Dririder = wet rider today

[rok-the-boat]

My Dri Rider Summit 2 jacket is maybe 4 or 5 years old and has been good. I have always looked after it well, but today it leaked all down my front. Not happy. :nono:

My Dri Rider trousers started leaking a couple of years ago and I rarely use them now - seems pointless - I prefer my simple plastic over trou. The plastic/nylon trou ripped at some point but I just stuck a bit of tape on them and they have been fine.

Think I'll just buy a plastic suit next time. Far easier.

[Akzle]

Think I'll just buy a plastic suit next time. Far easier.

had one, a nylon onesy, looked gay as hell, but i was the one laughing when everyone else had wet balls. lightweight and folded up into a fanny pack...

[cheshirecat]

same with three of my MC jackets just like an old Belstaff jacket but at least you could wax them. My old courier company gave out HD PVC outfits and they always worked winter and summer year in year out, but then they had to

[Maha]

Rain/water has the ability to get into houses, why should mere material be any different? :rolleyes:

[rok-the-boat]

Rain/water has the ability to get into houses, why should mere material be any different? :rolleyes:

Because it costs $500 and has waterproof written on it !!!

[Dave-]

To be honest dude 4 or 5 years is pretty good going out of a $500 jacket....that's only 30c a day!

[jimiwith2eyes]

My Dri Rider Summit 2 jacket is maybe 4 or 5 years old and has been good. I have always looked after it well, but today it leaked all down my front. Not happy. :nono:

My Dri Rider trousers started leaking a couple of years ago and I rarely use them now - seems pointless - I prefer my simple plastic over trou. The plastic/nylon trou ripped at some point but I just stuck a bit of tape on them and they have been fine.

Think I'll just buy a plastic suit next time. Far easier.
I have a Dri Rider RallyX jacket with it's 3 layer system!!!! seemed like a good idea as I do a lot of off roading eh' trouble is if you ride without the rain layer and it starts to rain one has to remove the jacket and piss around trying to put the rain layer inside of the outer jacket by the time you have done this you are SOAKED and not a DRI RIDER!!!! in my opinion these 3 layer systems are a waste of time!!!! better off just putting a set of wets in your tail-bag or panniers and putting them on before you get soaked eh' Oh by the way I won't buy Dri Rider again......................

[FJRider]

Because it costs $500 and jas waterproof written on it !!!

There are products that will make it waterproof again. Nikwax have a range of products ... from spray on to wash in.

You are a bit naive to believe the waterproofing will last forever. I have Dri-Rider gear and have no issues. And it's older than 5 years.

[Maha]

Because it costs $500 and has waterproof written on it !!!

A house could cost $500,000 ....and still leak.
I have a ''waterproof jacket (well two actually) one was $700 and is a summer jacket at best and the other is a winter jacket that cost me $300 on sale, and water gets through both. The purchase of a $70 rain jacket sorted it out.
You got 4-5 years of dry riding...thats a pretty good return on the money spent given it's only material.

Even fish are not water proof.

[BigOne]

I have discovered the best rain-proofs for biking in, ever.

Oringi make a garment called a shirt, which is like a big zip-less pocket-less over shirt. It has a tall neck and neoprene cuff, and it's designed to keep you dry in a milking shed. Also get the pants with the ankle closure. For about $20 extra they will add 100mm to the pant legs, so that they come down over your boots.

I wear this stretchy stuff over my leathers, takes seconds to put on, and dries in seconds once you take it off. And I never get wet.

http://www.oringi.co.nz/Products/Dairy-Harvesting-Clothing/Gisborne-All-Purpose-Shirt.aspx
http://www.oringi.co.nz/Products/Agricultural-Rainwear/Cheviot-Overtrousers.aspx

[Grashopper]

I've got a Revit rain over jacket and some no name pvc over pants from a safety shop. Both in neon yellow...Needless to say you see me coming from far far away :laugh:

The pants are awesome, they keep me dry during several hours of rain pouring down. Haven't tested the jacket much yet.

[F5 Dave]

Dri-Rider

As a mate once told me "What the hell would the Aussies know about wet weather gear?!"


he has a point. only DriRider gear I owned was some racey blue gloves. they were nice to wear, but if you sweated your fingers got a bluish hue & if it rained you were positively Smurf-like.

Bring back Duck gear.

[Ender EnZed]

My Dri Rider Summit 2 jacket is maybe 4 or 5 years old and has been good. I have always looked after it well, but today it leaked all down my front.

So you wore it for 4 or 5 years and it didn't leak at all?

Sounds like you got an excellent run out of it, I can't imagine there are many jackets that would manage that. Buy another one.

[Morcs]

You can hardly whinge after 4-5 years. thats really good.

If maybe you spent over a grand on a spidi jacket and that leaked after a few years then yes id say whinge.

[Jantar]

On late wednesday afternoon I rode down to Gore wearing my 11 year old leathers. It started drizzling just south of Roxburgh and by Tapanui it was pouring down. By the time I got to Gore my leathers were soaked, but I was dry.

I left Gore at 10:30 pm for the ride back to Alexandra, and the outside of my leathers hadn't dried out. It was raining, but not heavy. I finally got out of the rain on the Ettrick side of the Moa Flat hill, and again my leaters were soaked, but I was still dry.

Leather or Dri-Rider? Leather keeps me dry and Dri-Rider gets you wet. No contest. :laugh:

[F5 Dave]

yeah I mean isn't the point of textile that you don't have to put wets on? You compromise proper protection of leather for convenience, but I've yet to see it on cheaper-med price sets.

I'll stick to leathers & pack the PVCs if it looks like getting particularly wet.

[Mo NZ]

Leathers. Jacket and pants treated with "Bone Dry" with an oilskin vest. Treated once a year keeps me mostly dry. My last new set is 7 yrs old and im looking for another 5 yrs. I ride about 12,000 k a year at present.

[steve_t]

Cordura and other synthetics are only waterproof when they are clean. If after 5 years of use, you've never used NikWax Tech Wash or something similar, the pores of the fabric will be clogged with dirt and the dirt will act as a wick for water to get through.

[swbarnett]

The best wet weather clothing I've ever had was Line-7 PVC jacket and over-trousers I bought in the '80s. Went looking for the same a few years ago when I got back in to riding and, needless to say, "they don't make 'em like they used to". After much searching I found PVC gear at the warehouse for $20 each. These were just as good at keeping water out (somewhat more cheeply made as you'd expect) and have lasted me 3-4 years. They've now started coming apart at the seams. Not bad - 3 years of dry use for $40 (the bike is my only transport). Went back for another set only to find, you guessed it, they don't sell them anymore. To cut a long story short I found Kaiwaka Clothing in, well, Kaiwaka that makes and sells basic PVC gear for tradespeople (among a much wider range of wet and cold weather clothing). Rode up there yesterday and picked up trou' and parker for $100.

[varminter]

I've got a waterproof jacket that I've worn for years. If I could reach the zip I'd take the fucker off!!

[Mom]

Concrete pills are a dime a dozen on the internet. Honestly. Anything/Everything will leak given poor application. Cheap PVC gear, that fits and covers will keep you dry for a while. As will really expensive gear.

I once bought some expensive (to me anyway) waterproof gear and got wet on the way home.

I really think this issue is more about being prepared. If it looks like rain, dress for the rain, in the best waterproof gear you can afford. You should stay dry :yes:

The only times I have got saturated was in gear that I knew would leak if "really" tested, or when simply caught out.

Oh, and once when I had a HUGE brain fart and bought gear that aparently did EVERYTHING. The only thing it really does well is provide ventilaton during the summer, total waste of time as "waterproof" or even "warm" as touted.

[Mom]

The best wet weather clothing I've ever had was Line-7 PVC jacket and over-trousers I bought in the '80s. Went looking for the same a few years ago when I got back in to riding and, needless to say, "they don't make 'em like they used to". After much searching I found PVC gear at the warehouse for $20 each. These were just as good at keeping water out (somewhat more cheeply made as you'd expect) and have lasted me 3-4 years. They've now started coming apart at the seams. Not bad - 3 years of dry use for $40 (the bike is my only transport). Went back for another set only to find, you guessed it, they don't sell them anymore. To cut a long story short I found Kaiwaka Clothing in, well, Kaiwaka that makes and sells basic PVC gear for tradespeople (among a much wider range of wet and cold weather clothing). Rode up there yesterday and picked up trou' and parker for $100.

You are showing your age love. Back when I started riding, having a Line 7 "zoot suit" was THE only thing to own. Stood me in great stead. Looked like a dork but hey!

[Mom]

yeah I mean isn't the point of textile that you don't have to put wets on? You compromise proper protection of leather for convenience, but I've yet to see it on cheaper-med price sets.

I'll stick to leathers & pack the PVCs if it looks like getting particularly wet.

Far out, I best start reading or I will be pinged for over posting in a thread :innocent:

It really depends on your preference.

I find leather only, to be really cold except for high summer, and in really decent rain you get wet.

I am happliy old enough to not want to get cold on a bike.

Textiles for me (mostly) have proved to be a godsend. Never been wet, never been cold. Cant say that for the leather I have worn in the past.

Funnily enough I am about to purchase a pair of really nice fitted jeans of the leather variety. They will not offer anything like the protection of the armoured textile stuff I currently wear, but will certainly make my arse at least look visible, size no matter :sunny:

[swbarnett]

You are showing your age love. Back when I started riding, having a Line 7 "zoot suit" was THE only thing to own. Stood me in great stead. Looked like a dork but hey!
Kinda like the L's angels ride up north. Felt like I was being stared at in a "that's a bit naff" kind of way when I put on the (yellow) PVC but by the end of that wet ride I got more the "that's not so naff afterall" kind of looks.

My first jacket was Line-7 PVC; no leather underneath, just the PVC (cordura hadn't been invented yet). My second one was denim for the hot summers.

[F5 Dave]

Far out, I best start reading or I will be pinged for over posting in a thread :innocent:

It really depends on your preference.

I find leather only, to be really cold except for high summer, and in really decent rain you get wet.
. . .
thats 'cause you're a chick. on winter rides I put polys underneath, maybe a merrino top, most of the year its just a T shirt & gruts. I've got real chunky leathers, but its just fine. Actually I'll confess that these days my road riding is on nice enough days, not howlers, but the missus swears by the electric vest. I've only really needed it on Brass monkey type trips down souf, but occasionally have taken it out mid winter. She'll wear it in all but height of summer.

[Jantar]

First real frost of the season here this morning. -4C on my commute to work, and was glad to have some nice warm leathers to wear and leave the cooler cordura hanging up at home. If it stays this cool I might just have to get out the winter weight gloves (leather) as well.

[fireball]

but i was the one laughing when everyone else had wet balls.


I hate it when my balls get wet.

My rain condom is great.... shame my boots and gloves leak

[swbarnett]

I hate it when my balls get wet.

My rain condom is great.... shame my boots and gloves leak
Rain-offs for the hands, over-boots for the feet.

[fireball]

Rain-offs for the hands, over-boots for the feet.
I put on some waterproofing stuff on my boots that I use on my tramping boots.... Now just have to wait to test them.

[_Shrek_]

spend a bit more & get Alpine Star, I just got a new set, the last set (now off road set) has done over 220k in the last 4 years & still does not leak

[swbarnett]

I put on some waterproofing stuff on my boots that I use on my tramping boots.... Now just have to wait to test them.
I did that and had limited success. They certainly don't leak like they used to but in the heaviest rain I still get wet feet.

[fireball]

I did that and had limited success. They certainly don't leak like they used to but in the heaviest rain I still get wet feet.


Boots turned out to be waterproof... however the rain suit leaked, and I rode to work with a puddle in my box:no:

[Erelyes]

I did that and had limited success. They certainly don't leak like they used to but in the heaviest rain I still get wet feet.

Was it spray-on or rub-on stuff?

[Maha]

I did that and had limited success. They certainly don't leak like they used to but in the heaviest rain I still get wet feet.

Dubbin.....:niceone:

[nerrrd]

My expensive (for me) recently purchased gore-tex boots were OK yesterday in the rain but leaked today...nuts. Maybe 'cos they were already a bit damp?

Also had overtrousers over my overtrousers over my trousers, same - dry yesterday, wet seat today. Rain yesterday might have been longer lasting but less heavy, today torrential but shorter, but I was out for longer today.

[MarkH]

I find that my leather jacket treated with leather Preservative (beeswax based product similar to sno-seal) is completely waterproof and I've still got enough leather Preservative to re-treat the jacket. I also have over pants and rain-off over gloves.

[swbarnett]

Was it spray-on or rub-on stuff?
Rub-on. Called "Bone Dry". Bloody good stuff actually. When I say the heaviest rain I'm talking about raising the water table to well above ground level. Kind of like what I rode in this morning.

This morning was the worst wind/rain combination I've ever ridden in. Thankfully by the time I got to Mangere Bridge the wind had eased to a gale. I was a little worried about the cross winds coming up the harbour.

I was wearing over-boots, Rain-Off over-gloves and two piece Kaiwaka PVC. I got to work bone-dry for the first time (in this kind of weather) for ages. The new Kaiwaka PVC worked brilliantly. When I took it off most of the water had already run off; they were vertually dry two minutes after riding in to the carpark.


Dubbin.....:niceone:
Tried that before I had the Bone-Dry it was good but the Bone-Dry was better. Actually, the best thing I've found for boots (short of the overs) is straight bees-wax rubbed on every couple of weeks in Winter.

[_Shrek_]

Rub-on. Called "Bone Dry".

+1 works a treat

just "Don't" :no: put it on "Gore Tex" you will turn them into gum boots

[oneofsix]

I was wearing over-boots,

Where did you get the overboots and how do the affect your riding? I presume they are made for motorcycles not just gardening over-boots repurposed but my concern, apart from finding any, has been them slipping in the controls and pegs in the wet.

[swbarnett]

Where did you get the overboots and how do the affect your riding? I presume they are made for motorcycles not just gardening over-boots repurposed but my concern, apart from finding any, has been them slipping in the controls and pegs in the wet.
Yes, proper motorcycle over-boots. Ordered them through Motomail (they're not on the web site any more but Revzilla sell them http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/spidi-x-cover-boot-covers).

They have a sole that only comes about a third of the way back from the tow so the boot itself is still on the footpeg. As for the controls I don't find it any different from when I'm not wearing them.

[Devil]

My expensive (for me) recently purchased gore-tex boots were OK yesterday in the rain but leaked today...nuts. Maybe 'cos they were already a bit damp?


Then take them back. Goretex is guaranteed to keep you dry. They'll quite happily replace or repair if they dont.

Take care though that the water isn't coming from elsewhere, and isn't condensation.
Condensation is easily confused with a leak...

[nallac]

To cut a long story short I found Kaiwaka Clothing in, well, Kaiwaka that makes and sells basic PVC gear for tradespeople (among a much wider range of wet and cold weather clothing). Rode up there yesterday and picked up trou' and parker for $100.

FYI RD1 also stocks Kaiwaka gear.

[Devil]

I have rev-it goretex gear and it's fantastic. No leaks whatsoever. Was in one of the heaviest downpours i've ever ridden in on Saturday and could feel the rain running like a river over the goretex liner and not a drop got on me. Love my Sidi Adventure goretex boots as well.

I dont have the patience for overgear unless it's a long trip. Dont need to put up with it with good textile gear.

[swbarnett]

FYI RD1 also stocks Kaiwaka gear.
That's how I found out about it. They didn't have any of the PVC gear that I was after so I thought a run to the factory would be a good excuse for a blat. What I saved by buying from the factory shop plus the petrol is still less than RRP.

[swbarnett]

I have rev-it goretex gear and it's fantastic. No leaks whatsoever. Was in one of the heaviest downpours i've ever ridden in on Saturday and could feel the rain running like a river over the goretex liner and not a drop got on me. Love my Sidi Adventure goretex boots as well.

I dont have the patience for overgear unless it's a long trip. Dont need to put up with it with good textile gear.
How old is your gear and how often do you ride?

[oneofsix]

Yes, proper motorcycle over-boots. Ordered them through Motomail (they're not on the web site any more but Revzilla sell them http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/spidi-x-cover-boot-covers).

They have a sole that only comes about a third of the way back from the tow so the boot itself is still on the footpeg. As for the controls I don't find it any different from when I'm not wearing them.

Thanks for that. About the same price as the rain-offs too so not too bad.

[Devil]

How old is your gear and how often do you ride?

This lot is a year old now, and every day (you should know that - or do I need to walk downstairs and slap you :P)

[Maha]

Tried that before I had the Bone-Dry it was good but the Bone-Dry was better. Actually, the best thing I've found for boots (short of the overs) is straight bees-wax rubbed on every couple of weeks in Winter.

Bees wax is good, used on canvas seems etc.
My boots are Gortex so the odd rub with dubbin a couple of times during the wet season ensures dry feet.
They are mostly covered anyway with my pants, another advantage over leather.

[swbarnett]

This lot is a year old now, and every day (you should know that - or do I need to walk downstairs and slap you :P)
Sorry, forgot who I was talking to... I was even at your desk when they turned up :doh:

[nerrrd]

Take care though that the water isn't coming from elsewhere, and isn't condensation.
Condensation is easily confused with a leak...

Could be, they weren't super wet, just damp on the soles. Also when I bought the boots they were pretty tight for a while, so might have accidentally stretched the lining breaking them in.


Bees wax is good, used on canvas seems etc.
My boots are Gortex so the odd rub with dubbin a couple of times during the wet season ensures dry feet.

I've got some bone-dry, but I remember someone else saying not to use it on goretex stuff because it prevents the lining from breathing?

On the plus side my Kathmandu rain jacket which is whatever their cheap version of goretex gear is has kept me super dry 3 days in a row (and not too hot).

[MarkH]

Rub-on. Called "Bone Dry". Bloody good stuff actually.

I wonder how that compares to the product I use: https://www.obenaufs.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=20&product_id=30
Both products make claims about protecting, conditioning, waterproofing & softening leather.

I've found that the water beads up and rolls off my jacket even after a year of daily use, if there is another product that keeps working so well for so long then I'll be very impressed.

[rok-the-boat]

Well - my DriRider jacket leaked everywhere yesterday so, I have finally hung it up to dry ... pun intended.

Today I wore my leather jacket with an old gortex raincoat and cheapo plastic trousers I have had for many years. Dry as a bone.

[Maha]

One of the better buys I have made when it comes to gear is an Oil Skin/wool lined vest. It is unequalled in the cold and is water proof.
I wore it the other night while out riding, was thinking of selling it but said to Anne when I got home, it's a must for all weather...keeping it.