Glorian Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Morning. Just rode on to work (20-30 min ride down highway) wearing full textiles and took all off and mostly i'm dry (except my boots but thats being sorted) my stomach is soaking though? It's just as covered as the rest of me, but now it looks like i have a half dyed shirt. any ideas on whats causing this / how to stop it? Ideally i don't want another layer of waterproofs but if i have to i will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 any ideas on whats causing this Reckon you might have a leak!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 Hope not it's only been worn 4 times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Did you remember to do the zip up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 Yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimmers Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 everyone goes through this on their bike if they use it in all weathers... i think most people will tell you that they're still searching for the 'holy grail' of wet weather gear, that is: waterproof, breathable, lightweight, only one layer, affordable, etc etc i know you said you don't want another layer to put on, but a waterproof over jacket works very well, especially if it is the type that doesn't have a zip up front (you have to put it on over your head). Bit of a faff, but i stay completely dry on my top half when wearing this. Only downside is it's not breathable, so can't wear it during the summer, as i end up just as wet from sweating as i would have not wearing it in the rain in summer!your only other option is to shell out on some expensive gore-tex gear in my opinion... guy i park up to at work, has a rukka jacket he's had for about 6 years now and he wears it every day commuting all year round, and doesn't get wet. Also, if you do buy a gore-tex jacket and you do get wet, there is a life time guarantee with it, so you can just send it back.if i had all the money in the world to spend on motorbikes and motorbike gear, i'd probably get the top of the range Rukka two piece textile suit, but you're looking at spending nearly £2,000. But then again, if i had all the money in the world, i wouldn't be living in this country where it rains all the time!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 Might look into that.. i do have a pak-a-mac that i use when on my bicycle.. but probably wont fit over my bike gear! May have to check out if i can find a bigger one as that wont take up to much space then, trousers stay fairly dry , its mostly the boots i had dripping wet socks today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimmers Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 gore-tex boots, or some sealskinz socks, or the cheapest option, wrap your feet (over your socks) in cheap plastic carrier bags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 My leather suit is water proof to a certain extent but the crotch isn't and I get some stick at work when i turn up with a wet crotch There's some spray called something like neverwet which you cover your suit in and the rain just brushes off it...I've never used it so I can't recommend any brands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 gore-tex boots, or some sealskinz socks, or the cheapest option, wrap your feet (over your socks) in cheap plastic carrier bags This is being done if it rains on my way home!! And neverwet? i think i have heard of that before anybody have any experience with it? does it work on textiles without staining or damaging them? also how long before you need to re-apply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumor_uk Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 if it's over a year old expect leaks. the seams will stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 All brand new gear only been worn a few times,May just have to take a spare shirt to work Wearing my proper boots now so they keep my feet much dryer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumor_uk Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 then take it back for a refund.my new jacket has an internal lining that is actually the water proof bit I have to Velcro the internal together. the outer is water proof but not to the same extent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 And neverwet? i think i have heard of that before anybody have any experience with it? does it work on textiles without staining or damaging them? also how long before you need to re-applyThere's an ad on pootube somewhere of it in action. It's a two part spray kit and not available in the UK (yet...). The video gives the impression that it stiffens the material on which it's applied which would be useless for us lot as I expect it would crack very easily.Still a fun product to have a go with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Get a couple of Nikwax sachets. Tech wash and TX Direct wash in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninereeds Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I've had a similar problem to you before, do you have a long jacket? I used to do long rides and be bone dry apart from my stomach area, it was weird. the water was getting blown up between my trousers and jacket at the front either off the tank or straight up. either wear your trousers higher, or secure your jacket down at the front to stop the water being blown up it. or tuck a plastic bag or something into your waistband Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted November 15, 2013 Author Share Posted November 15, 2013 Think the problem was where it velcro's across the middle, hard to explain.. it had bubble so instead of being flush with the jacket it stuck out and made what would be a less protective hole. Hopefully this makes sense but its hard to explain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Yes that makes sense.Nikwax is where it's at. I have a big spray bottle of it. My spada suit would be waterproof for about 3 months, then I would start to get a leak in the same place as you, a quick re spray of nikwax and it would be bone dry.I also have a nikwax boot thing that is like a shoe polish dispenser with a squeegee sponge, it is a thick white wax (still liquid) that you rub onto the boot with a dispenser and then wipe off the excess.I don't believe we should accept being wet if we're on a bike. If you look after your gear and use the right stuff you can stay dry. I ride on the motorway every day in all weathers and stay dry and warm.My new Weiss 2 piece suit is far more comfortable as it's softer and so far has been bone dry and warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted November 15, 2013 Author Share Posted November 15, 2013 This nikwax work on my textile jacket? It's got high vis panels on it, wont change colour or anything? May pick it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Its a thin wax that seeps into all the seems then dries off. It will make it look wet until it dries out, I have an over waistcoat that is purely there to be reflective, its black with a big reflective pattern on it, I nikwaxed it as well and it did no harm. Nikwax recommend using their special wash to clean out the pores in the fabric first but I have never needed to bother if I am honest. But then my gear doesn't tend to get dirty, just wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted November 15, 2013 Author Share Posted November 15, 2013 Wicked I'll pick some up then might just help that little bit i need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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