Rain Gear Recommendation
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Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Ottawa, CANADA
I have been riding long distance for over 30 years in all seasons and all weathers. I have tried IT ALL. In my opinion, Harley Rain gear is garbage for use with any ride over a slight downpour for about 20 minutes.I found Spidi about 5 years ago and have been using it every since. Price is on par with the HD stuff. It's Italian so sizes run a little snug. If you order directly from the SPIDI website, they have oversize options available. I am a 6'1 280 pound guy and I wear the 3x and it fits like a glove. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS RAIN GEAR AND WILL PROBABLY USE IT FOR THE REST OF MY RIDIND DAYS.
It has been my experience with several different HD suits that after a couple years the 'waterproofing" glue they run along all the stitches begins to come separated from the fabric and then your high price rain gear is useless.
I've used this SPIDI in 8 hour downpours at 65/70 mph and it's kept me WAAAY drier than ANYTHING I have tried over the last 30 years.
I had to order the complete set from SPIDI. The item numbers for the Jacket and Bib overalls are X58 / X60.
Thanks.
Cheers!
How are the bib overalls with regards to making a pit stop/bathroom break? Do you have to take the whole thing down/off, which needs removal of your jacket, etc..., or can you keep them on, just unzip them, and take a ****? One thing I always remove from rain pants are are suspenders, for that reason. Also, do they have boot stirrups, and a way to cinch the ankle openings closed?
Thanks.
Cheers!
Thanks.
Cheers!
Yes, they have stirrups and the a way to cinch the ankles.
These things are very well engineered and are made to ride in. Way more user friendly and comfortable than ANY other rain suit I've ever used.
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Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Ottawa, CANADA
The bibs unzip and open up to give plenty of room to do what you gotta do..
Yes, they have stirrups and the a way to cinch the ankles.
These things are very well engineered and are made to ride in. Way more user friendly and comfortable than ANY other rain suit I've ever used.
Yes, they have stirrups and the a way to cinch the ankles.
These things are very well engineered and are made to ride in. Way more user friendly and comfortable than ANY other rain suit I've ever used.
Cheers!
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Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Snow Hill, NC
Looks like Cycle Gear in some places stock Spidi gear and looks like nice stuff. Looks like that bib Salopette as they call it might be pretty comfortable. If you can try it on for size before it does help with proper fit.. I might check it out next time I need gear but I’ve had my HD rain gear for 6 years or so now and this last version seems to be better built than the previous version. It has held up well and not delaminated like Mr buggy pointed out in the last version. I still have my 15 year old Overpass jacket and I use it around the house.
It’s nice that there are many choices, the Bilt brand from Cycle gear, Nelson Rigg, Tourmaster , Olympia and Joe Rocket all have some decent products nowadays.
It’s nice that there are many choices, the Bilt brand from Cycle gear, Nelson Rigg, Tourmaster , Olympia and Joe Rocket all have some decent products nowadays.
Last edited by Notgrownup; Sep 23, 2023 at 05:52 AM.
Tourer
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 269
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From: Florida
I second that as I use both the Tourmaster Sentinel pants and jacket and also have a set of Harley rain gear. The Tourmaster is high visibility yellow with reflective markings plus it packs smaller so I use that more often than the gray Harley gear.
If anyone is interested I am selling a new with tags Tourmaster LE motor officer high visibility rain jacket, it is heavier duty than the retail Sentinel gear, Size 3XL to fit over my heavy cold weather jackets. I use water-proof textile gear in the cold weather now instead of leather so I have never worn it and am downsizing much of my gear.
PM me for pics and price if interested.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 976
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From: northern nj
I think I have owned more rain gear then I can remember ! On a trip to Tennessee 10 years ago , my wife and I purchased harley rain gear . She was very happy and DRY , I also bought it and drove 2 full days in the rain and stayed dry. I do not wear the rain gators , but I will put small plastic garbage bags over my socks and then put my ( supposedly water proof boots on ) never an issue . What ever you buy , make sure you have you're coat on , then the suit should fit in the sitting position . A little expensive up front , but will last a very long time . It is also easy to put on . safe travels !!
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From: Inland NW
I have not owned a rain suit since 2004ish. That's when I bought my Aerostitch Darien riding suit. For all day rides and traveling, it's great. It breathes and doesn't cause one to be as wet from sweat as the rain. It cooler than leathers. And with the wind blocker fleece liners, it's warmer than leathers.
I still have a couple old leather jackets for local cool days.
I still have a couple old leather jackets for local cool days.
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