Raining, again!
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dwayne
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Raining, again!
Instead of my original plan to start building an Arc, and there is too much mud to go work on the sailboat, I've decided to just go and polish the bike. That outta take care of the boredom.
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I recently bought a one piece rain suit for my trip to Indy. But I haven't been happy with it.
It's impossible to get the thing on over my shoulders while wearing my leather jacket so it usually ends up getting stuck half way up my back.
Plus the velcro fasterners on the collar weren't designed to easily fasten around the collar of a leather jacket. I've got a thick neck, but not *that* thick.
Unless you're David Blane, I'd suggest sticking with the easier to use (and just as effective) two piece rain suit.
It's impossible to get the thing on over my shoulders while wearing my leather jacket so it usually ends up getting stuck half way up my back.
Plus the velcro fasterners on the collar weren't designed to easily fasten around the collar of a leather jacket. I've got a thick neck, but not *that* thick.
Unless you're David Blane, I'd suggest sticking with the easier to use (and just as effective) two piece rain suit.
I live in the Northwest US and get a fair share of rain thoughout the year. I decided when I took up riding again I was going to ride all the time.
Rain ? I like it. All my gear is waterproof. Gloves, jacket, pants, boots.
For those who live in drier climates, or just don't ride everyday, I recommend a suit like the one above. For us hard core commuters the Goretex gear is the answer.
Rain ? I like it. All my gear is waterproof. Gloves, jacket, pants, boots.
For those who live in drier climates, or just don't ride everyday, I recommend a suit like the one above. For us hard core commuters the Goretex gear is the answer.
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dwayne
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That is a nice suit, any links on where to aquire one? I'll Google it but in the event I come up dry...
...Actually I found it, and you were right, its around $100 US...which would be about $115 CDN. Next question, is there a BMW dealership in Buffalo that I could order this from, and pick up on a cross-border excursion?
...Actually I found it, and you were right, its around $100 US...which would be about $115 CDN. Next question, is there a BMW dealership in Buffalo that I could order this from, and pick up on a cross-border excursion?
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Re: Raining, again!
Rain?? Where? Please send us some.
It was 113 degrees on Interstate 10 between Tucson and Phoenix this afternoon. It was so hot today the trees were looking for dogs. I saw a dog chasing a cat and they were both walking.
Ed..
It was 113 degrees on Interstate 10 between Tucson and Phoenix this afternoon. It was so hot today the trees were looking for dogs. I saw a dog chasing a cat and they were both walking.
Ed..
I'm outta' here!
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dragonmojo
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Re: Raining, again!
I'm originally from Casa Grande, AZ and lived in Tempe for a couple of years. Were you able to fry eggs on the sidewalk yet?ebiker wrote:Rain?? Where? Please send us some.
It was 113 degrees on Interstate 10 between Tucson and Phoenix this afternoon. It was so hot today the trees were looking for dogs. I saw a dog chasing a cat and they were both walking.
Ed..
Traffic signals timed for 35mph, are also timed for 70mph.
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I'm not hard core, but I put enough miles between home and where ever that I cannot always predict the weather. Hence my recent purchase of a Cortech jacket (not Goretex, but should do the job). It was maybe 90 degrees today, so I needed all the vents open on the jacket.Airman wrote:I live in the Northwest US and get a fair share of rain thoughout the year. I decided when I took up riding again I was going to ride all the time.
Rain ? I like it. All my gear is waterproof. Gloves, jacket, pants, boots.
For those who live in drier climates, or just don't ride everyday, I recommend a suit like the one above. For us hard core commuters the Goretex gear is the answer.
http://www.newenough.com/tour_master_tr ... t_page.htm
Traffic signals timed for 35mph, are also timed for 70mph.
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'88 Hawk GT
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Re: Rain
Don't...we get our share here, and yours by the sound of it. I ride all year and unless it's a day like today or yesterday (wall to wall blue sky) I wear textile waterproofs all the time.KHaynes wrote:We could do with some rain here. It's been about 10 years since we've seen regular rain. I bought a rain suit a couple of years ago and have only needed to wear it twice.
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A man after my own heart. I dislike fog though, which you may have a bit of. I've had a couple scary winter commutes in fog. People here tend to drive too fast in fog here and I'm always feeling like there's a crash looming. Plus the visability problem with helmet visors in fog. None of that for months at least.chris wrote:Don't...we get our share here, and yours by the sound of it. I ride all year and unless it's a day like today or yesterday (wall to wall blue sky) I wear textile waterproofs all the time.KHaynes wrote:We could do with some rain here. It's been about 10 years since we've seen regular rain. I bought a rain suit a couple of years ago and have only needed to wear it twice.
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Have to agree fog is the worst...especially when you know there are going to be sheep loose on the roads over the hills..the little bu**ers blend in so well!Airman wrote:A man after my own heart. I dislike fog though, which you may have a bit of. I've had a couple scary winter commutes in fog. People here tend to drive too fast in fog here and I'm always feeling like there's a crash looming. Plus the visability problem with helmet visors in fog. None of that for months at least.chris wrote:Don't...we get our share here, and yours by the sound of it. I ride all year and unless it's a day like today or yesterday (wall to wall blue sky) I wear textile waterproofs all the time.KHaynes wrote:We could do with some rain here. It's been about 10 years since we've seen regular rain. I bought a rain suit a couple of years ago and have only needed to wear it twice.
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Re: Rain
On my daily trip over the Pennines I've noticed the sheep seem to be grazing on the tarmac and are very reluctant to get out of the waychris wrote:Have to agree fog is the worst...especially when you know there are going to be sheep loose on the roads over the hills..the little bu**ers blend in so well!
What's that all about
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Especially in winter when the roads are salty. They lick it off! Which pennine roads do you use? I used to commute over from Holmfirth to the centre of Manchester on the A635, Isle of Skye road every day. Nice run to start and finish the day if the weather was decent.Smoothrider wrote:On my daily trip over the Pennines I've noticed the sheep seem to be grazing on the tarmac and are very reluctant to get out of the waychris wrote:Have to agree fog is the worst...especially when you know there are going to be sheep loose on the roads over the hills..the little bu**ers blend in so well!
What's that all about
FWIW, I would definitely try one on if you can. The one-piece requires some gyrations to don, and if you get it a little small, it can be tedious (especially when wearing winter layers). The other drawbacks include:dwayne wrote:That is a nice suit, any links on where to aquire one? I'll Google it but in the event I come up dry...
...Actually I found it, and you were right, its around $100 US...which would be about $115 CDN. Next question, is there a BMW dealership in Buffalo that I could order this from, and pick up on a cross-border excursion?
1. Once it is on, it is difficult to reach any pockets in your riding gear. That’s a real treat when you are all ready to go and realize your keys are in your pants pocket.
2. It can get pretty steamy if the weather is mild. Especially if you have to do the key-search-dance…
Other than that, I am happy with the suit. A two piece might be a better consideration. If you have the $, then maybe consider a higher end Goretex set-up. Or try a set of Frogg Toggs for intermittent use.