Hello,
I'm getting an 09 Monster 696 this week (hopefully). Having own a Multistrada before, I wanted to check if the instrument cluster / dash on the M696 is truly water or weather proof? On the Multistrada, it's a well know issue that the cluster is likely to get water leak in a downpour. Not that I plan to ride in the rain, but wanted to know how much precaution I need to take?
Thanks for the advice.
i've been in SEVERAL downpours. no issues.
+1 Also been in the rain several times no issues. Washed the bike several times, was a little timid with the hose at first (heard rumors of electrical troubles and to be careful). Now I hose it down just like the car. So far no problems.
I too got caught in a few down pour including one icy rain..... no problem so far
From my understanding, you do not want it to stay wet for too long. I have heard that water can even get into the dash on the 696 if exposed to water for too long.
I guess that would be the difference between water proof and weather proof. :)
I think the official term then is "water resistant" kinda like you see on watches.