Rain Suit Advice
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From: Camp Lejeune, NC
HD Hi-Viz here also. Great suit that seals you up great. Bright colors and reflective material add a layer of safety. Non-slip seat of the pants and non-melting material on the inner legs make it the perfect rain suit for a motorcycle.
I'm 6'3" 200lbs and I went with the Large Long. Perfect length for tall riders and snug fitting with leathers on underneath to maintain protection without a bunch of material flapping in the wind.
I'm 6'3" 200lbs and I went with the Large Long. Perfect length for tall riders and snug fitting with leathers on underneath to maintain protection without a bunch of material flapping in the wind.
Last edited by SWThomas; Jan 7, 2017 at 10:12 AM.
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Are you wearing it over your leathers?
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From: Buchanan, MI
I always have a set of motorcycle rain gear in my saddlebag. Quite a few years ago my wife and I bought two piece motorcycle rain suits made by Revolution Gear. They have worked really well and I have put mine to the test in even the strongest of thunderstorms and downpours. They also work well in the cold to block the wind. There are several brands similar to this that will work fine.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Auburn, WA
I have the HD hiviz rain gear but you might want to try:
https://www.motorcyclecenter.com/c/M...ear/1/112.html
https://www.motorcyclecenter.com/c/M...ear/1/112.html
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Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Tucson AZ
I use the rain suit black frog toggs with the visibility tubing on the are. As far as the melting never had that problem when i road my Super Glide or even with my Road King. I stay reasonably dry and warm, but no melting i don't ride on the exhaust.
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From: Camp Lejeune, NC
I have the HD hiviz rain gear but you might want to try:
https://www.motorcyclecenter.com/c/M...ear/1/112.html
https://www.motorcyclecenter.com/c/M...ear/1/112.html
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From: Houston, Texas
As other's have said, if you ride on the rain long enough, especially a down pour, you will get wet no matter what. I ride every day to commute and regularly get caught in the rain. Over the years I've found that as rain gear ages, riding packed up in the saddle bag, the seams will begin to leak. I've replaced many a pant that looked perfectly fine but would leak in different areas. Currently I am using the HD pants and a Tourmaster jacket. Works fairly well but the pants are starting to leak again even in a mild rain.
I tried Frog Toggs a long time ago based on comments in the forum and they lasted one ride. I put them on and when I threw my leg over the seat, the crotch ripped right out. Yes, they are that thin. And to the poster who laughed at those who melted theirs must have really long legs to always keep his legs that far away from the exhaust. Those Frog Toggs are baggy as hell and you don't have to touch them to the pipe for the heat to melt them if stuck at a long light. I've melted a pair of synthetic slacks before and never knew it until I got home and took them off. When you get comfortable with you bike, you get close without even realizing it.
As mentioned previously, do something about your feet. A good pair of waterproof boots or boot covers is a must. If your socks get wet, they will wick right up your pants leg and make you miserable. Doesn't do much good to be dry everywhere else and then have to walk around with wet socks and boots full of water.
Most rain gear designed for motorcycle use will work well the first few times you use them. The trick is to take your time putting it on and make sure every seal and Velcro flap is flat and tight.
The right gear and you wont mind riding in the rain. There have been times I actually enjoyed it. I had to ride home in a tropical storm once. That was interesting, but still fun.
I tried Frog Toggs a long time ago based on comments in the forum and they lasted one ride. I put them on and when I threw my leg over the seat, the crotch ripped right out. Yes, they are that thin. And to the poster who laughed at those who melted theirs must have really long legs to always keep his legs that far away from the exhaust. Those Frog Toggs are baggy as hell and you don't have to touch them to the pipe for the heat to melt them if stuck at a long light. I've melted a pair of synthetic slacks before and never knew it until I got home and took them off. When you get comfortable with you bike, you get close without even realizing it.
As mentioned previously, do something about your feet. A good pair of waterproof boots or boot covers is a must. If your socks get wet, they will wick right up your pants leg and make you miserable. Doesn't do much good to be dry everywhere else and then have to walk around with wet socks and boots full of water.
Most rain gear designed for motorcycle use will work well the first few times you use them. The trick is to take your time putting it on and make sure every seal and Velcro flap is flat and tight.
The right gear and you wont mind riding in the rain. There have been times I actually enjoyed it. I had to ride home in a tropical storm once. That was interesting, but still fun.
