I think on the tiger the water has to make its way up through the wiring port. So it doesn't mind being rained on.byewayrider wrote:Surely leaving any bike out in a thunderstorm is the same as playing submarine...electrics and water dont a like each other simple..
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- Fri Sep 09, 2016 3:59 pm
- Forum: TECHNICAL
- Topic: What big bikes can handle a full water submersion?
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Re: What big bikes can handle a full water submersion?
- Fri Sep 09, 2016 3:19 pm
- Forum: TECHNICAL
- Topic: What big bikes can handle a full water submersion?
- Replies: 10
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What big bikes can handle a full water submersion?
Was reading a ride report where a Tiger 800 fell into water which killed the speedo unit meaning the bike couldn't function at all. Seems the unit isn't waterproof at all. Just wondering are there any modern big bikes that can handle a full drop into water? I would have assumed the GS1200 would be f...
- Thu Sep 01, 2016 8:14 pm
- Forum: WELCOME NEWBIE
- Topic: Morocco movie of my recent trip
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1967
Re: Morocco movie of my recent trip
Great stuff! B)
- Tue Aug 30, 2016 11:30 am
- Forum: CLOTHING
- Topic: Dry but feels wet?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6291
Re: Dry but feels wet?
Ah, so it's not just me then! Got to test my new Rukka trousers in a downpour over the weekend and was convinced my base layers were wet. Was really surprised to see they were bone dry when I got out of them at home.
- Tue Aug 30, 2016 11:09 am
- Forum: WE LOVE PICS
- Topic: A photo you took, today
- Replies: 10567
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Re: A photo you took, today
Rode up to the Lake District over the long weekend.
- Thu Aug 25, 2016 3:37 pm
- Forum: MEETS & RUNS
- Topic: Overland event 26-29 August
- Replies: 31
- Views: 10118
Re: Overland event 26-29 August
Ah I had no idea. Thanks
- Thu Aug 25, 2016 12:17 pm
- Forum: MEETS & RUNS
- Topic: Overland event 26-29 August
- Replies: 31
- Views: 10118
Re: Overland event 26-29 August
Is it worth going if you can only stay a few hours? Or you really have to stay the whole even to get your moneys worth? Not sure what there is to see if I'm just passing through.
- Mon Aug 22, 2016 11:17 am
- Forum: VIDEOS
- Topic: KTM 1190 Adventure R - Great Video
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5368
Re: KTM 1190 Adventure R - Great Video
I definitely recommend checking out his full length films, Motonomad, Motonomad 2 and Himalayan Hero. All excellent films. Made me realise you really don't need a lot of kit to travel the world on a motorcycle.