I used a set of Frog Toggs from WalMart on an Alaska trip and didn't have any issues but I haven't burnt my leg on a pipe since about 1970 and it was my Honda 50.
I've also bought a couple bike specific suits, one by HD the other is First Gear. Both were used but like new and cost about what store bought Frog Toggs do.
Haven't tried the First Gear but the HD suit has seen quite a bit of hard rain and when I take the time to really seal it up it takes a hell of a rain to leak.
To be honest the Frog Toggs saw little use because I wore a Gore Tex Dual Sport Jacket and Pants to Alaska and only used them on the return trip when it was to hot for the heavier jacket. I threw the FT's in the boat, I think driving rain at highway speeds will let water in around the zipper.
My advise is to keep an eye out for good used stuff and maybe get by with FT's on the cheap. Pawn shops, Craigs list, and Swapmeets are your friend.

 

I've used Toumaster, off brand stuff, HD HiVis and the Olympia stuff. Hands down, the Olympia is the better stuff. It wins because it is more breathable, has more adjustments, and is less money. I rode 2 full days in heavy rain on a recent trip, at interstate speeds, and was never even damp.

 

Good input. I have been looking and researching this subject, if you want to ride much of the year in this area you have to have good rain gear or get wet a lot.

 

I have been riding with Olympia gear for a few years now and I ride rain of shine I posted way be at #37. The gear is made well and made for motorcycling!

 

Humans are for the most part, waterproof, ride Nakid.

 

I purchased a Olympia two piece rain suit. I like it.
http://olympiamotosports.com/product...rs-learn-more/

 

My frogg togg experience was not good. Second or third time I wore my jacket (higher priced version) the zipper broke...I had lost the receipt so I was SOL. Currently using fishing bibs with zippered legs - WEST MARINE and a MOTO Centric jacket. Works great and bone dry.

 

I would shy away from Frogg Toggs. Buy a dedicated rain suit. A trip at the end of April, me and a buddy left from the Texas Panhandle back to Minneapolis. We rode in rain for two days straight. Sleet and just missed snow on several occasions. He had frogg toggs and both days got wet very early despite being sealed as tight as that junk (for motorcycling) would allow. I stayed dry for a good 8 hours. HEAVY rain. Eventually........rain finds its way in though. It just depends how long that takes.

You want: elastic on ankles, wrists, and tight neck area. I have a harley suit (bought in a pinch on the road when I forgot to pack) and a first gear. The harley is good, the First Gear is great.

YMMV

 

Just to add: Tour Master makes decent gear as well, BUT I own two of their rain suits and both pair of pants failed. I say this because their prices are attractive but IMO their rain gear isn't built to last.

First Gear makes great gear and continues to improve all around.

 

I had a one piece tourmaster that lasted for about 15 years until it failed in 2000. I now have a one piece HD suite but wish I had gone for a two piece set instead.