Waterproofing Leather

**babyB** · 16th May 2006, 10:39

wickedone: im sure it would do a good job....
lmao CRC808 could do the same...which by the way a small amount sprayed on cloth then apply to bike, then wipe off excess, may help to keep cleaning easer as it repels water & oils (like the lube that gets on rear rim). CRC5.56 is pretty good at getting tar off ya paintwork.

if ya want total water-protection look into whats called "waxed cotton" its rain gear, on a similar principle as 'driza-bone', but very lightweight & hard wearing. the 2peice will easily store under ya seat.
not sure where to get them these days (Barbour & Japara were makers/brands).

blah blah

**buellbabe** · 18th May 2006, 13:12

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

Originally Posted by buellbabe

Actually I have been looking at gear in Kathmandu and Snowgum cos alot of the hard-core alpine stuff has all the design features you want on a bike and its hard-wearing...

Except that it's not designed to withstand 120+ speeds while in a seated position.
That'll find leaks anywhere in non-bike gear.

And further to this...
I have just returned from another window-shopping expedition at Kathmandu and can report that the Wet-weather jkt I was drooling over actually specifies "for MOTORCYCLE use"...

**ZeroIndex** · 18th May 2006, 15:07

Well.. I put the Waproo spray on my normal-bike boots, work-bike boots, and my gloves.. dries nicely (kinda like a spray-on polish).. and doesn't catch fire like BabyB suspected (i was playing with my lighter..) hasn't rained yet (crosses fingers), but when it decides to, I will update on how it goes..

**vifferman** · 18th May 2006, 15:23

I used Sno-Seal on my leather trou and glubs. It worked fine.
Jacket (Teknic Hurricane) gets Scotchgarded, leather bits and all.
New pants don't need nuttin.

**Lou Girardin** · 24th May 2006, 11:23

Originally Posted by XTC

Why don't they make leather gear with a waterproof breathable liner?

"They" do. It's Harley's FXRG range of waterproof leather kit.
Absolutely superb gear at a superb price.
It's understated too, so you could wear it on lesser brands.

**Lou Girardin** · 24th May 2006, 11:25

Originally Posted by buellbabe

And further to this...
I have just returned from another window-shopping expedition at Kathmandu and can report that the Wet-weather jkt I was drooling over actually specifies "for MOTORCYCLE use"...

Excellent. I hope it works well.

**Macktheknife** · 24th May 2006, 20:07

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

"They" do. It's Harley's FXRG range of waterproof leather kit.
Absolutely superb gear at a superb price.
It's understated too, so you could wear it on lesser brands.

What no link for us all to go and drool over Lou?
(dont do that in the shop, as I discovered)

**kickingzebra** · 24th May 2006, 20:13

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

"They" do. It's Harley's FXRG range of waterproof leather kit.
Absolutely superb gear at a superb price.
It's understated too, so you could wear it on lesser brands.

What, so you could wear it on bikes that are designed to do over 120 in a seated position?

**Jantar** · 24th May 2006, 20:18

I waterproof my leather gear with Beeswax. I have tried a couple of different brands and the best one is one my wife bought from an equestrian store to treat her riding gear. It is a blend of Beeswax, aloevera and other all natural products. Its easy to apply and keeps the water out while allowing the leather to breathe.

I'll check the name of it tomorrow and post further details on this thread.

**ZeroIndex** · 24th May 2006, 21:04

well.. the Waproo stuff works 'pretty well'..

**Dafe** · 24th May 2006, 21:16

For roughly $100 you can get the shift seethrough rain outfit (2-Piece).
It works fantastic and it's a very strong plastic, will last a long time.
I found it is great because my leathers breath really well as they are a perforated leather. Hence I get cold in winter easily.
However, the jacket stops any wind/cool air getting through.
I take a XL leather jacket and found the XL in the kart jacket, Fits beautifully.
Also, the material is heavy enough that it does not flap at all. You wouldn't even feel you were wearing it over your leathers.
A must have and from my experience, I personally highly recommend them. Cheap, but very very good. and they do not leak!
Most importantly, I can now attack any weather conditions - With full confidence.

**Kendog** · 24th May 2006, 21:23

Originally Posted by Jantar

I waterproof my leather gear with Beeswax. I have tried a couple of different brands and the best one is one my wife bought from an equestrian store to treat her riding gear. It is a blend of Beeswax, aloevera and other all natural products. Its easy to apply and keeps the water out while allowing the leather to breathe.

I'll check the name of it tomorrow and post further details on this thread.

It's not BootGoo is it?

**Maha** · 24th May 2006, 21:43

Well, i was going to use some stuff call Tana (Tanner ) not as in Umaga, but got he canes'.....anyway, it can be used on all genuine leather as a water proofer, got it from Hannahs, might try it on my gloves first, would hate to suff the body leathers. Is all water proopfer spray really potent? i use glues in my trade but this stuff really clears the nasal's.......

**ZeroIndex** · 24th May 2006, 23:17

Originally Posted by Dafe

For roughly $100 you can get the shift seethrough rain outfit (2-Piece).
It works fantastic and it's a very strong plastic, will last a long time.
I found it is great because my leathers breath really well as they are a perforated leather. Hence I get cold in winter easily.
However, the jacket stops any wind/cool air getting through.
I take a XL leather jacket and found the XL in the kart jacket, Fits beautifully.
Also, the material is heavy enough that it does not flap at all. You wouldn't even feel you were wearing it over your leathers.
A must have and from my experience, I personally highly recommend them. Cheap, but very very good. and they do not leak!
Most importantly, I can now attack any weather conditions - With full confidence.

which shops sell those? I wish I had seen that before I went out and bought my 1-piece wet weather gear from Road&Sport.. Not happy with that one.. bit leaky, but the cordura that I've now got is super cool.. the only thing is it takes like half an hour to gear up now