Author Topic: Riding in the rain (Read 1883 times)

74cb750 · « **on:** May 12, 2013, 04:45:17 AM »

Hi All,
spent yesterday (11am-7:30pm) riding to soccer games in the rain,
reffing said games in the rain,
and rode home in the rain.

Good thing I like both rain and soccer, non?

As you can probably tell, I am NOT a fair-weather rider only.

Today's prdiction is for rain. I have 3 more games to ref 1.5 hours away.
Maybe I should buy raingear.

peace,
michel

andy750 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 12, 2013, 05:16:14 AM »

Riding in the rain is no problem with the proper rain gear. Without the proper gear it is a little damp

. If I only rode in fair weather Id have never gone anywhere

74cb750 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 12, 2013, 05:30:45 AM »

I hear ya.
I Know I have raingear somewhere....just haven't found it yet
what with all the nice sunny days we had last week I didn't look for it
and now that I need it, I am finding I'm short of time.

Johnie · « **Reply #3 on:** May 12, 2013, 05:46:22 AM »

I do not think any of us are a "fan" of riding in the rain. I have rain gear for the Wing and get along fine with that if I get caught in a downpour. The 750's...well, I sort of baby those and only take them out when it is nice.

74cb750 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 12, 2013, 05:48:48 AM »

I had a stock (1000? 1100?) Goldwing, but it had no fairings. SO I had to wear raingear riding that beast.

333 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 12, 2013, 06:16:45 AM »

It would rain less if you had rain gear.

KRONUS0100 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 12, 2013, 10:23:03 AM »

been in rain too many times to count. the 'wing at least had full fairing, i have windjammer on the 750 with lowers. also have full leather. but it all comes down to tires...cheap ones dont do well in the rain

LesterPiglet · « **Reply #7 on:** May 12, 2013, 10:28:14 AM »

I had a lovely ride home from an allnighter in the pissin rain today. Not a problem apart from an occasional misfire. Need some WD40 on the plug leads. I have proper raingear. I think it's compulsory in Norn Iron.

andy750 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 12, 2013, 11:32:46 AM »

What do you have for rain gear Lester? Curious...

LesterPiglet · « **Reply #9 on:** May 12, 2013, 12:24:32 PM »

Frank Thomas Aqua Jacket..100% waterproof, shoulder and elbow protection, removable liner.

Dainese Goretex/Cordura 100% waterproof. Knee and shin protection, removable liner.

Frank Thomas Aqua gloves, 98% waterproof though they are really summer gloves.

Dr. Martens. Probably waterproof for 30 mins but look really cool.

andy750 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 12, 2013, 06:27:29 PM »

Thanks Lester for that! I like the trousers and the jacket - Ill need to look into that. When I was last in Japan I went to one of the bike stores there (great places) and got a Yamaha waterproof jacket/trouser set that had a waterproof rating for both. No protection though. So I got a Hein Gericke TRG jacket that is waterproof last time I was in Scotland. Trousers are RevIT Factory - very waterproof. No good gloves as of yet.

I like the look of those Dianese trousers.

For boots you might want to consider the TCX Infinity GTX boot - goretex lined and 100% waterproof. Comfy for walking around in as well. I wear them year round.

cheers
Andy

74cb750 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 13, 2013, 09:33:40 AM »

Andy,
I will allow you to buy me all that gear.

thanks in advance
michel

LesterPiglet · « **Reply #12 on:** May 13, 2013, 09:58:03 AM »

Heheh, I got the jacket and trousers handed down from friends who got...urm, rotund over the years.

andy750 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 13, 2013, 12:58:52 PM »

Quote from: 74cb750 on May 13, 2013, 09:33:40 AM

Andy,
I will allow you to buy me all that gear.

thanks in advance
michel

Gee thanks Michel

Unfortunately my pockets are empty since I have been buying it for myself

Frankensteins Bride · « **Reply #14 on:** May 13, 2013, 07:58:58 PM »

Any of you guys try the frogger suit? I just chuck it over my regular gear and away I go. I love it and it rolls up all nice and neat in it's own little bag.

brooze72 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 13, 2013, 08:29:06 PM »

I have the Tour Master 2 pc rainsuit & also wear it over the riding gear. Was considering a Frogger suit as it's real small to carry, but got a deal on the Tour Master

Frankensteins Bride · « **Reply #16 on:** May 13, 2013, 08:56:34 PM »

What is the Tour Master like? I have their 4 into 1 riding pants which I just freaking love. The frogger suit is neat cause I can just shake it and all the rain just flees. LOL Makes it easy to roll up and put away.

Tim2005 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 14, 2013, 02:10:39 PM »

Quote from: Frankensteins Bride on May 13, 2013, 08:56:34 PM

What is the Tour Master like? I have their 4 into 1 riding pants which I just freaking love. The frogger suit is neat cause I can just shake it and all the rain just flees. LOL Makes it easy to roll up and put away.

I quite like the sound of that frogg gear, I'm not a great fan of how most waterproofs nowdays seem to be made of a cordura type outer layer, which gets soaked through, and a goretex type liner, as you still end up feeling you're wearing a cold wet heavy jacket even though you do stay dry. The frogg gear is a breathable too, most importantly, though it all seems very lightweight- the type you'd wear over other riding gear. Are there any makes of waterproof outer wear that have armour etc but don't actually absorb water like cordura does?

LesterPiglet · « **Reply #18 on:** May 14, 2013, 02:37:41 PM »

My Dainese don't really absorb water. You'll probably find the material that doesn't absorb water at all will melt from heat..like my jacket which accidentally touched my headers.

Tim2005 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 14, 2013, 02:58:07 PM »

mine's a Dianese too, a Madison, it kinda gets wet and heavier, it certainly doesn't fit that description "I can just shake it and all the rain just flees" which I would like. Maybe there are different types of cordura, though I doubt any are melting reistant...

brooze72 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 14, 2013, 04:15:40 PM »

Quote from: Frankensteins Bride on May 13, 2013, 08:56:34 PM

What is the Tour Master like? I have their 4 into 1 riding pants which I just freaking love. The frogger suit is neat cause I can just shake it and all the rain just flees. LOL Makes it easy to roll up and put away.

It's a lightweight suit, nylon type mat'l I think. Only used it once last year, thankfully, & it wasn't a heavy rain but found it comfortable to wear over jeans & a Joe Rocket jacket, has vents & pockets too.

Johnie · « **Reply #21 on:** May 14, 2013, 04:39:15 PM »

Yes, I use the Frogger too. Keeps me real dry. Have one for the wife too.

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