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Post by skuttadawg on Nov 4, 2011 0:31:48 GMT -5
Well today I got caught in a mega downpour that soaked me good . I have ridden in rain lots of times ( I am a roadwarrior , ride year round ) but is so bad I could only see for 200 feet . My legs seem to get the wettest so I think a 2 piece rainsuit ( yellow since easier to see ) would be a must have . I have a poncho but dummy me left it at hold . Those Tyvek coveralls seem like a good idea since so cheap under 10 bucks and some have a hood . My shoes got wet and I do not think booties ( plastic covers ) would be slippery . Glad I have some Timberlands that are waterproof . I am so glad I have a fullface as no helmet in a downpour stings and can be rough on the eyes and dangerous . My shield and eyeglasses kept fogging up , so I had to open wipe and close . In the morning I am gonna clean both and apply Rainx antifog with car wax on top . Car wax seems to make the rain run off better than the Rainx for that . Make sure you clean and dry streakfree prior to applying Rainx antifog . I had a streak and was under its layer which messed up my vision in rain and oncoming headlights . Shields get tiny pits and scratches , the wax fills them in resulting in a smoother surface so drops slide off instead of bead up .
Could I mod a headlight lens wiper like on Mercedes be adapter to a helmet ? I know its geeky but I think would help . Gluing a visor on the faceshield was another option I thought of and would help with the Sun too . Most shields are not angled steep enough (IMO) , a steeper angle would be more aerodynamic as well as not have water drops bead up as much
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Post by Trancebear on Nov 4, 2011 4:01:47 GMT -5
Harbor freight has a surprisingly awesome rain suit for under $20 and I have used it since I got my scooter last month. Works even in light snow.
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Post by lassie33 on Jan 6, 2012 10:56:32 GMT -5
I got a knockoff set of frog togs from bass pro that keep your bottom half dry, but the jacket has a hood, so the water ran down my front. Jafrum.com has motorcycle rain gear for around 40 bucks, ordered mine last night. I'll let you know how it does when I get it.
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Post by terrilee on Jan 6, 2012 11:04:44 GMT -5
i decided to get rain gear to break the wind.
got mine at wally world for like $10 its thick and works on the wind
if i was out and it started raining and looked like it might not stop forever , i might ride in the rain.
im just scared of slipping on wet roads, so i wouldn't start out from home in the rain. just wait it out, if i can
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Post by rattlerviper on Jan 6, 2012 11:15:56 GMT -5
I ride all the time in the rain. Slipping does not seem to be a problem, just stop more slowly and take corners a bit slower. Unlike cars we won't hydroplane because of our tires shape.
It can however be a miserable ride.
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Post by terrilee on Jan 6, 2012 11:27:10 GMT -5
viper,
26 yrs ago i had a terrible bike accident was doing 90-95 down a limited access road and had to do a 'superman' over a car broke down in both lanes, w/o escape routes on either side. did NOT break a single bone, but beat the heck out of my body, spent 4 months in hospital.
so last yr. i got 'Chrissy' so i can NOT go fast any longer and still be on 2 wheels again.
but im still fearful :-[
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Post by rattlerviper on Jan 6, 2012 12:29:11 GMT -5
Ouch! At least you learned to ride within your limits. Some people don't get the second chance to do that.
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Post by skuttadawg on Mar 23, 2012 23:26:30 GMT -5
Well it has been storming in spots for the last few days and I got stuck in a monsoon today with my rain gear in another scooter grrrrr . It rained so hard that flash flooding was occurring almost instantly and even had some hail hit me , glad I am smart enough to wear a fullface helmet whew !!! . Well I went to Lowes and bought a Tyvek suit with hood , boot cover and elastic cufffs for 15 dollars . By then it had stopped raining and I went home to change clothes since even my underwear had to be wrung out before I put them across the shower wall to dry . I put on dry clothes and the Tyvek suit . I wanted one with elastic on the ends of the pants section just like the sleeves were but they only had the style I bought and a hoodless , bootless and nonelastic cuff version . No way I could get my size 13 Timberlands into the attached boot cover and first opted to cut open the bottom and let them cover the top of my boots . Well my boots are water proof and I recently oiled them and my leather jacket , so no need to cover them up unlike regular shoes would need to be . I had to fold and wrap the booty part around my foot in order to put my boots on over them . I decided to keep the ends intact as if I tore it and was unhappy would be stuck or have to MacGyver them back together . I am 6ft 3 and 200 lbs and wear XL size clothes and the L-XL size suit is a perfect fit with little resistance in rang of motion , like some coveralls that do not have enough slack restrict movement and make it awkward to ride . Had the hood off at first and tucked it under my helmet since I did not like to hear it flap around . With helmet on I stayed dry when I went through another patch of rain . I retried without helmet and hood on I had water get in and had to tuck under my rec specs to keep it from flying backwards as it inflated from riding . Next test I rezipped the coveralls ATW up , and wore the hood under my helmet . At first it was blocking some visibility and had to adjust in order to see and put my glasses on underneath it . My helmet is very snug with almost no clearances for anything more than my head . I prefer a snug helmet that almost can be used unstrapped which is stupid . If unstrapped , a helmet that comes off in a wreck does not give you protection like if fastened on . I am glad I have a snap which is easier and better than just weaving through the d rings which will loosen up on its on . After adjusting the hood underneath my helmet , I still had some visibility loss on the far sides but ok otherwise . With the hood under my FF it kept out all the rain where helmetless I got soaked hair , front of shirt and pants . So for a temporary solution with a few uses before any tears etc it was a great buy and worked . I want a good one piece rain suit as a poncho over rain paints I had to put on a belt over the poncho as it filled up with way too much air while in motion . I guess I need to stop being cheap and buy a Road Toad rain suit around 30 dollars , which is not that bad as I saw some rain suits for over 180 dollars yikes !!!! . Tyvek is great when its cool and wet but it gets way too hot when its warm as it blocks air and particles from getting on your clothes . I have used them several times when I was a commercial painter and had to spray coatings and sealants , and when pressure washing at 4,500 PSI with a 16 HP Honda powered beast . Most home pressure washers are around 1,500 PSI or less . 4,500 PSI can make you fall off of a ladder if not careful as well is remove flesh from bones in a fraction of a second .
So I would like to hear if anyone else has worn a Tyvek suit in the rain and how it worked for them .
Would also like to hear suggestions on 1 piece rainsuits under 40 , maybe a detectable hood , elastic ends and ether way on booties .
I had a guy in a gas station ask what kind of work I did since I had the suit on . I told him I catch ghosts with my uncles lol . He asked where is my proton pack ? I said we now use a micro hydrogen fuel cell module that also powers my scooter instead of gas . Everyone around us had a great laugh .
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Post by ashevillian on Mar 23, 2012 23:43:08 GMT -5
No other experiences with rain suits except for my FroggTogg which I will say is great. I can probably jump in a pool with these on and keep my clothes dry.
A good suggestion for helmets in the rain are dirt bike helmets. I usually wear mine when it is raining outside with some clear safety glasses. Rain pretty much stays off my face due to my visor and the shape of the helm. Full face helmets are good for cold winter days but not for rainy ones!
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Post by skuttadawg on Mar 24, 2012 0:25:58 GMT -5
Well the fogging is a bummer , much my eyeglasses do less with a FF on that w/o . In the rain its too unsafe to ride w/o eye protection and or a helmet as the drops hurt your eyes and may contribute to a wreck . Helmets do keep in the heat and vents are great when its warm
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Post by Stash on Apr 18, 2012 15:15:50 GMT -5
they have some anti fog RainX and regular RainX works on the outside of helmest and clear goggles.
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Post by skuttadawg on Apr 18, 2012 15:19:14 GMT -5
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo it made my shield fog more . Cycle Gear the anti fog wipes work better
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Post by Stash on Apr 18, 2012 15:39:57 GMT -5
old scuba trick... use tooth past but rinse it well, totally stops fog in divemasks.
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Post by skuttadawg on Apr 18, 2012 17:18:38 GMT -5
Interesting may try a side and compare . I use carwax instead of RainX the water beader not Antifog . If you get wax on black plastic spray a tiny bit of NoTouch or other tire dressing and wipe it off
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Post by Stash on Apr 18, 2012 17:27:04 GMT -5
if you wear Depends inside out, it keeps your but from getting wet in the rain. totally kidding, but if anyone wants to give it a shot, the feedback wouldnt hurt.
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Post by skuttadawg on Apr 18, 2012 17:42:06 GMT -5
A Tyvek suit keeps me dry
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Post by Stash on Apr 18, 2012 19:44:32 GMT -5
like what they wrap houses in?
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Post by wutzthedeal on Oct 13, 2012 3:21:59 GMT -5
I got this one a couple weeks back and finally got to test it out; nice. Easy to get into and out of, ventilation, etc. But as soon as I'm done with it and dry it, it goes right back in the closet (we have four cats plus I just get the sense that it's not real "tough" anyway) for protection. Kept me dry as a popcorn fart. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ZRQ4X8/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i01
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Post by inuyasha on Oct 13, 2012 8:37:39 GMT -5
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Post by xxbenjamminxx on Oct 13, 2012 9:20:13 GMT -5
They also makes some gloves that have a squeegee built on the index finger that are meant for snowmobiling. I thought about gettin some of them.
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Post by stephny on Nov 2, 2012 13:27:12 GMT -5
Rain suit is very helpful in rain because it prevent rain water and as well as protect from the heavy rain Strom. As well as you can drive bike easily with use of rain suit. I also want to buy new rain suit for me.
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Post by jlee on Nov 2, 2012 15:39:43 GMT -5
I don't mind getting wet, even drenched, while riding. In Oregon, it's inevitable. However, I *do* mind getting chilled, which leads to shivers, which leads to lost concentration. Heated gloves, sock warmers, and a windbreaker work well (for me) to keep the shivers at bay.
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