Looking for a good rain suit?

NeonspeedRT · 07-18-2008, 01:34 PM

Ok,
I'm thinking about picking up a good rainsuit for the bike. I'm leaning towards Frogtogs, but I wanted to get some other ideas. Alot of the rainsuits I see are really long in the back, so they might not work on a sportbike.

My main requirements are that: the suit be waterproof, it breathes somewhat, and is visible (bright color, reflective, or both). So what is everyone here using for a rainsuit?

dReWpY · 07-18-2008, 01:43 PM

m2r one piece was like 20 bucks from iron pony, stands up to 100mph speeds keeps me dry, just isnt very breatheable

OneSickPsycho · 07-18-2008, 01:44 PM

M2R from Iron Pony. Keeps me dry, keeps me warm, and it's only $20.

Rider · 07-18-2008, 01:58 PM

Tourmaster Sentinel Rain suit $120 for the set and the pants zip together with the jacket

the chi · 07-18-2008, 02:10 PM

friggin hate rainsuits, but I have found the teknic one works well, approx $40-60 and comes in a lovely shade of flourescent yellow (note the sarcasm)...also, the cheap ones from walmart will hold up for a trip or 2 in case of emergency($20-50)...military issued rain gear is also quite nice, and I have yet to find a rainsuit that breathes!

just a heads up to ya'll that ride with luggage, i hear alot of complaints about luggage rain covers, you can take a poncho or even an old rainsuit jacket, bungee it around your bag and it works awesome. Make sure you keep out what you need however, cuz its a bitch to get in and out of...

Amber Lamps · 07-18-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rae

friggin hate rainsuits, but I have found the teknic one works well, approx $40-60 and comes in a lovely shade of flourescent yellow (note the sarcasm)...also, the cheap ones from walmart will hold up for a trip or 2 in case of emergency($20-50)...military issued rain gear is also quite nice, and I have yet to find a rainsuit that breathes!

just a heads up to ya'll that ride with luggage, i hear alot of complaints about luggage rain covers, you can take a poncho or even an old rainsuit jacket, bungee it around your bag and it works awesome. Make sure you keep out what you need however, cuz its a bitch to get in and out of...

For what it's worth Rae,I found this on Iron Pony..

http://www.ironpony.com/ironponydire...IRT%20PRODUCTS

I don't know if you wear extra small or not...

Also,they don't seem to carry the one piece anymore but they do have a Tourmaster 2-piece for $23.

Mr Lefty · 07-18-2008, 09:08 PM

I was looking at a tour master one... one nice thing is it had an elastic hood that went UNDER your helmet... to help keep your neck and back dry from water entering the collar

'73 H1 Triple · 08-06-2008, 09:03 PM

I have a Nelson Riggs 2 piece rain suit. Works great and it's easy to get on too. ( I wear size 11-1/2 EEEE boots. )

It's a two piece and has plenty of reflective strips on it.

Worked very well this morning during the "gully washer" I rode to work in.

Jeff

jtemple · 08-06-2008, 09:22 PM

All the riders I camped with at Sturgis were raving about Frogtogs and how great they are.

'73 H1 Triple · 08-06-2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jtemple

All the riders I camped with at Sturgis were raving about Frogtogs and how great they are.

My wife wanted rain gear for pike fishing in Ontario Canada. I was going to get her Frogtogs from Cabelas ( www.cabelas.com ) until I read the reviews. Seems the frogtogs they offered split and tore very easily

07-18-2008, 01:34 PM	#1
NeonspeedRT At Large Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jax, FL Moto: 2005 R1 Posts: 678	Looking for a good rain suit? Ok, I'm thinking about picking up a good rainsuit for the bike. I'm leaning towards Frogtogs, but I wanted to get some other ideas. Alot of the rainsuits I see are really long in the back, so they might not work on a sportbike. My main requirements are that: the suit be waterproof, it breathes somewhat, and is visible (bright color, reflective, or both). So what is everyone here using for a rainsuit? __________________ MSF Rider Coach Motorcycle Training Institue Inc "Riding a motorcycle is like playing chess. Anyone can learn the moves, but it takes a lifetime to master the game."

07-18-2008, 01:43 PM	#2
dReWpY RIP REX Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Moto: 2008 1125R Posts: 7,467	m2r one piece was like 20 bucks from iron pony, stands up to 100mph speeds keeps me dry, just isnt very breatheable

07-18-2008, 01:44 PM	#3
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	M2R from Iron Pony. Keeps me dry, keeps me warm, and it's only $20.

07-18-2008, 01:58 PM	#4
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Tourmaster Sentinel Rain suit $120 for the set and the pants zip together with the jacket

07-18-2008, 09:08 PM	#7
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I was looking at a tour master one... one nice thing is it had an elastic hood that went UNDER your helmet... to help keep your neck and back dry from water entering the collar

08-06-2008, 09:03 PM	#8
'73 H1 Triple restorer of the original Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Zionsville,PA Moto: '93 ZR1100 &'73 Kawasaki H1 500 Posts: 1,331	I have a Nelson Riggs 2 piece rain suit. Works great and it's easy to get on too. ( I wear size 11-1/2 EEEE boots. ) It's a two piece and has plenty of reflective strips on it. Worked very well this morning during the "gully washer" I rode to work in. Jeff

08-06-2008, 09:22 PM	#9
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	All the riders I camped with at Sturgis were raving about Frogtogs and how great they are.