I have the HD Gore-Tex rain suit and love it. I've ridden in the rain more times than I care to think about this year and it's performed flawlessly. But remember, the rain suit is only one piece of the puzzle. You'll also need waterproof gloves and boots and a full face helmet if you want to ride for a good distance and stay dry.

 

I have the HD packable ($100.00) and it has a heat sheild built in. It is samll so takes up very little room and works well.

 

There are numerous HD rain suits available on e-bay with heat shields starting at $89.95. Unless the suit has a heat shield it will melt.

 

I have the Harley Men's Overpass II Rain Jacket and Pant black and gray with reflective piping and Harley-Davidson graphics ($150). I also have the Rain Gaite Lug Sole ($45) that slip over your boots.

 

+1 those are the ones my wife and I have. They work real well, easy to get on and off and keep you dry. Easy to pack too. My only complaint is the dark colors. On a dark stormy day I think they help hide you into the enviorment like a marine snipers gilly suit But than I ride like no one can see me anyways.

 

my wife bought me hd gotex suit rode to laconia and back this year the olny thing that got wet on me going was my feet and around my neck. coming back hit a rain and hail storm going thought mohawk state forest bone dry except for feet, used the since cord around neck stay dry. stop at spitzie's hd bought the gore tex footie and stay dry all the way to pa.

 

The best rain gear I know of is the Harley set I recieved as a gift when I was transferred to another manufacturing facility. It is a nice set and it cost me nothing :-)

I also have the Tourmaster Flex jacket with a built in rain liner. I love that jacket but I had to buy that myself. :-(

spiz

 

+1 on trying them on beforehand. I'm 6'3, 265, with a size 14 boot. I wanted to be sure I wouldn't have to fight to put the suit on over my normal riding clothes. This is very important, you want the suit to be easy on and off, so you can put it on quickly in the case of a sudden downpour. I tried on several different brands at the Harley store, the BMW shop, and a hunting place. Ended up going with the HD because they fit the best, and could handle my boots.

 

+ 2

Picked up my High Vis rain suit and gators today. Tired of getting wet using my fishing rain gear (and its all black/no reflective capabilities at all).

After several weeks of trying on different brands at the BMW / Honda / Cycle Gear - store shops etc etc shops here in DFW.

And pouring over argumentative threads on different forums and checking out Rain Gear reviews by other sources such as online cycle mags....

I chose the HD .. love the removable suspenders on the pants, as well as the rubber butt to keep you from sliding all over yer seat.

Not a single other company (that I found) has anywhere near the extent of cool graphics and reflective visibility. Also the stuff sack that comes with the suit is heavy duty and as an added bonus.... will hold the gators too... heh (c:

99%r

 

Nilson-Rigg I can t say enough about how dry my suit has kept me! I was so impressed with it that I had to write to Nelson-Rigg and Thank them for a quality product. You won t be sorry if you pick one of these rain suits up.