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Towing in the Rain
I will be heading to Texas Monday morning and the weather forecast is calling for rain. Is a TriGlide waterproof? Should I put a plastic bag over the air inlet? I know I can't tarp it if I want to have a paint job left when I get out of the weather. Any suggestions?
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It will not hurt your bike to get wet.
There's always a chance of getting caught in the rain while riding, so no difference if it's on a trailer!
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Thanks. I am hoping not to be in the weather for too long.Originally Posted by tfdeputydawg
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It will not hurt your bike to get wet.
There's always a chance of getting caught in the rain while riding, so no difference if it's on a trailer!
Rain makes it a stronger trike. If you have an open air filter, a bag is not a bad idea. I don’t think you would have any open electronic stuff, camera, etc that you would want to leave attached. I was caught in a heavy rain in El Paso and I was scooping water with the front of the rear fenders and not a single issue. Just button down everything. Be safe. Jim
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Bike will be fine ..Just make sure you have good rain gear . Wet undies is no fun.
Yep Bike will be fine.....I rode in the poring rain many a time, And once trailered it 80 miles and another 80 miles back on an open trailer in torrential rain..The Tri survived ..
I got wet unstrapping ..
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IMO your trike should be fine
They are pretty water tight
I have logged a lot of miles riding in the rain
Couple years ago I rode home from MN during a tropical storm
The last 8 hrs was a pretty heavy rain, my Trike did fine, No issues
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It'll be fine in the rain.
Make sure to disable your alarm/put it in trailer mode when towing, otherwise you may end up with a dead battery upon arrival.
Kevin
Trailer mode
I have been looking for instructions on how to put it in transport mode. How i is it done.
http://info.southsideharley.com/indi...transport-mode
Here is a link
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I've never done it myself, but just looked in my Owners Manual, not the big Service Manual, the little one that comes with the bike.
In the back, at the Index, I saw they had the "Transport Mode" section listed on page 92. May be different in your manual.
Kevin
The directions should be in your owners manual. Just a couple simple steps, so not hard to do. I do look in the manual when I do it, 'cause I don't trailer the trike enough to remember!!
I also tie a fob to the handle bar, so I figure I am covered either way. Works for me.
It is what it is.
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It must be waterproof. I bought my Tri-Glide at Black Hills Harley last year during the Sturgis rally. As I was heading home, I ran into the biggest rain storm that I've ever been in. (Driving a motorcycle anyway). We were in the storm for at least 6 hrs. So, it must be waterproof. Just close the Vent on the Faring.
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The Tri-Glide is Waterproof only to a depth of about two feet....But they are water resistance in the rain and snow, They have to be they are outdoor machines....
Don't worry They can take a lot of rain....But no hi-presure hoses....
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We used to tow on an open trailer behind our RV all the time. Won't hurt your Harley but it will get it a little dirty. I always kept a closer eye on the weather though and would pull off if any radar showed "red" headed my way. Didn't want to take a chance on getting caught out there in a hail storm. Several times we located an exit where the road went under so we could park and be protected.
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At first I thought this was an early April Fools post, then I thought maybe he's never owned a motorcycle before. At least I know he's never ridden in the rain.
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The tri is almost as water tight as you are ...
At my age that's not saying much...The tri is almost as water tight as you are ...
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