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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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I just spent an hour riding my Sporty to the shop in the pouring rain. I was wearing chaps, leather jacket, and a full face helmet. I wasn't soaked, but borderline uncomfortable. If I were doing any more distance, it would have been irritating.

I'm looking for recommendations for a rain suit... I like the HD Hi-Visibility rainsuit, but was wondering if there was anything else out there you might recommend. Visibility is big for me, as is a good fit.

I'm 5'7", 180 lbs.

Thoughts?
 
Old Jun 18, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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I have the Hi-Vis harley suit and can tell you from experience that it is outstanding!! I also wear the Harley rain gaiters to cover my boots/pant legs. I rode for quite sometime down the superslab and my clothes were not wet at all when I got home.
 
Old Jun 18, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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I carry Frog Togs with me and they work just fine.
 
Old Jun 18, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by tom071200c
I have the Hi-Vis harley suit and can tell you from experience that it is outstanding!! I also wear the Harley rain gaiters to cover my boots/pant legs. I rode for quite sometime down the superslab and my clothes were not wet at all when I got home.

+1 good stuff, live on the coast, good visibility and keeps me dry, even in the slop....
 
Old Jun 18, 2009 | 10:17 PM
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Try the HD "Overpass II." A bit bulky to store in the bags, but I rode wet for 3 hours and was dry as could be. I where the jacket separately.
 
Old Jun 18, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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Iam cheep,I carry Frog Togs seem to get me by.
 
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I have the low end Harley rain gear. It folds up into a nice ball about the size of a 16 inch softball (I'm from Chicago) and it takes up very little room in my bags. I have used them three times and I have had no problem with them.
 
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