04-15-2019, 01:50 AM
Hey deltamark. I don't have a garage. Besides, if you are doing multi-day tours that involve heavy rain on some ride days, you have to ride in the rain. No garage will help there.
I stored motorcycles under outdoor covers for years in all seasons. There are condensation issues for sure, especially when transitioning from a warm bike undercover and cooling air. Ensure your cover can "breathe". If anything else, this limits the pitting on the chromed and aluminum components. WD-40 will displace moisture, but will leave a lubricating residue. I am not sure if this is desirable. Possibly consider using a "tuner cleaner" used on electrical switch components. It removes moisture and cleans the electrical contacts, assuming the cleaner reaches them.
As for keeping moisture out of the switch, I imagine the seal(s) have become compromised? Motorcycle switch gear is supposed to be weather-resistant, otherwise vehicle operation would not be fit for safe use. Example: If your engine kill switch asserted while riding in the rain (and due to rain), that would be unsafe.
Also consider inspecting associated cabling and inter-connections for water build-up.
I stored motorcycles under outdoor covers for years in all seasons. There are condensation issues for sure, especially when transitioning from a warm bike undercover and cooling air. Ensure your cover can "breathe". If anything else, this limits the pitting on the chromed and aluminum components. WD-40 will displace moisture, but will leave a lubricating residue. I am not sure if this is desirable. Possibly consider using a "tuner cleaner" used on electrical switch components. It removes moisture and cleans the electrical contacts, assuming the cleaner reaches them.
As for keeping moisture out of the switch, I imagine the seal(s) have become compromised? Motorcycle switch gear is supposed to be weather-resistant, otherwise vehicle operation would not be fit for safe use. Example: If your engine kill switch asserted while riding in the rain (and due to rain), that would be unsafe.
Also consider inspecting associated cabling and inter-connections for water build-up.