Waterproof over-suits - what to buy?

[Hawkeye]

Agree 100% with you re the Dririder Maha, it's been terrific even during the odd cloudburst - completely dry! From memory mine set me back $135 or so, but well worth it. Also bought from Cycletreads

And yet another vote for the Dririder. I've got the Dririder Hurricane which is brilliant. I've been in some crap weather and never got wet. Very easy to put on and take off. Full length zip from thigh to neck with double velcro seals.
It rolls up and fits into a large bum bag so is not too bulky.

[bert_is_evil]

Where did you buy it Hawkeye? I want to get one but getting up before noon on a Saturday to do the rounds of the mc stores is proving to be a struggle I can't conquer.

[Swoop]

Uh, not sure what an over suit is (showing my ignorance).

One of these.
Bottom of the page.

[imdying]

I brought the $50 top and bottom from the Warehouse in 06. As hard as it rained on the way to and from Nelson, this stuff just laughed at it. Still have them, and they're fanfastic for keeping you warm as the wind just can't get in. After that experience, there's no way I'll bother with any motorcycle specific gear, this just can't be beat!

[vifferman]

And yet another vote for the Dririder. I've got the Dririder Hurricane which is brilliant.

Hmmmm....
I had one of those - worst thing I've ever worn on a bike. Yes, it was 100% waterproof, but by dint of it sealing you inside against the elements (and elephants?). Probably OK at night (if it was cool), but if there was the slightest bit of solar radiation, it was like being a "boil in the bag chicken", and VERY uncomfortable.
From memory, I wore mine maybe three times, then sold it to another chicken.

[Quasievil]

Ive got a couple of one piece rain suits for $60 each plus courier if anyone is interested, good as anything spec and has all the typical features.
Im getting out of one piece rain suits heance the cheap price
xxl and a xl size
pm me if interested

[carver]

Winter is almost here.

I have Revit gear and it does leak after a while in heavy rain - I guess all gear leaks after a while. So I have been looking for wet weather gear. RJs have a full suit with overgloves, Oxford a full suit, Spool and I guess others. Then there is the low cost Warehouse option which I tried out - but the jacket ripped open in the wind and the trouser shape makes it hard to mount the bike.

What are the recommendations from those who know. A full suit or separate top and pants and what brand?

dririder suck...anything with a big name brand, knock offs tend to suck

[onearmedbandit]

I brought the $50 top and bottom from the Warehouse in 06. As hard as it rained on the way to and from Nelson, this stuff just laughed at it. Still have them, and they're fanfastic for keeping you warm as the wind just can't get in. After that experience, there's no way I'll bother with any motorcycle specific gear, this just can't be beat!

+2. Awesome gear.

[MaxB]

I'm shall we say, a little bigger than your average rider so i'm thinking that I might have an over jacket.. erm.. jacket made. Anyone got any ideas of where a bloke might be able to go to get this sorted? I've got one possibility thanks to Chanceyy but options would be good.

Dririder make oversized clothes for most of their range. I'm sure others do. You have to ask at the counter but a good bike shop will get therm in for you to try. I know heaps of riders with Dririder gear at 4,5 and 6XL sizes. I don't know about the cheaper stuff, these are the Nordic and Summit jackets.

[NZsarge]

Dririder make oversized clothes for most of their range. I'm sure others do. You have to ask at the counter but a good bike shop will get therm in for you to try. I know heaps of riders with Dririder gear at 4,5 and 6XL sizes. I don't know about the cheaper stuff, these are the Nordic and Summit jackets.

DriRider actually go up to 8XL in some of their gear but I want something that'll go over my leather jacket. I had a thought, i'm not sure but if I could get the waterproof and thermal liners (8XL) on their own without having to buy the hole kit that might fit over my leather jacket maybe....

[imdying]

+2. Awesome gear.

I can't believe the value for money we're getting out of that gear... shame we weren't wearing them when we went down the Colingwood for dinner

[Biggles2000]

I have a dririder 2 piece suit for 2-3 years, so far it has been 100%. From memory it was about $120. It’s just a simple rubberized fabric unlined over suit. It is nice and comfortable to wear as the fabric has a bit of give in it. The jacket has lots of pockets and the pants dome tighten around the tops of my boots. It is a bit on the bulky side which is the only negative and it does live in the button of my saddle bags all the time.
I had a low cost 1 piece PVC suit but it was rubbish, it leaked and was sweaty.

[Hailwood]

I used to have a spool one piece. Although it was mostly waterproof I did find rain getting in around the neck...also a pain to put on and off..have switched to a Revit 2 piece and have no complaints at all..

Rode in heavy rain with no problems at all..folds down really small and is so much easier to put on and take off..

Go with the 2 piece.

[scumdog]

I brought the $50 top and bottom from the Warehouse in 06. As hard as it rained on the way to and from Nelson, this stuff just laughed at it. Still have them, and they're fanfastic for keeping you warm as the wind just can't get in. After that experience, there's no way I'll bother with any motorcycle specific gear, this just can't be beat!

+3

Just in case I hadn't already said it.

Plus if you damage part of it (zorst on pants?) you only have to buy a new bit that you damaged, not the whole kit-kaboodle.

[Big Dave]

I use a 2 piece - $60 plastic jacket and $29 pants - from the motomail outlet store - over leathers for wet weather.