Wrap the leg that would hit the exhaust with duct tape and you'll be good. I did mine with black duct tape and it works like a charm.

 

I use them. I have very long legs so the bottom of the pants ride up over the top of my boot, but rain gaiters solved that problem. I'm also skinny so they flap... a lot. For extended rain rides I cinch down a few key points on the jacket.

Otherwise, I love them. I don't steam in them and I'm nice and dry. No swamp effect. They aren't super durable, but I haven't had a problem yet. They pack up small.

Dish gloves are better than nothing waterproof, but they don't breathe and you can get prune-y hands.

 

I've heard they tend to run a bit larger that the size indicates, so I didn't order a size up over my gear. Should be just right.

Rubber gloves would just be for a shorter ride, like commuting home, so my hands would probably not be as prune-y as they were with the Cortech gloves sopping wet. Real wet weather gloves are on my shopping list.

 

Are they gusseted?

 

I pack the jacket with hood in my tank bag. I stay fairly dry with hood up and helmet over. For warmer rain a pair of fishing gloves work well, they breath nicely and dry fast with good grip. In cold rain i bought pair of textile type fabric gloves with thinsulate made by River Road. They are warmest gloves i have but they eventually will get wet in heavy rain.

 

I was very satisfied with mine. They started to lose their effectiveness after a few years though. I had the same problem with them riding up over my boots so I went with a Tourmaster 2 pc suit with stir-ups on the pants legs to hold them down. Right now I'd say it is a toss up between them but I think the Tourmasters will last longer.

 

I had a problem with some other pants with stirrups where the stirrups ripped off. Can't recall if they were Tourmaster or Motoboss or something, it was awhile ago. I didn't like them anyway as they didn't breathe so I got the swamp steam action going which made me cold and wet--but not from the rain.

 

I've done a few rain days in my suit, a couple of which were twenty minutes in pretty heavy downfall. Only my pockets got slightly damp, but that was my fault for not properly closing the pocket holes in the rain suit.

Haven't done any REALLY long rain rides, but they seem like they'd hold up. A friend uses a set on hunting trips and they were great for him.

 

I like mine. THey work fine over my boots. My leg doesn't ever touch my exhaust, so that isn't an issue for me.

I got mine (large) sized the same as my gear and it works great. Fits over my mesh jacket perfectly and I don't swim too bad in the pants. The elastic on the bottom of the pants is perfect for the size of my boots.

I roll the hood up into the neck of the jacket and that tucks up nice to keep the water out of my neck. I have rode through some nice TX thunderstorms and havn't had a problem. My hands got wet, but that isn't a big deal for me down here.

 

Perfect feedback, thank you. This was what I wanted to hear!

 

I've actually had a set for several years now. I want to say going on 4 the only place that is starting to let water through is the knee. I made the mistake of getting black however because that is all the local Bass Pro shop had for the money I had to put into it. I got caught in a monsoon the first trip I had them and the only spot that got remotely wet was where the jacket rode up just a little bit over my pants. I wear them overtop of all my gear and they work really good. They do flap a little bit but considering the cost, comfort level, and packed size I don't think they can be beat.

Just don't forget to pull the pants up a bit when getting on. My brother in law ripped the crotch on his when we got caught in some rain on the highway.

 

My suit just came in today. I must say, I'm glad I held out for the Hi-Vis lime green, it's pretty obnoxious! Sizing turned out just right, too. Good looking suit, overall. Now I'm actually looking forward until the next rain storm to try 'em out. LOL

 

It's fun when you've got the gear!

 

I bought a set for the rally this year hoping that would ensure the rain would stay away but it didn't and I still never pulled them out so they are still new in the package. I'm sure they will get used at some point.

 

Trambo I don't understand... you have the Tourmaster Transition Series 2 jacket, no? It's waterproof. At least mine is. :dontknow:

 

The Transition 2 is water repellant... to a degree. (The rain liner is supposed to make it waterproof.) While I was at the rally, I discovered the subtle difference, in the same day. Riding down 28 one day, we ran into light rain which beaded off, and I stayed nice & dry even w/o the liner. But that same night, when J-Dog, Brent & myself rode up the dragon in the driving rain, it soaked right through.

Last week, I rode every day to work, but thanks to the heat I had my TM Intake 2 mesh jacket on. (Also TM mesh pants) I carried my liners for the jacket & pants with me. Wednesday morning, rode in through light rain, and arrived at work dry. I zipped them in for the ride home, it poured down hard, and I got soaked. Plus, I had sopping wet gear to drip-dry for 2 days afterwards. (Liners go on the inside, after all). That's when I decided it would be easier just to get some proper rain gear over the riding gear.

don't get me wrong, I love my TM stuff, but the liner system seems like it's only good for short rides, or light rain. Heavy downpours and highway speeds get a good soak through. I think the Toggs will fix that. ;D

 

Wow. That sucks. I've ridden home more than a couple times this winter (when the bike was running) in some pretty heavy rain. I got a little wet around the collar, and then around the sleeves (before I figured out that I needed to put my gloves on the inside of my jacket), but other than that, I was bone dry. :dontknow:

 

I hate frickin' rain

On the way to the SV Rally at a rest stop in my Frogg Toggs and overboots

Did I mention I hate frickin' rain

 

LOL

I don't hate the rain. It's not that bad, but the reaction of all the idiots on the road to the rain... I do hate that.

Still need to get some waterproof gloves.

 

Just to add my .02 cents worth, I've also got one of the Frogg Toggs motorcycle rain suit. It works good, and while mine's black it does some have reflective striping on it. I've also worn it while it's cold out to give another windblocking layer, works good for that too.
Tony

 

When properly geared, rain is no big deal.

However the major drawback of liners is that they go inside your gear, meaning your gear is going to get soaked no matter what. Liners are good for light rain, even moderate rain.

But a good rainsuit is going to preform so much better for longer rides and harder rains. I have a 2 piece Nelson Rigg suit, and I love it.

Unfortunately, for some reason beyond my comprehension, I decided not to wear it on our little night ride. Probably because I thought it wasn't raining that hard...

 

Yeah, rain is not biggie. Just intensely dislike riding in it after 30 years on bikes ;D

My 2 piece Frogg Toggs and over boots (to stop water being force fed into my Sidi vented boots) and waterproof gloves, no rain got through btw.

 

figjam: What kind of gloves do you use?

 

I've had my set of Frogg Toggs for five years and just this April rode them about 1500 miles in the rain up in Arkansas at the FJR rally and was dry and comfy the entire time.

They were starting to look a little worn so I bought a set of Frogg Toggs Road Toads at the dealer (G*A*S*P) for $35 on sale. The Road Toads have a longer cut on the legs for sitting on the bike.

Been very happy with Frogg Toggs.