Rain Gear
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 605
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From: northwestern NC
HD Hi-Vis for us - we have the bright orange. We have the HD rain gaitors as well, and I use the HD gauntlets to keep my hands dry. For the sake of completeness, I have an HJC modular helmet to use in the rain. These suits provide the most visibility in the fog of any I've seen (a concern for where I live), and the piping and logo on the back are reflective which only adds to your visibility. They keep us dry as a bone UNLESS you're riding in heat, in which case the rain won't soak you but your sweat will. They don't breathe at all.
They pack down very nicely so I keep both in a single saddlebag all the time. One tip I'll pass along is this: if you both get the same color, tie a ribbon or some other marker on one of the bags so you can quickly distinguish his and hers.
We're very happy with the Hi-Vis suits.
They pack down very nicely so I keep both in a single saddlebag all the time. One tip I'll pass along is this: if you both get the same color, tie a ribbon or some other marker on one of the bags so you can quickly distinguish his and hers.
We're very happy with the Hi-Vis suits.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,863
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From: Sedalia,Missouri
I tried Nelson Riggs, wore it twice got wet twice. It comes with a 2 year No Hassle Warranty that they won't honor. I'm currently waiting for my credit card company to resolve it. I haven't decide what to try next, maybe Tourmaster.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,112
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From: southeast pa
we recently got back from an 9 day "down south" ride.. from pa, down to maggie valley, over to murphy, did all the "famous" rides.. the dragon, again.. moonshiner 28, the cherohala, the guantlet.. then rode the Natchez Trace, stayed in Tupelo.. down to Greenville, up to Memphis and finally, a couple days in Nashville.. great ride with a terrific crew.. only problem.. we hit a lot of rain and a bad storm or two.. I use the old ( no longer made ) HD grey and white gore tex suit.. it's been re treated once and so far.. in 3 plus years.. it's been excellent.. it got packed along on our "out west" ride last year.. an 8800 hundred mile round trip of most of the US.. from sturgis to tombstone.. if you gear up before the rain.. it's exceptional.. pants and jacket.. I've been wet just once where the rain was so heavy it pushed down my neck.. aside from that.. it's been great. I usually wear Danner gore tex boots and don't bother with gaiters.. so far that's worked out ok... not sure what I'll do when it's time to replace this suit.. probably go with HD hi viz orange or green or HD FXRG.. I'm not much on Frogg Toggs.. one of those if they work for you great.... being former military and a bunch of years of outside telecom construction... I tend to not skimp on gear .. just my two cents.. I hear good things about tourmaster and some of the other higher end stuff.. just not too many HD folks dressed in Rev'IT or whatever else.. good luck with whatever you choose
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Tourer
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 254
Likes: 2
From: dobson nc
Revzilla
Bought a 40 rain suit in Harley orange and black. It has really worked good for the last 2 years. Might have been on Jafrum. Cant justifie the over 200 Harley rain gear for no more than it is used. Also use rain jacket for wind breaker on cool mornings. Been in heavy rain and didn't get wet either.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 140
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From: NOVA
I got the HD Hi VIS. Around $200. Keeps you dry from the rain, but sweat your a$$ off wearing it because it doesn't breathe. Thought I had my boots waterproofed, and didn't. Feet were soaking wet and putting on wet boots the next day sux. Even newspaper stuffed in them didn't get 'em dry. The hood goes under the helmet and keeps the rain out with a half helmet and face shield, but reduces visibility (for me). Sweat and more sweat. I'd really like a pair of rain gloves that don't have a liner to make my hands sweat less, guess there is not many options for breathable rain proofing. I like Rev-It for Mesh jacket. wish I'd have looked into their rain suit. Two pluses on the HD stuff, no melt legs and very visible in the rain or post rain highway mists.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 1,082
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From: Queanbeyan, Australia
HD Roadway rain suit
I got the Harley "Roadway" rain suit to replace my no-name brand one piece suit.
I have been very happy with it.
It is very easy to put on - the pants have zippers so you can put it on while wearing boots.
Another good feature is the legs have fabric where the pipes would touch to prevent melting.
The suit keeps you bone dry and is easy to put on.
Its a little pricey but "you get what you pay for" in this instance.
I have been very happy with it.
It is very easy to put on - the pants have zippers so you can put it on while wearing boots.
Another good feature is the legs have fabric where the pipes would touch to prevent melting.
The suit keeps you bone dry and is easy to put on.
Its a little pricey but "you get what you pay for" in this instance.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 687
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From: Frederick Co, MD
I've had cheap rain gear, Frog Togs, and Tourmaster Sentinel gear. All of them left alot to be desired. Either they leaked (Tourmaster), fell apart (Frog Togs), or both.
I bought a set of Olympia Horizon gear (approx $150). Used it a couple weeks ago on an 11 day ride through MD, WV, PA, OH, MI, IN, IL, KY, and VA. The first 2 and last 2 days were in that crappy weather that drowned parts of the midwest. Lots of rain and wind. That Olympia gear kept me completely dry! It also breathes really well, so I never got hot/clammy in it - even on the day it was 90*.
I wear a 3/4 helmet, and my chest didnt get wet, because is closes up tight (without choking me); and it has a beard flap that helps seal things up.
My only complaint is the leg fasteners. They used velcro, and at 50-55 mph, it held just fine; but on the interstate at 65+ the legs would occasionally come unfastened and flap around in the wind. I also wear rain boots, so I still didnt get wet, but the flapping was annoying. Simple fix with a longer strap of velcro, bungie cord, etc.
The hi-viz is very visible, it packs down pretty small into its own pockets. It is cheaper than the HD stuff that so many rave about and doesnt have the billboard across your back (if you care). No way the HD stuff will keep you dryer or cooler than the Olympia stuff.
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/o...on-rain-jacket
I bought a set of Olympia Horizon gear (approx $150). Used it a couple weeks ago on an 11 day ride through MD, WV, PA, OH, MI, IN, IL, KY, and VA. The first 2 and last 2 days were in that crappy weather that drowned parts of the midwest. Lots of rain and wind. That Olympia gear kept me completely dry! It also breathes really well, so I never got hot/clammy in it - even on the day it was 90*.
I wear a 3/4 helmet, and my chest didnt get wet, because is closes up tight (without choking me); and it has a beard flap that helps seal things up.
My only complaint is the leg fasteners. They used velcro, and at 50-55 mph, it held just fine; but on the interstate at 65+ the legs would occasionally come unfastened and flap around in the wind. I also wear rain boots, so I still didnt get wet, but the flapping was annoying. Simple fix with a longer strap of velcro, bungie cord, etc.
The hi-viz is very visible, it packs down pretty small into its own pockets. It is cheaper than the HD stuff that so many rave about and doesnt have the billboard across your back (if you care). No way the HD stuff will keep you dryer or cooler than the Olympia stuff.
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/o...on-rain-jacket
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 453
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From: N. Illinois
nelson riggs sr-6000 for me and the wife. stayed mostly dry in a 500 miles stretch of rain last summer. cheap & effective.
http://www.revzilla.com/product/nels...ider-rain-suit
http://www.revzilla.com/product/nels...ider-rain-suit
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Joined: May 2015
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From: USA
All really good info. Thanks for the responses. Hope that others will chime in with more options. My lady always likes to have matching outfits… :-( but what to do. Kind of eliminates some good options for men only.