Is this still the preferred rain gear?
#61
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 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.
#62
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.
#63
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.
#64
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.
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After doing a couple of searches, it looks like this is the preferred rain suit:
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store/hi-vis-rain-suit
But all the threads were a few years old. So before I spring for this one, I would appreciate any up to date info.
Thanks,
Brad
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store/hi-vis-rain-suit
But all the threads were a few years old. So before I spring for this one, I would appreciate any up to date info.
Thanks,
Brad
http://olympiamotosports.com/product...rs-learn-more/
#67
#68
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
#69
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
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
First Gear makes great gear and continues to improve all around.
Last edited by Wowser; 05-20-2017 at 04:23 PM.
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