Member Contributer whiteknuckles Posted February 19, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 19, 2016 Newish owner of an '02. I ride in wet weather. Had the harness recall work done. Just looking at the rubber boots that semi-protect the many connections, makes me wonder if any of you have found a better solution/mod that would keep moisture out, or am I looking for a solution for a problem that doesn't exist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer rhoderage Posted February 19, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 19, 2016 Dielectric grease or Oxguard on connections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer whiteknuckles Posted February 19, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted February 19, 2016 Dielectric grease or Oxguard on connection Do you mean like slathered on, filling the empty space in the boots, or just tastefully applied at the back of each connector? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iakona Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I've had my 02 for 4 years now, with tons of rain riding, and I've never really done anything special to address that with the electrical system. I don't think it's too big of a concern in all honesty. But then again, I could be wrong and sitting on a ticking time bomb! Hahaha Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted February 19, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 19, 2016 I dont know that it helps but I do check them once a month for over heating . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee 2002 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 To use your word.... I slather the everloving crap out of my connectors with dielectric grease of every connector I touch on my '02. I don't want to be 500 miles away from home in a rain storm troubleshooting an electrical problem. It is messy as hell, I don't care. Your mileage may vary. I'll put the nozzle of the the tube of dielectric up against the face of the connector, squeeze until I see the grease come out the wire side of the connector. Repeat on the mating connector, shove them together. I ride in all weather and have had very good luck. I also do the same on my switch gear. Not saying you can't ride for years in all weather without doing this.... but I'd rather do my troubleshooting in the warmth of my garage and I feel this gives me another layer of protection. I also wash my motorcycle at the car wash. Maybe gives you an idea of my views on motorcycling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer whiteknuckles Posted February 20, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted February 20, 2016 To use your word.... I slather the everloving crap out of my connectors with dielectric grease of every connector I touch on my '02. I don't want to be 500 miles away from home in a rain storm troubleshooting an electrical problem. It is messy as hell, I don't care. Your mileage may vary. I'll put the nozzle of the the tube of dielectric up against the face of the connector, squeeze until I see the grease come out the wire side of the connector. Repeat on the mating connector, shove them together. I ride in all weather and have had very good luck. I also do the same on my switch gear. Not saying you can't ride for years in all weather without doing this.... but I'd rather do my troubleshooting in the warmth of my garage and I feel this gives me another layer of protection. I also wash my motorcycle at the car wash. Maybe gives you an idea of my views on motorcycling. You DA MAN! I'm of the same ilk! Slathering it on this weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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