Rain Suit (sizing help)
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Rain Suit (sizing help)
The wife are ready to pull the trigger on rain gear. She is looking at the H-D packable rain suit (part # 97028-05). I am leaning that way as well (men's of course part # 97028-00) or the Nelson-Riggs VTL-700 rain suit.
The thing we are srtuggling with is the sizing. I wear an XL H-D Heritage jacket that fits a little loose so I can layer up as it gets colder out. Will an XL rain suit fit over my coat?
The same thing with the wife. She wearsa mediumH-D lightweight riding jacket (not sure on the part #) that allows her to wear a sweater or sweatshirt under it. What size do you recommend?
I know that with out trying it on it is hard to say, but we haven't found a local dealer that has these in stock. Just looking for opinions based on actual experience. BTW I know the old adage that "Opinions are like a$$holes...everybody has one.) So lets hear them.
The thing we are srtuggling with is the sizing. I wear an XL H-D Heritage jacket that fits a little loose so I can layer up as it gets colder out. Will an XL rain suit fit over my coat?
The same thing with the wife. She wearsa mediumH-D lightweight riding jacket (not sure on the part #) that allows her to wear a sweater or sweatshirt under it. What size do you recommend?
I know that with out trying it on it is hard to say, but we haven't found a local dealer that has these in stock. Just looking for opinions based on actual experience. BTW I know the old adage that "Opinions are like a$$holes...everybody has one.) So lets hear them.
Road Captain
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From: West Plam Beach FL
RE: Rain Suit (sizing help)
I use Frog Toggs - yes they don't have a Harley logo on them but they are light - comfortable - about $60.00 - fit great. I have used them for 4 years.
http://www.froggtoggs.com/
http://www.froggtoggs.com/
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RE: Rain Suit (sizing help)
you really have got to try the hd rain gear on. we have found a wide variance in sizing with them. in some of the rain gear, she can wear a small, while another style, she cant even get a large over her hips. (and they aint that big either!)
we ended up buying some rain gear from walmart on sale, paid less for 2 full suits than we would have one hd. sure they aren't quite as high speed, but they do keep us dry.
we ended up buying some rain gear from walmart on sale, paid less for 2 full suits than we would have one hd. sure they aren't quite as high speed, but they do keep us dry.
3rd Gear
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RE: Rain Suit (sizing help)
I am of the opinion to always go a size larger than you usually wear. That way it will accommodate extra clothing, leather jackets, chaps, etc. Nothing is more uncomfortable than constraining clothing and foul weather!|
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RE: Rain Suit (sizing help)
I have a large leather jacket and a xl rain jacket. I am also a size bigger on the pant's as well. fits over leathers or whatever else I may be wearing and I'm not swamped in it when just wearing the gear without extra stuff underneath.
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RE: Rain Suit (sizing help)
When you go to you Harley Store to buy your rain suit ask for some assistance and try on the rain suit with one of their leather jackets. That should give you the information on the size you might need. It will probably be a little big on you with out a jacket but it's better to be a little big so you can wear your leather jacket if needed.
Also some jackets are a little more breathable than others. Take that in some consideration as it can get a little warm in the summer with it on.
Also some jackets are a little more breathable than others. Take that in some consideration as it can get a little warm in the summer with it on.
Road Captain
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RE: Rain Suit (sizing help)
ORIGINAL: texan321
I use Frog Toggs - yes they don't have a Harley logo on them but they are light - comfortable - about $60.00 - fit great. I have used them for 4 years.
http://www.froggtoggs.com/
I use Frog Toggs - yes they don't have a Harley logo on them but they are light - comfortable - about $60.00 - fit great. I have used them for 4 years.
http://www.froggtoggs.com/
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Road Captain
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RE: Rain Suit (sizing help)
Be sure and have your gear on when trying on the rain gear and also sit on the bike so you'll know how it feels while riding. I have a one piece BMW rain suit that is great at keeping me totally dry, but it's a pain to put on and to take off. Also gets very hot during summer rains. I sometimes use my wife's Tour Master two piece rain gear, much easier to put on and to pull off.
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RE: Rain Suit (sizing help)
Go to the dealer and try them on. Rainsuits can vary from one style to the next. Take the time so you don't have a suit that won't fit and you are unhappy with.