Rain proofing the XP suggestions please!

[EpicTwiglet]

Hey all,

So the weather has finally given up here in Chicago and it’s time for 6 months of winter.

I understand the XP is in no way water proof and I will certainly not be riding in torrential rain, but I wondered what steps I can take to ensure I’m as water resistant as possible.

First purchase are these to cover the handle bar equipment.

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Then just maybe some waterproof tape for the motor connections? It’s enough maybe?

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Let me know if you guys have done anything already.

Edit: I have a cover for the computer already as that’s the most sensitive part of course

 

[Taylor57]

Start with this display cover. Fits perfectly. Thanks to Draver XP forum

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[fooferdoggie]

you can waterproof parts with this spray. I used it to waterproof a garage door remote. I put the remote under water afterwards and it works fine. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000P1C8UO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Taylor57]

you can waterproof parts with this spray. I used it to waterproof a garage door remote. I put the remote under water afterwards and it works fine. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000P1C8UO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Where would you spray it Foof?

 

[fooferdoggie]

Where would you spray it Foof?

I opened up the case on y garage door opener and flooded it. but even spraying around the wires and concats with it would help.

 

[Taylor57]

I opened up the case on y garage door opener and flooded it. but even spraying around the wires and concats with it would help.

So should I spray it on my electrical connections that run from the display to the controller etc?

 

[fooferdoggie]

So should I spray it on my electrical connections that run from the display to the controller etc?

yep and battery connections,

 

[Taylor57]

yep and battery connections,

It's very hot where I live. Could the heat turn it back into liquid hell?

 

[fooferdoggie]

It's very hot where I live. Could the heat turn it back into liquid hell?

no once it dies its done it is designed for airplanes.

 

[Rickrogue]

They say you could ride with this Vincita handlebar cover, although I haven't tried, I just use it for parking at work for added rain protection. Was around $10 on Amazon. I also have a baggie over my display held on by rubber binders that stays on 24/7 as I can see the display just fine day or night.

 

[Taylor57]

They say you could ride with this Vincita handlebar cover, although I haven't tried, I just use it for parking at work for added rain protection. Was around $10 on Amazon. I also have a baggie over my display held on by rubber binders that stays on 24/7 as I can see the display just fine day or night.View attachment 70853

Love the sign!

 

[JustJim]

Not sure what to do but try and stop water going into the headset. The bearings are not sealed on the XP and will rust. The headset is where the handlebar stem connects to the bikes frame.

 

[bloodforbloodgod]

Not sure what to do but try and stop water going into the headset. The bearings are not sealed on the XP and will rust. The headset is where the handlebar stem connects to the bikes frame.

I guess adding an additional length of fabric to the product Rickrogue posted a picture of would do the job?

 

[fooferdoggie]

a whole bike condom?

 

[fooferdoggie]

this will seal electrical components.

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[bloodforbloodgod]

That does sound like a miracle product from the reviews. Expensive though. Seems like I should spray it on my keyboard, mouse, computer, maybe the center column of my car interior (potential spill territory), and about a thousand other places.

 

[Taylor57]

That does sound like a miracle product from the reviews. Expensive though. Seems like I should spray it on my keyboard, mouse, computer, maybe the center column of my car interior (potential spill territory), and about a thousand other places.

I get swimmers ear in the summer and I may use it to waterproof my ear canal...

 

[fooferdoggie]

That does sound like a miracle product from the reviews. Expensive though. Seems like I should spray it on my keyboard, mouse, computer, maybe the center column of my car interior (potential spill territory), and about a thousand other places.

I have a garage door opener that I use on my bike I had it in a waterproof box I made but it was hard to push the button. so I opened the case and sprayed it well and gave it time to dry. I ran it under a faucet and it works fine now I just stuck it on my bike in no case and it has worked in the rain.

 

[mbtn]

Start with this display cover. Fits perfectly. Thanks to Draver XP forum

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Does the display cover actually offer any water resistance? I agree it may be a good idea, but fail to see how it helps with rain.