Waterproof gear that actually works? : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

35386 · 03-29-2009, 09:38 PM

I'm lucky enough to live where I can ride year round. Winter in this area can get down to 40 degrees but not much colder. It's great but when the rainy season starts, in the next few weeks, we get some serious downpours here.

So every year I have to purchase a new rain jacket and pants that will hopefully outdo the previous years junk.

I've had several combinations of jackets and pants from standard cheap PVC to last years Tourmaster Elite II series.

All have been great, especially the cheaper stuff, in keeping light rain out. Mist from wet roads and light rain are never a problem. The downpours are the killers. It rains so hard sometimes you can barely see 50 feet in front of you.

These torrential downpours happen here in South Florida almost every afternoon on my way home from work. So much water comes down it always finds its way through the chest area of all my jackets. Also the water pools in the crotch area between the seat and the gas tank which eventually seeps through the 'waterproof' pants.

Are there any true 100% waterproof rain suits out there? Is a one piece better for this then a 2 piece design? I'm about the hit the purchase button on the TourMaster Rainman jacket/pants. Has anyone tried these yet? Are they any good?

There's nothing worse then arriving at a clients office looking like you just peed all over yourself or having the spend the day in soaking wet under-ware. Nasty!

Shockwave · 03-29-2009, 10:05 PM

I can only comment on the only truly "high line" rain gear I have used. I got tired of the cheap gear I had and went to the dealer and bought the MOCO gear. I ride in very hard downpours on a regular basis and haven't gotten wet yet. I also use the MOCO boot gaiters.

35386 · 03-29-2009, 10:33 PM

The MOCO stuff I hear is great but I don't like the huge logos they have on the back.

wanna ride · 03-29-2009, 10:42 PM

I've heard many good things about the frogg toggs, I've seen them sold at the best price from Bass Pro shop.

Shockwave · 03-29-2009, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorgo

The MOCO stuff I hear is great but I don't like the huge logos they have on the back.

Yea, I'm not crazy about being a billboard either but at least the logo is reflective.

Mavaholic · 03-30-2009, 05:48 AM

Check out posts 5 & 6 here:

http://www.v-twinforum.com/forums/ri...ar-review.html

OldMsocko · 03-30-2009, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorgo

The MOCO stuff I hear is great but I don't like the huge logos they have on the back.

I have the packable HD rain gear and find it great. It does have the HD logo across the back which I could care less about as long as it keeps me dry. Part # 98028-09VM.

Pop's Cycle · 03-30-2009, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorgo

Are there any true 100% waterproof rain suits out there? Is a one piece better for this then a 2 piece design? I'm about the hit the purchase button on the TourMaster Rainman jacket/pants. Has anyone tried these yet? Are they any good?

Do you mean Firstgear? Tourmaster doesn't have "Rainman" as far as I can tell.

I have something from Tourmaster very similar to the Elite II. Must be the older version - Elite II looks like it's put together even better.

I've ridden in rain so heavy I could barely see and ride quite often in light to medium rain - never had any issues with the suit keeping the wet out. Can't say the same for my boots and gloves.

y2kflhr · 03-30-2009, 07:22 AM

I went to a marine store and got foul weather gear, its less pricey and has worked well for me, 1st set lasted 11 years, just replaced it last year.

35386 · 03-30-2009, 07:53 AM

well I place an order for the First Gear rainman pants. Everything I've read seems very positive. I may be able to deal with my Elite II jacket for a while. That's what I say until that first torrent comes down and my chest ends up soaking wet. If these Rainman pants turn out to work I'll probably bite the bullet and become a billboard for the MOCO by getting a nice quality jacket.

fxr4mikey · 03-30-2009, 08:41 AM

anybody have the MOCO Goretex gear /

Very expensive at about 400+ for jacket and pants ....

I'm considering it .......

pjciii · 03-30-2009, 09:18 AM

i use the bottoms fro a 2 piece set i got at sam's club gortex waterproof/windproof and breathable 39.00 and an oilskin duster on the top and down the legs. works great snaps nice and tight around neck without cutting off the circulation. i use doc baileys boot black to keep my boots waterproof and extra on the seams..
oh yeah duck tape around the right calf so the pants dont melt if they rest on the air cleaner..
patrick

20538 · 03-30-2009, 10:15 AM

frogg toggs, $50 at gander mountain store.

BamaFan · 04-01-2009, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fxr4mikey

anybody have the MOCO Goretex gear /

Very expensive at about 400+ for jacket and pants ....

I'm considering it .......

I've got em, very expensive but worth the $ to me. First time I wore the top/bottom it was in the summer in lower Ala. It never rained on me but I stopped and chatted with someone for about 30 mins and never broke a sweat. My buddie told me when I bought the bike to not scrimp on the rain gear and I am glad I listened!

Thealien · 04-01-2009, 08:42 AM

Gore tex try aerostich they have some good stuff!