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rain gear questions
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I never intentionally ride in the rain (I am a new rider) but am going
to be taking a training course at the end of October in the
northeast. One of the requirements of the class is to bring rain gear
since the class is rain or shine. Typically at the end of October the
temperature will be in the 50s.
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Doesn't mean it will be raining but a rain suit comes in handy when you
under estimate the chill in the air. They can take the edge off even when
it's dry out.
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I would like to buy some rain gear online I have been looking at
various sites desribing sizing and it is usually based on chest size.
I do not have a typical body shape. I am about 5'8", 240 pounds,
weightlifter muscular but also with a bit of a gut so clothes often
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My vote is for Frogg Toggs. Cheap (about $50 brand new on eBay),
ultra-lightweight (less than a pound), with plenty of reflective
piping. Feels like you're wearing a paper bag until you wash them,
then they're fine. They're supposed to be breathable, unlike the
rubber or PVC rainsuits, but I find they don't breath really well.
YMMV.
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fit me wierdly. I have short, thick limbs so sometimes long sleeves
and pant legs are ok because the thick limbs cause them to "shorten" a
bit.
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I wouldn't buy online. You need to try this stuff on at the dealer with and
without leathers.
Start working kettle bells for the gut.
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Do these suits usually have adjustable arm and leg lengths? From the
pictures I have seen they look pretty baggy.
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For a reason. It's meant to get on in a timely fashion over your boots and
leathers without restricting movement. Often when the sky opens up with no
warning.
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No adjustable lengths here.
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Are these suits meant to be worn over leather jackets? If so, should
I measure my size while wearing the jacket or are they assuming some
sort of thick underclothes?
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Don't measure. Go to a dealer (HD, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, whatever). See
above.
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They're meant to be worn over the leather jacket, but I also wear
mine as a general purpose windbreaker/raincoat without the leather.
As others have suggested, go to a local retailer and try one on for
size. Like me, you don't have an "off-the-rack" body, so the
matching pants will seem to be made for freakishly tall people with
bizarre proportions.
Ride safe!
Zeke in Bedrock (Pierrefonds, Quebec)
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Any advice welcomed. Thanks and have a round on me.
Edward
'07 FXSTC
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Been asleep here a while but thought I'd give my 2c worth.
When considering a rain suite I look for packability (if such word
exists) and lightweight. That being sed try on a suit while wearing
your leathers. My jacket is made by HD not that I care, it simply had
all my requirements. A full velcro/gusset down the front to channel
water down, an inside cuff on the sleeves and eaqualy important good
reflectivity - orange/black/and lots of reflective material.
Now the pants. I went to a back packing store and again I looked at
ease of putting on these things with full leathers and zippers all the
way on the side with a flap to avoid rain getting in - yes a gusset
down the side helps too. The ones I own are made by Red Ledge.
Boots: I think the name of the company is Exigen - iduno, mebe
Kickstart will post here since I gave him a bike cover made by the
same company. I think I paid 10 bucks if that and bought a back-up
since they are thin confy and *waterproof* and pack very, very small.
Gloves - hehehe as a scuba guy I just take my trusty neopreme gloves
and the temp inside will be warm albeit wet. Nothing matches and some
stuff is expensive and some not so much. Butt, as anyone will tell
you, when your riding down the road toasty and dry with a smile on yer
face...it will all go downhill when you feel that first lil drop of
cold water hit your left nut.
Lastly, tires tend to *scallop* - after long distances - watchyerself
on the twisty-turneys
rico
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Crash protection AND rain gear in one Check it out.
Pricey and you may get a few remarks from the unknowing but
its an alternative
Mike
2003 FLHTCI
1990 FXRT
1992 FXR
1962 FLH
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Go to Boaters World, or web-search "Against the Elements" & find a local
dealer. Against the Elements makes the best rain gear I've ever worn. If you
put it on correctly, you can't get wet. When you try it on wear your boots, &
leave room for your leathers or what ever cold weather gear you use.
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Jinks ('86FXRS,'07 FLTR)
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