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Passenger Rain Gear

Tin Can

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My wife and I returned from a three day trip to day. We were in rain all day (7 hrs ) and she got soaked. I checked her gear and did not fine anything wrong with it. Should we invest in other rain gear or has anyone else had this problem. Although I can not understand what would be different that would make the passenger be so wet. Could it be the three wheels or the back wheel because it is so wide. I do not have any idea at all. Thanks for any and all help.
 
What kind of gear are you using?:dontknow: We are on our 3rd set of rain gear! We ended up with the HD rain suits and they keep us dry as a bone. We where caught in a small tornado up on the Blue Ridge last year and stayed dry with the exception of our lower arms which got wet from moving fallen branches and trees on the road .
 
I agree ... the HD rain suits are awesome. I have a two-piece with bibbed pants and pretty good boot covers. And I've tried a lot of them over the years.

thehawk
 
Where was she wet? My wife has had problems at the neck...from the back. There is a lot of backdraft on the Spyder. Solutions: Be sure your clothing or another jacket does not project above the rain jacket at the neck...especially fleece, which wicks the water inside quickly. The neck needs to fight snugly...many don't. A rainjacket with a hood is a huge help for backdraft rain.

For rain coming in the front, things can be more difficult. Solutions: Be sure after you sit down you adjust the jacket to have no valleys...any folds that point upward will collect water and push it past the rain flap. The water has to be able to drain downward freely. That water that gets inside ends up in your crotch eventually. BTW, a snug jacket usually works better than a loose one. Make sure the jacket has a good rainflap above the zipper that folds over, and be sure to fasten the outer flap completely, to hold the rainflap down. The only solution to a poorly designed jacket is another jacket, I'm afraid.

If the jacket is carefully put on and fits well, another brand or design may be needed. A one piece suit is more watertight than a two-piece, for instance. In a downpour, frankly, nothing may help for long. I have even had leaks through two layers of waterproof garments, although a waterproof riding suit under a rainsuit gives a good fighting chance. In those cases, merino wool or polypropylene garments are warmer than cotton, and the poly stuff dries more quickly.

Study how the rainsuit is put on, made, and how it fits. The solution may well lie in little adjustments. If you have to try another brand, try to overcome any weak points you find with a differing design. I wish you luck in your quest.
 
Anyone have any suggestions for inexpensive but good rain gear? I was thinking frogg toggs...but wanted to see what you guys thought.


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I agree with Scotty you have to keep the rain from going down your neck. I would think that a rainsuit with an attached hood would be her best bet.
 
Firstgear textiles is what we use. I have never got wet in 300 mile long downpours. Add waterproof gloves and your in business if you choose to ride.
 
I prefer a one-piece suit as there simply are fewer places for the water to sneak in... TourMaster has done a good job of keeping me dry so far! :thumbup:
 
I vote for Frogg Togs. I had a set for years with excellent results. This time I bought the slighly heavier version. I think they are called Toad Togs. They are excellent.
One thing I did not see on here, but many may already do. Put the hood of your rainsuit on first, then put the helmet on.
Oldmanzues
 
I vote for Frogg Togs. I had a set for years with excellent results. This time I bought the slighly heavier version. I think they are called Toad Togs. They are excellent.
One thing I did not see on here, but many may already do. Put the hood of your rainsuit on first, then put the helmet on.
Oldmanzues

we had them no thank you only way to go is 1 piece
 
i and the wife have toured the U.S.A and have had about 8 different set's of rain gear the one's we have now are
REV'IT! Pacific H2O Rain Suit

this is by far the best rain gear that i have found for the money that work great

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/revit-pacific-h2o-rain-suit

We got these as well, coming from Frog Toggs. So far so good. Have not been in many downpours, but got in the rain from spyderfest going up to IL and was pretty pleased.
 
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