Quote Originally Posted by MayallRob View Post
I've got my bike booked in for an MOT this Saturday. I've just checked the weather, and there's a 40% chance of rain, so I've got 2 options:

1. Ride to and from the MOT garage in the rain.
2. Change the date of the MOT to a sunnier day.

I have no issues riding in the rain as I've done it regularly in the past, but not on my new S1000RR. If I do go in the rain, what sort of maintenance should I be doing when I get home? A quick jet wash to get rid of any crap and then wipe everything as best I can? What would I do about the bits underneath the fairings? I don't want to get rust or anything else...

What would you do?

Any and all advice is appreciated
No way would I cancel a bit of rain isnt going to harm your bike.

Personally I'd never use a jet wash on my bike. I'd treat yourself to some top of the range bike cleaning products, cleaning equipment and a dryer and enjoy the bike - that's what its for. Get yourself some ACF50 and FS365 to protect it too.

If you are willing to clean it after properly, using good quality products, after each wet/dirty ride no reason at all why it cant stay looking pristine.