Rain Gear Sizing Question
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Road Master
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Orange County, CA
Rain Gear Sizing Question
I am going to buy some HD rain gear from Chicago Harley (20% off) and have a question on the sizing. \\; I wear a Large in everything (jacket, tee-shirts, ect.), but am not sure if the rain gear is sized a little larger to fit over a leather jacket if needed. \\; Should I order a XL or L? \\; Probably wouldn't be wearing the leather jacket underneath the rain gear ever- so should I just order a Large?
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Thanks for your feedback before I purchase! \\;
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Thanks for your feedback before I purchase! \\;
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,287
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From: murfreesboro tn.
RE: Rain Gear Sizing Question
if you find yourself riding in chi. in sept in the evening and its raining you will wan the leathers! size to fit over gear. imo i would look at tourmaster raingear instead of the overpriced hd gear. stay away from gear with zippers down the front of the bibs or suffer a wet crotch!
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,750
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From: Bucks County PA
RE: Rain Gear Sizing Question
Buy it based on your size. \\; It is my understanding and expereince that they are made to fit. \\; Too big ( a size up and you'll be flappin in the breeze.) \\; I personally think they are well made and love the ability to just stuff them in the pack. \\; Easy on too... \\; I probably did pay more to have the bar and shield on it... but I like it!
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Central Fl
RE: Rain Gear Sizing Question
I wear large clothing. Bought the large HD rain suit. In my case a heavy leather jacket will just fit with room to move around in. I would suggest trying on your purchase if at all possible.
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Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Northern Virginia
RE: Rain Gear Sizing Question
get it big enough to fit over your leather jacket. \\; rain jacket is great for cold or dark too, not just for rain. \\; get one with a big reflective HD logo on the back. ya want those cages to see you if you're broken down on the side of the road.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Salt Lake City, Utah
RE: Rain Gear Sizing Question
I wear a XXL leather coat, my rain gear is a L and it fits over my coat perfectly. \\; Try to get the gear as small as possible so when you ride without your jacket it's not flapping around in the wind. \\; Fit it snug but comfortable over your leather. \\; Just my $.02
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Cruiser
Joined: May 2007
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From: South Dakota ~ Come see Sturgis
RE: Rain Gear Sizing Question
Get it the same size as your harley leather. It is made to fit over your jacket with room to move.
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I made that mistake once. I bought 2X because I thought it needed to be bigger to fit over, flapped in the breeze and I dreaded riding in the rain. Sold it on eBay. Bought XL HD Rain Gear now and it fits great. I don't think it is overpriced, and it is made well.
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You will want to wear your leather in the rain with your rain gear. Many of us have done the 53 degree and rain thing. \\;Cold.....
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I made that mistake once. I bought 2X because I thought it needed to be bigger to fit over, flapped in the breeze and I dreaded riding in the rain. Sold it on eBay. Bought XL HD Rain Gear now and it fits great. I don't think it is overpriced, and it is made well.
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You will want to wear your leather in the rain with your rain gear. Many of us have done the 53 degree and rain thing. \\;Cold.....
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Tourer
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 309
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From: Columbus NJ
RE: Rain Gear Sizing Question
I have had several brands of rain gear over the years and most recently purchased a set of Technica Rain gear @ $120+. The HD rain gear is better than all of them. Better fit, better features for ventilation and getting it on in a hurry.(shouldv'e put it on before the rain started, of course!), and better visibility with that big reflective logo on the back. I remember follwing our ride leader \\;wearing his through the Blue Ridge mountains in the rain at night. Made a tough situation very bearable.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Atlanta, GA
RE: Rain Gear Sizing Question
Go with HD on this one. But first go to a HD shop and try one on w/ your riding jacket to make sure you will order the right size. Also Chicago HD as a rep for back ordering their product and delaying your shipment.
