| Author | Message | ||
     Impulse_101 |
Now that I have a nice jacket I need some rain gear. I have some stuff but it's not really what I'd like to have for a motorcycle. It's more for fishing and hiking. What brands have you guys had the best luck with? JT | ||
| Dyna |
For rain gear its hard to beat FORD.  | ||
| Impulse_101 |
Already got two of those. I was looking for something a little less expensive but sexier than a hyundi. JT | ||
| Koz5150 |
They make a sexier car then a Hyundi??? | ||
| Gearhead |
JT, I really like the Harley-Davidson rain gear. I got a chance to use it again today at BattleTrax!! I think they offer a couple of versions, I have the two tone silver and orange with the reflective panels. It's a good looking outfit with lots of pocket space, good venting and easy to put on in the rain. | ||
| Andys |
Remember, with raingear you generally get what you pay for. | ||
| Geofg |
The Samoa Rainsuit kicks butt. It has been absolutely watertight even during the major thunderstorms we get down here in Florida. And it packs up into a self-contained fanny-pack so it won't eat up all the space in your tank bag. -Geof} | ||
| Darthane |
I've got the old Buell 'packable' rain gear. Ridden with it through some pretty shitty stuff, and anything from work clothes to my leathers on underneath it with no problems - and 've never gotten wet yet in 3 years (provided I had it on, anyways!). | ||
| Daves |
I have both a HD and a Buell rainsuit. Like them both! Ride to the edge! Dave daves@h-dappleton.com | ||
| Impulse_101 |
Dave, You can show me them on Thursday. JT | ||
| Davefl |
Frogg Toggs. www.froggtoggs.com They breathe so you don't get soaked from the inside. | ||
| Daves |
I only have my Buell one up here. I'm sure we can find a HD one like mine here though. So, you're coming Thursday for sure? Dave | ||
| Impulse_101 |
That's actually my least favorite thing about rain gear. I sweat so bad underneath the gear that I get just as wet. But that it usually when I'm hiking, fishing or other outdoor activities that involve moving around. JT | ||
| Davefl |
You should try riding in Florida during the summer. More like putting all of your gear on and then walking into a sauna. The rain gear blocks out the airflow and even in the rain the temps are in the eighties. | ||
| Impulse_101 |
Dave, I live in the north for a reason. I don't like hot weather. It gets to 100 occasionally around here in the summer but I live next to Lake Michigan which cools it off to the 90's on those days. If it's that hot I don't leave the house. Living in Alaska changed my internal thermostat forever. JT | ||
| Bomber |
I picked up a Buell suit off a sales table at a dealership a couple of years ago (maroon and black color with a hood that seems to want to be the pack for the suit, but ain't big enough) works nicely -- if you're real price sensitive, though, you should do some comparison shopping | ||
| Davefl |
The summers are not that bad when you factor in that last January when most of the north was under snow I was putting miles on my bikes. A fair trade I think.  | ||
| Impulse_101 |
Rain gear isn't too bad. Aerostich rain gear is around $50. As is Fieldsheer's stuff. So I know that I have decent options for very moderate prices. JT | ||
| Impulse_101 |
Oops, Yes. Barring something unexpected I will be there around opening on thursday. I will be on my bike unless it's raining. JT | ||
| Fly |
JT, here's a few conclusions that I've made over the years after trying a variety of raingear on the road: 1. Definitely more comfortable in rain gear made of newer-technology (fabric) materials that breath. 2. Whatever you buy must fit close and/or be able to adjust excess material so it doesn't flap in the wind (drive you absolutely frick'n nuts) or puff up like a sail (very tiring). 3. Hot bike parts will instantly destroy or compromise many materials used in rainsuits. It's common to melt legs as you struggle to get on/off a bike loaded with luggage, etc. I've even had failure due to long contact with really hot oil tank. I've found that one-piece breathable fabric suits with heat protection at legs work best, and they pack relatively small. You do get what you pay for. | ||
| Lake_bueller |
I have the "cheaper" Buell rain suit. It's not the best (poor fit & finish) but it stops the rain from soaking me. About 4 years ago, we were caught in a really bad storm with nowhere to hide (road construction on our north bound lanes, exits going to god forsaken farm land). Out of 10 riders, I was the only dry guy in the bunch (except for my blackened prune hands and feet). Any suggestions on rain gear for my feet? | ||
| Bomber |
Lake two suggestions . . . . .. cheap Totes over boots . . .. . or Sidi On-raod Symptex (sp?) . . . . . i've used both, and the sidi's are damn near waterproof, and pretty damn good boots to boot . . . . . . . nothing else to carry! | ||
| Bads1 |
Hey Bomber and Lake Seeing what I do for a living....If you know its gonna rain just call me up and I'll spray you both down with a good commercial grade of Dupont Teflon.I'm a certified StainMaster tech.I'll water proof you and everYthing else you have.LOL | ||
| Fly |
Lake, For dry feet, I use something similar to these. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/item.aspx?style=4061&department=115&Divisio n=1 Fit over any boot, pack small, tuck leg portion inside your rain pants. Mine are actually rip-stop waterproof nylon boot covers with an open sole, purchased from a small vendor selling at the Chicago motorcycle show. They allow you to walk on your boot sole instead of the covers. Work great. Harley sold something very similar, but I don't see them listed on their apparel web site any more. | ||
| Mbsween |
Lake, I've got a pair of alpinestar space boots. I've ridden as much as 400 miles in serious rain (I live in the northeast go figure). My feet never get wet with those boots. They aren't too bad in heat either, and they wear well. And as a bonus they'll save you toes when a mean old ducati wraps the shift lever around them...ask me how I know | ||
| Darthane |
Matt, you didn't wreck the Keith's Monster, did you? I've got some Joe Rocket waterproof boots - and so far they have been. Same type that Skully's got, though the name escapes me. | ||
| Wyckedflesh |
Quicksilver winter suit...with booties | ||
| Mbsween |
Darthane, that would be the one, here's some pics of the fun http://www.mbsween.com/monster.html I busted a rib, some rash, and about 1000 worth of ducati stuff. If you need to know what Buell parts fit monsters, just ask But the boots saved my feet! And now Keith has the exhaust cans and heel guards from Brian Catterson's Monster edited by mbsween on April 26, 2004 | ||
| Darthane |
LOL...can't tell if you have a busted rib or not - you've got the same stoned look on your face I remember from the NE Tour still! That poor bike... ...oh yeah, glad to hear you're all right...  |
