Rain Clothes
Rain Clothes
Living in New Mexico rain is not a huge concern but is still a factor to consider, so I wanted to get some suggestions on what to wear in the rain. I have a windshield on the bike and saddle bags. What would be good that will pack small and light that I can throw on if the weather turns on me? Summer is notorious for late afternoon thunderstorms.
Thanks,
Jeff
Thanks,
Jeff
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From: A barrier island in NJ
RE: Rain Clothes
I have a similar setup on my XL1200R andkeepa pair of Frogg Toggs (rainsuit) in my bags at all timesfor the rain. VERY light, and they pack into their own small little bag. They're always there - just in case...
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RE: Rain Clothes
I've been using the HD rainsuit. Two piece and good quality. They also are good to block the cold air. Stirrups to keep them from riding up if you have a Custom like I do & also has a built in hood for under the helmet. Keeps the rain from going down the neck..brrrrrrr.......reflective stripes for visibility, velcro wrist and ankle strips keeps wind & rain from blowing inside, breather holes keep the sweat factor down in warm weather rain.
If you get another type look for the features I mentioned above. BTW, don't go cheap...they'll fall apart in the wind and you'll get wet anyway. Easier to stay dry than get dry.
If you get another type look for the features I mentioned above. BTW, don't go cheap...they'll fall apart in the wind and you'll get wet anyway. Easier to stay dry than get dry.
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RE: Rain Clothes
I HATE RAIN!! If I get caught in the rain, I usually wait it out under a bridge, in a bar, or get a room. Rain mixed with hail is even worst...damn, that hurt at 70 mph.
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From: A barrier island in NJ
RE: Rain Clothes
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Thumper26
I looked at the Frogg Toggswebsite and are you referring to the Pro-Action model?
PS
Jersey huh? I grew up in Wyckoff.
Thumper26
I looked at the Frogg Toggswebsite and are you referring to the Pro-Action model?
PS
Jersey huh? I grew up in Wyckoff.
Yes, I have the Pro-Action set. I paid something like $42.00 shipped to my front door. Wish I could tell you from where, but it's been almost 2 years now.
Ole Salt gives some good advice, but I'm not adyed-in-the-wool rain rider. Sometimes I get caught and the Frogg Toggs work great. If I lived in the Pacific Northwest I'd probably go more for the "hardcore" rainsuit likehe mentions because of their season of rain,but so far the Frogg Toggs have worked out fine. The longest I've been out in the rain with them on is a little less than 2 hours. They kept me dry the whole time (they also have a hood), and some of the time was spent in hard downpours. They proved to be an item I bought and feel I really got my money's worth forthe timesI use them.
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From: Ozark Country
RE: Rain Clothes
I know a lot of guys that carry the Frogg Toggs 2-piece suits, and they work very well when you happen to get caught out in the rain.
There are a couple issues with the 'Toggs', but for the price they are hard to beat. For one thing they don't come with foot stirrups, and if you are riding with your legs slightly extended (forward controls), the wind tends to blow the bottom up above your boots. They also don't come with a heat shield in the leg, but most guys I know just put a layer or two of duct tape where the leg might come in contact with the hot exhaust pipe.
I haveone of the HD packable Canal Street rain suits, which costs somewhat more (around $100), but is designed strictly for riding bikes. The legs are slightly longer than normal and have stirrups to keep them from riding up. They also have heat shields in the legs to protect against 'pipe burns', and at higher speeds they don't "balloon up" as much as the Fogg Toggs.
But for occasional use the Fogg Toggs are a great buy...
There are a couple issues with the 'Toggs', but for the price they are hard to beat. For one thing they don't come with foot stirrups, and if you are riding with your legs slightly extended (forward controls), the wind tends to blow the bottom up above your boots. They also don't come with a heat shield in the leg, but most guys I know just put a layer or two of duct tape where the leg might come in contact with the hot exhaust pipe.
I haveone of the HD packable Canal Street rain suits, which costs somewhat more (around $100), but is designed strictly for riding bikes. The legs are slightly longer than normal and have stirrups to keep them from riding up. They also have heat shields in the legs to protect against 'pipe burns', and at higher speeds they don't "balloon up" as much as the Fogg Toggs.
But for occasional use the Fogg Toggs are a great buy...
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RE: Rain Clothes
Frogg Toggs are darn hard to beat! I have ridden many miles in them. Once did over 600 miles in heavy rain in the same day and all that was wet was the bottoms of my pants where they wicked up from where they were out a little.
Ride Safe,
Mike
Ride Safe,
Mike
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RE: Rain Clothes
I like the HD suit; they have leg zippers that make suiting up easier, esp. when you're putting them on over boots and leathers in a restaurant parking lot in the rain.[8D]
I personallytry to avoidriding in the rain, but I wanted something that would be total protection in case I got caught in it. Cold sucks; cold and wet really sucks.
I personallytry to avoidriding in the rain, but I wanted something that would be total protection in case I got caught in it. Cold sucks; cold and wet really sucks.
