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Devil
29th July 2008, 13:48
Think it's time I got one.
Motomail are advertising this Rev'IT one for $129. Any one had any experience with this one?
http://www.motoretail.co.nz/product.cfm?ID=5007

Budget is fairly tight. Cannot exceed $200.

Any other recommendations (preferable with a location so I can check one out)?

jrandom
29th July 2008, 13:54
If it's as good as the Rev'it two-piece, then it's top notch. I have that jacket and pants set to go over my leathers. Great gear. Jacket is a big help in keeping warm in winter, as well.

Not much point getting the two-piece, though, really. When you need the jacket, you need the pants as well, so you're I'd say you're on the right track. The one-piece is cheaper, too.

Top tip: when you bin in it and rip holes in the knees, etc, a piece of duct tape on each side of the tear is quite waterproof.

:niceone:

skelstar
29th July 2008, 13:56
Hope you look better in yours Matt... its very 70's jump suit. Can you get them in just plain black?

Can't help thinking "Logans Run" when I look at that pic.

<img src="http://www.motoretail.co.nz/images/products/5007_l.jpg" />

jrandom
29th July 2008, 14:05
Hope you look better in yours Matt...

I think he'd look dead sexy in the red one.

It'd clash perfectly with the KTM.

Devil
29th July 2008, 14:24
I think he'd look dead sexy in the red one.

It'd clash perfectly with the KTM.

I saw the red one and though oooo! I'll have that one.

Then I clicked that i've got an orange bike. I keep forgetting after the black Trumpy!

Ahh well we dont ride bikes for the looks do we... right? right? ;)

Devil
29th July 2008, 14:27
Then again, my leathers are red and black. They dont actually look too bad on the orange KTM.

Marmoot
29th July 2008, 14:29
That chick in blue looks hot....

jrandom
29th July 2008, 14:34
Ahh well we dont ride bikes for the looks do we...

Speak for yourself!

:love:

<img src="http://i38.tinypic.com/2873hqa.jpg"/>

Crisis management
29th July 2008, 14:37
I have the Dri rider one piece $119? and thats waterproof!
I used it last weekend in the central north Island a& Ureweras (MMMMM ride) and apart from being slightly damp around the neck from water wicking in from the balaclava was completely dry.
That was a fair test.

ManDownUnder
29th July 2008, 14:40
$99 Colemans. One piece. I bought one the other day - dry as a wooden rattle when I got home through the downpour.

Seriously recommended. I get one every season or so.

Devil
29th July 2008, 14:44
. I get one every season or so.

Whysat? Shortly lifespan?

I know they dont last forever ofcourse, particularly around the crotch. Anyone else got a decent lifespan out of one?

I guess because of their price it's not such a hit if they start to leak after a year or two.

Good feedback peoples. Cheers.

Devil
29th July 2008, 14:44
Speak for yourself!

:love:

<img src="http://i38.tinypic.com/2873hqa.jpg"/>

Hey hey, this is Kiwibiker, not Kiwitractor.

skelstar
29th July 2008, 14:46
Hey hey, this is Kiwibiker, not Kiwitractor.

Thats soo mean! ...







....heh heh heh

jrandom
29th July 2008, 14:48
Hey hey, this is Kiwibiker, not Kiwitractor.

:shit:

:girlfight:

Don't be mean to Betty; she's very sensitive about her weight.

SupaCross Cycles
29th July 2008, 14:54
Check out prexport on trade me they are running them out at $99.00 two piece wet's

fireball
29th July 2008, 15:07
i picked up a one peice wet for $80 at mt eden moto and i wouldnt be without it it doesnt leak

Pumba
29th July 2008, 15:10
My $0.02, get a two piece. I have a one piece but have used a two piece and found it much nicer, possibly because you had a bit more streach near your back.

Devil
29th July 2008, 15:12
My $0.02, get a two piece. I have a one piece but have used a two piece and found it much nicer, possibly because you had a bit more streach near your back.

Hrm, is that a problem on an upright bike though?

screamer
29th July 2008, 15:22
Hrm, is that a problem on an upright bike though?

He wouldn't know he can't keep his bike upright

skelstar
29th July 2008, 15:48
Hrm, is that a problem on an upright bike though?

Couldn't you just try one on in a shop, and sit on one of their bikes?

Devil
29th July 2008, 15:52
Infract that guy, we cant have logic on KB!

skelstar
29th July 2008, 15:54
Infract that guy, we cant have logic on KB!
Mate, you have the luxury ... hang on, not fancy enough... the luxury of being able to ride your bike where ever you want. I'd ride to a bike shop.

I've got logic to burn (and time).

Kinje
29th July 2008, 16:03
I've got one of the REV'IT ones pictured

Bought it a couple of months ago for my trip down south for Brass Monkey. Had a couple of opportunities to test it out, and held up really well. It kept me dry and warm the whole way, including a trip over the Haast Pass in the rain.

It fits on over your leathers and boots easily with a big zip down the front and round to the side to your hip. Big cuffs so fits over the top of your boots and your gloves, and fits well and doesn't flap around too badly.

It doesn't have any external pockets, and can be kinda awkward to reach inside it to get stuff out of leather jacket pockets without zipping all the way down. Also, it is quite bulky when packed away, so might not fit under seat storage (tho nothing else except the toolkit and some sunnies fit under the RR's seat)

Devil
29th July 2008, 16:04
I've got one of the REV'IT ones pictured


Awesome. Cheers.

jrandom
29th July 2008, 16:04
might not fit under seat storage

Kiwitractors ftw.

NinjaNanna
29th July 2008, 16:25
My $0.02, get a two piece. I have a one piece but have used a two piece and found it much nicer, possibly because you had a bit more streach near your back.

I second that - go for a 2 piece.

The 1 piece suits are a pain to get in and out of, not good for touring or long distances when you want to stop for lunch etc.

With the 2 piece you leave the wet jacket with the bike and no one seems to care about your wet pants when you stop to eat.

vifferman
29th July 2008, 17:39
I second that - go for a 2 piece.

The 1 piece suits are a pain to get in and out of, not good for touring or long distances when you want to stop for lunch etc.
You forgot to mention that they don't breathe very well. The one I had (admittedly black) was 100% waterproof as claimed, but if there was the merest hint of any solar radiation about, I got broiled. With a two piece, you do at least get some air getting in under the jacket.

HenryDorsetCase
29th July 2008, 17:44
Speak for yourself!

:love:

<img src="http://i38.tinypic.com/2873hqa.jpg"/>


5 QUID? I'll take it off your hands for that. ;)

Ixion
29th July 2008, 17:45
The Warewhare is your friend. $12 approx for pants, $30 approx for jacket. get the woven sort not the green or yellow plastic fantastics.

jrandom
29th July 2008, 17:52
5 QUID? I'll take it off your hands for that. ;)

Don't you hate it when you forget to peel the price tag off things?

Max Headroom
29th July 2008, 18:25
This is a similar debate to the "leather vs textile" or various other choices of bikes/boots/gloves/tyres/oils we have.

I bought a Rev'it one piece oversuit last weekend in anticipation of getting drowned on the Blast To The Past ride. Very happy with it. I stayed dry, and found it relatively straightforward to get into and out of. There are velcro tabs on the elbows, sleeves and trouser bottoms to stop rain and prevent bits flapping in the breeze. Felt a bit like assembling a small Chinese tent at first, but it does what it said on the label once it's on.

Life is a compromise, so you pays your money etc, but I have not regrets about my purchase. My last oversuit was a two-piece affair bought from Phil Scott in the early days of Motomail and with a Darbi label on it. While it was reasonably good at keeping me dry, I'm not upset to see it gone 'cos it was a pain to sort without external help. The sleeves were elasticated, which meant having your gloves on first. This made doing up the zip/domes etc a real challenge.

As the yanks would say, your mileage may vary.....

Pumba
29th July 2008, 20:00
Hrm, is that a problem on an upright bike though?

Actually now I think about, its not really an issue on the triumph, it was a bit of a problem on the SV though:confused:


He wouldn't know he can't keep his bike upright

Have we meet???

And for the record I have only had one road bike accident, and that wasnt my fault, but if you have seen me at Mt Wellington on the bucket your post does have a small amount of creadibility:laugh:

AllanB
29th July 2008, 20:10
I have a one-piece that zips across the shoulders. The only problem is if you are dying for a piss......

they are waterproof on the inside as well............:laugh:

Max Headroom
29th July 2008, 20:46
they are waterproof on the inside as well............:laugh:

good to know......

Gremlin
30th July 2008, 01:21
Whorehouse yella pants are going in their third winter... don't think they leak at all. Only annoyance is the crotch to leg bottom is a bit short, I have long legs, so the bottom of my pants get wet.

Damn sight better than my cordura pants... they suck. :oi-grr:

Devil
30th July 2008, 09:32
Yeh, i have the whorehouse green ones. Just getting a bit sick of them. They're an irritation. My normal gear is fine in so-so rain. I'm more after the rain suit for the really shit days or touring. So will definately be a 1 piece.

Devil
30th July 2008, 12:32
Ok, so just went to Motomail. I piked out of the one peice after seeing it. Sorry, I just cant sell my dignity for $129 worth of poofter suit.

Came out with the rev'it rain jacket in black ($100) which looks really nice. For the moment i'll live with my whorehouse pvc rain pants. Might check out the ones Ixion mentioned though.

Gremlin
30th July 2008, 12:36
I piked out of the one peice after seeing it. Sorry, I just cant sell my dignity for $129 worth of poofter suit.
If you start giving KTM riders a pretty boy tag... you is gonna get a slap (a manly one)

jrandom
30th July 2008, 12:38
Came out with the rev'it rain jacket in black ($100) which looks really nice.

A fine choice, sir. Join the club.

My one is extra manly, though, due to the torn-up right arm.

:niceone:

Devil
30th July 2008, 12:44
If you start giving KTM riders a pretty boy tag... you is gonna get a slap (a manly one)

Just hurry up and buy one! Nancy pants.

Oh, did I mention we have a scooter now? I'm just waiting for a fine day so I can take it out with my scratched up leathers and boots.

vifferman
30th July 2008, 12:49
Damn sight better than my cordura pants... they suck. :oi-grr:
Water? Or just in general terms?

My Spidi Gran Turismo pants are great. Although when worn without the thermal liners I dislike the feel of water seeping between the outer fabric and waterproof liner - it always feels like I'm actually getting wet.
My previous favourite wet-weather gear was my Motoline overpants: they're nylon with a plasticised treatment on the inside and PVC welded seams, with elasticised waist and snaps or whatever on the bottom of the legs. They worked very well over my leather pants - never let any weather through. The only issue I had with them is they were a bit slippery on the seat, which is not the case with the Gran Turismo pants, as they have leather on the seat and inside legs. [I]If I had a non-waterproof leather jacket, I'd buy the Motoline jacket to match the pants (assuming you can still buy them).

SPman
30th July 2008, 12:49
I've got an Oxford one piece, I've had for about...5yrs now. Got it for the Cold Kiwi, one year. 400k's of rain and I was toasty dry, except for neck and hands. Still got it and it's still waterproof.
Don't trust the w/house ones in heavy rain. One trip to Palmy when I was wearing my (not) waterproof Cordura gear, I had a green jacket under my cordura jacket and 2 pairs of green trou under my cordura bottom, and still got totally immersed! Mind you it was pissing down - the 2 highway patrol cars who flashed me as I zipped past at 130K didn't bother stopping - they knew (and I knew) they'd be drowned before they finished getting out of the car.........

Gremlin
30th July 2008, 12:56
Just hurry up and buy one! Nancy pants.

Oh, did I mention we have a scooter now?
I got to test them first... AMPS are currently trying to source a demo, and put some mileage on it.

Yes, your lady told me yesterday... when she was trying to make a modem that wasn't connected to the network, fix an internet connection problem :laugh:

Gremlin
30th July 2008, 13:01
Water? Or just in general terms?
water... they are teknic ones (even say 100% waterproof). 30 min on Saturday during the storm my jeans were half soaked, in patches all over. :mellow:

Flick them free to someone that needs something other than jeans, maybe get myself some nice triumph ones (seem to be very few options for cordura that include sliders).

jrandom
30th July 2008, 13:04
she was trying to make a modem that wasn't connected to the network, fix an internet connection problem

Girls are so cute when they try to fix broken machines.

Quasievil
30th July 2008, 13:11
Hows $60 sound + $8 pp, IM clearing out a bit of stuff at the moment.

let me know your size only got a few left.

Cheers

Quasi

Lane
30th July 2008, 13:18
Yes, your lady told me yesterday... when she was trying to make a modem that wasn't connected to the network, fix an internet connection problem :laugh:

I hate you! :( I wasn't going to tell him.....*sigh* I'll never hear the end of it now. That's it...you're fired...or something...maybe...perhaps....oh fine then, I admit it, I had a stupid moment

;)

Lane
30th July 2008, 13:21
Girls are so cute when they try to fix broken machines.

:shake: Suck my goat balls

heheh :p

jrandom
30th July 2008, 13:23
Suck my...

You'd like that, wouldn't you?

Lane
30th July 2008, 13:37
You'd like that, wouldn't you?

well yeah, but my goat would like it more.... ;)

jrandom
30th July 2008, 13:40
my goat would like it more...

Whatever you make Matt pretend to be in the privacy of his own home is entirely between the two of you.

Gremlin
31st July 2008, 02:25
I hate you! :( I wasn't going to tell him.....*sigh* I'll never hear the end of it now.
tsk... shouldn't be keeping secrets now... besides, its much too amusing :yes:


Whatever you make Matt pretend to be in the privacy of his own home is entirely between the two of you.
and to think I worked alongside this... chap. Sometimes you just don't know people eh :eek5:

Lane
31st July 2008, 09:18
hahahaha :innocent:

scumdog
31st July 2008, 10:01
Whorehouse yella pants are going in their third winter... don't think they leak at all. Only annoyance is the crotch to leg bottom is a bit short, I have long legs, so the bottom of my pants get wet.

Damn sight better than my cordura pants... they suck. :oi-grr:

The waterproof nylon leggings with the membrane liner from there are a better deal - long enough and have elastic cuffs and waist:yes:

And I use a parka of the same brand/style, it fits over my tassled jacket AND old army bag easily (nothing worse than arriving dry but find all the little essentials in the bag saturated).

Between them they don't owe me much but sure work.:woohoo:

southernmike
31st July 2008, 10:36
Don't buy anything that's *breathable*. It means 'leaks after a couple of uses'. Get a cheap set and when it starts leaking hit it with a waterproofing product. With the left over $$$ buy another set of gloves so you can let one pair dry out.

Atmonauti
31st July 2008, 11:57
I have a really good rain jacket and good Helly Hansen waterproof breathable ski pants.

The problem is that the ski pants have unsealed inner thigh vent zippers and a unsealed zip fly. So water just pools in my crotch area while riding and continues to soak my whole mid-section. :(

So i went out and got some cheap green warehouse pvc pants 3XL to go over my ski pants for added warmth, but they are getting holes in them after the first use. Not sure if you folks that mentioned those things worked fine have the same "Match" brand that I do.

I saw those nylon type but found those always pulled up off my boots. Was thinking of sewing some bands to use as stirups so they dont ride up any more. Not sure why pants dont come with those any more. They really would help i think.

Edit: Forgot to ask.

Sorry, wondering if any one here had any experience/success using that 20 dollar or so canned silcon spray on zippers and on cordura nylon as well

vifferman
31st July 2008, 12:57
And I use a parka of the same brand/style, it fits over my kacket ...
Kacket? Something you cack in? :eek5:



I saw those nylon type but found those always pulled up off my boots. Was thinking of sewing some bands to use as stirups so they dont ride up any more. Not sure why pants dont come with those any more. They really would help i think.
Yeah, I did that (or rather, asked the vifferbabe to do it, even though I can sew myself) to my Motoline pants. Helped a lot.



Sorry, wondering if any one here had any experience/success using that 20 dollar or so canned silcon spray on zippers and on cordura nylon as well
I've used LOTS of Scotchgard on my gear. Use the stuff in the green can - the stuff that's "for outdoor use on tents" or whatever. But it from the supermarket, not a hardware or camping store, and it's under $10/can (IIRC).
It won't waterproof the zips that well - the water will still wick through the teeth, due to surface tension or whatever. You need self-sealing zips for that. However, as most of the water will tend to bead and run off, rather than coat the surface, when the silicone is coating everything, it will help, as the water won't be sitting around enough to wick it's way through any cracks it finds.
I've got an old Teknic jacket with leather patches on the arms, so I just saturate every part of the jacket with the Scotchgard, leave it to hang and dry for a while, then repeat. I also periodically use it on my backpacks, and used to use it on my Motoline pants, just to be sure. However, it does make them a little more slippery on the bike seat.

Devil
31st July 2008, 13:15
Went back to Motomail to buy the matching pants. Jacket was excellent. Warm and dry and very tidy.


With the left over $$$ buy another set of gloves so you can let one pair dry out.

I'd get stabbed if I bought another pair of gloves. I already have about 5! Hehe. A good pair of gloves would be same/more than the $150 i've spent on the rain gear! (thinkin Spidi H2Outs).

vifferman
31st July 2008, 13:23
I'd get stabbed if I bought another pair of gloves. I already have about 5! Hehe. A good pair of gloves would be same/more than the $150 i've spent on the rain gear! (thinkin Spidi H2Outs).
Yeah, what's up with that? I've got... hmmmmmm.... dunno... about 7? 8? pairs of gloves. I wear only three regularly (but not all at once).
I've got the Spidi SportComp H2Out. They're pretty good (for winter gloves - which I dislike) - warm, comfy, well-armoured, and not too thick in the palms. Cost me over $200 though...
Other waterproof gloves I have are the Spidi Ravens (good, but a bit short in the cuff) which cost around $80, and some Orinas, which are absolute crap ($70-ish).
I think next time I want some waterproof gloves I'll look at Held. I've got some Held summer gloves, and they're terrific. :niceone: Also cheaper'n the Spidis.

scumdog
31st July 2008, 14:07
Went back to Motomail to buy the matching pants. Jacket was excellent. Warm and dry and very tidy.



I'd get stabbed if I bought another pair of gloves. I already have about 5! Hehe. A good pair of gloves would be same/more than the $150 i've spent on the rain gear! (thinkin Spidi H2Outs).

Bread-bags and 'nelastic-bands is what ya need over your gloves - saves buyin so many set of gloves, ergo reduces the risk of being stabbed..

SPman
31st July 2008, 14:54
Plastic Bin liner with holes for head and arms works OK as a rain suit, as well - I've had to resort to that when "caught short"........

Devil
31st July 2008, 14:56
Plastic Bin liner with holes for head and arms works OK as a rain suit, as well - I've had to resort to that when "caught short"........

Hopefully it was empty!

scumdog
31st July 2008, 14:56
Plastic Bin liner with holes for head and arms works OK as a rain suit, as well - I've had to resort to that when "caught short"........

But on any trip where you are doing 100kph+ for any length of time they tend to vanish, leaving you with a black flappy necklace..

Maha
31st July 2008, 14:58
Heres a thread that was just put up, rather niffty rain suit for $95

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=78825

vifferman
31st July 2008, 15:06
Heres a thread that was just put up, rather niffty rain suit for $95

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=78825
Looks bloody good - all the right features, including price. :niceone:

Maha
31st July 2008, 15:09
Looks bloody good - all the right features, including price. :niceone:


Better looking than the 'Charlies Angels' suits Devil put up in the first post and within his price range...:rockon:

jrandom
31st July 2008, 15:10
I'd get stabbed if I bought another pair of gloves.

That's what you get for cohabiting with a redhead.


A good pair of gloves would be same/more than the $150 i've spent on the rain gear! (thinkin Spidi H2Outs).

Buy a pair of Rain-Offs for $60.

I'm loving mine. They're the waterproof-est things you'll ever put on your hands, plus you can put them over your existing not-that-waterproof-but-still-warm winter glubs, or wear them over light summer glubs when it rains in warm weather.

Maha
31st July 2008, 15:14
That's what you get for cohabiting with a redhead.



Buy a pair of Rain-Offs for $60.

I'm loving mine. They're the waterproof-est things you'll ever put on your hands, plus you can put them over your existing not-that-waterproof-but-still-warm winter glubs, or wear them over light summer glubs when it rains in warm weather.

Are they warm?....where does one purchase said item.

Number One
31st July 2008, 15:20
I don't need a rain suit my gear is pretty much waterproof...Just use my armoured jacket for protection

http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2006/03/29/dominatrixc_narrowweb__300x464,0.jpg

vifferman
31st July 2008, 15:31
That's what you get for cohabiting with a redhead.

Or a goat?
Wasn't there some mention of a goat?

jrandom
31st July 2008, 15:33
Are they warm?....where does one purchase said item.

See http://www.rain-off.com/

You can go pick up a pair from their house in Titirangi.

Edit: Warmth-wise, they're not half bad, but you'd still want a proper pair of warm glubs underneath them for long trips in sub-5-degree weather.

Swoop
31st July 2008, 17:23
(and some sunnies fit under the RR's seat)
You can fit sunnies under the seat? Luxury!!

(I'd buy the Motoline jacket to match the pants (assuming you can still buy them).
Is Motohause still stocking them? They had them this time last year.
(Enter Spudflip emoticon here...)

Devil
31st July 2008, 17:25
The KTM has handguards so gloves aren't too much of an issue really. Just rode home in the pissing rain with my Joe Rocket sports gloves, totally vented and no water in them hehe. Everyone should have handguards.

Only problem i've really got left is boots! Been using the nikwax stuff, but it didn't do shit all the last time. I'll have to find something else.

Oh, and in the pissing rain. Warm and dry in the jacket and pants! Why the hell didn't I get this stuff sooner? Plus, you get home, shake them out and they're pretty much dry!

musicman
31st July 2008, 17:26
But on any trip where you are doing 100kph+ for any length of time they tend to vanish, leaving you with a black flappy necklace..

But but but the speed limit is 100km/h isn't it, Mr. PoliceOfficer, which means they're ok! :2thumbsup

scumdog
1st August 2008, 00:37
But but but the speed limit is 100km/h isn't it, Mr. PoliceOfficer, which means they're ok! :2thumbsup

BELOW 100kph they disintegrate to leave you with a tattered Tina Turner mini-skirt - pick which look you woul rather have.....;)

Gremlin
1st August 2008, 02:04
BELOW 100kph they disintegrate to leave you with a tattered Tina Turner mini-skirt
you forgot to mention the cute accessories for wrists and ankles... a mate had that happen to him... it looked fucken hilarious :killingme

Devil
1st August 2008, 09:37
That's what you get for cohabiting with a redhead.


The correct term, is Ginga. She loves that.

jrandom
1st August 2008, 09:41
Oh, and in the pissing rain. Warm and dry in the jacket and pants! Why the hell didn't I get this stuff sooner?

Yeah. I keep advocating those waterproofs + leathers as the ideal gear combo, and people keep ignoring that advice and buying cordura rubbish that never quite works...

vifferman
1st August 2008, 10:20
Yeah. I keep advocating those waterproofs + leathers as the ideal gear combo, and people keep ignoring that advice and buying cordura rubbish that never quite works...
While that's true, and ideal for situations where you know it's going to be wet, the advantage something like a four-seasons suit gives you is that in places like D'Auckland where it can rain on a supposedly fine, sunny day, you don't have to faff around with stopping, putting on your oversuit, etc. when you're out'n'about.
For years (and I mean, like more'n 15), I wore leathers with waterproofs over the top. However, it's much nicer just wearing your bike gear and knowing when it starts unexpectedly pissing down, you don't have to stop and struggle into your oversuit, or alternatively wear the things on a day where there might be the odd shower, and end up being too hot.
The ideal is a set of summer leathers, a set of winter ones, a good oversuit, a one-piece track/fanging suit, and a set of cordura gear with leather on abrasion-prone areas. But who can afford that? Yes, a good set of leathers and a reasonably-priced oversuit is the best value, but not
the most convenient.
I prefer to just wear my 4-seasons jacket and pants, and add/remove liners, open/shut vents, and swap gloves, on a seasonal basis.

Ultimately, anything you wear is going to be a compromise in our changeable climate.

jrandom
1st August 2008, 10:23
While that's true, and ideal for situations where you know it's going to be wet, the advantage something like a four-seasons suit gives you is that in places like D'Auckland where it can rain on a supposedly fine, sunny day, you don't have to faff around with stopping, putting on your oversuit, etc. when you're out'n'about.

That's a good point.

Last night, about 10pm, f'rinstance, I rode home from downtown. It was dry when I set off in Draggins and leather jacket, I didn't bother with the waterproofs. The heavens opened halfway along the northwestern motorway and I rode into the garage soaked and freezing.

:pinch:

vifferman
1st August 2008, 10:36
It was dry when I set off in Draggins and leather jacket, I didn't bother with the waterproofs. The heavens opened halfway along the northwestern motorway and I rode into the garage soaked and freezing.

:pinch:
Yeah, that's happened to me too, just a couple of weeks ago. Twice!
I was only a few km from home both times, when it absolutely pissed down with rain, cats, dogs, and baby fur seal whale penguins (some with surfboards). Both times I expected to get wet, but amazingly was completely dry underneath my normal bike gear. Had I been wearing anything else, I would've been at least wet in patches, and my gear would've been too wet to wear for a few days.

Lane
1st August 2008, 11:34
The correct term, is Ginga. She loves that.
:finger:

bah!

10 chars

bert_is_evil
1st August 2008, 12:41
I'm selling a DriRider Hurricane rainsuit size small on trademe at the moment - only worn once for a 10 min ride to work (was too short in the body for me as I'm tall for a gurl but fitted me perfectly otherwise).

It's advertised for $90 plus postage but if anyone on KB wants it PM me and I'll pull the auction and you can have it for $80

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Helmets-clothing-footwear/Other/auction-168497460.htm

HenryDorsetCase
1st August 2008, 12:49
I'm selling a DriRider Hurricane rainsuit size small on trademe at the moment - only worn once for a 10 min ride to work (was too short in the body for me as I'm tall for a gurl but fitted me perfectly otherwise).

It's advertised for $90 plus postage but if anyone on KB wants it PM me and I'll pull the auction and you can have it for $80

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Helmets-clothing-footwear/Other/auction-168497460.htm

did it fit over your leathers? how tall are you?

bert_is_evil
1st August 2008, 12:54
I'm 5'8" (yeah not mega tall but taller than average) and it fitted over no problem, was comfy but when I curled myself up into a ball on the bike it felt a little bit too short in the body. I can measure it if you want.

Swoop
2nd August 2008, 10:42
Well, my much loved cordura pants are now allowing in a bit of water... right into the crotch.
Nothing like being at work and appearing as if the bladder control has failed.

Oversuits, you say...?