Waterproofing

**schoeney** · 06-02-2010, 03:45 AM

I am usually a fair weather rider but when you plan overnight rides sometimes you can't avoid the rain.

My jacket, pants, and helmet are waterproof but I am lookin for a way to waterproof my leather boots without buying new boots. My engine guard chaps help but I don't always have them on the bike.

I hear beeswax is a good way to go but I thought I would ask your input.

I am hoping there are some great outdoorsman here with great solutions.

Thanks in advance.

1badbagger · 06-02-2010, 04:08 AM

Don't know what brand of boots you use, but if they are a good quality boot, a lot of shoe repair/specialty shops can really waterproof them for a reasonable price. I thought they only sold waterproof boots in your neck of the woods? Kinda like they only sell cars with AC in Arizona right?

jasperboy · 06-02-2010, 04:35 AM

Mink Oil! Just rub it in and away you go. Used to use it on my hiking boots all the time.

**Cajunrider** · 06-02-2010, 04:48 AM

I carry a pair of Lacrosse ankle rubber boots in my saddlebag. When the rain gear goes on, so do the booties. They are about $60 down here.

chuckster131 · 06-02-2010, 05:03 AM

Check this link http://www.aerostich.com/off-and-riding/footwear
I have seen people wearing these for wet travells.

**MAS Tequila** · 06-02-2010, 05:42 AM

For those times the rain comes up unexpectedly I carry

(drum-roll please)

a couple of plastic shopping bags. They work fine for a short period.

They also make it easier to slide my size 12 1/2 boots through my rain pants.

MT

oldbikers · 06-02-2010, 06:28 AM

Wal-mart bags and rubber bands

psychocycle · 06-02-2010, 07:08 AM

Bees wax and mink oil work really well but they leave a sticky substance on the boots that will wear off in time but in the mean time it will attract a lot of dust and crap. I use a water proof spray (can't rember the name) that work well on leather boots. I get stuck in lots of rain storms and if your riding in the rain long enough your boots will soak up the water no matter what.

**GIBBY** · 06-02-2010, 07:09 AM

Mink oil, Mink oil, Mink oil

cyclecat · 06-02-2010, 07:28 AM

Never get wet feet since we never take off the engine guard covers but mink oil works well.

VulcanE · 06-02-2010, 08:11 AM

Here's what I use, CLICK ME. It has a Kawi part number, is made for leather used outdoors, and it does work really well, As long as your boots are black.... ;)

P.S. a little goes a long way

**ringadingh** · 06-02-2010, 08:45 AM

I havn't found anything yet that will keep my feet dry, except for rubber boots.
On my hunting and bike boots, Ive tried beeswax, silicone spray, Sno Seal, mink oil, dubbin, scotchgaurd, and a host of other stuff. Eventually I come home with wet feet. These products may slow the penetration of water but after a while it all fails for me.
The local dealer here has slip on rubber skins that you can put on over your boots, they cost about $15.00, I think I'll try those for this season.

**schoeney** · 06-02-2010, 10:16 AM

Wow....great input everyone. I doubt I willl be caught hours on end in the rain as in this day and age I have been able to do a pretty good job of planning routes around bad weather using the internet and GPS (I hope that statement doesn't come back to haunt me).

To be quite frank....I will pull off the road after a couple hours if there is no end in sight.

I do not want to pack any additional items to get my feet dry so I think I will try the mink oil, beeswax, or maybe some of that Aquaseal on the Aerostich site that Chuckster linked me to.

1badbagger...They are a fairly good quality work boot by Georgia Boot. They are kind of like your favorite pair of jeans....they just fit right and are comfortable. nothing fancy to look at. I think they are good for a couple more seasons. They will eventually wear out but until they do I will try to keep them in good shape and waterproof.

I hope I don't have to test whatever solutions I try but if I do I will let you know how long it kept my feet dry.

Thanks Again All. I will keep checking this thread in case new ideas show up.

AlabamaNomadRider · 06-02-2010, 10:40 AM

Don't know what it is called or how well it would work on leather but there is a spray on to weather proof tents. It might work just as good on leather. Other than that I like Oldbikers thoughts on the matter.

dougster · 06-02-2010, 12:32 PM

Rubber socks!

Seriously, I would use the mink oil, and keep a couple of plastic bags on hand.

06-02-2010, 03:45 AM	#1
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Waterproofing I am usually a fair weather rider but when you plan overnight rides sometimes you can't avoid the rain. My jacket, pants, and helmet are waterproof but I am lookin for a way to waterproof my leather boots without buying new boots. My engine guard chaps help but I don't always have them on the bike. I hear beeswax is a good way to go but I thought I would ask your input. I am hoping there are some great outdoorsman here with great solutions. Thanks in advance. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-02-2010, 04:08 AM	#2
1badbagger Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 192	Waterproofing Don't know what brand of boots you use, but if they are a good quality boot, a lot of shoe repair/specialty shops can really waterproof them for a reasonable price. I thought they only sold waterproof boots in your neck of the woods? Kinda like they only sell cars with AC in Arizona right?
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06-02-2010, 04:35 AM	#3
jasperboy Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wadsworth, OH Posts: 1,238	Waterproofing Mink Oil! Just rub it in and away you go. Used to use it on my hiking boots all the time. __________________ Current Bike - 2011 Victory Vision Tour Previous Bike: 2006 Nomad Original Nomad: 1999 G/G Nomad VBA #931R VROC #16379R
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06-02-2010, 04:48 AM	#4
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Waterproofing I carry a pair of Lacrosse ankle rubber boots in my saddlebag. When the rain gear goes on, so do the booties. They are about $60 down here. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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06-02-2010, 05:03 AM	#5
chuckster131 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jackson, Michigan Posts: 1,367	Waterproofing Check this link http://www.aerostich.com/off-and-riding/footwear I have seen people wearing these for wet travells. __________________ Joe (Chuckster) Norris Jackson, Michigan 2007 Goldwing 2010 Voyager (Blue/Silver)sold 2001 Nomad (gone, but not forgotten) www.chucksterscustoms.com Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-02-2010, 05:42 AM	#6
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Waterproofing For those times the rain comes up unexpectedly I carry (drum-roll please) a couple of plastic shopping bags. They work fine for a short period. They also make it easier to slide my size 12 1/2 boots through my rain pants. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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06-02-2010, 06:28 AM	#7
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	Waterproofing Wal-mart bags and rubber bands __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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06-02-2010, 07:08 AM	#8
psychocycle Advanced Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 822	Waterproofing Bees wax and mink oil work really well but they leave a sticky substance on the boots that will wear off in time but in the mean time it will attract a lot of dust and crap. I use a water proof spray (can't rember the name) that work well on leather boots. I get stuck in lots of rain storms and if your riding in the rain long enough your boots will soak up the water no matter what. __________________ Psychocycle VBA # 1125 2002 1500 fi Nomad
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06-02-2010, 07:09 AM	#9
GIBBY Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Osceola,WI Posts: 3,084	Waterproofing Mink oil, Mink oil, Mink oil __________________ Mike "GIBBY" Gibson Osceola, WI VBA # 1279 2011 National Rally 2012 NCR Rally 2012 Antlers Rally 2013 National Rally 2013 Antlers Rally 2014 NC/SC Rally 2014 Antlers Rally 2015 VRA/VBA Rally 2016 NCR Rally 2016 Antlers Rally 2017 Antlers Rally 2018 NC/SC Rally 2018 Antlers Rally 2019 Antlers Rally 2020 Antlers Rally 2022 Antlers Rally 2023 Antlers Rally 2021 Indian Roadmaster Limited 2022 Indian Roadmaster
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06-02-2010, 07:28 AM	#10
cyclecat Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Magrath, Alberta Posts: 648	Waterproofing Never get wet feet since we never take off the engine guard covers but mink oil works well.
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06-02-2010, 08:11 AM	#11
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Waterproofing Here's what I use, CLICK ME. It has a Kawi part number, is made for leather used outdoors, and it does work really well, As long as your boots are black.... ;) P.S. a little goes a long way __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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06-02-2010, 08:45 AM	#12
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Waterproofing I havn't found anything yet that will keep my feet dry, except for rubber boots. On my hunting and bike boots, Ive tried beeswax, silicone spray, Sno Seal, mink oil, dubbin, scotchgaurd, and a host of other stuff. Eventually I come home with wet feet. These products may slow the penetration of water but after a while it all fails for me. The local dealer here has slip on rubber skins that you can put on over your boots, they cost about $15.00, I think I'll try those for this season. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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06-02-2010, 10:16 AM	#13
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Waterproofing Wow....great input everyone. I doubt I willl be caught hours on end in the rain as in this day and age I have been able to do a pretty good job of planning routes around bad weather using the internet and GPS (I hope that statement doesn't come back to haunt me). To be quite frank....I will pull off the road after a couple hours if there is no end in sight. I do not want to pack any additional items to get my feet dry so I think I will try the mink oil, beeswax, or maybe some of that Aquaseal on the Aerostich site that Chuckster linked me to. 1badbagger...They are a fairly good quality work boot by Georgia Boot. They are kind of like your favorite pair of jeans....they just fit right and are comfortable. nothing fancy to look at. I think they are good for a couple more seasons. They will eventually wear out but until they do I will try to keep them in good shape and waterproof. I hope I don't have to test whatever solutions I try but if I do I will let you know how long it kept my feet dry. Thanks Again All. I will keep checking this thread in case new ideas show up. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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06-02-2010, 10:40 AM	#14
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Waterproofing Don't know what it is called or how well it would work on leather but there is a spray on to weather proof tents. It might work just as good on leather. Other than that I like Oldbikers thoughts on the matter. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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06-02-2010, 12:32 PM	#15
dougster Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crete, Nebraska Posts: 679	Waterproofing Rubber socks! Seriously, I would use the mink oil, and keep a couple of plastic bags on hand. __________________ Doug Witzke - "Dougster" 2003 Nomad 1500 VBA# 740
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