[Spacecoast]

I hate rain, and generally will not ride if the weather is questionable. However, thinking of taking a short trip during the summer so I need to be prepared. Any suggestions? In looking at Ebay I see one-piece and two-piece suits..what's best? I'm 5'10" at 160 lbs with a 33" waist..usually wear a large or even an extra large T-shirt..any sizing suggestions?

 

[mg66]

Cant beat Frogg Toggs IMHO.

Myself and the SO both have Pro Action model. They work well and pack pretty small. Sze chart at this link also http://motorcycle.motorcycle-superstore.com/search?w=frogg%20toggs

I got one set at motorcycle superstore and the other for a great reduced price at motorcycle closeouts

 

[Spacecoast]

any comments relative to sizing..some of the manufacture info on sizing is confusing at best..

 

[wacky_woodchuck]

any comments relative to sizing..some of the manufacture info on sizing is confusing at best..

For specific motorcycle raingear, buy your normal size. IE, if you wear a Large jacket, buy a large rain jacket. They are made bigger to go over your existing gear.

I have a large Teknic rain jacket that fits over my large Olympia AST.

I like the Teknic rain stuff. But you should make sure your rain gear has a lining (mesh is fine - if it's just the rubber/pvc, it'll be tough to get it on over your gear). Also, I like to have rain gear that is stitched together and then seam taped. I found out that welded seams do not hold up to repeated use and flapping in the wind. On a trip back from Michigan once, the arms of my Firstgear rain jacket (welded seams) ripped off. So I ended up with a rain vest. Didn't work to well.

 

[Zach]

Another thing to think about in preparation for your trip is to practice riding in the rain. If you avoid it too much, you'll never get comfortable doing it. Go out when you don't have anywhere to be and keep it to back roads. You may find that you actually like riding in the rain (I do!) and getting used to how your bike handles it will be very beneficial to you if you happen to get caught somewhere that you can't just stop.

 

[J-Dog]

I have these: http://www.newenough.com/raingear/2_pc_suits/nelson_rigg/sr_6000_stormrider_rainsuit.html

I'm very very happy with them. Did a 4+ hour ride in them last spring and the only parts of me that got wet were my hands and feet due to lack of waterproof gloves and boots. Plus they are very reflective.

Affordable, reflective and designed for motorcycles is what made me get these over FroggToggs.

 

[GeorgeZboy]

^^ I've got that same Nelson-Rigg suit. It's great.

 

[Spacecoast]

Ordered my rain gear mid week and got it today. After research I went with the Fieldsheer Lexan 2-peice. Seems like an excellent product and the fit is perfect. The reason I decided on Fieldsheer was due to sizing. Looking at other brands, some sizes in medium stated 50" or 52" in the chest..with 30" pants inseam. What kind of body size is that? I'm 5'10", 160lbs and with my riding jacket on my chest is 41"...so the large Fieldsheer turned out to be a perfect fit. Thanks to all that responded.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/3/11/101/2464/ITEM/Fieldsheer-Lexan-Two-Piece-Rainsuit.aspx