Ok so it's summer time, my jacket inner is in my wardrobe, typical under-jacket clothing = singlet, typical summer riding = sweat = jacket smelling, typical method to wash = ??? You tell me!
Hardout Cyclist
Ok so it's summer time, my jacket inner is in my wardrobe, typical under-jacket clothing = singlet, typical summer riding = sweat = jacket smelling, typical method to wash = ??? You tell me!
His Excellency
Bike shops sell single packet Cordura wash. Don't use laundry powder. (it blocks the breathable fabrics.
Larger quantities also available.
You may wish to re waterproof the jacket with appropriate agents. (can't remember its name, too many Bourbons consumed, hick!).
http://geoffjames.blogspot.com
Nikwax Tech wash for cleaning, followed by Nikwax TX Wash-in for waterproofing. Superb products. Available from motorcycle and accessory shops and outdoors/camping outlets. As Tri-Boy says, NEVER use detergents etc
Have a look at their website: http://www.nikwax.com/en-us/activity...ty=MOTORBIKING
Hardout Cyclist
Cheers I'll look into that!
Wearing Hi-Viz Black.
Cordura in summertime is why I went with leather... The cordura was getting a wash every week - PHEW!!!!
I just hand-washed mine in the tub with a bit of whatever detergent (cold water surf mainly) was on hand. It never affected the waterproofing (onto the 4th winter this year with the same cordura jacket).
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Rest In Peace
No but it does stop the breathing of the jacket to let your thweat out. That's why it stinks, silly.Originally Posted by Swoop
The cortex membrane and cordura are quite hi-tech in that the wet stuff on yer body can get out whilst the larger rain drops don't get in. Don't ask me anymore, that's as technical as I know.
What the detergent does is blocks the breathing ability of the fabrics
Wearing Hi-Viz Black.
It only gets worn on winter days and I'm more concerned with keeping rain out at that stage!
It was a sweaty, smelly bastard from the beginning and needed to be tortured with washing on a regular basis.
Good greif I love leather!
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Another product is called 'sportwash' and can be obtained from many M/C stores and also hunting and fishing shops, no residue and no perfumes, restores waterproofing in Cordura to original levels.
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Sounds like its time I washed my,Dryrider gear as its more like wetrider at the moment.Got soaked in the one and only downpour of the day riding to work.Spent the rest of the day in damp clothes
Hardout Cyclist
Yeah I'm gonna be getting leathers when I grab some cash ay, correct me if I'm wrong but leathers are NOT waterproof right?
Gaye Bikers On Acid
Hoses are FTWOk so it's summer time, my jacket inner is in my wardrobe, typical under-jacket clothing = singlet, typical summer riding = sweat = jacket smelling, typical method to wash = ??? You tell me!
Minimal effort and all that...
parting of the sensory
My new jacket is.
Nah, I just chuck my gear in the washing machine. It makes a lot of noise, but it saves my back and arms.Hoses are FTW
Minimal effort and all that...
... and that's what I think.
Or summat.
Or maybe not...
Dunno really....
Rest In Peace
+1...this is really awesome stuff. Hubby and I use it on our gear because it doesn't cost the earth, a bottle does last a few washes (depending on how much gear you have of course) and the waterproofing of your gear will last so much longer.
Gaye Bikers On Acid
How do hoses hurt? If you set up right, you don't even have to hold it...
Oh let me guess, being an unco you get tangled in it huh? Or is it something to do with Satan?
Hardout Cyclist
Really?? What brand!
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