Rain Suit Question
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: USA
I bought 2 Frogg Togg suits for $105 and some change. I swear by 'em,they are light weight,breathable and they come on a lot of different colors with reflective pin stripping. I went to a rice burner dealer cause they were cheaper than H-D. The wife and I rode two hours in the rain coming home from MS and stayed dry all the way.
There has been some discussion on this over the past week. I recommend Frogg-Toggs. You can get a set for less than $50 and if you keep them off your pipes, they will last. Very easy to get on and off and they'll keep you insulated. Sounds like you are not wanting to blow three bills on a high end set. The Frogg-Toggs are very packable. They even come with the sack.
Greg
Greg
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From: Southern California
Ditto to Jay's comment. This is the same rainsuit I use. I'm also from So Cal, so it doesn't see much use. However it's paid for itself the first time you use in in my opinion. Here's the specs.
Men's Packable Rain Suit
Waterproof nylon with full mesh lining helps keep light rain from ruining a good ride. Zipper front with storm flap and removable helmet-friendly hood. Features adjustable elastic cuffs and two welded, waterproof hand-warmer pockets. Large 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material piping and panel cross the back. Reflective back graphic. Pants feature elastic waist, stirrups, and articulated knees. Heat-resistant shields on inner leg. Adjustable leg openings with gussets to fit boots. Reflective piping down legs. Includes storage bag.
98028-09VM
MSRP US $139.00
Men's Packable Rain Suit
Waterproof nylon with full mesh lining helps keep light rain from ruining a good ride. Zipper front with storm flap and removable helmet-friendly hood. Features adjustable elastic cuffs and two welded, waterproof hand-warmer pockets. Large 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material piping and panel cross the back. Reflective back graphic. Pants feature elastic waist, stirrups, and articulated knees. Heat-resistant shields on inner leg. Adjustable leg openings with gussets to fit boots. Reflective piping down legs. Includes storage bag.
98028-09VM
MSRP US $139.00
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,909
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From: Livingston, Texas
Got a HD rain suit for christmas. I like my Frogg Toggs better.
Everybody I know likes the Frogg Toggs rain suits, they will keep you dry and they pack very good. you must order some hot patches for the legs so they don't stick to the pipes, the patchs cost like 6.00.
Cyclegear carries the Frogg toggs rain suits also.
http://www.cyclegear.com/productlist.cfm
Call Kevin or anybody here for the patch's
We do have a patch you can get that will protect your suit from melting when it touches your pipes. Please let me know if you need anything else
Best regards,
Kevin Gentle | frogg toggs |
( 800-349-1835 x126
( 256-334-0489
7 256-931-1585
8 keving@froggtoggs.com
Everybody I know likes the Frogg Toggs rain suits, they will keep you dry and they pack very good. you must order some hot patches for the legs so they don't stick to the pipes, the patchs cost like 6.00.
Cyclegear carries the Frogg toggs rain suits also.
http://www.cyclegear.com/productlist.cfm
Call Kevin or anybody here for the patch's
We do have a patch you can get that will protect your suit from melting when it touches your pipes. Please let me know if you need anything else
Best regards,
Kevin Gentle | frogg toggs |
( 800-349-1835 x126
( 256-334-0489
7 256-931-1585
8 keving@froggtoggs.com
Last edited by cardboard; Mar 4, 2009 at 09:52 AM.
Tourer
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I bought the H-D packable rainsuit one year at Bike Week in Daytona. I got caught in a big thunderstorm while I was there and it was still a 45 mile ride to get home. That rain wasn't going away.
Turns out the suit did a great job. I had no issues with leakage or any rain penetrating the suit, though I wish my boots at the time were waterproof. Plenty of exterior pockets and I really appreciated the reflective aspects. That logo on the back really lights up in the dark under headlights (I was behind someone else wearing the same suit) and provided extra visibility in very poor conditions.
I already had a pair of saddlebag guard bags on the bike, and now they hold the rain suit for me; pants on one side and jacket on the other. The suit definitely held up over the years and in some extreme conditions. I got caught in a deluge in South Carolina one summer. Every car was pulling over because the rain was so heavy. I decided to keep on cruising for fear that a car would pull over on top of me. I was moving at a crawling pace, but I was dry and the road was mine.
I bought the suit back in 2003, but it's just as good today.
Turns out the suit did a great job. I had no issues with leakage or any rain penetrating the suit, though I wish my boots at the time were waterproof. Plenty of exterior pockets and I really appreciated the reflective aspects. That logo on the back really lights up in the dark under headlights (I was behind someone else wearing the same suit) and provided extra visibility in very poor conditions.
I already had a pair of saddlebag guard bags on the bike, and now they hold the rain suit for me; pants on one side and jacket on the other. The suit definitely held up over the years and in some extreme conditions. I got caught in a deluge in South Carolina one summer. Every car was pulling over because the rain was so heavy. I decided to keep on cruising for fear that a car would pull over on top of me. I was moving at a crawling pace, but I was dry and the road was mine.
I bought the suit back in 2003, but it's just as good today.
Banned
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: New York
This suite here is comparable tot he fog togg in quality but has many more features as well as heat protection on the inner leg so they will not melt on the pipes.
http://shop.techncyclegear.com/produ...0&productId=62
http://shop.techncyclegear.com/produ...0&productId=62
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2009
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This suite here is comparable tot he fog togg in quality but has many more features as well as heat protection on the inner leg so they will not melt on the pipes.
http://shop.techncyclegear.com/produ...0&productId=62
http://shop.techncyclegear.com/produ...0&productId=62
They used a small fire hose to test over a period of time. These have the Nomex (it's what fire suits are made of) on the inside of both pants legs so you don't have to worry about melting to the exhaust. They also have the mesh lining so they don't stick to your leathers (or shirt.....I often remove my jacket before putting the rain suit on). By the way, they also keep you really warm if you don't have the heated gear. And, finally, they roll up very, very small. We put the pants in one leg fairing glove box and the jacket in the other. That way they're out of the way unless we need them. For $90 it's a bargain.
I bought mine about five years ago and they've served me very well all across this country, Canada and Mexico (not to much in Mexico). Whoever said "forget the suit.....just pull over and wait the rain out" isn't a long distance rider. Some parts of the country you'd spend your whole vacation waiting.
Here's the links......jacket: http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/cata...et-p-84_8.html
Pants: http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/cata...s-p-189_8.html
Last edited by Open Road; Mar 4, 2009 at 11:23 AM.
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 723
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From: Melbourne, Florida
I've used the Dry Rider brand, not expensive, pack easy and have worked out well for me. Florida gets it share of rain throught out the summer. The set I have now is going on 3 years with no problems. Google them on the internet.
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From: Wisconisn
What about a suit for the taller rider. I don't have one at this time because I haven't found a pair that are long enough both in the arms and legs. I'm 6'7" - 275, so I need somthing big and long. Any Ideas?
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Acworth, Ga
Im about your same length, a bit heavier and use the HD bright *** orange suit in a XXXL fits great with room for clothing/jacket