Rain Gear
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 799
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From: WyoBraska (Western Nebraska)
I really like my Frogg Toggs. I have a set that I keep on the fishing boat, and a set that I keep on the bike. You do have to be careful though, I touched my leg on the pipe of my softail and it melted dang quick. The material is absolutely impermeable though - I have been in nasty rain storms for hours and stayed bone dry. They are ultra light weight though, so don't expect a lot of warmth from them. Put warm clothes on underneath.
They pack very small, but be sure to dry off after use. If they sit in the bags for too long when put away wet, they start to stink of mildew. They go for $50 - $75 a set but routinely go on sale at Cabelas for $30.
They pack very small, but be sure to dry off after use. If they sit in the bags for too long when put away wet, they start to stink of mildew. They go for $50 - $75 a set but routinely go on sale at Cabelas for $30.
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Joined: Sep 2008
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Frogg toggs work well for me. If you buy a Harley rain suite make sure the material will breath (Gortex). If you buy the cheaper Harley rain gear you will sweat like your wearing a plastic bag. When you pull off the gear your cloths are damp from your body sweat.
I like tourmaster as well. they make some good stuff in general
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Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Albuquerque New Mexico
+1 absolutely no regrets dropping 100 bucks on a set of harley raingear.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 257
Likes: 6
From: Auburn, WA
There are lots of options:
Home Depot and Lowe's sells rain suits for about $25.00 but they melt next to the exhaust.
Golfers get some nice rain gear, works good but melts next to the exhaust
Columbia, Frogg Toggs, Hell Hansen, Northern Face, etc. most melt next to the exhaust.
Some are more heat resistant than others and if you want a set that will hold up to your exhaust for any length of time we as riders need to find what works with our individual bike.
What works for a sport bike or sport touring rider may not work for a Harley rider, I will most likely just get Harley gear unless I can find a brand that has the "leather patch" on the inside of the lower legs to keep form melting on the exhaust.
Not trying to lecture anyone just pointing out that bikers have specialized needs when it comes to rain gear, and it can cost.
I don't necessary like it but I accept it.
Home Depot and Lowe's sells rain suits for about $25.00 but they melt next to the exhaust.
Golfers get some nice rain gear, works good but melts next to the exhaust
Columbia, Frogg Toggs, Hell Hansen, Northern Face, etc. most melt next to the exhaust.
Some are more heat resistant than others and if you want a set that will hold up to your exhaust for any length of time we as riders need to find what works with our individual bike.
What works for a sport bike or sport touring rider may not work for a Harley rider, I will most likely just get Harley gear unless I can find a brand that has the "leather patch" on the inside of the lower legs to keep form melting on the exhaust.
Not trying to lecture anyone just pointing out that bikers have specialized needs when it comes to rain gear, and it can cost.
I don't necessary like it but I accept it.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 574
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From: Kansas City
I have frog toggs at the moment. I found they work ok for my daily commute however they do start to leak by time I get home. never had any issues with the exhaust tho. I am planning on doing more touring in the future and will likely upgrade to some kind of Gore Tex.
On a side note, they do work well when I'm fishing
On a side note, they do work well when I'm fishing
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 311
Likes: 1
From: Florida
HD here. Mine are 12 years old and work best in cooler weather. If it gets warm I sweat like a pig. In heavy day(s) long rides you will stay dry.
I'm looking for gortex.
+++ on HD.. the reflective value is tops. Had a guy trying to catch me to see what the big reflection was. Met him at the gas pump and he had to see what it was. That means a lot to me.
My 2 cents.
I'm looking for gortex.
+++ on HD.. the reflective value is tops. Had a guy trying to catch me to see what the big reflection was. Met him at the gas pump and he had to see what it was. That means a lot to me.
My 2 cents.
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Supporter
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 5,189
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From: N.E. Wisconsin
I used to wear thrown away oil & chemical caked rain gear from work and tied the wrists and ankles shut...really looked like hell and felt like I was cob corn on the grill !
I let'er snap about 6 years ago and got a HD rain suit, it doesn't melt and breathes well. Biggest thing is it fits and doesn't flap around, still in great condition. I'd buy HD again unless their was some Tour-master I could try on and compare.
I let'er snap about 6 years ago and got a HD rain suit, it doesn't melt and breathes well. Biggest thing is it fits and doesn't flap around, still in great condition. I'd buy HD again unless their was some Tour-master I could try on and compare.