If you leave a car in the rain nothin happens to it. What about motorcycles? can you leave them outside 2 park

Answer 1

Usally not a good idea. You will have problems if you don't at least get a good motorcycle cover and cover it up. Rust and pitting are some of the downfalls.

Answer 2

it is not true that things dont happen to vehicles parked in the rain.Any vehicles.

Given the current range of crap in the air like pollution, salt and chemiclas they do effect paint jobs, chrome and motors, these are exaserbated by rain being mixed in as well.

Usually the first things to be effected are the paint jobs and high gloss finishers which dull and fade after a while, then damaged chrome can turn to rust underneath.

You will always get rust where frame paint has been scratched off or on non coated parts.

Best advice, dont leave any vehicle directly in the rain or other elements, harsh sun can be as bad as rain is to finishs,

If you dont have a undercover space then tarp or cover the bike with some sort of protective sheet

It is not the ideal solution but better than nothing.

Answer 3

They tend to rust. The nuts and bolts first. It depends a lot on the particular brand/model. When I started riding and had to worry about this, Hondas were much better than Yamahas. Nowadays some bikes use stainless steel on many nuts and bolts so the problem is less.

Brake discs are almost always stainless steel and don't rust. Painted alloy wheels don't rust if the paint is in good condition. Properly lubricated chains don't rust, either, although shaft drive is a better solution for a bike that sees much water.

I've had garages for years, so I don't worry about it any more. Being in the rain occasionally doesn't cause much rust at all, it's leaving it out every night that's a problem..

Answer 4

I know motorcycles are tested in a Climate chamber. with standing large torents of water and wind symaltaneously. As well as having been tested for extreme Cold and extreme Heat. Harley Davidson was featured on the learning channel showing all the testing and designing phase. For the newer version that came out just a couple years ago.

Answer 5

most bikes can take the normal shower or two without much problem. if you leave yor bike out in the weather on a regular basis the finish, seat, tires, plastic, steel, and aluminum parts will all suffer and corrode.
some bikes like the older triumph, bsa, and nortons with the amal carbs will get water in the float bowls after even the smallest rainshower. others wont run til the spark plugs ant plug wires dry out.
the best bet is to garage or cover your prized motorcycle. she will love you for it!!

Answer 6

Those who have told you that sun and rain will damage your bike are correct. Believe me, if you store your bike outside for any length of time the finish will definately catch hell. If you have to leave it out at least buy a cover for it.

Answer 7

I've never seen a motorcycle melt yet. I'm sure they can be riden in the rain, it is usually the rider that has more of a problem. Ride as long as its safe.

Answer 8

What a minute, I've been riding 20 years let me tell you something, your wheels will eventually rust, your chain will rust,
your brake rotors will rust and other bare metal damage can happen. True the water won't get inside your engine but that's not the "ONLY" thing you should worry about.

Answer 9

Yes, The engine is sealed so water will not get in. However, if you have any tears in the seat, it will hold water, and the next time you sit on it you will be disappointed. If you park it under cover it would be better.

Answer 10

Not a good thing to do. Get a cover for it.