Just break out a bar of soap and take a shower and do my laundry all at once.

I have a 2 piece HD suit bought on ebay that I've used twice, once because of heavy mist on the coast coming back from Redwood Run in '06.

It was cold and damp and I was warm and dry inside it.

The second time, we had a some unexpected squalls just as I was leaving work and it functioned very well in the heavier stuff as well.

I expect it may get another workout on the Sturgis trip.

I have leather chaps, boots, and jacket... in other words, I just leather up and get wet. rode all the way to detroit in pouring rain, and back in some rain and all wet roads. Screw it, I say. lol

... This dear kid is certifiably nuts (apparently got it from his mom / hey, she married ME)...
... He pulled that as a round-trip to Detroit in one day (500 + miles) in wind that ripped the lids off his saddlebags...
... I made the trip home with him (I'd gone up the day before) --- temp was about 28°F --- roads were both wet & icy in spots...

... I, too, just get wet --- I figure God figures I need a shower !
... Bought & tried a Wal-Mart vinyl two-piece rainsuit last fall (approx $20) --- it lasted about 20 minutes, then shredded in the wind...

i don't carry much for rain gear, i keep heavy denim or a brushpopper shirt(kinda like canvas) and some heavy doorags to tie around my head and face and leave my glasses on, my fairing helps a bunch, i usually do like softtail and duck for the nearest watering hole

I went on Ebay and picked up a set for $50.00... yup, Harley Rain Gear and I got it from a Dealer!
Now, the rain gear is suppose to shield you from the rain but right at the front zipper I always seem to get wet, and I even close it up with the velcro liner over the zipper and I still managed to get wet.
I think I'm gonna go back to the Wal Mart brand, stayed dry and managed to lose a few pounds in the process:)

I never had rain gear until I started making the weekly commute to and fro Houston for work. For some reason getting a little wet while just riding, or heading home from a rally never bothered me, but when I was commuting it did...state of mind I guess. Picked up a two-piece no name brand online, and it seemed to work just fine. I did like the two piece because many times I just put on the jacket.

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p.s.: When you going to bring back a 3/4 Lg., leather, riding jacket with armor?? I would look just so good in one.

most wouldn't agree, but i swear and stand behind oil cloth..I've ridden with in Australia and in the USA...ok after 3 hours or so it seeps through..but then so does most other wets...and besides it looks tuff!..and thats what counts right?

Whatever works right? I have been using a Rukka suit I bought from a buddy 30 years ago when he sold his ride.
It was made in Finland(?) The suit has always worked for me.Excellent rain protection,with some nice features,see thru map pocket on leg,which has a double closure flap.Never worry about pipe burn as the fabric doesnt seem to be affected by it.I only wear it for rides over 10 miles,anything closer I just use my riding pants and regular rain jacket.

I got my Walmart rain gear over 3 years ago and still have not used it. I just don't want to bother carrying it on my bike such a waste of space. Plus I don't think it would fit me now any more anyways. Haha. Leather coat, boots and gloves are what I use.

FROGG TROGGS

[blockquote]HijinxApparel said: ha ha!! sweetsofttail -I agree the nearest bar is the best rain gear!!! other than that I just bought the JP cycle brand - works great - not as good as the bar but still pretty good!!!

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If you want it to rain, just wash your bike or car.   If you don't want it to rain just fill your saddle bags with rain gear, where there is no room for anything else.

Night Dragon