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Cher
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« 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.
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« Reply #1 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.
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« Reply #2 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...  waytogo

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/14/68/926/34091/ITEM/Frogg-Toggs-Womens-Cruisin-Toggs-Rainsuit.aspx
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« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2013, 10:17:15 AM »


Awesome.  Thanks for the replies and link  waytogo  Frogg-Toggs it is.
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« Reply #4 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?  Grin
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« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2013, 12:20:02 PM »

Awesome.  Thanks for the replies and link  waytogo  Frogg-Toggs it is.

They also fold up really nicely and will fit in the panniers or backpack.
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« Reply #6 on: March 19, 2013, 12:38:05 PM »

Is it a bright color?  Grin

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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.  laughingdp
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« Reply #7 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.
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« Reply #8 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.
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« Reply #9 on: March 20, 2013, 07:29:44 AM »

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.  laughingdp
I'm surprised you didn't use the BMW reflective tape
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« Reply #10 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
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« Reply #11 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. 
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« Reply #12 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   waytogo   

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« Reply #13 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.
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« Reply #14 on: March 25, 2013, 05:52:55 AM »

Major thumbs-up for Revzilla!! 
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