steam in the rain
 

is this a design flaw? does it do any harm? can it be stopped

Re: steam in the rain
 

No, No, No. :D

Re: steam in the rain
 

No, no and yes...dont ride in the rain.

Water will always get splashed onto the pipes/engine and steam away no getting round it really. maybe a fender extender may help abit.

Re: steam in the rain
 

1, No
2, No
3, No

Or..


Don't ride in the rain.

Re: steam in the rain
 

like what im hearing. thanks all!!!!!!

Re: steam in the rain
 

Bad Design - Yes
Damage - Nope,
Can it be stopped - Not without redesigning the bike or avoiding all wetness No.

Amuse pedestrians by asking them if they see flames.

Re: steam in the rain
 

I'm finding it hard to believe you actually posted in the first place!

Hot engine + cold water = steam.

Not difficult to work that one out, surely?

Re: steam in the rain
 

ummm thought the same lol

Re: steam in the rain
 

Not as daft a question as it sounds - in the rain my SV steams like a bloody train compared to my old er5, which hardly smoked at all - even when it was p*ssing it down!

bloomin SV will steam even if you spit on it (ok slight exaggeration - but you get the point ;) )

Re: steam in the rain
 

How is it bad design?