best rain gear for that wont break the bank?

Shima · 10-29-2012, 11:46 PM

Hi all, After riding from AL to KY last weekend, partially in overcast, misty, light rain, I find myself wanting some good rain gear that won't break me. Any input is appreciated. Thanks, Shima

Shima · 10-29-2012, 11:50 PM

I also need to add that i put on my goretex raincoat while riding the bike and it seemed to take in cold air and froze me through my leather vest and jacket that i was wearing under the raincoat.

ballast · 10-30-2012, 02:18 AM

lots of folks are happy with road toggs from frogg toggs

Loafer · 10-30-2012, 06:36 AM

No matter what brand you choose, check to see if there is a hot pipes patch on the inside of the right leg. Or sew one on.

**ringadingh** · 10-30-2012, 09:32 AM

Good idea, Gerry, Ive melted about five sets of pants on the pipes so far.

**Top Cat** · 10-30-2012, 09:37 AM

Tour Master !

bigdave · 10-30-2012, 09:49 AM

I bought an inexpensive rain suit from Jafrum. So far it has been great and has the heat patches on the inside of the legs.

pcarrell · 10-31-2012, 09:40 PM

For really cheap rain gear, go to the local hardware / home supply place and get painters suits made of a product called Tyvek. It's the same stuff Frogg Toggs are made of, but WAY cheaper. Granted, you only get white, but in the low visibility situations like rainy weather, brighter is better.

To do them up for motorcycling, sew or better yet, use some Stitch Witchery, to attach some oven hot pots (you know, the square things you use to take hot stuff from the oven) or ironing board covers ( http://www.gadgetjq.com/froggtognomelt.htm ) onto the insides of the leg.

Not so stylish (it's all about keeping dry, not winning a fashion contest), but it's way cheap and works well.

ponch · 11-01-2012, 12:48 AM

I use marine rain gear. Too much for me in AZ in the summer, but you won't get wet either.

**jlreeves** · 10-10-2013, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by pcarrell

Use some Stitch Witchery, to attach part of an ironing board covers ( http://www.gadgetjq.com/froggtognomelt.htm ) onto the insides of the leg.

Not so stylish (it's all about keeping dry, not winning a fashion contest), but it's way cheap and works well.

I tried the Smoking Toad kit and the patch just came off. I guess it would work well to cover a burned spot but wasnt happy with the product.

I just did the ironing board cover and Stitch Witchery thing (above) on my Frog Toggs. Total cost about $10 and it works great. Simple yet elegant. Thought it was worth posting it again to get it to the top.

10-29-2012, 11:46 PM	#1
Shima Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Glencoe, AL Posts: 19	best rain gear for that wont break the bank? Hi all, After riding from AL to KY last weekend, partially in overcast, misty, light rain, I find myself wanting some good rain gear that won't break me. Any input is appreciated. Thanks, Shima Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-30-2012, 02:18 AM	#3
ballast Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 1,394	lots of folks are happy with road toggs from frogg toggs __________________ Charlie "Ballast" Krogh 2005 1600 Nomad "Tangerine Dream" VBA #999 VROC #29355
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10-30-2012, 06:36 AM	#4
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	No matter what brand you choose, check to see if there is a hot pipes patch on the inside of the right leg. Or sew one on. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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10-30-2012, 09:32 AM	#5
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10-29-2012, 11:50 PM	#2
Shima Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Glencoe, AL Posts: 19	I also need to add that i put on my goretex raincoat while riding the bike and it seemed to take in cold air and froze me through my leather vest and jacket that i was wearing under the raincoat.
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10-30-2012, 09:49 AM	#7
bigdave Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burnsville, NC Posts: 1,589	I bought an inexpensive rain suit from Jafrum. So far it has been great and has the heat patches on the inside of the legs. __________________ David "BigDave" Hall Burnsville NC VBA #477 2007 Red and Silver Nomad (traded 4/10/2014) 2013 Blue and Black Voyager
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10-31-2012, 09:40 PM	#8
pcarrell Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 229	For really cheap rain gear, go to the local hardware / home supply place and get painters suits made of a product called Tyvek. It's the same stuff Frogg Toggs are made of, but WAY cheaper. Granted, you only get white, but in the low visibility situations like rainy weather, brighter is better. To do them up for motorcycling, sew or better yet, use some Stitch Witchery, to attach some oven hot pots (you know, the square things you use to take hot stuff from the oven) or ironing board covers ( http://www.gadgetjq.com/froggtognomelt.htm ) onto the insides of the leg. Not so stylish (it's all about keeping dry, not winning a fashion contest), but it's way cheap and works well. Last edited by pcarrell; 10-31-2012 at 09:48 PM.
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11-01-2012, 12:48 AM	#9
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,016	I use marine rain gear. Too much for me in AZ in the summer, but you won't get wet either. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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