Bike got wet in the rain.

Ninja Rob · October 18th, 2014, 03:40 PM

I took my bike to work and it rained all day. Is there maintenance that should be done?

Roark · October 18th, 2014, 03:49 PM

No

backinthesaddleagain · October 18th, 2014, 04:18 PM

If the brake discs get rusty they will lose the rust. If chain is rusty might want to oil it. That's it.

choneofakind · October 18th, 2014, 05:02 PM

Ride it. It is very angry with you and deserves some love. Make up date

nickjpass · October 18th, 2014, 05:09 PM

whenever your bike gets wet you'll want to lube everything that gets lubed. Examples are chains, swing arm pivot, cables, etc. Time consuming but I just do it after I wash my bike. If I'm riding in the rain often, like me, I'll just spray chain lube on the drivetrain after a ride. I dont carry about it looking ugly since I'd be riding it again in the wet conditions.

Finesse · October 18th, 2014, 06:32 PM

check to make sure nothing melted or dissolved.

parts that usually melt include:
headlights
taillights
handlebars
rearsets
gas tank bolts
sidestand switches
clutch levers
2nd gear
the underside of your tires

parts that usually dissolve include:
chain rollers
sprocket teeth
bar end screws
ignition coils
left side piston
rear fender
front left brake pad

hope nothing's ****ed!

Skullz · October 18th, 2014, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finesse

check to make sure nothing melted or dissolved.

parts that usually melt include:
headlights
taillights
handlebars
rearsets
gas tank bolts
sidestand switches
clutch levers
2nd gear
the underside of your tires

parts that usually dissolve include:
chain rollers
sprocket teeth
bar end screws
ignition coils
left side piston
rear fender
front left brake pad

hope nothing's ****ed!

I thought the rider melted?

Ninja Rob · October 18th, 2014, 06:58 PM

The only thing I noticed was that it took longer to start and when I put it in first gear, it would immediately turn off. I messed around with the clutch, took it to 2nd, then back down to first, and then it worked. Strange. Maybe someone was messing with my clutch. Last time, kids were sitting on my bike while their parents took pictures. Another guy molested my bike by sliding his hand all over the side. I am a cook in a restaurant so my bike gets plenty of publicity.

Finesse · October 18th, 2014, 07:01 PM

was your kickstand down?

Ninja Rob · October 18th, 2014, 07:11 PM

Yes it was down. It didn't fall or anything. Why?

ninjamunky85 · October 18th, 2014, 07:23 PM

It's totaled!.. I'll take it off your hands for a small fee.

Ninjinsky · October 19th, 2014, 03:58 AM

I rest my case

choneofakind · October 19th, 2014, 05:39 AM

The part about it being in gear is why it would keep shutting off. There's a series of switches that keep the bike from running when it's not safe to ride. IE, kick stand down, in gear, letting the clutch out. Same thing cars do.

One of your switches may be a little sticky, causing the shutoff feature to not work completely as intended. It's fairly normal and your switches probably just need a little squirt of lube. nbd.

Ninja Rob · October 19th, 2014, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

The part about it being in gear is why it would keep shutting off. There's a series of switches that keep the bike from running when it's not safe to ride. IE, kick stand down, in gear, letting the clutch out. Same thing cars do.

One of your switches may be a little sticky, causing the shutoff feature to not work completely as intended. It's fairly normal and your switches probably just need a little squirt of lube. nbd.

Thank you. Best advice on this thread. I know intermediate mechanical work on cars and some of the things with the motorcycle are the same but sometimes I will encounter something new. How do I lube the shift lever? If that`s what it`s called. It does stick at times. Sometimes at red lights, I down shift and it will stay stuck on 2nd or won`t go all the way back down to first.

Ninja Rob · October 19th, 2014, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Ride it. It is very angry with you and deserves some love. Make up date

That make up date though...Still got to have a make up date with my wife for getting the bike but I didn't leave her out in the rain so it can wait a little longer. She`s warming up to the bike and I`m trying to get her interested in riding. Just trying to get my skills up, take the MSF course, have my complete gear before I go around trying to teach her how to ride.

baxtc1 · October 19th, 2014, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja Rob

I took my bike to work and it rained all day. Is there maintenance that should be done?

Consider it washed and ride it.

dcj13 · October 19th, 2014, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninjinsky

I rest my case

Know just what you mean...

Numbersix · October 19th, 2014, 05:57 PM

I find that after a time out in the rain, my front brakes get a bit of rust and I get off-throttle squeak. Scrubbing the rust off by strong braking resolves that (obviously not while it's still raining).

October 18th, 2014, 03:40 PM	#1
Ninja Rob ninjette.org guru Name: Rob Location: Texas Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 342	Bike got wet in the rain. I took my bike to work and it rained all day. Is there maintenance that should be done? __________________________________________________ Before life ends, Some people want to climb Mount Everest, some want to go to Disney Land, some people want to visit Paris. Me, I want to ride a motorcycle.

October 18th, 2014, 03:49 PM	#2
Roark ninjette.org sage Name: James Location: Lakeland Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninjette Posts: 809	No __________________________________________________ "That's what" -she
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October 18th, 2014, 05:02 PM	#4
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Ride it. It is very angry with you and deserves some love. Make up date
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October 18th, 2014, 05:09 PM	#5
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	whenever your bike gets wet you'll want to lube everything that gets lubed. Examples are chains, swing arm pivot, cables, etc. Time consuming but I just do it after I wash my bike. If I'm riding in the rain often, like me, I'll just spray chain lube on the drivetrain after a ride. I dont carry about it looking ugly since I'd be riding it again in the wet conditions. __________________________________________________

October 18th, 2014, 06:32 PM	#6
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	check to make sure nothing melted or dissolved. parts that usually melt include: headlights taillights handlebars rearsets gas tank bolts sidestand switches clutch levers 2nd gear the underside of your tires parts that usually dissolve include: chain rollers sprocket teeth bar end screws ignition coils left side piston rear fender front left brake pad hope nothing's ****ed!
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October 18th, 2014, 04:18 PM	#3
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	If the brake discs get rusty they will lose the rust. If chain is rusty might want to oil it. That's it.

October 18th, 2014, 06:58 PM	#8
Ninja Rob ninjette.org guru Name: Rob Location: Texas Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 342	The only thing I noticed was that it took longer to start and when I put it in first gear, it would immediately turn off. I messed around with the clutch, took it to 2nd, then back down to first, and then it worked. Strange. Maybe someone was messing with my clutch. Last time, kids were sitting on my bike while their parents took pictures. Another guy molested my bike by sliding his hand all over the side. I am a cook in a restaurant so my bike gets plenty of publicity. __________________________________________________ Before life ends, Some people want to climb Mount Everest, some want to go to Disney Land, some people want to visit Paris. Me, I want to ride a motorcycle.

October 18th, 2014, 07:01 PM	#9
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	was your kickstand down? __________________________________________________ Instagram: @katie.baden

October 18th, 2014, 07:11 PM	#10
Ninja Rob ninjette.org guru Name: Rob Location: Texas Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 342	Yes it was down. It didn't fall or anything. Why? __________________________________________________ Before life ends, Some people want to climb Mount Everest, some want to go to Disney Land, some people want to visit Paris. Me, I want to ride a motorcycle.

October 18th, 2014, 07:23 PM	#11
ninjamunky85 Que Buenos Son!!! Name: Ryan Location: Grovetucky, OH Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia Shiver 750, Husaberg FE 450, Ninja 300 (sold), xr100 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '14	It's totaled!.. I'll take it off your hands for a small fee. __________________________________________________ Don't do something because it's easy,.. Do it because it's not! If you aren't going forward, then you're falling behind. "Drive it like you stole it"!!!

October 19th, 2014, 03:58 AM	#12
Ninjinsky ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: UK Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250, Yamaha RS200 (classic) Posts: A lot.	I rest my case

October 19th, 2014, 05:39 AM	#13
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	The part about it being in gear is why it would keep shutting off. There's a series of switches that keep the bike from running when it's not safe to ride. IE, kick stand down, in gear, letting the clutch out. Same thing cars do. One of your switches may be a little sticky, causing the shutoff feature to not work completely as intended. It's fairly normal and your switches probably just need a little squirt of lube. nbd.

October 19th, 2014, 05:57 PM	#18
Numbersix ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: MI Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): Honda Elite 110 (deceased), Green 2012 Ninja 250 (sold on Pi day); Grey/Green 2019 Ninja 400 ABS Posts: 238	I find that after a time out in the rain, my front brakes get a bit of rust and I get off-throttle squeak. Scrubbing the rust off by strong braking resolves that (obviously not while it's still raining).

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