200 miles in the rain!!!!!
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Inverness, FL
RE: 200 miles in the rain!!!!!
I have Nelson-Riggs vented raingear with a top pocket and coduroy lining around the neck. It was 33* when I left Detroit and 37* when I made Wytheville, VA. Rained for most of the way, and hard at time. Had warm clothes underneath and stayed comfortable.
Have Gerbing heated gloves. Used glove covers (ice fishing mittens with the liner removed, cheap from Gander Mountain) and water proof boots.
My Nelson-Riggs raingear might have cost $57- and this is my 7th season, never let me down.
Have Gerbing heated gloves. Used glove covers (ice fishing mittens with the liner removed, cheap from Gander Mountain) and water proof boots.
My Nelson-Riggs raingear might have cost $57- and this is my 7th season, never let me down.
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Nevada
RE: 200 miles in the rain!!!!!
I tour extensively. My rain gear is the first thing I pack for trips. You can always pull over and wait it out. Butwhat if it's late Sunday afternoon, you've got to be at work on Mondayandhome is 250 miles away? When the weather is cool I wear a waterproof textile suit. Not having to carry rain gear leaves extra roomin my saddle bags. During the summer months, I carry a $50 rain suit. Nice thing about the plastic type is you can always put it on for extra warmth, if needed.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Mission, Texas
RE: 200 miles in the rain!!!!!
I carry those toss away ponchos for $1.00 for hot summer days w/light showers, a two piece Tour Master for steady showers, and a BMW one piece suit for cold heavy rain and long miles. Each has a purpose, but the BMW suit will keep you dry in any down pour just too hot in south Texas summers.
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