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Post by florida on Jun 3, 2015 17:17:53 GMT -5
I rode a couple miles in the rain ( a florida tropical storm and through six inches of water ) and later that night it wouldnt start. The right turn signal started to work again though.
The next morning it started but the right turn signal didn't work. The performance of the scoot was down and i think it got better as the scoot dried out more.
I believe that the right turn signal has a bad connection somewhere as i recently used some Stanley L shaped brackets to put the turn indicators on a different part of my bike.
I guess it coulda been my air filter that was wet.
I created this thread so we could discuss wet and snow conditions, the things that affect our scooters and how to counter them.
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Post by toddmaples on Jun 3, 2015 17:23:50 GMT -5
Only effect wet weather has on my bike is belt/clutch slip after sitting in the rain for awhile.
I have a chromed, and vented cvt cover so that is to be expected though.
After about 3mi it dries out and only the wettest conditions affect it then. Nothing to the point of being unsafe though.
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Post by ricardoguitars on Jun 3, 2015 20:14:16 GMT -5
It rains most of the time here, I ride in the rain all the time, no issues so far.
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Post by lain on Jun 3, 2015 20:35:43 GMT -5
I've found similar issues after rain. Yesterday it was raining, today I went to ride, started up fine but when I pressed the brake when I was leaving I heard the bendix. So I stopped and pulled the brake again, yup it was acting as if I was pressing the starter button. I hit it around the button and it acted normal again.
Rain can sometimes find it's way into wires if they aren't covered enough, and the ones around the handlebar tend to be the least covered.
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Post by onewheeldrive on Jun 3, 2015 21:38:05 GMT -5
It causes corrosion on electrical wires/connections.
I was without a rear tire guard for awhile, and all the water and dirt was flung all over the carb. The accelerator pump wouldn't even move, when all was said and done, due to rust and corrosion.
If rain gets into the ignition system your scoot may die out. I've had that happen a few times awhile back.
Of course, hiding exposed wires and "water-proofing" connections helps to minimize that.
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Post by geh3333 on Jun 4, 2015 0:45:23 GMT -5
I never take mine out in the rain. I've never had any issues myself " in the past " . however I've heard many times from others who have had issues with water getting into the electrical system , or even into an after market air filter like a uni or a k&n , due to them being out in the open. I agree if your going to ride in the rain , make sure all the wires and connections are water proofed , make sure all the wheel bearings are free of dirt and regressed every so often , and be very careful and make sure your tires are not bald . if you have a free flow air filter , you may also want to make some kind of shield that Blocks out the rain .
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Post by rockynv on Jun 4, 2015 3:44:17 GMT -5
Stock airbox is usually best for rain. The Aprilia has not be phased by riding in Florida Tropical Rains and simply smooths out a bit from the extra humidity. When water gets to the floor boards there may be some clutch belt slippage at first but that dries out as do the brakes. Maintenance is key as is simply storing the bike indoors after being out in the rain to allow it to dry out.
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Post by SylvreKat on Jun 4, 2015 8:05:27 GMT -5
Biggest effect rain has on my scooter is it keeps him in the garage.  I've never been out in actual rain. But the couple times a light rain/drizzle caught me, I noticed no change to my scooter. Now change to my driving, that's a different story.... >'Kat |
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Post by lain on Jun 4, 2015 10:59:46 GMT -5
I never take mine out in the rain. I've never had any issues myself " in the past " . however I've heard many times from others who have had issues with water getting into the electrical system , or even into an after market air filter like a uni or a k&n , due to them being out in the open. I agree if your going to ride in the rain , make sure all the wires and connections are water proofed , make sure all the wheel bearings are free of dirt and regressed every so often , and be very careful and make sure your tires are not bald . if you have a free flow air filter , you may also want to make some kind of shield that Blocks out the rain . I've repositioned my uni filter not to point out anymore. I use a bendy plumbing tube to connect the carb to the filter so it was just a matter of 2 clicks now it's mostly under the body and doesn't suck in enough moisture to matter anymore. The bendy tube is really handy, I can position my filter and simply unscrew it from the tube on the fly without any tools at all. Rain is a part of living in Boston, can't be avoided unless you can plan to stay inside for days on end. |
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Post by rcq92130 on Jun 4, 2015 11:43:04 GMT -5
Rain does not seem to bother my scoot at all. Of course, that's because i will NEVER knowingly ride the thing in the rain. Not a masochist.
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Post by onewheeldrive on Jun 4, 2015 14:01:58 GMT -5
There's been quite a few times leaving work knowing a storm was coming, it's a matter of trying to beat the storm home. Sometimes I win, sometimes I lose--- and lose badly. A complete downpour for 15 minutes of riding is the only time(s) my scoot died.
A little green on the radar never bothered me. It's the yellow and red you get caught in knowingly or unknowingly. Yeah you can pull over into a store but you may be waiting for an hour, or more.
Just watch for water filled potholes, lol!
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Post by ricardoguitars on Jun 4, 2015 14:32:31 GMT -5
There's been quite a few times leaving work knowing a storm was coming, it's a matter of trying to beat the storm home. Sometimes I win, sometimes I lose--- and lose badly. A complete downpour for 15 minutes of riding is the only time(s) my scoot died. A little green on the radar never bothered me. It's the yellow and red you get caught in knowingly or unknowingly. Yeah you can pull over into a store but you may be waiting for an hour, or more. Just watch for water filled potholes, lol! |
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Post by rcq92130 on Jun 4, 2015 14:42:29 GMT -5
There's been quite a few times leaving work knowing a storm was coming, it's a matter of trying to beat the storm home. Sometimes I win, sometimes I lose--- and lose badly. A complete downpour for 15 minutes of riding is the only time(s) my scoot died. A little green on the radar never bothered me. It's the yellow and red you get caught in knowingly or unknowingly. Yeah you can pull over into a store but you may be waiting for an hour, or more. Just watch for water filled potholes, lol! Oh GOD that is funny !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Post by sevenwheels on Jun 4, 2015 16:36:45 GMT -5
My scoot is my daily driver year round. No real adverse effects from rain,just get wet. And the Kendas I switched to really shed the water as well.
David
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Post by geh3333 on Jun 5, 2015 0:47:46 GMT -5
Another thing that helps , is to use the actual uni filter oil , rather then motor oil or none at all. The oil that's made for these foam filters are made to help with dirt and moisture.
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