This weekend I finally got around to replacing the side covers on my DIY chain case, using vinyl this time instead of corrugated plastic. By "got around to" I really mean "had no choice" because when I rode through some flood waters Thursday - from remnants of the hurricane - it was deep enough to catch the sides and rip it off the case. Guess I was going a little too fast also ... but it was pretty beat up anyway. I think the vinyl looks better and it's for sure quieter so I'm pleased with it. First test ride today since I telecommuted yesterday, and so far it's held up.