Steam when riding in the rain

[TRIIICK]

I remember the first time i saw the Rockets red glare(pipes) ,it actually upped the temperature of the garage!

 

[Rick Morris]

Really?

 

[RKTNMYPKT]

Capture the steam in a bucket and take it into the dealer for evaluation

 

[Olivier Delannoy]

OK assuming it is not a joke here is why you get steam, while moving the air is taking it away along with the water spray from road etc, when you stop any water that is still sitting on or runs off tank etc onto the engine and radiator creates steam. if you have a screen on your bike and you get stuck in slow moving traffic it will steam up from the steam coming from your motor which is not getting blown away anymore, does this answer your question

This was not a joke (however I guess I gave away that I am not a mechanic genius...) Thank you for the explanation it makes sense, but that's the first bike I see doing this, but again that's my first 2.3 l engine and that gas tank is gigantic compared to other bikes.

 

[Olivier Delannoy]

oh and 100 miles is not a long ride either, try riding in torrential rain for 6 hours then you have had a long ride in the rain, not trying to take the mickey out of you but 200km or 140 mile is a quick trip up the road for most here.
sorry if this came out wrong but I was not having a go at you just that the Rocket is a mile muncher and you should take it for a decent ride to really appreciate it

Fair enough, but temperature was in the 40F in New Jersey and I have yet to find a rain gear which will keep me dry when riding over an hour in the rain. I ride all year long expect when there is ice or snow on the road, for around 12K miles a year. Aside from the harsh rear shocks (will upgrade to progressive soon) and parking maneuverability, this is most enjoyable bike I have had so far, after Ducati Multistrada or BMW GS.

 

[skydog1000]

Tried Lemon Pledge? Art says it keeps the engine from steaming up

Now Clint you need to stop picking on ART THE FART

 

[RKTNMYPKT]

Now Clint you need to stop picking on ART THE FART

EasTexRIII' name is Clint? CLINTS MY FAVORITE NAME OF ALL TIME!!!!

 

[Rocket Scientist]

EasTexRIII' name is Clint? CLINTS MY FAVORITE NAME OF ALL TIME!!!!

Jim, it has an “N" in it

 

[HansO]

Fair enough, but temperature was in the 40F in New Jersey and I have yet to find a rain gear which will keep me dry when riding over an hour in the rain. I ride all year long expect when there is ice or snow on the road, for around 12K miles a year. Aside from the harsh rear shocks (will upgrade to progressive soon) and parking maneuverability, this is most enjoyable bike I have had so far, after Ducati Multistrada or BMW GS.

Ride a bike in Rain dont expect to stay dry it took two days to dry out helmet, boots and gloves the rest I chucked in dryer, as you said No gear is going to keep you 100% dry

 

[RKTNMYPKT]

Jim, it has an “N" in it

Oh...... yeah yer right..... I musta missed that