rain gear
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2010
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:-) Don't forget rain gear for your helmet!
(I have not tried this system, nor do I have any affiliation).
http://www.morebikes.co.uk/video-wei...ctually-works/
(I have not tried this system, nor do I have any affiliation).
http://www.morebikes.co.uk/video-wei...ctually-works/
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 10,784
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From: In The Corn, Illinois
Get the Hi-Vis. It's not sexy rain gear but being run down by an inattentive driver isn't sexy either. People can't see me at noon on a sunny day so I'll wear the ugly hi-vis to try to stay alive.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 3,970
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From: Omaha
It's kinda pricey though but if you are touring staying dry is priceless.
My Wife and I don't tour and if there's high chance of rain, we just alter our plans.
My Wife and I have River Road brand gear and even though we've only had to put them on once, the rain storm we were in was the strongest 10 minute downpour one could ever experience on a motorcycle and we stayed dry.
My recommendation is if you think you need an XL, order an XXL.
Remember your goal is to stay dry comfortably not set a style trend.
The one thing I'm not a big fan of the River Road set that we have is they don't have high visibility.
My greatest fear of riding in a downpour is not going down on the bike but rather being hit from behind by a cager who can obviously see better so they are going faster.
We limit this issue by having my Wife also put on a neon yellow vest over the rain suit.
A trick we learned is to pack some plastic shopping bags.
You put these over your boots to make it easier to slide your legs though the rain pants.
Once the pants are on you simple pull off the bags.
Below is a link to the rain suits we have.
Also don't forget about a set of rain gaiters.
It sucks to have wet feet.
We prefer the cheaper set, that way they are somewhat disposable.
Again make sure you get a big enough size to fit easily in a hurry.
Last edited by Bluraven; Apr 10, 2016 at 10:10 AM.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 852
Likes: 54
From: Dallas tx
I had rain gear, but gave it away because I never used it. I just put on my leathers and if it's warm enough I just get a little wet. You dry out quickly once the rain stops. Oh, and I've ridden in an awful lot of rain..
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 494
Likes: 60
From: Colorado Rockies
My 2 cents. Full disclosure is I have made all of the following mistakes.
Buy motorcycle specific gear. I have shredded and or melted almost everything out there. Motorcycle specific gear usually has some meltproof fabric on the inside of the legs.
FroggToggs will shred in the face of even a modest wind.
Don't forget your hands and feet. If you intend to ride through thick and thin a good pair of waterproof boots and a couple different glove options will make the difference between a decent ride and a day huddled under an overpass.
Buy motorcycle specific gear. I have shredded and or melted almost everything out there. Motorcycle specific gear usually has some meltproof fabric on the inside of the legs.
FroggToggs will shred in the face of even a modest wind.
Don't forget your hands and feet. If you intend to ride through thick and thin a good pair of waterproof boots and a couple different glove options will make the difference between a decent ride and a day huddled under an overpass.
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