Scotch Guard your seat?

[stallion143]

Getting ready to go on a week long ride...(Business trip) and need to know if anyone has opinion on whether or not to Scotch Guard the seat. I don't have time to order a rain cover...

Thanks!

 

[SPYD1]

I know there is a cream to waterproof your seat that would be a better choice. It would waterproof it without drying it out. I have always heard that Scotchguard would not be a good choice for this application. Try a local parts store.

 

[NancysToy]

IMO, Scotchgard would do little good except on a fabric seat. Even at that, it is more for stain protection than it is waterproofing. It is the punctures from the stitching that allow the most water to pass. If you don't have time to obtain a rain cover, throw a big black trash bag over the seat. You can open the seat, slip one over, close the seat (the latch will poke right through, then tuck in the edges. Not pretty, but functional.

 

[TicketBait]

I packed and I think I left both covers at home:banghead: I am 1400 miles from home.

oh well, plastic bag it is

 

[Bob Denman]

Wal-Mart shopping bag raincovers; :thumbup:

 

[stallion143]

In years past, I have used bees wax on the stitches...guess it's worth a try. Seems like it worked, or at least I think it did!

It's HECK getting old!