Weatherproof my new Griso ?

[et]

With all my other motorcycles I tend to apply dielectric grease on electrical connectors that are known to corrode.
And I apply anit-seize to exposed items such as brake caliper bolts. Or lug nuts on trucks on which the rims don't have hub caps.

Are there any particular electrical connections or other items on Grisos that people have found to need weatherproofing ?
I've been researching. And I've found mention of the ECU and spark plug boots on Grisos. Anything else ?

Thanks;
--ET

[bisbonian]

Possibly the speedometer sensor.

check over on Guzzitech for more info.

[Daniel Kalal]

At least on the Stelvios I have ridden, the speedo sending connections can be horrible in wet weather.  I'm not sure how similar the Griso might be.  That, and the fuse box just forward of the fuel tank (and probably all of them).  Of course, these problems are solved through the use of sealant and not anti-seize or di-electric (both of which are still good ideas).

[Roadscum]

No wet weather issues on my 1200 Sport with 23K miles on the odo and many hours of riding in the rain.

Regards, Paul

[Moto Morphin Power Ranger]

Possibly the speedometer sensor.

check over on Guzzitech for more info.

Not Possibly, Definitive

[MisterSmooth]

No wet weather issues on my 1200 Sport with 23K miles on the odo and many hours of riding in the rain.

Regards, Paul

I've found that the little button on the left bar that switches between dashboard modes is not sealed tightly enough to withstand heavy rain.

After riding in the rain for a while the dash goes wonky.  Once it dries out, it's fine again.  I understand that a drop of silicone sealant under the little rubber boot that covers the contacts sorts it.

Keep in mind, so far I've been too lazy to actually perform this fix much less field test it.  But that doesn't keep me from recommending it to you...    


On a general note, I've ridden my Sport 14,000 milss over the last 20 months and it's been outstanding in performance, build quality and especially character.  That big V twin Guzzi rumble is a wonderful accompaniment to any adventure.

[atadaskew]

Not Possibly, Definitive

Where is the speedo sensor, and how should it be sealed?

[Moto Morphin Power Ranger]

If its under warranty have the dealer do it. The old speedo censer was not sealed right. Every time i was in water raining of if the road was already wet the speedo went out. I read on a more Guzzi rich site that the company had fixed the problem. its the same part they just fixed the sealing issue. If you want to do it your self Pete will be here in a sec. I think Pete said to take the wheel off and cover it up with some caulking. (my words)

[Pete Roper]

I have a pal who works in aerospace in Los Angeles who has a bottle of absolutely wonderful dialectric varnish that they use on bits of air liners they don't want getting wet! That stuff is the shitz for the sensors, you just dip 'em in and let 'em dry overnight. Problem solved. The issue is this stuff costs $1,000 a half litre or some such!

I've found that sealing 'em with silastic after drying  them with a hairdrier works fine as long as you're careful. Newer sensors don't fail. To the person who thinks their dash is going west because of the switchblock? I'd say double check ypiur sensor!!!!

Pete

[Moto Morphin Power Ranger]

Told you Pete would come to the rescue!  


my dash worked just the speed readings did not.

[bisbonian]

Where is the speedo sensor, and how should it be sealed?

On the Griso the speedo sensor is mounted to the CARC and reads off the rear wheel.

Breva/Norge series bikes have it mounted up front on the fork and don't seem to have any, or at least anywhere as near as many, issues with the speedo sensor getting wet.

[atadaskew]

On the Griso the speedo sensor is mounted to the CARC and reads off the rear wheel.

Breva/Norge series bikes have it mounted up front on the fork and don't seem to have any, or at least anywhere as near as many, issues with the speedo sensor getting wet.

Thanks, I would have guessed it would be like the Breva.

[et]

Thanks everyone for all the input !
I'll be checking these items as I go through scheduled maintenance.

--ET