My jacket has both the Do not Wash and Do not Dry clean symbols. How am I supposed to clean it?
Dimo J the Clown is a biker so he can look tough. Riders own motorcycles because they like to ride; personally I get no enjoyment from riding in the rain, so I avoid it. You can leave a motorcycle outside, just like you can ride it in the rain, but over time the normal deterioration will be accelerated. Water just running off the top is okay. water sitting in cavities will speed up rusting or penetrate into sensitive components, like all those little electrical connection, and cause them to corrode. If it's an old bike with dry seals, water can seep into the fuel tank. Best to park under roof. If you can't do that, put a cover on it as much as you can.
I've bought 14 used bikes over the years. The first thing I look for is, was it stored indoors? I wouldn't touch a bike that has been stored outdoors in the rain and sun. Ages them very quickly. Ruins all the vinyl and plastic first then oxodises the paint, get's into the gas tank, rusts the chrome, breaks down the electronics. Do whatever it takes to park indoors. At the very least get a good cover.
Can you tell us what kind of fabric your jacket is made from? Then maybe I can help you. Thanks J M
There's a lot more to protect on a bike than the paint (which is the same paint you would use for a car, it has a clear coat over it, so whoever told you that was misinformed) Weather exposure can ruin a bike if its left outside in the elements over a period of time. Rust is the enemy on exposed metal and keeping it covered is the only way to protect it.
