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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: ScooterWolf on August 04, 2019, 12:19:45 PM
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I'm considering ordering/purchasing some rain gear. I wear a large armored riding jacket. Should I order a rain jacket that is also a Large to wear over my armored jacket, or go the next size up to Extra Large?
- Wolf
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Buy it to fit over anything you wear that is not waterproof. Also professional quality. In addition to my Aerostich Darien pants and jacket, I like Joe Rocket rain pants and jacket---they last and are handy as extra layer when it suddenly gets cold.
Also non flapping.
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I forgot----rubber overshoes or waterproof boots also necessary---Wolverine makes boots that work---your feet stay dry in all day rain. Gloves mitts---Aerostich makes some overmitts that work in all day rain....but pain to take on/off.
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Thanks John. I'm considering this set in Hi-Voz colors - https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/nelson-rigg-stormrider-rain-suit (https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/nelson-rigg-stormrider-rain-suit)
Should I order a Large, will I need XL to fit over my riding jacket?
- Wolf
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XL----you can always send it back if too big.
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Sounds good, and thanks,
Lowell
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Have used them for years.
If you plan to wear over other gear, buy one size larger.
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I think Frogg togs are for Gold Wing Rider in white tennis shoes----don't they flapp. I think investing in rain gear should be the kind that works for several days in a row, not just showers----all rain gear should be bright/reflective colors, too.
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All gear is waterproof - for a limited time. Some are better than others. It's actually hard to know until you've worn it and ridden in it in rain or a storm. By then it's too late to get a refund.
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I will chime in here with a light nylon mountaineer two-piece rain suit bought 10 years ago. Top and bottom go into two mesh stuff bags actually quite easily. Black pants, not really visible but the red jacket stands out better. Day-glow puke yellow chrome greenish high viz top and bottom would have been best but did not exist then. John makes an excellent point about flapping or better, the lack of flapping. Any response to the wind deteriorates any water resistance and eventually fatigues and frays any fabric. Suit still works and worth the hunnert bucks paid.
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I think Frogg togs are for Gold Wing Rider in white tennis shoes----don't they flapp. I think investing in rain gear should be the kind that works for several days in a row, not just showers----all rain gear should be bright/reflective colors, too.
You are wrong. Bet my bottom dollar, truth be known, you have never owned a pair.
They are reasonably priced, breathable, wear well, and they work good.
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I'm considering ordering/purchasing some rain gear. I wear a large armored riding jacket. Should I order a rain jacket that is also a Large to wear over my armored jacket, or go the next size up to Extra Large?
- Wolf
I have always purchased rain gear large enough to fit over every article of clothing I might wear in the coldest temps I might experience.
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Frogg togs----not real professional quality....and there is the flapping problem and color....last time I looked they were black.
I rode in Germany over 20 years----rain and crappy weather most of the time----my needs are professional quality, all day dry and warm....and rubber boots or waterproof Wolverine boots. In Asia, too, it rains a lot, rode over 20 years there.
Recent trip to James Bay road in Quebec, it rained 3-5 days as I remember----Darien Jacket and pants=all day dry comfort. Any rain gear you need to protect from water running down your neck.
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I have owned a lot of different rain suits in the 39 years I have been riding. Pretty much all of the rain pants have sprung leaks in the crotch over time.......except my Frogg Togs. Overall the Frogg Togs are the best overall rain jacket and pants I have owned. They don't leak. They breath better than any other rainsuit I have tried. I have had no issues with flapping at speed. I bought a set a few years ago and they have held up well.
Negatives? They don't pack up as small as most other rain suits. If you are tall the pants tend to ride up and uncover the tops of my boots unless I wear really tall boots.
Not all Frogg togs are the same. You need to buy the ones specifically made for motorcycles. They are made of a more heavy duty material. They aren't all black. My jacket is a lime green/yellow with reflective piping. I got mine at Cycle Gear and it wasn't very expensive although I don't remember the exact price. I think it was 50 bucks for the jacket and 20 or 30 for the pants.
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Do they flap?
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Do they flap?
I don't remember mine flapping enough to notice. Keep in mind that almost any rainsuit will flap if it's loose enough on you. Except for my Majesty none of my bikes have a very big windshield. I have had issues with one of my mesh jackets flapping at speed on my Versys.
My Frogg Tog Jacket is thicker and stiffer than almost all of the other rain jackets I have owned. I have an older Frogg Tog jacket that I used a lot at work. It got rolled up and unrolled a lot. The material of that jacket loosened up a lot and it would probably flap if I wore it for riding.
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Had some nice gear but in later years have ridden in ex-council "bin man" overalls - never had something quite so waterproof...
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Add to rain gear----best, but you get a little dirty/greasy English Belstaff or Barbour----Barbour fits my upper body better with feather jacket under. Your stay dry for at least 8 hours in heavy rain/snow. Material seems to soak up water....they stand up at end of day-----as most of these 2 piece suits are black----reflective vest worn over=safest.
Aerostich now makes some waxed cotton stuff, too. Colors available. Their overmitts work as good as any thing on market.
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Wear my Frogg Tog pants over my armored jeans in the winter. Keeps my legs from getting cold on my sunrise rides.
7 years, still holding up.
Stig
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Another vote for Frogg Toggs. My jacket is florescent green and is the most visible piece of gear I own.
I have not noticed them flapping appreciably. But then I don't go much over 50-55 in the rain.
I always carry them. They double as a wind-proof layer if the weather gets too cool.
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Judging from the rain wear comments here, non of the commenters have ever ridden everyday, big miles in horrible weather conditions. Rubber boots also nice,too, even with scooter. Am I right?
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Judging from the rain wear comments here, non of the commenters have ever ridden everyday, big miles in horrible weather conditions. Rubber boots also nice,too, even with scooter. Am I right?
I keep a rain suit in my tankbag, along with oversize rubber gloves. For trips I throw in rubber boots that fold pretty flat. This has worked for weekend trips in the Midwest and day after day rain conditions in Alaska.
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Maybe my last on raingear-----scooter/bike I always carry light duty rain gear...in case, right now Tourmaster jacket and Joe Rocket pants(they are 15 years old and on last legs) So plan on buying new Joe Rocket and pants. I like the Joe Rocket jackets as they really work well in real cold weather with feather jacket under (Warmer than my Darien jacket with same feather jacket under.)
Rubber boots--Tingley (expensive) but last more than 10 years---Lemon Pledge sprayed on in side makes then easy to slide on
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Waterproof boots---I have had real good luck with Wolverine Waterproof Wellingtons---2 pr worn out and about to order 3rd. Feet stay dry all day, motorcycle or scooter.
But if I am taking long/serious trip like Alaska or Quebec, I try to start out in Darien pants and jacket, waterproof boots so I don't have to stop when it starts to rain. Only long underwear under the pants seems to work for me.
Gloves---I usually travel with 3-4 pair of gloves and change out as they get wet/cold. I find Aerostich overmitts handy for all day riding in bad weather----WalMart ski gloves under in real cold.
I have bolted on Laminar Lip on my 2019 XTown windshield---works ok with 3/4 Helmet and safety glasses, I carry both sun and clear.
64 years of doing this and over 1.5 million miles---I like to be warm/dry and comfortable. Foam ear plugs really work! My hearing in still here.
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Judging from the rain wear comments here, non of the commenters have ever ridden everyday, big miles in horrible weather conditions. Rubber boots also nice,too, even with scooter. Am I right?
I try to avoid riding in nasty weather but have done it numerous times. I've ridden in rain, snow and even sleet. I've ridden in temps in the teens and up to over 100. Big miles? I used to do it I am not really into high mileage days anymore. I seldom ride much over over 300 miles a day anymore.
Rubber boots? Never liked them. I just wear waterproof boots.
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I don't own rain gear, and I have ridden in absolute downpours before.
I own a textile armoured jacket and textile armoured pants, and I own waterproof boots. What I find works very well for me, is to spray my riding gear with two coats of Kiwi Camp Dry once or twice a year. Water rolls right off of it like a duck, yet unlike a duck there is no flapping. Inexpensive, and convenient for daily riding as far as not having to carry a separate set of rain gear.
On the scooter, it holds water well enough that I can get a big pool of water collecting in the crotch area, that I can just pour out by standing up.
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I have some waterproof textile gear. When I'm wearing that I don't bring a rain suit. In warmer weather I wear mesh gear and I do bring along rain gear.