Hey guys,

I've done a search for the topic using various phrases, but I'm I can't really find the info I'm after.

I'm about to start riding to and from work every, the bike becoming my 7 day a week vehical. So i'm trying to find a good rain gear/rain suit i can fit in a solo bag and still have a little room left. I know it will take up most of the bag, but i'm hoping there'll be a little bit left for wallet, keys, phone etc.

I don't care if its 2 peice or a one peice, I'm after your recommendations bsaically. Hopefully some of you ride in wet weather regularly and have some tips for me.

I've read in some other places that the Dri Rider Hurricane suit is good and Frogg Toggs are also worth checking out, and even a $50 fluro rain suit from clark rubber scored a few points. The other option is a waterproof jacket as my everyday jacket (i'm thinking this one) and just keep some pants in the solo bag.

Keen to hear your thoughts. thanks guys

 

I just came back from the Gold Coast (3800km round trip) - on the way we went through very heavy ( felt like Monsoonal) rain - on Sat / sun April 16/17 - in Northern NSW
I have a HD Rainsuit - two piece which rolls up into a small pack ( which is actually the hood ) excellent waterproofing - has stirrups and velcro for the legs and jacket that
zips up around neck - only down side - no external pockets
This is about my third rain suit and by far the best ( and most expensive) Also has reflective strips on jacket and pants
To me the biggest issues- questions are - are the pants sealing around the boots (using stirrups) and/ or not riding up over the jeans which them get wet and uncomfortable
- the jacket seals around the neck or else water gets in and the clothing acts like a wick
- the suit packs into a convenient size
- the material is actually waterproof

I also purchased some Rain - Off gloves to go over my 35 year old gauntlets - not a drop of water !! excellent to wear and take on or off and still have a good feel for the controls etc
and fit into a small carry pouch

I had (now ripped to shreds after the accident) the HD Canal 2 piece rain gear with the heat shield on the legs which sounds very similar to what Geebee was talking about.

Worked a treat while I was down in Tassie and not once did any water come through, did have a very minor problem with one strip of velcro not attatching properly at the bottom of one leg but that was more my fault than the garment, the jacket was light and small enough that I kept it with me while walking around Port Arthur while it rained.  

I did wear a pair of Rjays overboots and this stopped my leather boots from getting soaked while traveling through the heaviest of rain storms when I left Stanley for Launceston ( and when I left Canberra at the start of my Holidays).

For gloves I wore a pair of RST Pro Series Waterproof gloves and not one drop of rain came though, their not a big boofy pair of gloves like some that I have worn before, one thing I did get in the habit of doing was making sure that my hands were dry before putting them on as once wet it becomes a bit of a drama, trick is to keep your hands dry and the gloves free from any rain (on the inside) before putting the gloves on and they'll keep you dry for hours.

Hi Josh

this is the HD blurb on the rainsuit - it is the canal as Hidiho says

It packs into a 9-10 inch round pack - the size of a small oval loaf of bread ? should fit into a shoulder bag - perhaps rock into the nearest HD dealer take your solo bag in and try it out for size

Similar to Hidiho - I also wore the jacket as a raincoat off the bike whilst being a tourist

for boots I now wear Thomas Cook TCX Calibre (tall ) waterproof and able to walk around in them -

if you are going to wear the wet weather gear everyday and take it every day to wear and put on - make sure it something that can be put on and taken off reasonably easy.
putting on wet weather pants can be really tricky at the side of the road - over your boots - bit like doing the Hokey Pokey when tanked

cheers

Gee Bee

details
Men's Canal Street Rain Suit p/n 98246-06VM

Don't let the weather determine when you ride. Microdenier® waterproof, ultra light poly fabric. Lightweight and seam-sealed. Packs into hood to create 9" package for easy storage. Zipper front with hook-and-loop storm flap. Helmet-friendly hood. Single-hand drawcord at hem to help keep out the elements. Pants feature adjustable leg openings and heat shield on the inner legs. Reflective piping and printed Harley-Davidson® graphics.

98246-06VM

Does anyone use a Drizabone? I'd like to hear thoughts on this. I wear an oilskin coat made by Kakadu which is a full length trench coat that can be buttoned up around the legs. I too get wet around my dick, and yes, it does look like I've pissed myself, but that and the bottom half of my legs are the only thing that really get wet. HD have these things for about $20 which go over your shoes and keep them dry, but I haven't tried these to form an opinion.