I am looking for some good rain gear and would appreciate input from anyone who has found some to be worth while to use. The rain gear that I have used in the past was only good for getting wet slowly verses go ahead and get it over with - but it was relatively inexpensive, so I have gotten what I paid for.

 

Honda! They have a nice rainsuit for around 30 bucks...and I have two of them and have been caught in some monsoon like rains (I don;t set out in rain, but if caught...can;t beat Honda for price and quality)

 

Frogg Toggs

 

I prefer the HD 2 pc rain gear set-up, its alot easier to get on and off . When we first started riding a few years back my wife bought us a couple of 1 pc suits hated em.

 

I gotta HD two piece for $90 that is also windproof that I wouldn't trade anything for. It's good for those extra cold days even when it's not raining.

 

Harley has some really good gear, that is pricey. Like about 165.00 for the top and bottom, but it is dry, and has a lining that wicks the body moisture away. The pants zip the full length of the legs for easy on and off, and has a velcro flap to cover the zipper. The top has a hood that is large enough to cover a helmet. and has a zip front with a velcro flap. They come in two stuff bags that make them very compact.

Don't forget your feet. Harley has a pair of gators, again pricey, that cover just the front of the foot. I have found these adaquate even in monsoon rains, and they are easy to get on and off. I hate the rubber pull-ons as they are a real pain to put on. You also need water proof gloves, or glove covers.

All of the above equipment will fit in one side of a Dresser or Heritage Softail saddle bag with enough room left for some other stuff. We leave the rain gear in the bikes at all times. It is also good as an extra layer on those really cold days.

I've ridden all day in this stuff, and it is as dry as one could expect after going for 8 hours at 60 mph in torrential rains.

Regards,

Bill

 

Whatever you get, don't get something thats going to melt all over your nice shiny brand new first-time-out SEIIs.

 

Which is why I opt for the Frogg Toggs... they pack small

 

I dropped some money on my rain gear, cause Im like a cat, I hate to be cold or wet. I bought the two piece HD raingear, priced around $200 for the set. It has the bar and shield on the back, reflective. The jacket can also be used just as a jacket when its just a little cool outside. The pants have suspenders, zips up the side of the leg for easier on and off, and has stirups made into the legs. Ive ridden in some nasty storms and these have kept me dry. The price is high, but Id buy em again. I even got the wife one to match.

 

****, I totally forgot to even look into rain gear, and I'd BETTER... it ****ing rains here a lot during non-winter! [:'(] Geez, what dipshit thought it was a good idea to found a country up in the frozen ****ing tundra????[sm=headbang.gif]

I will likely go with some higher end rain gear... more money to spend!

Cheers!
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