Re: problems with Sidi Rain Adv boot - mine got wet for the first time this year. They were just over 1 year old so I contacted warranty claims. They issued an RMA number and I shipped the boots in for inspection. Surprisingly, 1 week later, I had a brand new pair of the same boots at the door!
It sucked that my feet got wet during a cold weather event in early May but it sure was nice to have the company stand behind their product. My Sidi On Roads have never leaked yet, but those are true Gore-tex where the Rains are a no name type of Gore-tex.
For absolute waterproofness, check out http://www.neverwet.com/ for serious waterproofing. Currently, the only place I know to get it is via online sales at the Home Depot. I've coated my Icon rain pants that leak at the seams (should not be so for $120) but I have yet to ride in long term rain since they were treated. I'll likely treat my boots and gloves with what's left over.
The only drawback to the coating is the frosted appearance. Treated areas shed water better than a duck's back!
RE: Rain-X - I've been using it on the ST1300's windshield and on my helmet visors for years without any problems. I always keep a saturated paper towel in a zip lock bag within my travel kit for on the road applications. The Tenere's shield is low enough that I don't need any treatment on that.
It sucked that my feet got wet during a cold weather event in early May but it sure was nice to have the company stand behind their product. My Sidi On Roads have never leaked yet, but those are true Gore-tex where the Rains are a no name type of Gore-tex.
For absolute waterproofness, check out http://www.neverwet.com/ for serious waterproofing. Currently, the only place I know to get it is via online sales at the Home Depot. I've coated my Icon rain pants that leak at the seams (should not be so for $120) but I have yet to ride in long term rain since they were treated. I'll likely treat my boots and gloves with what's left over.
The only drawback to the coating is the frosted appearance. Treated areas shed water better than a duck's back!
RE: Rain-X - I've been using it on the ST1300's windshield and on my helmet visors for years without any problems. I always keep a saturated paper towel in a zip lock bag within my travel kit for on the road applications. The Tenere's shield is low enough that I don't need any treatment on that.