First Long Roadtrip
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 155
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From: S. Central Ohio
You WILL not appreciate a good rainsuit until you do not
have one. Harley makes GOOD rainsuits for $100. They don't
rip in the wind, has heat protection inside the legs, makes
a good windbreaker in the cold, looks nice just to stroll in
the rain if you're out walking. Get them big enough to easily
go over coats and pants. Be careful with cheaper brands,
that will not hold up to wind and heat. You'll just have to
buy another set. Mine, and my wifes set is 5 yrs. old, has
had alot of use, on and off many times during many miles,
still in great shape. Spend a little more and get good ventilation,
but I went cheap and stay dry, gets hot it comes off. Try on
the suits, walk around, sit and move around. I used to ride
with a couple that would not buy suits, they were the first ones
to cry about getting wet
and wanted to stop every time it
started to sprinkle. Rainsuits do suck, but getting soaked sucks
more.
Jim (don't forget the real sheepskin)
have one. Harley makes GOOD rainsuits for $100. They don't
rip in the wind, has heat protection inside the legs, makes
a good windbreaker in the cold, looks nice just to stroll in
the rain if you're out walking. Get them big enough to easily
go over coats and pants. Be careful with cheaper brands,
that will not hold up to wind and heat. You'll just have to
buy another set. Mine, and my wifes set is 5 yrs. old, has
had alot of use, on and off many times during many miles,
still in great shape. Spend a little more and get good ventilation,
but I went cheap and stay dry, gets hot it comes off. Try on
the suits, walk around, sit and move around. I used to ride
with a couple that would not buy suits, they were the first ones
to cry about getting wet
and wanted to stop every time itstarted to sprinkle. Rainsuits do suck, but getting soaked sucks
more.
Jim (don't forget the real sheepskin)
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,926
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From: Utah
Collison's suggestion for fix-a-flat is for a laced/tubed tire. He rides a Road King Classic.
As for rain suits: I've got frog togs (for me) and the low end Harley suit (for my daughter). The Harley suit looks better, packs (much) smaller, and has the heat protection on the legs. My togs haven't melted on the exhaust pipe yet, but from all I read it's only a matter of time (wearing the gaiters might help with that, since they do have heat protection). When that does happen, I'll be replacing it with the HD suit.
As for rain suits: I've got frog togs (for me) and the low end Harley suit (for my daughter). The Harley suit looks better, packs (much) smaller, and has the heat protection on the legs. My togs haven't melted on the exhaust pipe yet, but from all I read it's only a matter of time (wearing the gaiters might help with that, since they do have heat protection). When that does happen, I'll be replacing it with the HD suit.
Last edited by AtticusFinch; Apr 30, 2010 at 09:29 AM.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 894
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From: Wyalusing, PA
Rain has two approaches. If you've got time and can get out of it, that's not a bad thing. If you have a plan or need to get through it, you need gear! I have a Harley suit, pants and jacket that fit over my leathers. I also invested in a set of gaiters. Let's face it, if you're going to stay dry (or try to) it doesn't help if your boots, then socks get soaked.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 894
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From: Wyalusing, PA
Collison's suggestion for fix-a-flat is for a laced/tubed tire. He rides a Road King Classic.
As for rain suits: I've got frog togs (for me) and the low end Harley suit (for my daughter). The Harley suit looks better, packs (much) smaller, and has the heat protection on the legs. My togs haven't melted on the exhaust pipe yet, but from all I read it's only a matter of time. When that does happen, I'll be replacing it with the HD suit.
As for rain suits: I've got frog togs (for me) and the low end Harley suit (for my daughter). The Harley suit looks better, packs (much) smaller, and has the heat protection on the legs. My togs haven't melted on the exhaust pipe yet, but from all I read it's only a matter of time. When that does happen, I'll be replacing it with the HD suit.
My HD rain suit is the grey one. I know they make a couple of different ones that come in different "weights".
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 834
Likes: 3
From: San Diego
Patch kit
Spare tube
Tire irons
Tools to take off f or r wheel
about 1-2 hr - and a few cuss words. Pray the beads on the tires are not tight.
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From: otisfield,maine
1st thing is a sissy bar if u r taking the ole lady,cause if shes not happy...game over. i also see no rack on your bike,pick up a sissy bar and rack for the bike ,cause there is no where on a sg to tie down xtras with out damage to the paint,#2 good rain set,forget the tools,buy a set of trunk liners and tell the ole lady thats all the luggage she can pack and when u get to the motel they pull right out
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i have all of that stuff already i just havent gotten a new pick of my bike with all of it on yet because im still in the desert... as for the fix a flat i will definitely be picking some of that stuff up...
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on this trip we will obviously be riding through the mountains... does anyone have any perspective on what precautions to take... what to pack... clothing etc..... i hear its a different story riding through the mountains
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Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 199
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From: Pocono Mountains
+1 On good rain gear. I use a combination of Tourmaster & Harley items.
If you'll be travelling in higher elevations, don't forget your leather.
When my wife & I rode to Sturgis from Central Florida, we did laundry twice. Once while at the rally, and once on the way home. We shipped a lot of stuff home we bought at the rally before we started to head back East.
If you'll be travelling in higher elevations, don't forget your leather.
When my wife & I rode to Sturgis from Central Florida, we did laundry twice. Once while at the rally, and once on the way home. We shipped a lot of stuff home we bought at the rally before we started to head back East.
