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Title: Recommendations for a moto rain suit? Post by: Cher on March 19, 2013, 04:01:05 AM Can anyone recommend a good motorcycle rain suit? I still may ride to the GP race in Austin in April so I'd like to have all the bases covered just in case. Title: Re: Recommendations for a moto rain suit? Post by: nickshelby500kr on March 19, 2013, 05:42:38 AM Dainese makes a nice rain suit but its a bit pricy. If you want a cheap just in case type thing, frogtogs work well. Not nearly as good looking but they work.
Title: Re: Recommendations for a moto rain suit? Post by: CajunR on March 19, 2013, 06:00:50 AM I have a Nelson Rigg two-piece that works really well... but is hotter than Hades. It's a discontinued model, so I don't know if their current line is as effective or as blisteringly hot.
I've also heard very good things about FroggToggs... [thumbsup] http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/14/68/926/34091/ITEM/Frogg-Toggs-Womens-Cruisin-Toggs-Rainsuit.aspx (http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/14/68/926/34091/ITEM/Frogg-Toggs-Womens-Cruisin-Toggs-Rainsuit.aspx) Title: Re: Recommendations for a moto rain suit? Post by: Cher on March 19, 2013, 10:17:15 AM Awesome. Thanks for the replies and link [thumbsup] Frogg-Toggs it is. Title: Re: Recommendations for a moto rain suit? Post by: TresGatos on March 19, 2013, 11:47:33 AM I have a Nelson Rigg two-piece that works really well... but is hotter than Hades. It's a discontinued model, so I don't know if their current line is as effective or as blisteringly hot. Is it a bright color? ;DTitle: Re: Recommendations for a moto rain suit? Post by: nickshelby500kr on March 19, 2013, 12:20:02 PM Awesome. Thanks for the replies and link [thumbsup] Frogg-Toggs it is. They also fold up really nicely and will fit in the panniers or backpack. Title: Re: Recommendations for a moto rain suit? Post by: CajunR on March 19, 2013, 12:38:05 PM Is it a bright color? ;D [cheeky] [cheeky] [cheeky] [cheeky] Ironically, they are grey... So the wearer kinda disappears into the rain. I wasn't thinking too clearly when I bought them about 6 years ago. Maybe that's why they were so affordable. [laugh] Title: Re: Recommendations for a moto rain suit? Post by: ducnut on March 19, 2013, 06:07:25 PM Frog Toggs is da bomb. Road home from Arkansas once in a total soaker of a rainstorm and I stayed completely dry. Make sure you get the higher end model that I think are designed for boaters. I have seen some wimpy versions at Wal Mart. It will be pretty obvious which one you want.
Title: Re: Recommendations for a moto rain suit? Post by: Cher on March 20, 2013, 03:38:52 AM It looks like froggtoggs makes things to go over your boots too. They're an additional 65 bucks... In for a penny, in for a pound at that point I guess. Title: Re: Recommendations for a moto rain suit? Post by: muskrat on March 20, 2013, 07:29:44 AM [cheeky] [cheeky] [cheeky] [cheeky] I'm surprised you didn't use the BMW reflective tape Ironically, they are grey... So the wearer kinda disappears into the rain. I wasn't thinking too clearly when I bought them about 6 years ago. Maybe that's why they were so affordable. [laugh] Title: Re: Recommendations for a moto rain suit? Post by: CajunR on March 20, 2013, 08:28:37 AM I'm surprised you didn't use the BMW reflective tape Ooooh, that's a good idea! [cheeky] Title: Re: Recommendations for a moto rain suit? Post by: fastwin on March 23, 2013, 08:44:19 AM I've used Tour Master suits in the past but for years I have been a fan of the Dry Rider suits. That and Tote rain boot covers. I use the XL size (even though my riding boots are Euro 44 size) to make sure they will fit over my Sidi boots. When it's warm I say screw it and use my normal Joe Rocket full length road race style gloves... let them get soaked. On multi day rides I always take a back up pair so the wet pair can dry in the motel room on the next day's ride.
Title: Re: Recommendations for a moto rain suit? Post by: Cher on March 23, 2013, 02:49:29 PM I've used Tour Master suits in the past but for years I have been a fan of the Dry Rider suits. That and Tote rain boot covers. I use the XL size (even though my riding boots are Euro 44 size) to make sure they will fit over my Sidi boots. When it's warm I say screw it and use my normal Joe Rocket full length road race style gloves... let them get soaked. On multi day rides I always take a back up pair so the wet pair can dry in the motel room on the next day's ride. Very cool! More choices to investigate [thumbsup] Title: Re: Recommendations for a moto rain suit? Post by: TresGatos on March 23, 2013, 07:38:09 PM You may want to check out Revzilla online. Good customer service IMO.
They have closeouts that you might like. Title: Re: Recommendations for a moto rain suit? Post by: CajunR on March 25, 2013, 05:52:55 AM Major thumbs-up for Revzilla!!
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