Stoplights in the rain

Discussion in 'TR650' started by krussell, Oct 28, 2012.

  1. krussell Strada Adventurer

    Location:
    Portland, OR
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Strada (for sale)
    Other Motorcycles:
    K1600 / Super Tenere
    Spent 3 hours on the Strada today, when I left forecast was 30% chance of rain. 5 minutes later it started raining, didn't stop until I got home. Most of my ride was more rural / freeway, but a bit in town. Noticed at stop lights that in addition to having to deal with the typical fogging, the rain falling on the radiator at longer lights results in steam rising right were you don't want it. Fender coverage was good, no other issues.
  2. Thumpa Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    san francisco bay area, california usa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR 650 Terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    CCM Dakar, G650X
    Me thinks this will be a common theme on these bikes. They tend to run hot, well, least mine does. Sounds like your's is that way too. Temps haven't been too hot of late, but even today, shortly after exiting the freeway. Sitting at stop lights, by the time i hit 3 in a row, that tell tale bar below the speedo readout starts a climbing. 2 units and the fan kicks in, seems to stabalize at that for now. Got me a little sweaty first time round. So i could easily visualize is reswembling an oriental dry cleaners in decent down pour!