Towing in the Rain

[TonkaDriver]

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?

 

[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!

 

[TonkaDriver]

Relieved

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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!

Thanks. I am hoping not to be in the weather for too long.

 

[desertclassic]

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

 

[trikermutha]

Bike will be fine ..Just make sure you have good rain gear . Wet undies is no fun. mg:

 

[rhino 2]

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 ..

 

[Jack Klarich]

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

 

[DK Custom Products]

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?

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

 

[TonkaDriver]

Trailer mode

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

I have been looking for instructions on how to put it in transport mode. How i is it done.

 

[Jack Klarich]

I have been looking for instructions on how to put it in transport mode. How i is it done.

http://info.southsideharley.com/ind...-harley-davidson-motorcycle-in-transport-mode

Here is a link

 

[DK Custom Products]

I have been looking for instructions on how to put it in transport mode. How i is it done.

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

 

[graygoat]

I have been looking for instructions on how to put it in transport mode. How i is it done.

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!! :xzqxz:

I also tie a fob to the handle bar, so I figure I am covered either way. Works for me.

 

[520fd]

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?

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.

 

[rhino 2]

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?

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....ThumbUp But no hi-presure hoses....:cxtv:

 

[ISP-FL]

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.

 

[GARYD]

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.

 

[frostbite51]

At my age that's not saying much...