Whats the best Rain Gear?

[oyamyers]

Ok, I know Summer is still here and I hope you are all enjoying weather like we are having in WA, about 80 days in a row without rain :Sport: but I know the rain will be here soon. So, my question is, what rain gear do you have and rate it for us. I want brand, price, dryness rating, style, comfort...you get the picture. I forgot, please list your choice of gloves too. Oh and pics if you can. Help your fellow riders stay dry this Fall. Thanks.

 

[99vengeur]

I don't currently have any rain gear, but here is what I plan to order. I have read some good things about it and the price looks good too! I like some of the various features, like the hood for under the helmet.

Tour Master Elite II One Piece Motorcycle Rain Suit :: New Enough, LTD

 

[oyamyers]

I don't currently have any rain gear, but here is what I plan to order. I have read some good things about it and the price looks good too! I like some of the various features, like the hood for under the helmet.

Tour Master Elite II One Piece Motorcycle Rain Suit :: New Enough, LTD

That looks great and the price is good. Any idea about the size? I'm 5'10 and 150lbs.

 

[99vengeur]

Well, I'm 5'11" and 140 pounds and I plan to get the large. Hopefully this will allow me to wear it over my other gear and still be comfortable. I'm thinking that this should be a good fit, not too loose and not too snug. However, if the size isn't right, the guys at New Enough are awesome and they will exchange it for the right size. :thumbup:

If you are worried about sizing, give them a call tomorrow and they will help you out, no problem.

 

[oyamyers]

Well, I'm 5'11" and 140 pounds and I plan to get the large. Hopefully this will allow me to wear it over my other gear and still be comfortable. I'm thinking that this should be a good fit, not too loose and not too snug. However, if the size isn't right, the guys at New Enough are awesome and they will exchange it for the right size. :thumbup:

If you are worried about sizing, give them a call tomorrow and they will help you out, no problem.

Thanks. I did see that it says the sizing is for wearing over normal riding gear and that you should order your normal size. I think I will call them tomorrow and talk with them. How about gloves and boots? any idea?

 

[99vengeur]

Thanks. I did see that it says the sizing is for wearing over normal riding gear and that you should order your normal size. I think I will call them tomorrow and talk with them. How about gloves and boots? any idea?

If you do call them, report back here. I'd like to know what size they suggest to you, because we are pretty close.

As far as gloves go, I think either of these gloves would be nice. The navigator actually has a visor wiper blade! :thumbup:

FirstGear Navigator Motorcycle Gloves :: New Enough, LTD
Scorpion Recon Motorcycle Gloves :: New Enough, LTD

Boots, I think I would just wear the boots I've got now and not worry about getting a separate pair of waterproof boots. They do make waterproof slip covers that slide over the boot to keep the water out. That will likely be the route I go.

 

[FZ1inNH]

My wife and I have Nelson Rigg gear. Love it. It's never let us get wet.

Nelson Rigg SR-6000 Stormrider Two Piece Motorcycle Rainsuit :: New Enough, LTD

 

[oyamyers]

"If you do call them, report back here. I'd like to know what size they suggest to you, because we are pretty close."

I called this morning and the guy said I should order a Medium, so I did. I ordered the yellow/black. I couldn't handle the solid yellow one. Add $12.95 for shipping.

 

[99vengeur]

"If you do call them, report back here. I'd like to know what size they suggest to you, because we are pretty close."

I called this morning and the guy said I should order a Medium, so I did. I ordered the yellow/black. I couldn't handle the solid yellow one. Add $12.95 for shipping.

Excellent! Thanks for checking it out. :thumbup: I'm going to get the yellow/black one as well. The solid yellow was just too much for me.

 

[oyamyers]

My Tour Master Elite II One Piece Motorcycle Rain Suit just arrived.:steve: I tried it on with my riding jacket on and it fits great. Rain is in the forcast for next week so I should be able to try it out. I will report back here after I get a couple of rides in the rain.:thumbup:

 

[99vengeur]

My Tour Master Elite II One Piece Motorcycle Rain Suit just arrived.:steve: I tried it on with my riding jacket on and it fits great. Rain is in the forcast for next week so I should be able to try it out. I will report back here after I get a couple of rides in the rain.:thumbup:

Awesome! I got mine two days ago and it fits perfect. Rain really wasn't in the forecast for today, so I didn't take it to work with me. Wouldn't you know, it was raining when I left... Guess I should have taken it with me. :rant:

One thing that surprised me most when I was looking over it was the material it's made from. This stuff is thick and feels super tough. I bet this will be a very durable suit and probably last a long time. :thumbup:

 

[oyamyers]

Awesome! I got mine two days ago and it fits perfect. Rain really wasn't in the forecast for today, so I didn't take it to work with me. Wouldn't you know, it was raining when I left... Guess I should have taken it with me. :rant:

One thing that surprised me most when I was looking over it was the material it's made from. This stuff is thick and feels super tough. I bet this will be a very durable suit and probably last a long time. :thumbup:

I was also suprised at the quallity of the material. I'm feeling like this was a very good choice. Thanks for the tip. I live in the Seattle area so I will carry mine every day the clouds are around.

 

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I got the Frogg Toggs classic set for $60 at cycle gear. I was back east and had a 9 hour ride of which about 7 was in the rain. It held up well for the first 3-4 hours but then at the spot between the pants and jacket, rain started to get through. I doubt there are any rain suits that would have held up to 7 hours of rain though. I am very pleased with its performance...other than the leaking between the jacket and pants (a gap) there was no other areas that leaked, even at the arms/helmet.

 

[oyamyers]

I got the Frogg Toggs classic set for $60 at cycle gear. I was back east and had a 9 hour ride of which about 7 was in the rain. It held up well for the first 3-4 hours but then at the spot between the pants and jacket, rain started to get through. I doubt there are any rain suits that would have held up to 7 hours of rain though. I am very pleased with its performance...other than the leaking between the jacket and pants (a gap) there was no other areas that leaked, even at the arms/helmet.

Thanks, that's one reason I went with a one piece. I didn't want a gap between the jacket and pants. I rode to work this morning in the rain and stayed warm and dry.

 

[dart1963]

Frogg Toggs = short term solution



At 8 months my jacket zipper blewout... so, I sewed it shut and turned it into a pull-over, problem solved.....

Now, at one year, the pants are no longer rain proof... I had a good 12" overlap from jacket to pants (think Urkel), they just aren't rain proof any more. I was soaked in my nether regions down to me knees, and the top of my riding pants under were dry, so I knew it was just the rain pants, either the seams, or just the material decaying....

I would recommend them for anyone who just want's backup and doesn't normally ride in the rain, they are compact and lightweight, but for us die-hard riders rain/snow/sleet/shine... they just won't hold up in the long run...

Will be looking again at more gear, until then will probably cage it in the rain for a while.

 

[Diluted]

At 8 months my jacket zipper blewout... so, I sewed it shut and turned it into a pull-over, problem solved.....

Now, at one year, the pants are no longer rain proof... I had a good 12" overlap from jacket to pants (think Urkel), they just aren't rain proof any more. I was soaked in my nether regions down to me knees, and the top of my riding pants under were dry, so I knew it was just the rain pants, either the seams, or just the material decaying....

I would recommend them for anyone who just want's backup and doesn't normally ride in the rain, they are compact and lightweight, but for us die-hard riders rain/snow/sleet/shine... they just won't hold up in the long run...

Will be looking again at more gear, until then will probably cage it in the rain for a while.

Wait a sec...you rode in this sh!t? Are you nucking futs? :rof:

 

[dart1963]

Wait a sec...you rode in this sh!t? Are you nucking futs? :rof:

You mean this, yeah, didn't look to bad when I left home, but I see it could get nasty:

"THE FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR

* PORTIONS OF CENTRAL MARYLAND AND CENTRAL AND NORTHERN VIRGINIA

* THROUGH LATE TONIGHT

* PERIODS OF VERY HEAVY RAIN WILL CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF 2 TO 4 INCHES HAVE ALREADY BEEN REPORTED.
RAINFALL TOTALS FOR THE EVENT OF 3 TO 5 INCHES ARE
EXPECTED...WITH LOCALIZED AMOUNTS TO 7 INCHES POSSIBLE.

* FLASH FLOODING IS ALREADY OCCURRING IN MANY PARTS OF THE WATCH
AREA. ADDITIONAL RAINFALL WILL ONLY EXACERBATE THE FLOODING
SITUATION."

 

[99vengeur]

 

[Funkmaxtor]

The forecast for my area isn't any better. I took the cage this morning but I had to jump start it cause the battery was dead! Man do I hate Toyota!

 

[Stephenfz6r]

I have a two piece Helly Hanson, made in Canada. It's very Good. The Alpinstars MX4 are not waterproof. Nelson Rigg Saddle bags leak like a sieve.:rant: