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Title: Recommendations for a moto rain suit?
Post by: Cher on March 19, 2013, 05:01:05 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, 06:42:38 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, 07:00:50 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, 11:17:15 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, 12:47:33 PM
Quote from: CajunR on March 19, 2013, 07:00:50 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.



Is it a bright color?  ;D
Title: Re: Recommendations for a moto rain suit?
Post by: nickshelby500kr on March 19, 2013, 01:20:02 PM
Quote from: Cher on March 19, 2013, 11:17:15 AM
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, 01:38:05 PM
Quote from: TresGatos on March 19, 2013, 12:47:33 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, 07:07:25 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, 04:38:52 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, 08:29:44 AM
Quote from: CajunR on March 19, 2013, 01:38:05 PM
[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]
I'm surprised you didn't use the BMW reflective tape
Title: Re: Recommendations for a moto rain suit?
Post by: CajunR on March 20, 2013, 09:28:37 AM
Quote from: muskrat on March 20, 2013, 08:29:44 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, 09:44:19 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, 03:49:29 PM
Quote from: fastwin on March 23, 2013, 09:44:19 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. 

Very cool!  More choices to investigate   [thumbsup]   

Title: Re: Recommendations for a moto rain suit?
Post by: TresGatos on March 23, 2013, 08:38:09 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, 06:52:55 AM
Major thumbs-up for Revzilla!!