Waterproof Spray Recommendations?

the chi · 01-25-2014, 07:25 PM

Thanks. Cyclegear also sells it, but I am leery of buying anything I can't find lots of reviews on. The sponge applicator seemed to be a big issue for the nikwax, did you have any problems And was it really effective?

Sixxxxer · 01-25-2014, 07:51 PM

It worked better than I expected...The sponge applicator was a little odd at first...But I made it work...Lol

I didnt get them SOAKED...but they repelled a light rain well.

For the 08' Rally Where me and tommy rode down to Suches, I had bought a Nikwax spray...used it for my Visor...but it was "All purpose" That stuff was great!

From what I hear the Hydrophobic spray is supposed to be like...The best thing since sliced bread!

CasterTroy · 01-27-2014, 07:44 AM

I've always used CAMPDRY

Particle Man · 01-27-2014, 04:38 PM

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I've always used CAMPDRY

Me, too.

Cutty72 · 01-29-2014, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

I've always used CAMPDRY

Yup. As long as it's not ventilated, it works.

G-Rex · 01-29-2014, 06:59 AM

Nikwax. Yes yes yes.

I have ridden through storms that would drown a frog and I have yet to have my gloves let me down.

I'm sure it helps to start with a great pair of gloves though, so take that for what it's worth.

The two pairs I rotate through are 1) BMW Atlantic gore-tex gloves, and 2) Gerbing T5 heated gloves.

I'm yet to have wet hands, ever, in over 200,000 miles with the combination or either of these gloves.

Reviews are good. Getting the right reviews are better.

CasterTroy · 01-29-2014, 02:37 PM

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2) Gerbing T5 heated gloves.

Did those come from ME?

I looked for over an hour in the attic for them last week. I KNOW I'm not THAT senile! But I can't remember if they went along with RT as well as the socks, vest and controller...etc

I'm losing my friggin MIND

G-Rex · 01-29-2014, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

Did those come from ME?

I looked for over an hour in the attic for them last week. I KNOW I'm not THAT senile! But I can't remember if they went along with RT as well as the socks, vest and controller...etc

I'm losing my friggin MIND

You're getting senile. You didn't give me *any* heated gear. Or the controller. Jerk.

I got all of my heated gear about 2 years ago.

the chi · 01-30-2014, 12:46 AM

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It will be myself and a friend from England. He sent me $2000 to buy him a bike to ride and if all goes well, I'll have one this weekend. I'm taking about a month off for the trip.

That's awesome, especially since for him it'll be new stuff to see.

My trip is so far coming in at 28 days, I keep thinking I need to shorten it, but so far only 7 of the 28 days will I need to get a hotel room, the others I'll be visiting friends and family, and hopefully catching some couch space and a hot shower but a few places I'll stay a couple days, like seeing Ebbs up in CO and G-rex in ok (hopefully) since I've got several family members in that vicinity too. Kathy on here might go with me for some of mine, but so far it's a solo trip.

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Originally Posted by G-Rex

Nikwax. Yes yes yes.

I have ridden through storms that would drown a frog and I have yet to have my gloves let me down.

I'm sure it helps to start with a great pair of gloves though, so take that for what it's worth.

The two pairs I rotate through are 1) BMW Atlantic gore-tex gloves, and 2) Gerbing T5 heated gloves.

I'm yet to have wet hands, ever, in over 200,000 miles with the combination or either of these gloves.

Reviews are good. Getting the right reviews are better.

Thanks hun, definitely a good review.

My new pants and gloves were supposed to be delivered today, but now UPS says no info available due to something about weather. It was 80 degrees here yesterday, what in the world are they talking about...

Turbo Ghost · 01-30-2014, 09:38 PM

Oh yeah, I forgot to comment on the nikwax. I use it once a year now to freshen the waterproofing on my 10 year old jacket and it works great! I use campdry on my boots if I see it's going to rain and it works well.

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Sixxxxer Like Gixxxxer But Not Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dirty Jersey Moto: 2008 ZX6R Posts: 4,891	It worked better than I expected...The sponge applicator was a little odd at first...But I made it work...Lol I didnt get them SOAKED...but they repelled a light rain well. For the 08' Rally Where me and tommy rode down to Suches, I had bought a Nikwax spray...used it for my Visor...but it was "All purpose" That stuff was great! From what I hear the Hydrophobic spray is supposed to be like...The best thing since sliced bread! __________________ [FRSH] Candy Plasma Blue

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01-29-2014, 06:59 AM	#6
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	Nikwax. Yes yes yes. I have ridden through storms that would drown a frog and I have yet to have my gloves let me down. I'm sure it helps to start with a great pair of gloves though, so take that for what it's worth. The two pairs I rotate through are 1) BMW Atlantic gore-tex gloves, and 2) Gerbing T5 heated gloves. I'm yet to have wet hands, ever, in over 200,000 miles with the combination or either of these gloves. Reviews are good. Getting the right reviews are better. __________________

01-30-2014, 09:38 PM	#10
Turbo Ghost Movie Star Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kingsport, TN. Moto: KLR650 Posts: 682	Oh yeah, I forgot to comment on the nikwax. I use it once a year now to freshen the waterproofing on my 10 year old jacket and it works great! I use campdry on my boots if I see it's going to rain and it works well.