Weatherproofing questions

[Eydugstr]

Hello everyone - Getting ready to take the Voyager out on a longer trip, and according to the weatherman might be seeing some rain. Is there anything inparticular to these bikes that I should look out for? Is the radio cover worth installing (have read where people have had them fly off on the highway). Thanks

[Scott-(Altoona, PA)]

I've been caught in light rain and heavy down pours both. For a couple hours of mostly non stop rain and never had any issues.
No radio cover ever while riding too by the way. Didn't get one when I got my Voyager (used).

[VoyKimmer]

I have ridden North to south, east, west across this great country on both my bikes. Ridden thru toential downpours all day long and parked in the wrong place at a hotel in Canada were rain pored off the roof onto my bike all night long. Found this out in the morning. Never a problem from the rain. No radio cover. Have MP3 jack in the front but keep cord plugged in all the time.

[krasmu]

Have to say. I to have ridden in some heavy rain and my bike sets in the lot at work nearly every day and has seen its share of rain. Never an issue.

[Eydugstr]

TY everyone for the responses. Keep in mind this bike's still pretty new to me, and I'm getting ready to take it out for a 900+ mile ride. Just wanting to make sure I have all bases covered.

[VoyKimmer]

Just make sure you lube the speedometer cable before your trip if the bike is new to you. Wouldn't want to loose that. It controls the cruise.

[cranky]

... what is the best / easiest way to lube the speedo cable and with what? TIA
New to me too and learning fast.....

[VoyKimmer]

Unscrew and disconnect it at the sending unit on the left side of the front wheel. Remove the inner cable and wipe it down. Some soak it in oil. I lube it sparingly with white lithium waterproof grease. I also check it for moisture after long trips that I go thru heavy rain and relube. Then reinsert it and rotate it to align the slot with the speedometer slot. You may have to jack the front wheel to rotate the wheel to get the slot aligned before screwing it in. It can be done without jacking the front wheel just be careful.

[cranky]

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!! On my list!

[cushman eagle]

I also recommend greasing the speedo drive unit every time you have the front wheel off the bike.I use a grease needle and pump about 1/2 pump from a grease gun into it.I use a moly grease.