March 24th, 2011, 12:28 PM | #1 |
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Rain Gear Recommendations...
What keeps you dry on those rainy rides?
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March 24th, 2011, 01:03 PM | #2 |
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before kkim pipes in
you know he's gonna say an aerostitch one-peice suit....... btw jason, looking to purchase some touring gear? did you get that FJR? |
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March 24th, 2011, 01:26 PM | #3 |
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I pick it up on Saturday!
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March 24th, 2011, 02:33 PM | #4 |
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NICE
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March 24th, 2011, 05:53 PM | #5 |
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Hotel room and a hooker
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March 30th, 2011, 12:51 PM | #6 |
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you're not doing it right if you can stay dry in a hotel room with a hooker.
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March 31st, 2011, 06:04 AM | #7 |
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Any real recommendations???
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March 31st, 2011, 06:59 AM | #8 |
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If you are going to ride for any real distance in heavy rain a full suit is the only way to go I have never had two piece rain gear that with stood a few hours of heavy rain. Usually comes up under the jacket due to air flow and unless the trousers are of the bib type you get your chest wet. I found my Ninja, a problem as my rain trousers against the tank caught the rain and made a puddle many materials are water proof, but not when you have a weight of water on them for some time.
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March 31st, 2011, 07:08 AM | #9 | |
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Just so we are clear on the intended use. I would likely have these on my sport touring bike in one of the cases. My typical ride home from work would only about 25 mins but I'd also be using them for the occasional long distance trip when the chance of rain is always unpredictable.
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March 31st, 2011, 07:24 AM | #10 |
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If you are riding for only 25 minutes in rain then two piece will be Ok. Where I live close to the mountains we often get very heavy rain then something like this is what you need.
http://www.getgeared.co.uk/HELD_6910...9&category=164 they test it with a pressure washer from all angles. Steve
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March 31st, 2011, 09:23 AM | #11 |
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Frog Toggs!!!
It all folds up nicely into a little sack and whenever it looks like it's going to rain I just bring the sack along with me. |
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Flash: your ever have any issues getting wet with the wind driving the water? What do use on your hands and feet?
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March 31st, 2011, 09:41 AM | #13 | |
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My hands; I generally don't use anything. All of my attempts at wearing waterproof gloves or wearing latex gloves under my riding gloves have all resulted in me getting frustrated....so I just let my hands get soaked haha. The jury's still out on a water resistant glove solution for me. My Dianese torque boots are apparently water resistant. In all of the rainfalls I've ever ridden in (some of which had fairly large puddles and tons of splashing) my feet have never once gotten wet. What I have found so far, though, is that if your seat is thoroughly wet, and you sit on it without at least wiping off some of the water, you do get a bit of moisture seepage. It won't soak your pants or anything, but they get kinda damp around the butt area. |
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March 31st, 2011, 10:05 AM | #14 | |
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As far as hand protection... I hear this is one of the better options. http://www.rain-off.com/rdr_cmnt.htm Another bit of info in case other chime in here. I'm really looking only to cover my current protective gear. I don't really want to buy weather proof protective gear. I just don't have to closet space for more gear.
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March 31st, 2011, 10:42 AM | #15 | |
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Had this site recommended from the FJR Forum to purchase them. http://www.digitalprovisions.com/Mer...=RAINOFFGLOVES
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March 31st, 2011, 11:01 AM | #17 |
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Frog Toggs. I'm wearing 'em today. They fit over your current gear, and don't take up much space. Also, overboots help if your footgear isn't waterproof.
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March 31st, 2011, 11:05 AM | #18 |
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Overboot??? Could you share a link on what you use? I'm looking for a compact option so when I'm 2-up I can carry for both.
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April 6th, 2011, 09:44 PM | #20 |
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I bought a Firstgear rain jacket and pants years ago (can't remember the model but I think it was the most expensive one they had). Even though I have a waterproof jacket and pants the rain gear is always in the truck/tailpack. I've ridden through hellacious rainstorms on LD rides and I've never gotten wet. I also have the Aerostich triple digit rain gloves and they're the bomb.
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April 7th, 2011, 05:27 AM | #21 | |
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Question so we are clear. Are you talking about a full protective jacket or just and over type jacket and pants? Thanks
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April 7th, 2011, 05:32 AM | #22 |
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The Firstgear rain jacket and pants go over my regular riding gear. Normally my regular gear is fine for light rain.
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April 7th, 2011, 05:33 AM | #23 |
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Gotcha. Thanks for the info!
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