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katana
31-Oct-2006, 17:10
Looking to do the seat on the monnie and the bandit in dark alacantra.

What would it last like on a bike thats used everyday, not regularly washed and left out in all weather.

Or should I just go for pvc?
yeti
31-Oct-2006, 17:32
No, it's not gonna last. Apart from anything else you'll get a wet bum if you gonna leave it out in all weathers. Alcantara will not dry out as quickly as PVC where the water just runs off.
Gaz 748
31-Oct-2006, 17:33
Very good, not water proof, but ok in the odd shower.

Had mine done four years ago, still good as new. :)
yeti
31-Oct-2006, 17:45
Very good, not water proof, but ok in the odd shower.

Had mine done four years ago, still good as new. :)
And your's lives outside in all weathers does it? If so 4 years is damn good going.