Rain Gear

[WackyDan]

I finally splurged and bought some great boots instead of using boot covers.

I bought a pair of pioneer outdry boots... Expensive, but my feet no longer get swamped and I don't have to carry the booties anymore nor do I have to worry about the time and struggle to put them on.
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/revit-pioneer-outdry-boots

I also bought a set of Blauers which are also waterproof and less pricey.
https://www.blauer.com/blitz-8-waterproof-boot-fw028wp.html

Both have the Boa system for boot laces. I had a summer boot with the Boa system... and used them for seven or eight years - still have them too.. The Boa lace system held up well.

I just upgraded to the higher end Frogg Toggs:
Jacket -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EZ4S342/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

AND Bib Pants - The bibs keep the water from blowing up under the jacket and getting down your pants.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0051HSJH8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Those Toggs are a little bit more money but instead of just being the Tyvek type material, the inner is Tyvek and the outer is a tighter and tougher outer shell. I've had good luck with the cheaper Frogg Toggs, but after a few uses you'd still potentially have mystery leaks in some seams as they were stressed.

I bought this latest set of Toggs as a stop gap until I buy one of the new Olympia riding suits... You can now buy a decent riding jacket with a really good rain liner that has a hood and can be worn inside or outside the jacket or by itself... The pants you can pair with it have come a long way too. Very $$$ though. That said, I'm probably going that route as I would not have to carry extra rain gear. I already ride with an Olympia textile jacket with liner, but it isn't great in the rain - but I want it for the impact/skid protection. Since moving from a GS with side and top/tail bags to an F3, I'm trying anything to reduce the amount I pack.

I actually bought a nice one piece rain suit... Kept me dry from the rain, but I sweated so bad in it I ended up wet, sticky and stinky in it instead... Probably better for temps below 70 degrees....


Now... If someone can actually point to truly waterproof gloves I'd appreciate it. Every pair of motorcycle gloves I bought for rain use and thermal have been soaked through within 20-30 minutes in the rain. They repel water for a short while and that is it.

With the boots, I found money fixed the water issues...
With rain gear, I found a little more money fixed the longevity issues and rain issues, though you can find bargains out there that will keep you dry.

Gloves though? I'm not sure stupid money spent on those actually gets you waterproof gloves that stay waterproof. I've spent up to $100 on gloves only to be let down on the claim they were waterproof. I've ordered a few different pair of waterproof gloves from Amazon this week and they aren't specifically motorcycle gloves. Going to test them out in Maggie Valley this coming week and expect to get wet. I'll see which ones if any stay mostly dry, and keep my hands warm enough.

So anyone have any glove recommendations where you have really worn them in a down pour for an extended period of time? I really don't want to spend $200 on a pair of gloves that is only going to let me down when I really need to keep my hands dry... like this time of year when it gets colder.

 

[jthornton]

Thanks Dan, I didn't even think to look for higher end Frog Toggs. Wow those boots are pricey...

JT

 

[Fatcycledaddy]

jthornton

Look no further than Bajaron and the first gear line

:agree::agree: Got mine from him 2 years ago and have not gotten wet riding since. Ron has GREAT pricing also!!

 

[Road-Kill]

Frog Toggs are probably warmer than Gortex is. Your rainsuit won’t breathe but the Gortex will.

I have both the Frog Toggs and Gortex.
The Frog Toggs are cheap, easily stowable and will keep you dry.
The Gortex is expensive, bulky but will also keep you dry.....and a bit warmer without that "clamy" feel on long rides.

 

[Fat Baxter]

I have a high-end pair of BMW's Goretex rain gloves that really work, but boy, were they pricey! But they do breathe well in summer rain.

I also have a pair of Aerostich's three-finger overgloves, which can also double as a windbreaker over my regular riding gloves, allowing me to continue using my deerskin gloves when it gets chilly (bonus!). So far, they've held up -- no leaks.

I have a Toumaster two-piece rain suit. But lately, I've left the top at home, because I recently bought a Joe Rocket Phoenix mesh jacket with it's own removable rain liner. But if I strapped for room in my saddlebags, I also leave the jacket liner at home and instead carry a good Goretex rain parka. I figure I can don the pants, then put the Goretex over the mesh jacket. The bonus here is that, once I get off the bike, I have a nondescript parka to wear around.

 

[IGETAROUND]

rain gear

So anyone have any glove recommendations where you have really worn them in a down pour for an extended period of time? I really don't want to spend $200 on a pair of gloves that is only going to let me down when I really need to keep my hands dry... like this time of year when it gets colder.

Dan
The AeroStich three finger glove covers are the greatest thing since sliced bread.