weatherproof bits under the side covers?

[leungevity]

I pulled my side covers off today in hopes of mounting the Ventura bag system that I purchased from somebody on here, but w/o success as I think I am missing a piece.   

That being said, I was wondering if the electrical pieces that are hidden by the side covers are actually weatherproof?  I sorta like the way the bike looks W/O the side panels in place... it makes it a little more naked looking.

Those of you who are running no side panels, did you have to do anything to protect the electrical bits from weather or any other wear/tear?

Thanks!

[Doctor Woodrow]

It ook those side covers off and relocated those bits up under the seat with zip ties to hold them in place. I havn't had a problem, just make sure that if you move them there is NO WAY the suspesion can crush or rub or even touch them, not a good thing at high speed for bits (of any kind) to be getting crushed between two pieces of unforgiving metal. Sorry, I don't have pics of it, and with this being finals week I'm not going to have the time to take them or post them either. Maybe next week.

The Doc

[RBX QB]

21000 miles, no side panels, no relocation of electrical, no problems... tho I don't usually ride in the rain. But, some unexpected downpours, and numerous cleanings with no issues.

[leungevity]

thanks   i think i'll keep them off for a while and hope for the best

[Duc796canada]

On my dirtbikes, I remove as many connections as I can see(one at a time) and put di-electric grease in them, some in the spark plus wire socket as well. I have started the same ritual on the 796 while I have the seat off!

[leungevity]

good idea, perhaps i should start doing that as well... every connection?

does the di-electric grease prevent from the connections from shorting from water?