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New leathers! Waterproofing trouble areas!

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    New leathers! Waterproofing trouble areas!

    Got my new A* MX-1 suit in and its awesome! I am actually sitting on my bike wearing it with my computer right meow!!!
    Suit is Tight, and needs a little breakin in, but fits very well.
    Problem is, I like to ride all the time...regardless of the weather. This suit has great flexability, but the area around "the boys" while on the bike is all kevlar stretch panel...looking advice on anything that could prevent less water from getting in?
    I do have a "how to treat your leathers" article that I am going to read again, but was curious what you guys do to combat this sensitive issue?

    As always, Thanks!

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    Re: New leathers! Waterproofing trouble areas!

    Wear a rain suit over it...

    The MotoGP guys do!

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    Re: New leathers! Waterproofing trouble areas!

    Waterproof leather won't breath ... then you get all kinds of stinky cultures growing in there.

    Buy a First Gear Rainman suit over at Motomarket or your favorite place and wear it over the leathers.

    I rode 80 mph in a hard driving rain and the only thing that got damp was the collar of my shirt.

    There is no one piece of gear that does all.

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    Re: New leathers! Waterproofing trouble areas!

    fair enough...

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    Re: New leathers! Waterproofing trouble areas!

    I have a 2pc. tourmaster rainsuit that I keep ion the hump of my Busa. Bring on the rain, I'm ready!

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    Re: New leathers! Waterproofing trouble areas!

    I have a Stearns waterproof suit I got from WalMart. It was around $30 and is actually quite comfortable.

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