Rain suit recommendations
Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 47
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From: Austin, TX
From reading previous threads on this subject, this one is supposedly the exact same rainsuit as the HD Hi-Vis but it will save you over $120. It looks like the samething and has high ratings in it's reviews.
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Xelement-...t/1457985.html
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Xelement-...t/1457985.html
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,240
Likes: 82
From: Columbus, GA
You could say "use the search function" for most anything.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 323
Likes: 5
From: MA
With all the rain here this spring and past failed attempts at rain gear Itook the advise of the majority and got the Hi-Vis Harley gear.
Couple of things I learned along the way:
You can get 20% off any hi-dollar clothing at HD brick and mortar if you are a decent haggler.
I did look at the similar non HD version that was posted previously. They do look very similar online, but I read a post somewhere where someone had them side by side and not so.
If you are tall HD does have a tall version as well. That with the great reviews, plus the fact I could actually try the thing on at the dealer, along with the 20% had me sold. More money then I wanted to spend but the quality is there.
Now with me being really prepared, I see a dry year coming.
Couple of things I learned along the way:
You can get 20% off any hi-dollar clothing at HD brick and mortar if you are a decent haggler.
I did look at the similar non HD version that was posted previously. They do look very similar online, but I read a post somewhere where someone had them side by side and not so.
If you are tall HD does have a tall version as well. That with the great reviews, plus the fact I could actually try the thing on at the dealer, along with the 20% had me sold. More money then I wanted to spend but the quality is there.
Now with me being really prepared, I see a dry year coming.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 115
Likes: 4
From: NE Florida
I find it funny that so many people bitch about people asking a question that has been gone over before, but will post senseless bs on every post just to get their post count up! If you don't have helpful information, there is really no need to put your two cents in. Everybody knows that if you run a search on just about any topic it will bring up many posts, but unfortunately you have to wade through 100 posts about using the search function, or post ****** with their +1 bullshit. Seriously, it is an Internet forum, get over yourself
I had the HD Hi-Viz suit and would get wet legs from the knee down every time. I took it back to the dealer and they gave me the newest one...
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...-ride-rainsuit
No issues with this one at all! The pants don't just have a zipper for the lower leg they are sealed with just extra material then close with the zipper I think that is why they don't leak. The entire suits seams are tape sealed as well.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...-ride-rainsuit
No issues with this one at all! The pants don't just have a zipper for the lower leg they are sealed with just extra material then close with the zipper I think that is why they don't leak. The entire suits seams are tape sealed as well.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,873
Likes: 13
From: NW Arkansas
I find it funny that so many people bitch about people asking a question that has been gone over before, but will post senseless bs on every post just to get their post count up! If you don't have helpful information, there is really no need to put your two cents in. Everybody knows that if you run a search on just about any topic it will bring up many posts, but unfortunately you have to wade through 100 posts about using the search function, or post ****** with their +1 bullshit. Seriously, it is an Internet forum, get over yourself
From reading previous threads on this subject, this one is supposedly the exact same rainsuit as the HD Hi-Vis but it will save you over $120. It looks like the samething and has high ratings in it's reviews.
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Xelement-...t/1457985.html
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Xelement-...t/1457985.html
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 654
Likes: 6
From: Buna Texas
I'm still using my HD rain suit from 12 years ago. Buy quality in which ever brand that you go with. Being dry will make it much more comfortable.
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Joined: May 2006
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From: Blue Grass (KY)
I have the Hd rain suit, work very well, also have a road toggs, works well also but heat sensitive on exhaust, be careful, also as with any Frog Togg or Road Togg, undo the hood and wear it under your helmet, keeps the rain from running down your back and soaking you...another trick I learned, nothing worse than fighting your rain pants on the side of the road, never want to go over your boots....I now carry one or two plastic shopping bags ( Walmart type) place the plastic bag over your pants and boots, your boot will now slide into your rain pants without to much trouble, plus you don't have to dance around on one leg....
Just some FYI
Oh, after your pants are on, take the bag off, looks silly and will melt...
Just some FYI
Oh, after your pants are on, take the bag off, looks silly and will melt...