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seaducer
07-09-08, 12:04 PM
Hello, sorry if this has been covered, but I don't have time to search the forums to well at work, and I need some help before I leave for home, on my bike tonight.

I have a Nite Rider HID light I bought in 2005, sorry I don't remember the model. Anyway, the weather looks pretty dicey, with heavy rains possible this evening. I called Niterider and they pretty much said no to rain, and that was that.

I could waterproof the light head, cables and battery before I leave, I have access to electrical tape, and silicon. My question is would this cook the light? Has anyone ever done this before, and how did it work out?

My commute is about 25 minutes long. I guess if it is raining that would keep things cool enough, but if it isn't, well the light is going to heat up and perhaps waterproofing it will keep it from venting...

TIA

Tailwinds, Drew

mechBgon
07-09-08, 08:44 PM
I called Niterider and they pretty much said no to rain, and that was that.


That's very strange. Their lights are quite weathertight (their other gig is dive lights). For the record, my own NiteRider HID has stood up to tons of heavy rain, snow and sleet. So did my NiteRider Classic, and my other NiteRider Classic, and my NR Evolution, and my NR NiteHawk/DP12, and my NR Defender taillight, and my other NR taillight... You shouldn't have anything to worry about as long as you don't submerge it.
seaducer
07-10-08, 11:04 AM
Thta is what I thought, and I was surprised when the tech said otherwise. Thanks for the info...

ThreLittleBirds
07-10-08, 11:29 AM
they are just covering themselves, if the rain did get in or you decided to ride your bike in to the ocean and submerged it, you would probably mess it up so they wont say it is rain proof.

you will most likely be fine, just make sure nothing is set up in a way that water will collect over seams. riding in the rain is different then leaving your bike in the rain. the slight sway and air rushing past keeps water from collecting and leaking in to seams usually. but make sure you dont leave them out in the rain, and dry them off shortly after