FJ1200 in the rain

[maxherman05]

So I've been keeping my FJ1200 outside next to the house for some time now (don't have room in the garage) I just wanted to know if keeping outside when it is raining is going to damage anything?

[Motofun]

Well, it's certainly harder on it than indoor storage.  Do you keep it covered?  It helps a little though condensation is still a big problem.  I would expect any raw aluminum parts to be showing corrosion.  All gas and oil systems to be compromised if exposed for any serious amount of time.  About the best thing I can think of is to start the bike at least once a week and run it up to temperature...say at least 15 minutes, to bake off any water.

[maxherman05]

I ride it almost everyday it's not like I'm storing out in the rain. I still dry it off. I'm thinking it's probably bad for it if you store it for a long amount of time outside and let the water seep into all the bushings and everything

[ribbert]

....Do you keep it covered?  It helps a little though condensation is still a big problem....

I agree, condensation in some respects is worse, certainly when it comes to penetrating electronics and corrosion.

You say it's next to the house, can you make a crude lean-to? Just big enough to keep the rain off but open to the air.

I've looked into this a few times and these seem to be the best value in terms of cost and function, you can leave the protected end open so there's plenty of air circulating. They're only $135 in the US.



Noel

[Old Rider]

I have been thinking of buying a foldable garage like Noel posted this year but
Here is how my bike usually  is stored during winter since i don't have a big enough garage to fit both the bike and car in it.I can get it stored inside at a shop but it is expensive .First i empty and remove the gas-tank and fill some oil in it and shake it .The tank battery seat and side-cover is stored inside then empty the carbs and spray a lot wd 40 into the fuelhose and into the hoses coming from the carbowls .It is not normal to have fuelhoses coming from the carbowls ,but i have on my bike since it earlier had something called "dial a jet" installed.  Then i stuff some aluminiumfoil into airintakes to airbox (so no mice will move in there) and into exhaust mufflers.Then i use wd-40 almost on everything (exept the brakedisk) that can rust included the forkstanchions .
Then i wrap a plastic over the engine and use a raincover that is usually used in summertime when it rains.Then i use another raincover on top of that and
use clips and straps to hold it in place.When spring comes there is almost no rust on anything then i drive to the gaststation and clean the bike
I have done this many years and bike is still in good condiition plus i can see the bike from my window so i can shoot anyone trying to mess with it =)

[ribbert]

Here is how my bike usually  is stored during winter since i don't have a big enough garage to fit both the bike and car in it.

Rolf, these things are great, dehumidified air is pumped into the capsule and a fan similar to those found in a computer keeps it inflated. Some even have a "drying" mode with an outlet that can be opened so there is air flow passing over the bike taking moisture with it. The cost of running the fan to keep it inflated in negligible.



Not much good for daily use but great for longer or off-season storage. They are also available in clear for indoor (garage) use.

Noel

[Motofun]

Then i wrap a plastic over the engine and use a raincover that is usually used in summertime when it rains.Then i use another raincover on top of that and
use clips and straps to hold it in place.When spring comes there is almost no rust on anything then i drive to the gaststation and clean the bike
I have done this many years and bike is still in good condiition plus i can see the bike from my window so i can shoot anyone trying to mess with it =)

Damn!  Looks like a polar bear is having its way with your FJ!   

[Urx]

So thats where snowmobiles come from......

[Old Rider]

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Rolf, these things are great, dehumidified air is pumped into the capsule and a fan similar to those found in a computer keeps it inflated. Some even have a "drying" mode with an outlet that can be opened so there is air flow passing over the bike taking moisture with it. The cost of running the fan to keep it inflated in negligible.



Not much good for daily use but great for longer or off-season storage. They are also available in clear for indoor (garage) use.

Noel
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Ha ha Noel that iglo looks looks funny almost a hindenburg airship ,but im sure it works fine. One winter season i used a zipped bag it has a anti corrosion chemical inside.When the spring came
i took off the raincover and then the anti corotsion zip-lock bag.It worked great there was no rust found on the bike.I then stored the bag in my cellar and when winter came again i was going to put it in the bag again,but then the plastic in the bag had melted together and was full of holes some chemical reaction had happened.

[Old Rider]

Then i wrap a plastic over the engine and use a raincover that is usually used in summertime when it rains.Then i use another raincover on top of that and
use clips and straps to hold it in place.When spring comes there is almost no rust on anything then i drive to the gaststation and clean the bike
I have done this many years and bike is still in good condiition plus i can see the bike from my window so i can shoot anyone trying to mess with it =)

Damn!  Looks like a polar bear is having its way with your FJ!  

HAHAHA   that is true  ,but i once caught this guy .But he did no damage to the bike so it was okay

[Vilike]

A direct answer for your question :

The rain can cause problems for your FJ in that case IF the rubber seal of the pickup coil cover is worn or cracked. My 1TX had issues about that, and i was unable to start the engine after rain. Look after it.