Motorcycle rain gear

Greetings,

I am looking for some rain gear for riding. I suspect there is a wide range of quality on the products out there. Any suggestions as to a good brand, or a brand to be avoided?

Thanks,

I picked up a rainsuit at the Harley dealer.They had a sale so it was 20% off.I would buy the better one and spend about $120 at the dealer. I had a cheap one and at 65 mph the velcro would not stay closed and it blew up like a balloon. I looked like the Michlon man going down the road. The better one has better stuff for keeping it together but it is in a bigger package. The cheaper one was 6" dia. and 3" thick . Thick better one is 6"x6" x10". So storage space is also a consideration.

I use the Austrailian Outback full lenght "Drover" coat and leggings/chaps. The best raingear I've worn, it's been raining here for 23 straight days,then 2 sunny days and now 3 more rainy. :cussing: But a least its warm.:gah:
They keep me bone dry and warm,2 days last week the rain was so heavy I could barely see where I was going but I was dry.
100% wind and water proof
Great for cold weather and crappy late fall rainy weather too.:devil:

I bought my first one at a Harley dealer. It was around $100 and the cheapest one they had. I still have the jacket, but the pants went a long time time ago. When I worked at a dealership I bought their top of the line Gortex suit for my ex. I think it would have cost around $300 if I'd paid full price. He loves it and will probably have it forever.

You can get something cheaper from Drag Specialties (order at the dealer), but you get what you pay for. I wasn't allowed to wear anything brand specific when teaching, so I got a $30 rain suit from Drag. I think the jacket lasted one day before coming apart at the seams, and that was riding one hour up, one hour back, and about 3 miles around in the parking lot all day. I fixed it up with black duct tape, but it was in the trash shortly. Same thing with the pants.

I ended up ordering a pair of pants from Whitehorse Gear for around $50. They keep the rain out, but they feel like wearing rubber. I take them off as quickly as I can. I think the Tourmaster series there is pretty good, and you'll probably get a better value for your money than at the dealership.

I also got a pair of Harley rain pants on clearance at the dealership. I like the pants that have the zippers that work from both the bottom and the top. They make it a lot easier to get the pants on and off. These also have built in boot covers. Those are OK, but they only cover the front and are bulky in the pants when either not being used or when trying to pack them.

A really good purchase for around $25 is the Choko rain boots. They store flat and completely cover your boots. I wouldn't wear them on a day trip, but if you're going on a long trip, it really sucks to get your boots wet.

Look for reflective stuff on the suit as well. I was told that my Harley jacket lights up substantially when hit with headlights. All of the Harley products have good reflective qualities.

I don't use any rain gear. I/we (depending if my wife is with me) get to our destination eventually and then i/we dry up. Road to work in a rain storm and was dry in an hour. No big deal...

I picked up a rainsuit at the Harley dealer.They had a sale so it was 20% off.

Why would you buy one that is 20% off? Don't you want to stay 100% dry?:roflmao: :roflmao: I would like my wife to buy some 60% off clothes from Victoria secret.:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

We had a thread on this before....bought mine from Menards for $14...Its a good set for as cheap as they are, but I don't ride in the rain that often. (try not to)

Thanks for the help. I checked out the Frog Togg site, and that looks like the way to go. I have been caught is some 'surprise' thunderstorms that had me emptying my boots when it was over. Days when the weatherman says, sunny and dry all day, but then whoops, clouds rolling in and you are 100 miles from home!

I should have been a weatherman. Where else can you get a job where you can be wrong so often, and not get fired!