Bad weather and rain

[FGR]

Hello Everybody,
A question since I’m considered fairly to the Rockets. How do you find riding the Rocket III Roadster in the rain?
Any issues or post-ride issues to consider?

Thank you all

Ride safe

 

[MIG]

Speaking for the older Rockets... I've had the pleasure of riding in the rain on many occasions and displeasure of riding in the snow once. I found my girl very stable. That said, I run Avon Cobra/Cobra Chrome tires and am a bit more gingerly on the throttle in bad weather. The OEM Metzler tires were junk and I would slide on crosswalk paint when it was dry as a bone out. I had no issue with handling or with water getting in places it shouldn't. That said, I'm running the OEM air intake plumbing so can't speak for those with the upgrade. I also utilize engine braking a tad more than normal too. Since I'm or an R3T, I have full size windscreen which is a huge help.
-MIG

 

[FGR]

Speaking for the older Rockets... I've had the pleasure of riding in the rain on many occasions and displeasure of riding in the snow once. I found my girl very stable. That said, I run Avon Cobra/Cobra Chrome tires and am a bit more gingerly on the throttle in bad weather. The OEM Metzler tires were junk and I would slide on crosswalk paint when it was dry as a bone out. I had no issue with handling or with water getting in places it shouldn't. That said, I'm running the OEM air intake plumbing so can't speak for those with the upgrade. I also utilize engine braking a tad more than normal too. Since I'm or an R3T, I have full size windscreen which is a huge help.
-MIG

Thanks, appreciate your reply.
I was actually curious as well to know if water can sneak into electrical and stuff like that. My bike is fairly stock..

 

[MIG]

Thanks, appreciate your reply.
I was actually curious as well to know if water can sneak into electrical and stuff like that. My bike is fairly stock..

I've been through many torrential downpours and flooded streets (not always by choice!) with no electrical issues or problems.
-MIG

 

[FGR]

I've been through many torrential downpours and flooded streets (not always by choice!) with no electrical issues or problems.
-MIG

Awesome, thank you once again.

 

[idk]

Shouldn't be a problem, @Steel took one for a swim once and it is still going.

 

[rainman]

I have a 06 classic and have had no problem in the rain and as MIG said the Metzler r junk

 

[Forrest]

Here in the Colorado rockies it has been monsoon season. I have exposed K&N filters sticking out the left side and I get caught in the rain on many occasions. It works great!

 

[FGR]

I have a 06 classic and have had no problem in the rain and as MIG said the Metzler r junk

Thanks for the tip cos I have Merzler 888
So, Cobras have better grips?

 

[EasTexRIII]

I've been through many torrential downpours and flooded streets (not always by choice!) with no electrical issues or problems.
-MIG

Yup, me too ⛈️