Rain riding, gear, methods, etc.?

I have one of the Velocity rain suits, nice and dry but doesnt pack down all that small. As for tips, just ride like it's raining out.
 
nfq said:
Smooth on the controls and stay off of painted lines.
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+1

And metal (sewer lids, etc.) on the road can be very slippery too!
 
Rain gear is cheap, I keep one pair @ work and one @ home. Incase I am @ work and its raining when I leave or I can see it will rain I throw it on. I just bring it back the next day in my backpack. I use dishwashing gloves from the dollar store over my summer gloves to keep my hands dry. Not the most comfortable but more comfortable than wet cold hands.
 
unL33T said:
Should I be leaning away from my turns to get the bike over further to make a tight, slow turn like these guys do? I was always told to lean into the curve which usually means the bike is more upright than it otherwise would be.
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Slow speed turns are heavily reliant on lean angle. By pushing the bike underneath, similar to dirt riding, you can take slow speed turns sharper (I believe). Practice it first I guess?
 
I have frogg toggs, I like them much more then any other pull over rain gear I have had. They seem to breath much better. I bought a Klim gortex jacket around christmas time. So far impressed, its kept me completely dry the last 2 days in the down pours. More curious to see how it does in hot weather. Has lots of vents, and user reviews says it does alright.
 
Does anyone know where to look/try on a large selection of Frogg Toggs? I actually want the Horny Toad ones just for the name lol

The hunting shop in Vaughan Mills has a website that shows very limited selection of Frogg Toggs :( Is the site accurate?
 
There are waterproof breathable shells for <$100 on backcountry.com. For example http://www.backcountry.com/stoic-vaporshell-jacket-mens It breathes just as well as goretex and its quite cheap. 46,000 g/m² rating is ridiculously good. I bought an XXL(I am a medium) and I just wear it on top of all my motorcycle gear. It's much better than those "steam suits" that don't breathe at all or the frogg toggs that rips easily.
 
Just an update:

Found Horny Toadz at Vaughan Mills. The smalls actually fit over my gear. Let you guys know how well this stuff fairs when the weather is not freezing and but raining.
 
I use a Columbia jacket I got for $20 at the outlet store. Works amazingly well. Always dry. Hi viz vest on top and its great for wet days.

Just need to get new over pants
 
VicRR said:
What method is best for seeing in the rain?
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Get on the highway, and go fast enough that the water flies off (serious).

Make sure you have some kind of anti fog device on your visor. I have two helmets, one with a pinlock visor and one with spray. The pinlock works far better imo. Apparently spit works too.

If you really can't see, open your visor and get your face wet.
 
Some good advice would be. If you get too cold or tired. Pull over dry up have a hot drink.

Dont push your self cold can wick away your strength and concentration
 
I find if it's actually raining nothing works..Including speed.. Anti fog doesn't do much for raindrops...Open visor stings forcing the eyes to close. I was thinking as far as products out there? I hear of Rain X damaging visors causing them to permanently fog... anything else out there?
 
On days where it looks like its going to rain, I carry:

http://www.revitusa.com/en-us/#/products/FRC004

http://www.revitusa.com/en-us/#/products/FRC003

somethin close to http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/14/67/910/520/ITEM/Tour-Master-Deluxe-Boot-Rain-Covers.aspx

&

http://www.rain-off.com/

Doesn't take much space, and keeps me and my gear totally dry. The Rev'it stuff is also fairly breathable.

Still haven't totally reolved the visability issue yet. Keeping the visor open a crack seems to be the best solution, so far.
 
My Frogg Toggs jacket n overpants (Road Toad) have served me well, haven't noticed any rippage after a couple seasons of highway riding.. Ample breathability. I wear them quite a bit. I have the jacket in hi-viz and will even wear it on sunny days when it is chilly to enhance on-road visibility and as a layer to cut the wind, and have never gotten clammy.
 
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VicRR said:
What method is best for seeing in the rain?
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When moving like 60km/h+, just turn your head a bit to the left, then to the right, and the water should slide off your visor.
 
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