Rain Gear - What do you use?
#22
I use Frog Toggs. Pack small and work great!
http://www.froggtoggsraingear.com/RoadToads.shtm
http://www.froggtoggsraingear.com/RoadToads.shtm
I have gone back to my H-D branded rain gear. It is considerably more expensive; but, I have learned with Frogg Toggs that you get what you pay for. The heat resistant patch on the H-D rain gear works very well at preventing your rain gear from melting.
Last edited by Cheese Head; 01-14-2011 at 02:01 AM.
#23
#24
Whatever you get, go for the Hi-Vis and avoid solid dark/gray colors. Rain can get nasty. Very hard for other drivers to see you. The bright orange on your backside and arms is a great help plus reflective tape. I have HD. Works well. Look for the gripping additive on the butt area too. Helps to keep your seat in the wet saddle. Got my set 2nd hand for a good price - no holes lol. I got the gaitors too. Found out the hard way my legs/boots didn't have enough wet/slop/mud coverage and my boots slid on the wet pavement at stopping - had my boots re-soled since. Rain gaitors are not for everybody but I roll them along with my raingear in the pack and am prepared to keep going in bad weather. I also like to stay with boots with no ties/zippers if possible - no entry for the elements. Keeps the air/wind/water out with 1 solid piece. Deciding on a suit depends on how hearty of a rider you are thinking of being. Some riders turn in at the first op so gear that is just basis wet proof works, some prefer to ride out the storm. I try to keep going thus the sturdy gear.
+1 on the lower leg heat patches too.
+1 on the lower leg heat patches too.
Last edited by softone; 01-14-2011 at 05:48 AM.
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Picked up a set for the wife & myself a couple of years ago and can't be happier. No water leaking inside, has the leg protection for the pipes and the jackets pack into it's own little bag w/ the pants inside. Good stuff!
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#27
My buddies all had the cheaper Frogg Togg (Dri-Ducks) suit & they didn't do as well. Between the wind shredding the back, like a flag, & the exhaust melting the legs they were not happy. Those cheaper suits didn't seem to be made for motorcycling.
Just my experience, though. There are plenty of suits out there to choose from.
Definitely get a size to fit over your gear.
#28
I've used the HD Canal rainsuit for several years. I can't tell you about size because I got a men's small (I wear women's medium), but I do know that it has kept me dry thru some major thunderstorms. The pants have a heatshield on the inner portion of the leg so you don't have to worry about getting too close to the pipes. Everything squishes down pretty small, so they don't take up much room in the saddlebags.
#29
I use Frog Toggs. Pack small and work great!
http://www.froggtoggsraingear.com/RoadToads.shtm
http://www.froggtoggsraingear.com/RoadToads.shtm