instruments. I live in the Pacific North West and occasionally get caught in some rain. I don't intentionally go out riding in the rain but if I go on a long ride it can and has happened. Are there any covers that go over the radio?
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RE: Road Glide and rain
While I wouldn't use a high pressure washer on the radio, or try to ride through a hurricane, I don't think you are going to have any problems with what nature has to offer as far as water goes.
These bikes were made to ride, and inclimate weather is part of the equation. I have ridden mine many miles in the rain(it seems to rain everytime I ride), and I have never had any ill effects from water.
Regards,
Bill
These bikes were made to ride, and inclimate weather is part of the equation. I have ridden mine many miles in the rain(it seems to rain everytime I ride), and I have never had any ill effects from water.
Regards,
Bill
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Wish I could give you an experienced answer (or maybe I'm glad I can't), but I haven't been caught in any measureable rain on my Road Glide yet.
I certainly agree with Bill. Stands to reason that all the electronics, gages, radio, etc. should be able to stand up to reasonable amounts of water on something with so much potential to get wet as a motorcycle has.
Ken
I certainly agree with Bill. Stands to reason that all the electronics, gages, radio, etc. should be able to stand up to reasonable amounts of water on something with so much potential to get wet as a motorcycle has.
Ken
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RE: Road Glide and rain
Thanks for answering my stupid question guys. But one never knows until one ask, some times I think HD has their head up and locked when it comes to simple things and I want to get all the info I can before I go and drop 20+ thousand on a bike. 
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ORIGINAL: billnourse
While I wouldn't use a high pressure washer on the radio, or try to ride through a hurricane, I don't think you are going to have any problems with what nature has to offer as far as water goes.
These bikes were made to ride, and inclimate weather is part of the equation. I have ridden mine many miles in the rain(it seems to rain everytime I ride), and I have never had any ill effects from water.
Regards,
Bill
While I wouldn't use a high pressure washer on the radio, or try to ride through a hurricane, I don't think you are going to have any problems with what nature has to offer as far as water goes.
These bikes were made to ride, and inclimate weather is part of the equation. I have ridden mine many miles in the rain(it seems to rain everytime I ride), and I have never had any ill effects from water.
Regards,
Bill
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RE: Road Glide and rain
ORIGINAL: screamn_eagle
when did you move to florida bill? hehehe... in the summer it rains every day and like bill said, the bikes electronics will be able to handle the water. so go for it
ORIGINAL: billnourse
While I wouldn't use a high pressure washer on the radio, or try to ride through a hurricane, I don't think you are going to have any problems with what nature has to offer as far as water goes.
These bikes were made to ride, and inclimate weather is part of the equation. I have ridden mine many miles in the rain(it seems to rain everytime I ride), and I have never had any ill effects from water.
Regards,
Bill
While I wouldn't use a high pressure washer on the radio, or try to ride through a hurricane, I don't think you are going to have any problems with what nature has to offer as far as water goes.
These bikes were made to ride, and inclimate weather is part of the equation. I have ridden mine many miles in the rain(it seems to rain everytime I ride), and I have never had any ill effects from water.
Regards,
Bill
I didn't have to move to Florida, I get florida where ever I go. I'm thinking of going to the dry places and charging for my services when I make it rain.
Regards,
Bill
RE: Road Glide and rain
Road home in a downpour at 70mph last Monday. I get caught in the rain all the time. Of course I rate the weather man up there with Santa and the Easter Bunny
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I've had half a dozen classics and Ultras and this Roadglide. My 87 Classic had a water problem (radio controls on handlebars) but I've never had a problem since.
Terry
Of course, your gauges will fog up. They fog up in high humidity-let alone rain[:@]
.I've had half a dozen classics and Ultras and this Roadglide. My 87 Classic had a water problem (radio controls on handlebars) but I've never had a problem since.
Terry
Of course, your gauges will fog up. They fog up in high humidity-let alone rain[:@]
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RE: Road Glide and rain
I now ride a FLHTCI and my hands stay mostly dry in while riding in the rain... For the owners of later Road Glides - when in the rain,,, do your hands/gloves stay out of the rain???
