Rain gear
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Joined: May 2013
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From: Florida
I have an old set of harley raingear. It's at least 10 years old and except for the stirrups losing their elasticity, they're still going and I use them regularly. Whatever you get make sure it has a panel on the inside of the right leg to keep it from melting. Not too long ago we found brand new harley bibs for the OL on craigs list. Paid 30 bucks for 'em!
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From: SW FL-Jersey Shore Emigre
Done more than my share of riding in the rain (and snow!) when I was younger, fortunately only a five-mile each way commute. My current choice of rain gear is an F-150.
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Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Idaho Panhandle
I live in Washington, on the wet side and ride in the rain often, all winter when it is a raw 40F pouring rain.
Breathable rain gear will leak after long term riding. If your rain is once a day, even heavy for a couple of hours then a breathable is okay. Around here, everyone with breathable gear starts to soak through after 3-4 hours. Most get non-breathable gear before the next ride.
I have two sets. One a high vis black yellow waterproof set that fits over my leathers. It has worked very well for extended periods of time. It it compact enough to stay on the bike and is used when cruising, ie Going to the Sun, Sturgis, Beartooth, Lolo etc.
However, when Fall arrives and I commute and know I am in for a many day ride in the rain, I wear a textile gear set that has been absolutely dry and is warm to boot. My jacket is an older Tourmaster and the pants are First gear as they fit me better than the Tourmaster set. When riding in the rain the last thing I am concerned about is how I look to others or whether the labels inside the pants match the jacket.
Both have a pad to slow down the melting on the exhaust pipe. Mind you, hot exhaust pipes will melt a hole in the right leg eventually no matter what gear you own unless you armor yours with aluminum tape.
Our Northwet riding may not offer any solutions for a hot humid Texas thunderstorm.
Dry gloves and feet are critical to me as well. I carry nylon over gloves and boot covers, but in the winter I use a totally water proof glove and neoprene boots. Let is rain sucker, I am ready and the only things that stops me is ice or snow.
Breathable rain gear will leak after long term riding. If your rain is once a day, even heavy for a couple of hours then a breathable is okay. Around here, everyone with breathable gear starts to soak through after 3-4 hours. Most get non-breathable gear before the next ride.
I have two sets. One a high vis black yellow waterproof set that fits over my leathers. It has worked very well for extended periods of time. It it compact enough to stay on the bike and is used when cruising, ie Going to the Sun, Sturgis, Beartooth, Lolo etc.
However, when Fall arrives and I commute and know I am in for a many day ride in the rain, I wear a textile gear set that has been absolutely dry and is warm to boot. My jacket is an older Tourmaster and the pants are First gear as they fit me better than the Tourmaster set. When riding in the rain the last thing I am concerned about is how I look to others or whether the labels inside the pants match the jacket.
Both have a pad to slow down the melting on the exhaust pipe. Mind you, hot exhaust pipes will melt a hole in the right leg eventually no matter what gear you own unless you armor yours with aluminum tape.
Our Northwet riding may not offer any solutions for a hot humid Texas thunderstorm.
Dry gloves and feet are critical to me as well. I carry nylon over gloves and boot covers, but in the winter I use a totally water proof glove and neoprene boots. Let is rain sucker, I am ready and the only things that stops me is ice or snow.
Nelson-Rigg rainsuit, Harley gators, face shield for my half helmet, hugger rain-resistant gloves/lined Harley rain gloves (depends on temp). Get me dry in all the gully washers I've ridden in. The key is to suit up BEFORE it starts to rain.
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From: Southern Oregon
Thats one reason why a majority of us motorcycle enthusiast's take extra precautions when riding in foul weather. My mommy will let me ride in the rain
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Joined: Feb 2013
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From: louisiana
August/ September rain in south Texas. I wouldnt stop to put rain gear on if I had it. I onlu carry it in Oct-March
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Joined: Jun 2013
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From: MA
Get the hi viz suit without the Harley Logo here for $60. Same manufacturer.
http://www.motorcyclecenter.com/p/Sh...t/1457985.html
http://www.motorcyclecenter.com/p/Sh...t/1457985.html
I also see Xelement has a similar one with heat resistance.
http://www.motorcyclecenter.com/p/Shop-Xelement-Rain-Gear/Xelement-Mens-2-Piece-Heat-Resistant-Black/Orange-Rainsuit/359632.html
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: S.C. PA
[quote=JD HD;11720025]Get the hi viz suit without the Harley Logo here for $60. Same manufacturer.
http://www.motorcyclecenter.com/p/Sh...t/1457985.html
Ordered one today,Hopefully will have it by next tuesday,coming from Los Angelas,CA
http://www.motorcyclecenter.com/p/Sh...t/1457985.html
Ordered one today,Hopefully will have it by next tuesday,coming from Los Angelas,CA