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[T-Hawk]

While this question was posted similarly somewhere else in this forum... I followed the advice of one of the suggestions mentioned in that thread.

While I didn't seem to have any issues running in a light rain without the sock... I was getting real tired of going out to the parking lot to put the sock on while being caught in an unexpected shower.

The suggestion I followed is this... for those running with the Ventilator A/C... pull the chrome, put the sock directly on the filter, and replace the chrome cover.

Rain sock full-time,  Shiny Chrome full-time.

And the sock lets all the air in, just as it is designed.   

[djkak]

I always run my machine with the sock and I am surprised at how much dirt comes out of it when it is washed during each service; keeps all of the bugs out too.

FWIW, I did manage to run in some rain that came down hard enough to slow the engine to the point where it wouldn’t take any throttle and I had to pull over.

[mark]

I keep the sock in my saddlebag just in case it starts to rain.  Got caught in an all-day "side-ways" rain on the interstate and had the rain sock on.  The engine bogged down a couple of times anyway.  It never stalled, but I could only guess some water was making its way into the air intake.  I like the idea of putting the sock on under the chrome.

[Alesius]

I usually don't use the sock except when cleaning the bike.
Last night I returned from the Swiss500miles (500 miles in 24h across Switzerland). We had more than 12 hours heavy rain and even snow in the mountains (in June!). I remembered to put on the sock before we started. I didn't have any problems with the bike, and I don't know if the sock made any difference. But I noticed that the sock was full of dirt (from the outside), as was the rest of the bike. Don't think this is good for the air filter...  

[LovemyCVOgirl]

That's true.
But don't tell Judy.
She doesn't realize how fast those "Blues" are.
(even with the rain sock on)

 

SBB

Now, I was told those were called condom's and only the BLUE bikes require them 

[LovemyCVOgirl]

Besides the obvious advantage of avoiding the stranded by a sudden downpour situation, there is a secondary advantage to running the sock all the time.  It will act as a prefilter so the big stuff won't get to the real air filter.  This will extend the service interval and the service life of the air filter.  You might want to buy a spare sock so you can rotate them.  Look on the K&N site, they may have one that will fit in other colors to suit your mood or to coordinate with your bike or your wardrobe.   Chip could get the blue for instance, and the guys with the really fast bikes could get the red.
http://www.knfilters.com/search/wrap.aspx


Jerry

   I agree    They only made the sock for the slower BLUE bikes!  (like Chip's) 

[BUCKNUT GREG]

I would only put my sock on for a SAFE ride  But I haven't used it yet 

[SBB]

   I agree    They only made the sock for the slower BLUE bikes!  (like Chip's)  

Really    
Only on blue bikes?

Wonder who owns this condom clad red bike?

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=67716.0

     

So to get back on topic, the answer is "YES" the red bike pictured below does run a rain sock.
 

SBB

[grc]

btw, I always wear socks and boots when I ride.  Much more comfortable that way.


Jerry

[The Mysterious Q!]

I have the Wimmer velocity stack with the pointed cone exposed filter. A. I dont own a sock that fits my air cleaner and I have been caught in huge rain and only once it bogged a bit at slow speed.

[SBB]

I have the Wimmer velocity stack with the pointed cone exposed filter. A. I dont own a sock that fits my air cleaner and I have been caught in huge rain and only once it bogged a bit at slow speed.

Q, what a beautiful bike!
Will we see it this year in Maggie Valley?
Hint, hint.

 

SBB

[LovemyCVOgirl]

Really    
Only on blue bikes?

Wonder who owns this condom clad red bike?

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=67716.0

     

So to get back on topic, the answer is "YES" the red bike pictured below does run a rain sock.
 

SBB

OMG    Who put that condom on my baby  .  It must have came home from the dealer sporting that sock  .  I swear Chip you really do your homework  . I guess I've been busted    Now let's keep this a secret 

[StevesCVO]

I keep mine in the saddlebag just in case of heavy rain. No idea if it really does any good but the bike has never missed a beat. Rode lots of times in light rain without it.

[110tHunDer]

 
Sounds like when you put your rainsuit on, you need to put your sock on, too.

[OBB]

Mine's in the glove box in the right lower. I use it when I wash the bike.

One of these days I'll have to slow this slate/black bike down a little so I can see which is  the fastest between the red and blue bikes.

Should have had Debi take a pix of you girls behind us the other day. I'd have proof to back that statement up.