Rain sock or not ?

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04-01-2013, 02:19 PM

Keithhu

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz_n_Harleyz

Been caught in a few holy crap rain storms riding around the country. On one of em, riding from tenn to NC, didn't have the sock. Filter got saturated, bike started running like hell, shooting water out the pipes. That can't be good for a motor. And anyway, this is the same sort of argument as disconnecting the batter to work on your bike. Why argue against it? It takes no time or money, and it certainly doesn't hurt a damn thing.

What brand is the filter?

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04-01-2013, 08:05 PM

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I live in Florida freak rain and nasty Love bugs. I have it as a just in case.

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04-01-2013, 08:15 PM

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I keep mine stored in a pouch, just in case of rain. I ride with it off all the time, but have it just in case of rain.

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04-02-2013, 06:34 AM

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To 2010 Glide Rider- Harley soft lowers there OK but I have seen better.Well again thanks for all the input all opinions are well taken. But I guess for $26 its the cheapest insurance policy I'll ever buy,I just ordered one and its on its way.

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