| Author | Message | ||
     Hogs |
Just wonder if you guys know of some better rain gear products lots on ebay but don`t want to buy Junk.. Any Better names out there? Thanks | ||
| Hogs |
BTW... Its for the wife, Was just going to get her a couple of Extra large Green Garbage bags made to fit...But Not sure she would like that...!  | ||
| Chrisrogers3 |
I too am interested in this info. I want a set for both my wife and I. I know the Buell set seems to have some pretty good reviews, but I dont know what they are compared against. There is nothing worse than being cold and wet on a 5 hour long road trip. | ||
| Jimduncan69 |
i have the frogg togg's and got to really put them thru there paces at MBV. they worked great. they are very light weight. they are breathable so you don't sit and stew in your own juices...lol plus they block the wind and kept me warm. i bought mine off of ebay a while back i don't really remember how much i paid for them. but i would buy another set in a sec if something happened to them. | ||
| Darthane |
I bought the Buell Rainsuit way back when I bought my Blast, and it's held up through several downpours over seven years. ...I don't have anything to compare it against because it hasn't failed yet!  | ||
| Ccryder |
Frog Togs +3 | ||
| Slaughter |
I bought the Frog Toggs because of all the reviews I had read. Inexpensive, they pack down really well, they breathe and are reflective (a good thing in the bad visibility of the rain) http://www.froggtoggs.com/catalog/2008catalog/page 14.asp They are sold by most of the big moto-stores. Don't know if our sponsors normally stock them. Surprisingly affordable. | ||
| Hammer71 |
As Duncan said. I saw his at MBV and noticed how well they worked, got mine off ebay for 40 bucks | ||
| Hammer71 |
Or you could ride nekid. Skin is waterproof ya know | ||
| Damnut |
The Buell rain suit is very well made and packs into a very small pouch. It worked well at MBV. | ||
| U4euh |
Or you could ride nekid. The thought of standing nekid in front of 50 people with paintball guns just hit my brain wave, no thanks! I am thinking the Frog's will be my next investment also. I seen a couple of pair at MBV and were very impressed. I know cycle gear carries them for 39.95 if you don't mind an of the wall color. The normal colors are 49 | ||
| Eengler2 |
My wife and I just got tourmaster pants and jackets. $109 for pants. $150-200 for jacket depending on model. Removable liners with a waterproof outer. Padded elbows, knees, hip, etc. Nice to have waterproof gear without having to bring extra rain gear. Works well also. We were rained on almost an entire weekend last month and stayed dry. | ||
| Dynasport |
I bought an expensive HD rain suit five years ago. It has held up very well and keeps me pretty dry. The only time I have gotten wet is having water drip down my back over a long time. Since my wife doesn't ride much, when I bought her a rain suit I didn't want to spend the money I did on my HD suit so I bought her a Frogg Togg. It has been fine. It is much lighter weight and packs up easier. I don't know how it will hold up over the long haul with heavy use, but for the price you could replace it several times for the price I paid for my suit. I have touched my HD suit to my pipe by accident without any damage. I don't know the Frogg Togg could have survived a hot pipe. Anybody out there know about that? | ||
| Teddagreek |
Frog Toggs Get the motorcycle version with the reinforced stitching... The newer versions are big improvement over the original.. The great thing about Toggs is how they breath.. I tried my work rain gear on my bike and it was unbearable.... Hot pipe,Maybe? They didn't survive my accident they got shredded  .. I got to get a set before the rainy season.. | ||
| Hexangler |
I've been riding in the rain for years. Plastic garbage bags and duct tape(in a pinch), yellow rain slickers (top and bottom)--worked well with rubber trench boots, I now own a BMW Gortex Tourmaster suit with AeroStich Combat Touring Boots. Water proof and crash resistant. Don't skimp on good gear. Hex | ||
| Yabuell |
I was flipping through the new aerostich book and saw a jacket and pants that packed up really tight. The coat was called Isotope & the pants are made by aerostich. Anybody tried these mid priced units? | ||
| 1324 |
I've had great success with the First Gear Rainman suit (2 piece). Waterproof in everything I've ridden in, has two waterproof pockets and plenty of reflective piping. Oh, and it also has an integral hood so water doesn't run down your back. I also wear it during cold weather to break the wind with great results. As far as boots, my standard A* boots are a mild track boot that are waterproof. Again, no problems there. I'm still looking for good over-gloves and am leaning towards these: http://www.digitalprovisions.com/Merchant2/merchan t.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=RAINOFF+1-3&Category _Code=RAINOFFGLOVES&Store_Code=FARKLEMASTER But for now, I just wear my winter gloves which are insulated and waterproof...well, not 100% waterproof, but good enough for 30 minute rides in the rain. | ||
| Ratbuell |
I bought this for $99 and love it: http://buell.com/en_us/gear/apparel/Product.asp?Me nu_ID=1&CategoryID=4&ProductID=4108 Nice reflective BUELL lettering on the back and on the right sleeve; it all packs into the hood of the jacket when not in use (into a pillow about 8" around and 3" tall - I haven't tried yet, but I suspect it'd fit under the seat of my Uly); I've been in downpours with it and stayed totally dry; and the hood actually fits inside my helmet, keeping that annoying trickle of water out of my neck! All in all, it met my needs - small enough for me to leave on the bike "just in case" without taking too much room. Inexpensive. And it works. | ||
| Eicas |
I use a "First Gear" insulated suit that cost about $150.00, but it is a bit warm above 50 degrees, and would be too warm above 60 degrees. |
