GSA vs LT in the rain

[dlbushey]

So I go out for a little ride today on the GSA. About a hundred miles from home, contrary to the weather forecast...it starts to rain. But like Dave Dragon says, "There's no such thing as bad riding weather, just bad riding gear." Since it's only 38 degrees, I already have on my Fieldsheer riding suite and gerbings. No need to stop, I'm already protected.

What I did notice is that the open design of the GSA let a whole lot more road grime get all over my gear and the bike in general. It looked like I had a skunk stripe up my back and helmet by the time I got home. I guess I'll have to wash my gear more often than I did when the LT was the primary ride. Not that I'm complaining, just my observation.

[Hookalatch]

I haven't ridden my GSA in the rain yet. I am wondering if plastic "mud flap" attached to the rear drive makes any difference. Do you still have yours attached? Both Touratech and Best Rest Products offer shields to prevent spray from the front of the rear wheel but they wouldn't help with the skunk stripe.
Chuck

[messenger13]

I think we'd all be hard-pressed to find another bike that protects one from the elements the way the LT does. My GT is probably better than a GS, but below the knees and below the elbows ... LOOK OUT! You better be wearing good gear. ;)

[Route66]

So what happens if there's a big top box behind the passenger. I can just imagine pulling into a rest stop after a down pour and finding my wife covered in muck and mud, roadkill, etc. and then realize the reason I haven't heard a word from her for the last 10 miles is because her mike has been drowned/shorted out! This would not make for a pleasant evening. Granted, she is totally spoiled by the LT. Are we talking more than a token mudflap here?
Terry
2000 LT (sold)
GSA (not too far away)

[ronk1200lt]

There is an aftermarket rubber mud guard that you can mount over the back wheel in the wheel well. I have it and it does a great job keeping the road snot off of me. If you are interested, I can go home tonight and get you a name and web site if you want to do more research. ron

[kk610lt]

There is an aftermarket rubber mud guard that you can mount over the back wheel in the wheel well. I have it and it does a great job keeping the road snot off of me. If you are interested, I can go home tonight and get you a name and web site if you want to do more research. ron

Please do so, I am interested in seeing that mud guard..............thanks

[dronning]

If you are into DIY check this mudflap project out
http://www.r1200gs.info/howto/mudflap.html

Dave

[jwd98056]

There is an aftermarket rubber mud guard that you can mount over the back wheel in the wheel well. I have it and it does a great job keeping the road snot off of me. If you are interested, I can go home tonight and get you a name and web site if you want to do more research. ron
HERE (http://www.bestrestproducts.com/celestia/order/orderform/?recno=96) is the BestRest Spray Stopper that I installed.

[ronk1200lt]

Yeh! The Best Rest is the one I have as well. It works very well and is an easy install as well. ron