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Old 08-13-2010, 06:29 PM
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Default ugh...its pouring rain on my new bike :/

ran out of funding to buy a damn 10 dollar tarp..... i threw a couple vinyl window shades from the house over it and stuck a piece of plywood under the kickstand .... figured a wet bike isnt as bad as a wet bike flipped over on its side due to the ground getting soft under the kickstand... heh
 
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Old 08-13-2010, 06:35 PM
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ran out of funding to buy a damn 10 dollar tarp..... i threw a couple vinyl window shades from the house over it and stuck a piece of plywood under the kickstand .... figured a wet bike isnt as bad as a wet bike flipped over on its side due to the ground getting soft under the kickstand... heh
put in the house if you can get it in
 
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Old 08-13-2010, 06:47 PM
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5 stairs on a not so sturdy wooden porch are mocking me :/

lack of a ramp....thought about taking the front door off the hinges and driving it up lmao.
 
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Old 08-13-2010, 07:18 PM
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It's just a little rain, dude. No worries.
My bike's seen rain probably 50 times and I usually garage it. It's unavoidable if you ever ride anywhere. Nothing bad will happen to the bike except annoying water spots.
(And that can be fixed with a little honda polish and a microfiber towel.)

Good call on the kickstand pad, tho. Definitely don't want it falling over on ya.
 
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Old 08-13-2010, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by kilgoretrout
It's just a little rain, dude. No worries.
My bike's seen rain probably 50 times and I usually garage it. It's unavoidable if you ever ride anywhere. Nothing bad will happen to the bike except annoying water spots.
(And that can be fixed with a little honda polish and a microfiber towel.)

Good call on the kickstand pad, tho. Definitely don't want it falling over on ya.
water spots do suck on the wheels and can
 
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Old 08-14-2010, 02:54 PM
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If you have black wheels use son of a gun or armorall. Or you could even go with WD-40. I used WD-40 on my rear wheel when It would get full of chain lube and grease. It gives it a nice shine to.
 
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Old 08-14-2010, 04:57 PM
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lol i live down a sandy road... rims never stay clean :/
 
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Old 08-14-2010, 06:38 PM
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take out a 10,000 dollar loan and buy another motorcycle, and then park it under your other motorcycle. id recommend a gsxr1000, as they are only good for getting hot anyways.

keep it running 24/7.
extreme heat will rise and dry your bike instantly.
like a sauna steam cleaner, it will clean your bike as well.
no spots. guaranteed.


it will keep your other bike dry.


i am also looking into a garage made of sham-wow towels.
ill keep you posted.
 
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Old 08-14-2010, 06:42 PM
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it'll be fine
 
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Old 08-14-2010, 06:59 PM
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i second the gsxr vote ;D
 
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