Rain Gear

BigSpenda864 · 07-28-2008, 04:50 PM

I am having to consider getting some rain gear. After looking around I see it ranges from under $30 to well over $100. I don't mind spending a little more if its worth it but what do you guys think? One thing I have to keep in mind is my pipes stick way out and I have a least one burn mark on every pair of pant or jeans I wear riding.

Cutter · 07-28-2008, 05:01 PM

I bought some with "heat resistent" patches on the lower legs...

I have no heat shields, and that heat resistant skit is a real bitch to get off when it melts to your pipes...

I wear leather chaps, and cheap rain pants that I cut off at the knee's...

KnotSo · 07-28-2008, 05:59 PM

I sometimes carry chaps for when it might rain for the lower half and a large thick Hefty bag for the upper half. The Hefty bag is about .25 cents, is lightweight and takes up very little room. If it works for Hoat and others on the eastern seaboard, it works for me.

mcgroom · 07-28-2008, 06:44 PM

I was able to make a couple of weekend trips this year. First one was 500 + miles total and the second was 700 + total.

Sucked it up in T-shirt / jeans with the hour of rain we got total for the 1st trip.

Spent all but 2 hours total in thunderstorms during the second trip. I had bought a full face before the trip but refused to get it out until we were 100 miles away for some dumbass reason.

Bought new coat and chaps at the rally. Pulled over 30 mins after we left and put the gear on.

Aside from the chaps being a bit stiff while we sat down for lunch, it ended up raining the whole way back and it was actually a good ride.

A good leather "Riding" jacket, chaps and a full face helmet is the only way to ride in comfort for rain.

I was worried about looking like a f..kin tool with a helmet, let alone full face, but the comfort far out ways the cool factor when you are in the rain.

mcgroom · 07-28-2008, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KnotSo

I sometimes carry chaps for when it might rain for the lower half and a large thick Hefty bag for the upper half. The Hefty bag is about .25 cents, is lightweight and takes up very little room. If it works for Hoat and others on the eastern seaboard, it works for me.

That reminds me....I will have to pick up some Hefty bags for when Hoat makes it in tomorrow. He is coming in dry and looks like there is a chance he will be leaving wet.

BIG HOUSE · 07-28-2008, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcgroom

I was worried about looking like a f..kin tool with a helmet, let alone full face, but the comfort far out ways the cool factor when you are in the rain.

What he said

I bought some frog toggs like $30 at Dicks lightweight and breathable and they come in a bag about the size of a tool roll bag

KnotSo · 07-28-2008, 07:09 PM

I, like Ray, ride with the "bubble package" on.

If there is enough interest in this package, we will put together a Group Buy, take orders and put all the components together, so you are ready to hit the rain at a moments notice.

The Bubble Package has been thru years of R&D and we think this is the best way to ride in rain.

This is not a one size fits all, and options will be available.

Free shipping to bigdogbiker forum members

Let us know.

Raywood · 07-28-2008, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KnotSo

I, like Ray, ride with the "bubble package" on.

If there is enough interest in this package, we will put together a Group Buy, take orders and put all the components together, so you are ready to hit the rain at a moments notice.

The Bubble Package has been thru years of R&D and we think this is the best way to ride in rain.

This is not a one size fits all, and options will be available.

Free shipping to bigdogbiker forum members

Let us know.

chacha · 07-28-2008, 10:41 PM

Have a set of Frog Togs I'm happy with, but they WILL melt on the exhaust...have hole to prove it!

Fibersnake · 07-28-2008, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chacha

Have a set of Frog Togs I'm happy with, but they WILL melt on the exhaust...have hole to prove it!

Here is a pretty good link to how to make a cheap heat shielf for the the Frogg Toggs to help prevent the holes from the pipes. Also Froggs Toggs are very good almost as good has WV Hefty Suites.

Frog Togg Fix

BigSpenda864 · 07-28-2008, 11:06 PM

Thanks for all the input. I will check out the Frog Toggs. I usually just suck it up and get wet but I have been taking fairly long trip lately and want to be more comfortable. Thanks.

E J · 08-19-2008, 01:17 AM

I just bought the Frog Toggs elite storm and am satisfied with them I think they work great now I gotta do Fibers fix on the pants....

scubaman15 · 08-20-2008, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KnotSo

I, like Ray, ride with the "bubble package" on.

If there is enough interest in this package, we will put together a Group Buy, take orders and put all the components together, so you are ready to hit the rain at a moments notice.

The Bubble Package has been thru years of R&D and we think this is the best way to ride in rain.

This is not a one size fits all, and options will be available.

Free shipping to bigdogbiker forum members

Let us know.

Group buy

titus722 · 08-20-2008, 01:04 AM

frogtoggs is what i use 60 bucks

Alicat · 08-20-2008, 03:01 AM

Hefty Bag is what we used with Fiber, ChaCha, Thumper and Hoat on the ride out east. Worked great!
That or stop at the nearest bar and wait it out....
Al

07-28-2008, 04:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
BigSpenda864 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Greenville and Columbia, SC Posts: 579 My Bike: 08 Big Dog K-9, 06 HD Softail Deluxe My Biker Photos Rep Power: 1	Rain Gear I am having to consider getting some rain gear. After looking around I see it ranges from under $30 to well over $100. I don't mind spending a little more if its worth it but what do you guys think? One thing I have to keep in mind is my pipes stick way out and I have a least one burn mark on every pair of pant or jeans I wear riding.

07-28-2008, 05:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cutter Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Michigan, Oakland Posts: 1,637 My Bike: '06 - K9 '06RoadKingPolice My Biker Photos Rep Power: 3	I bought some with "heat resistent" patches on the lower legs... I have no heat shields, and that heat resistant skit is a real bitch to get off when it melts to your pipes... I wear leather chaps, and cheap rain pants that I cut off at the knee's... Last edited by Cutter : 07-28-2008 at 05:11 PM.

07-28-2008, 05:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
KnotSo Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,054 My Bike: 2006 Pro Street, 2005 Buell, 2000 HD My Biker Photos Rep Power: 4	I sometimes carry chaps for when it might rain for the lower half and a large thick Hefty bag for the upper half. The Hefty bag is about .25 cents, is lightweight and takes up very little room. If it works for Hoat and others on the eastern seaboard, it works for me. __________________ Livin Hard was easy when I was young and Bulletproof

07-28-2008, 07:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
KnotSo Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,054 My Bike: 2006 Pro Street, 2005 Buell, 2000 HD My Biker Photos Rep Power: 4	I, like Ray, ride with the "bubble package" on. If there is enough interest in this package, we will put together a Group Buy, take orders and put all the components together, so you are ready to hit the rain at a moments notice. The Bubble Package has been thru years of R&D and we think this is the best way to ride in rain. This is not a one size fits all, and options will be available. Free shipping to bigdogbiker forum members Let us know. __________________ Livin Hard was easy when I was young and Bulletproof

07-28-2008, 10:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
chacha Ride, Wrench, Repeat Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: N. VA Posts: 1,021 My Bike: 2004 Bulldog, 2001 Nightrain My Biker Photos Rep Power: 2	Have a set of Frog Togs I'm happy with, but they WILL melt on the exhaust...have hole to prove it! __________________ "The 2nd Amendment allows the 1st Amendment to exist.." My location

07-28-2008, 06:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
mcgroom Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: C-Bus, Ohio Posts: 701 My Bike: 2002 Big Dog Prosport My Biker Photos Rep Power: 2	I was able to make a couple of weekend trips this year. First one was 500 + miles total and the second was 700 + total. Sucked it up in T-shirt / jeans with the hour of rain we got total for the 1st trip. Spent all but 2 hours total in thunderstorms during the second trip. I had bought a full face before the trip but refused to get it out until we were 100 miles away for some dumbass reason. Bought new coat and chaps at the rally. Pulled over 30 mins after we left and put the gear on. Aside from the chaps being a bit stiff while we sat down for lunch, it ended up raining the whole way back and it was actually a good ride. A good leather "Riding" jacket, chaps and a full face helmet is the only way to ride in comfort for rain. I was worried about looking like a f..kin tool with a helmet, let alone full face, but the comfort far out ways the cool factor when you are in the rain.

07-28-2008, 11:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
BigSpenda864 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Greenville and Columbia, SC Posts: 579 My Bike: 08 Big Dog K-9, 06 HD Softail Deluxe My Biker Photos Rep Power: 1	Thanks for all the input. I will check out the Frog Toggs. I usually just suck it up and get wet but I have been taking fairly long trip lately and want to be more comfortable. Thanks.

08-19-2008, 01:17 AM	#12 (permalink)
E J Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: lancaster, sc Posts: 536 My Bike: 2002 bulldog My Biker Photos Rep Power: 1	I just bought the Frog Toggs elite storm and am satisfied with them I think they work great now I gotta do Fibers fix on the pants....

08-20-2008, 01:04 AM	#14 (permalink)
titus722 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 180 My Bike: 2006 RIDGEBACK My Biker Photos Rep Power: 2	frogtoggs is what i use 60 bucks

08-20-2008, 03:01 AM	#15 (permalink)
Alicat Hanging out Join Date: May 2007 Location: Close to Insanity, Michigan Posts: 761 My Bike: o6 K-9 My Biker Photos Rep Power: 2	Hefty Bag is what we used with Fiber, ChaCha, Thumper and Hoat on the ride out east. Worked great! That or stop at the nearest bar and wait it out.... Al __________________ "DEATH SMILES AT ALL OF US --- ALL I CAN DO IS SMILE BACK!

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