Ride in the rain

rain-x works awesome, IF you follow all the directions. window has to be squeaky clean before applying.

i used it all the times, and at speeds over 30, i almost never had to use my wipers. i drove from so cal to laughlin nevada at night in an insane storm without using my wipers.

at free way speeds, or 100+, it's cool watching the drops just shoot right off.

this has absolutely nothing to do with ridng motor bikes in the rain, though.

Maybe i'll give it another shot,I still have some of the wipes left.I must have applied it wrong or something.Thanks for the input Bairdco..

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When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.....

I dont like to ride in the rain very often....It must be becouse I am forced to do it all the time....I have had fun in the rain,but not to many times....Mabe becouse I end up at work soaking wet(plan on buying some new gear)....
As long as your magneto cover is sealed good with silicone(gasket maker)you should have no problems at all....I also drilled 2 pencil size holes in the bottom of the magneto cover to get rid of any moister(learned that from Duane at thatsdax)....
John-John

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IF I CANT FIX IT,IT ISN'T BROKEN!....ummmmmmm so I thought....

Awesome tip john,I'll do the silicone and drill trick tomorow,the rainy weather is coming and it's best to be prepaired.Thanks everyone for all the posts.

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When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.....

No problem....Make sure you put silicone were the magneto wires go in(so water wont run down the wires and run in the hole)....Also when you drill the 2 holes make sure they are at the lowest point,one on each side of the bottom bolt....It has worked wonders for me....I dont have anymore problems with magnetos burning out becouse of water grounding it out....Here is a good website for leather jackets to RAIN SUITS for 27.00....check it out....
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P.S. get rid of the factory gasket when you use the silicone (the factory gaskets are junk)....
SINGING IN THE RAIN!!!!! LOL

John-John

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IF I CANT FIX IT,IT ISN'T BROKEN!....ummmmmmm so I thought....

Bairdco is defo right about the Rain-X thing, it's wicked picky about being clean. I also think of it more like polishing compound in it's application than like the Armor-All it seems like. Ya need to polish w/a dry, soft rag afterwards too. It's a bit of a chore but so worth it. The anti-fog stuff for the inside I've had no luck with tho.

You said wipes? o_O I've not seen those, I always just got the bottle lol - I'm gonna keep a lookout for those, they'd be perfect fer my glasses ridin' my MB - thanks man!

Yeah walmart sells it in bottle and wipes form.they come in a container like baby wipes,you 24 wipes.I think my problem was that I applied the wipes to the windshield when it still had wax on window,so it mad a smearey mess.well you live and learn,and now I know.

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When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.....

True. I also had a fellow tell me that his new "roughed up" roller did fine in the rain but when we tried it he couldn't go an inch. The ones with surface like a rasp file are a little better but wear the tire down in minutes. I ended up pedalling with my friction bikes.

Never had trouble with wet magneto on my HTs but after taking the filter cover off found out what water does when it gets inside the carb.

Motorcycles enthusiasts know that nothing you wear makes any difference on a long ride.

Randog, I've been a Rain-X addict for years. Works well enough I have never fixed the broken wiper on the old Jeep. Keeps the rearview mirrors cleaner...wonder if there was some gunk film on your glass when you put it on? On the other hand, it's not free, so if you're hapy without it, cool!

I've rode in the rain twice got really soaked but it was fun I couldn't see anything after your ride though oil your.