Wet weather gear?

[Gremlin]

For the best wet weather protection you want a one piece rain oversuit (over anything, make sure you size it appropriately) and rain offs... I don't have a clue on boots, nothing I have used yet is 100% waterproof.

Outdoor stores can be good, but I've seen some not hold up at 100kph, as they don't exactly need that requirement when tramping...

[swbarnett]

I rode through that wind and rain earlier this week, everything got wet (my overs are from the warehouse),

So is my PVC rain jacket. I rode in the same rain and remained bone dry.

[baptist]

So is my PVC rain jacket. I rode in the same rain and remained bone dry.

Might look at that, I am so short and fat though will probably have to chop the arms down

[nodrog:Me]

.... so what could you guys recommend .....

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[sgtp]

My cordura riding pants leak pretty bad, so I got some silicon waterproofing spray from a outfitter shop on a recomendation from another rider. Yeah, an over-suit is probably best, but I know I will be caught in the rain without it in the future, so hopefully the waterproof spray helps some.

[Dodger]

I buy my rainproof overs from outdoors stores, because I've found that it's way better than what "motorcycle" gear manufacturers make.

I'll +1 this, I've been through 3 or 4 sets of wet weather gear and so far the best I have found is the PVC/Nylon pants/jacket from the Warehouse. Cost is around $25ish each.

I also use the old trick of putting a plastic bag in each boot, as my 5 year old boots are no ware near as water proof as they once were.

[sinned]

If you are going to try out lower cost non motorcycle over gear check that it does not have openings that could tear open at speed or have bits that flap. I like my Revit 2 piece as it is very large in legs etc so can get on and off easily and has large velcro tabs to wrap up all the surplus.

[GrayWolf]

Oh this is a real pet peeve of mine. I have ridden for 36years, and yes all we had then was belstaff wax cotton or PVC covering. Then I aquired one piece 'romper suits' that were fully lined and were actualy pretty damn good at holding out the English winter cold and wet. Sadly if honest the nylon construction was not extremely road rash resisitant. Only a few (15?) yers ago you could get the bib front trousers, double zipped jackets and ONE piece over suits in sizes that actualy FIT. Try to get a 4 or 5XL size to cover a 3XL body and gear. and who remember the gloves with a waterproof nylon overmitten stored in a zipped pouch in the gauntlet?
Now its bloody 'fashion over function'... I wanted a teknic Corsair two piece suit.. well bugger me, to get the right waist size? the trousers are 6 inches too long grrrrr. and they dont do a short leg length. So if you do not 'fit' manufacturers decision for size? tough shit sunshine, so they lost a $1000+ sale x2 (partner didnt buy either)
We now have the cordura trousers that fix by velcro or poppers at the waist instead of a buckle or adjustable strap/belt, yeh wear them every day, see how long the blasted things last. Motorcycling is now becoming a weekend 'sport'? and seen as a market for high price 'fashion' accessories.... does a Valentino Rossi replica one piece and helmet actualy improve protection? NO but it does improve their bloody profit margins. Until the manufacturers are 'forced' to produce actual straighforward good quality suits/trousers/jackets that perform correctly? Then we are going to get bloody wet!!!!

[Usarka]

My cordura gear has never leaked in its life so if it looks like rain I'll wear that. Personally I find it a RRPITA to carry especially and put on an over jacket and trou.

[DangerMice]

I'll +1 this, I've been through 3 or 4 sets of wet weather gear and so far the best I have found is the PVC/Nylon pants/jacket from the Warehouse. Cost is around $25ish each.

+1 from me too. At 18 bucks for a pair of magic yellow trousers who cares if they only last even one season. Kept me bone dry so far. (They come in green as well, but the yellow adds a bit of visibility, esp. on darker winter mornings & evenings)

[steve_t]

Oh this is a real pet peeve of mine. I have ridden for 36years, and yes all we had then was belstaff wax cotton or PVC covering. Then I aquired one piece 'romper suits' that were fully lined and were actualy pretty damn good at holding out the English winter cold and wet. Sadly if honest the nylon construction was not extremely road rash resisitant.

Did I read that right? You want your PVC waterproof overgear to be road rash resistant?

[GrayWolf]

Did I read that right? You want your PVC waterproof overgear to be road rash resistant?

NO, we had to wear pvc OVER leathers and jeans.... Cordura pants were not invented back in the 'stone ages'

The 'Romper suit'? Was a one peice 'touring suit' fully lined with quilting etc, BUT this was BEFORE kevlar/cordura....... so no, in honesty it would not have been very road rash resistant.

[jaffaonajappa]

Did I read that right? You want your PVC waterproof overgear to be road rash resistant?

LOL. Yes.
I also remember the old belstaff gears, and the 60's/70's era fellas absolutely swearing by them - once they had spent hours preparing them tho.

Best way to combat wet weather?
Buy an older eyetalian bike, or a Honda. Neither of them will let you make the same mistake (riding in rain? Really??!) twice

[theseekerfinds]

I wear a one piece 2XL RST oversuit, cost $149 and I have ridden through some atrocious weather in it.. It didn't keep me 100% dry but it did keep me 99% dry and pretty bloody warm too and that's good enough.. I wear it over my leathers and with the 3/4 length zipper it's only a matter of sucking in the gut to get the zipper all the way up and velcro flap secures things nicely.. I found the only weak spot was from the rain running down my neck.. I think I'll upsize to a 3XL next time though cos I'm having a hard time keeping the weight off I use the cordura jacket for most local running about and am looking at some cordura trousers, but if I'm leaving Wellington I'll wear the oversuit or at least pack it in my shoulder bag seeings as it only takes a minute to get on and it packs down real well

[awa355]

NO, we had to wear pvc OVER leathers and jeans.... Cordura pants were not invented back in the 'stone ages'

The 'Romper suit'? Was a one peice 'touring suit' fully lined with quilting etc, BUT this was BEFORE kevlar/cordura....... so no, in honesty it would not have been very road rash resistant.

My mate still has his one-piece suit after 20t years. He wore it on this years Southern Cross and said it is just as dry and warm as ever.

I have had my quilted nylon jacket for longer. No gravel rash protection but no water or wind gets through either. It goes over my leather jacket. Just a bit bulky to carry on the bike if not needed.

Re oilskin, The above mate still has my oilskin overmitts. Been saying he'ill return them for years, Warm, dry and comfortable.

Currently, I wear a pair of Orina codura pants. Bought for $40.00 off trade me, I wear them to work at night, returning in the fog and rain 6am, wear just my boxers inside them. No wind, no wet legs, They may be old but still weatherproof and warm.

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