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Well, I took my 850 out for a ride on Saturday to the family cabin to meet my wife and wouldn't you know it. It started pouring outside while we were inside the cabin sorting through stuff to shut it down for the season. Actually, her folks are tearing it down next year to build a new house on the lake. Well, considering I've never ridden in the rain or on wet roads I was nervous when I saw the situation outside. I waited for the rain to stop and, when it did took my chance and headed back home. I took my time and all back country roads anyway so it wasn't too bad. The spray was something of an interest. One thing about bikes is there are no windscreen wipers. Same as a road bike I suppose but much faster speeds and when the water and bugs hit your face it kinda hurts! Great first time for me though. Bike got dirty and I'll give the old girl a washing tomorrow when the sun is supposed to peep out again.One question though. Is the timing side cover supposed to get hot to the touch after riding? I have a Pazon ignition system in there. It's not red hot or anything but you can't leave your hand there too long or you will get burned. I'm just wondering if that's normal.
Well, I took my 850 out for a ride on Saturday to the family cabin to meet my wife and wouldn't you know it. It started pouring outside while we were inside the cabin sorting through stuff to shut it down for the season. Actually, her folks are tearing it down next year to build a new house on the lake. Well, considering I've never ridden in the rain or on wet roads I was nervous when I saw the situation outside. I waited for the rain to stop and, when it did took my chance and headed back home. I took my time and all back country roads anyway so it wasn't too bad. The spray was something of an interest. One thing about bikes is there are no windscreen wipers. Same as a road bike I suppose but much faster speeds and when the water and bugs hit your face it kinda hurts! Great first time for me though. Bike got dirty and I'll give the old girl a washing tomorrow when the sun is supposed to peep out again.
One question though. Is the timing side cover supposed to get hot to the touch after riding? I have a Pazon ignition system in there. It's not red hot or anything but you can't leave your hand there too long or you will get burned. I'm just wondering if that's normal.
