Thanks to all of you for your input. Sounds like the HD gear is a good value. I love being sold on a product

Thanks again

 

You usually get what you pay for when you are shopping and comparing.

In the end its usually how much you are willing to pay to be comfortable.

My stuff is FXRG jacket, Gore-Tex or Exalt jacket "which are all breathable along with Firstgear overpants "with or without the liners"

The above along with a good pair of Gore-Tex rain gloves and boots will let me ride in good comfort during pretty miserable conditions.

Frogg Toggs are also good from what I am hearing.

 

check the above site - it states NOT available for online order?????

 

I've been looking around for a while now and all I can tell you is rain gear isn't cheep! [sm=bs.gif]

 

That is true, but the first time you actually do have to use it and stay dry you realize that no matter what the cost, it's well worth it! At least in my case I did. Hell...my leather riding coat was $350..for the coat alone. It gets a lot more use than my raingear, but sure glad to have it when I need it.

 

The wife & I are getting ready to spend a weekend up in Laconia, NH. I'm sure we'll get rained on at some point. Looks like it'll be walmart rain gear for now.

 

HD RAIN GEAR IS CRAP CRAP CRAP< I can only assume he has NEVER taken a week trip in the rain, Froggers are the only way to go!.

 

On the contrary, I've ridden many, many miles in heavy, heavy rains with my HD Varathane, and my wife also has excellent HD gear. You get what ya pay for. Anyway we all know that The MoCo doesn't 'make' their rain gear.

Don't skimp on your rain gear. The money you save now, will cost you more in the future. I luckily got mine from one of the dealers that had a tent set up at the York, PA open house. Got caught in a truly biblical rain storm outside of Breezewood on the way back to Michigan. It's a HD varathane two piece suit which was pricey (and I don't even think they are made/offered any longer), but it has kept me dry in some heavy rains. Including riding to Biketoberfest through the remains of a hurricane in KY/TN/GA.

Things to consider:

1) I haven't yet found one rainsuit that you can wear in either hot or cold weather, without taking things off or putting things on underneath. My varathane (which is an excellant warm/hot weather suit) lets the air pass through it, so you're gonna have to get one big enough to wear the full garb under it if you venture out in the fall/winter months. I guess it depends on where you ride, and when you ride. IMO it's not worth the expense to have multiple rainsuits. If you ride in the winter, you are better off purchasing a winter riding suit made out of Thinsulate and GoreTex. Or getting heated clothing to wear under your summer rain gear.

2) Get yourself a pair of Totes slip over boots. They are light weight, fold up easily, and they will keep your feet dry! On the return trip from PA I could literally pour the water out of my boots! And this was late Sep, so it was getting cold out. I had a pair of Totes the next week. My Rocky GoreTex boots are supposed to be waterproof, yeah maybe just standing around in the rain...But not doing 70mph in the rain like I found out in FL one fall. When you go to buy them make certain that you a wearing the boots/shoes that you will be riding in. Their sizes really don't help. I've got a set with the zippers on the sides and have had no problems with wet feet after ten hours of riding in rain from the afore mentioned hurricane weather. I ripped two pairs of the Totes 'Motorcyclist' boots because they are pull over type, so I would recommend going with the zippers for ease of putting on.

3) Buy a pair of rubber 'chemical' gloves. Preferably in gauntlet length. Get a couple of pairs of light cotton work gloves (cheap white/brown ones) and wear them under the rubber gauntlets. The rubber will keep your hands dry and protected (rain stings at 75mph), and the cotton ones will keep the sweat down and your hands warm. Plus you can either toss the cotton ones or wash them when they get nasty!

4) Even if you ride with a windshield, I'd recommend getting a pair of wraparound clear saftey glasses for night riding or when it's not sunny enough for regular sunglasses. Spray from semi's is really awful at 70+. I don't like full face helmets, but that is a good option if you do and the lens doesn't fog.

5) Make certain that your rainsuit closes comfortably, but snuggly around your neck. Otherwise the water will just run off your helmet or head down your neck and it won't be long before your soaking from the inside out. A bandana helps, but not for long. I'm considering a dry suit/scuba type neophrene head piece to wear under the helmet but over the neck of my rainsuit. Just haven't went to a shop to try one yet.

6) Consider some additional reflective material, even though most rain gear has reflective areas...Perhaps one of those 'lime green' v

 

OK - which Frogger did you choose????

 

Frogg Toggs are the ticket. They go all day in a down pour and pack up very small. Go to www.goflow.net for the best prices. I got my set for $42.00 delivered to the house. Once you have a set, you will never go back.