So the second mod I ever did to my 696 was to remove the tail and put in a Comp werkz fender eliminator. Cosmetically the best thing Ive done to date. Practically, well maybe no so. Unfortunately I ride every day (or fortunately). And well the wet days with no guard gives me a wet ass. Not comfortable or attaractive.
So winter appraoching, weather shittening, Im thinking of ways around this (without putting it back on). Im thinking perhaps a custom CF rear hugger, a few inches longer than the stock.
Id love to hear your thoughts and of course smart assed comments. Any suggestions on who does custom CF in Sydney would also be nice to hear of.
Alrighty, back to blow dryin out my butt. [bang] [bang] [bang]
If you like it and you ride it you have a couple of options:
. buy some wet weather gear
. carry a sacrificial pillion
I don't think the hugger will help, you need to cover the back half of the tyre ... unless that was your intention?
Do you at least wear rain pants or are you expecting to stay dry in everyday riding gear? [roll]
Placcy pants are cheap, pack down small and can usually be pulled on over boots (I can get them on over steel caps). And they look oh soo sexy!
Absolutely man-size pilchers always command respect.
I do wear wet weathers. But would like to avoid it when not raining. Even a wet road (post rain or even a puddle for that matter) wets the bum. Pillion is also a good idea. but not sure how many rides theyll hang around for. [laugh] [laugh]
Was thinking to bring the hugger out further (following a wheel) almost like a alot of pushies have...
Justo I am not even sure if that will help you.
I had a granny guard on my pushie back when I couriered in London and you still got wet.
Rain is rain and it always finds it way into places you don't want it.
Would one of those BMW GS low/rear guard thingies work? The new Multi-stroodle should have them.
Yeah maybe but I don't think it is there for that sort of protection.
I am going to pop through Frasers to have a look at the Multi this week.
Another option is to wear NO pants and just carry a towel.
Simply towel yourself off when you reach your destination & then put your dry pants on. [thumbsup]
Nickati please have some mercy on other motorists. ;D
Quote from: Nickati on March 09, 2010, 06:38:08 PM
Another option is to wear NO pants and just carry a towel.
Simply towel yourself off when you reach your destination & then put your dry pants on. [thumbsup]
Thought of that. No seriously I did. But then my helmet might get cold. No.... My
other helmet ;)
Quote from: Justo on March 09, 2010, 04:53:18 PM
Alrighty, back to blow dryin out my butt. [bang] [bang] [bang]
Justo if you can blow dry out of your butt, firstly thats a mightily impressive feat right there and secondly isnt it also the solution to the original problem?? Or does the....um... aroma make it less of a practical solution than I'm....lol... imagining? :-\
or if you get a sunburnt ass and the heat from the sunburn will keep you dry [roll] [clap]
Quote from: Jukie on March 09, 2010, 09:47:01 PM
or if you get a sunburnt ass and the heat from the sunburn will keep you dry [roll] [clap]
Talking from experience Jukie ? [bow_down] [bow_down]
Lube from head to toe? Isn't lube impervious to water? Maybe just lube your bottom? [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
yeh yeh you know what is it about
Some awesome advice here so far. Keep an eye out for lube covered nude dude on a black 696 with 3 pipes. And if u do see me and don't feel embarrased to do so please wave or at least throw a nod my way. Strewth!!
3 pipes???
Oh - I get it now... Carry on ;D
Short of putting the tail back on, I don't really know what would help. I rode through a very small puddle the other day, and my bike got filthy - not happy Jan >:(
Add to that, 3 days worth of Tasmanian bug splatter at way north of the recommended cornering speed, and I had some serious detailing to do.
My bum stays fairly dry and i'm wondering if my high mount termis are the reason for this? Maybe they act like a water shield. This could be your answer, unless of course you have already got high mounts, then I don't know what I am talking about. And this is fairly typical of me. [roll]
A high mount non-carbon fibre exhaust could help dry your bum out after it gets wet? Kind of like a heater.
Yeah, yeah, I know, more useless advice! [bang]
Kaz.
Hmmmm, Wet Bum?!! ;D
High Mount?? Hmmm?? [evil]
Maybe I'd better read the rest of this thread?? [cheeky] [thumbsup]
Quote from: dragonworld on March 11, 2010, 07:08:45 PM
Hmmmm, Wet Bum?!! ;D
High Mount?? Hmmm?? [evil]
Maybe I'd better read the rest of this thread?? [cheeky] [thumbsup]
Yes Dragon, time to get your mind out of the gutter! [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [roll] [evil] ;D
If Dragon's mind ever did get out of the gutter it would implode with the change of altitude. [evil] [laugh]
[roll] Hi Dragon :-*
OK, I got wet, wet, wet today high mounts or not.
Front, back, sides & top. Three times over.
Damn I do pick good days to go for a blat :(
Only good thing is that I got to do MaMa Creek before the it opened up. MaMa Creek, just like Putty road (the good end) except it's shorter and only 10min from my place :)
Quote from: MonsterDorf on March 14, 2010, 12:50:41 AM
OK, I got wet, wet, wet today high mounts or not.
Front, back, sides & top. Three times over.
Damn I do pick good days to go for a blat :(
Only good thing is that I got to do MaMa Creek before the it opened up. MaMa Creek, just like Putty road (the good end) except it's shorter and only 10min from my place :)
OK. Final verdict is.......IF IT RAINS, YOU GET WET!!!!!! [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
696 with no fender, you will get wet (that's why they put those attrocious looking stock fenders on 'em). There is nowhere to run. Even if you put hugger on there, unless it covers to about 10:00 on the wheel, it won't stop the water.
It can't keep raining like it has. I reckon winter will be ok.
I have the hi mounts signora, but if thats your current bike in your avatar, you stay dry because you still have the Fender intact. Im not so. I dont mind getting wet, hell if I wanted complete dry Id get back in the cage. But the spray of the wet road up the back tire is my cause of concern. THink jetboat spray. If I could just get a hugger to cover the majority of the top of the tyre, basically out as far as the pipes (which isnt that far) I would then eliminate most if not all spray.
I thought of the perspec portable flap, but it would look poo.
Thanks Justo. Was only having a little joke. I know that the fender, keeps the rear ender..... dry. I am blonde, but NOT THAT BLONDE!!!!!!!!!! [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]