Leathers for Rain Gear
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Waterproofing leather seems to work only to a point. A light rain and if you are moving will be fine. A heavy rain will soak in. Disadvantages being heavy and loss of insulation if it is cold. There are plenty of companies making light and compact rain gear which goes over the leathers. Fox Racing make a jacket which is transparent and fitted which goes over your Leather jacket and allows everyone to see the Harley Davidson branding.
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Not if you have truly water proof leather like the Hugger leather where the water just runs off no matter hard it is raining. Check it out.
http://www.shop.techncyclegear.com/c...?categoryId=22
http://www.shop.techncyclegear.com/c...?categoryId=22
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Waterproof leather jackets may work to a point - but once the leather's wet enough to get you wet - it'll soak up water like a sponge, and take a loooong time to dry!
Years ago I got stuck using my leather for raingear in a all-day rain ride. Worked for a while then I froze in the middle of summer. Miserable! Ended up buying a garbage bag and putting it under the jacket. It worked, but definately not optimal!
I always carry raingear now!
Years ago I got stuck using my leather for raingear in a all-day rain ride. Worked for a while then I froze in the middle of summer. Miserable! Ended up buying a garbage bag and putting it under the jacket. It worked, but definately not optimal!
I always carry raingear now!
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i got to agree with the rest only to a point. i have done alot of trip's and it rained and thought leather would work.if you end up doing a few hundred miles in the rain it can be very bad.there is so many type rain gear made today and at a great price.go with one of those's.
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Once you ride in a GOOD rain - you will understand how leathers will NOT work - and once leather gets soaked (and it will in rain) you will NOT be happy for the rest of your ride - This include Boots... planned a ride in Nova Scotia a few years back - had it all covered except our boots... what a mistake... Now I ride using 5.11 water proof boots... So far they seem to work out pretty good... still before each planned trip, I coat them with Nikwax - I do NOT want wet boots...
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Here is a very good post -
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/road-...s-of-rain.html
PM this guy and give him your phone number - Now this rider knows rain and most likley will be more than willing to share
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/road-...s-of-rain.html
PM this guy and give him your phone number - Now this rider knows rain and most likley will be more than willing to share
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