Motorcycles
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I'm hoping to get some advice on motorcycle rain gear from the forum. I'll be doing a 6 day bike ride in early april, which is still rainy season around here. I don't have much previous experience with this kind of gear, but I've had cheap garments fail on me previously, so I hope to make a better choice this time around.
I've read a bit about the Revit Pacific H2O rain suit (conflicting reviews); the BMW 3 rain suit (no independent reviews); a Dainese rain suit (didn't find any reviews).
I guess I gravitate towards a one-piece suit as most opinions seem to favor that option as generally more waterproof than two-piece rain gear.
I don't need a warm rain suit; only waterproof and high visibility.
Thanks!
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Most of the guys I ride with,and myself, all keep Frog Toggs in our saddlebags.(www.frogtoggs.com) Click on jackets than on the drop down menu on the side under lifestyles click on motorcycles. You basically pick out the jacket you want,then get a pair of road toads pants. Might be a little low tech but they keep you dry. In a really bad downpour hopefully you can pull over. Good luck.
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Rev'it are one of my favourite motorcycle gear companies, and have just launched the Yates. It's an armoured sweatshirt knitted from the abrasion resistant fabric that they use to line their riding jeans.
There's a blog entry and product page on their website. More details can be gleaned from Revzilla's product video.
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Amazing work Alex!
Just wanted to share pics of my baby, that I am sadly selling since I don't have time to ride it anymore
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was in Gruene, TX today and stopped by the HD shop. this sweetness caught my eye (and a 58 panhead bobber, but was asked not to photo it. ????)
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Great post Sam, thanks.
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Decided to get my old 1983 Honda XL 250 R back in working order after an 11-year freeze.
This pic is just before delivering it to the mechanic's shop. Paintwise it looks better than expected because all the red parts (tank and frame) were painted one year before I stopped using it.
I expect to begin riding offroad once again and I thought this option would be the cheapest way to find out if I'll actually do it and stick to it. If I find I enjoy those trips again, I'll then consider upgrading to a new , modern and reliable bike. I'm hoping to keep the overall expense of getting my old Honda roadworthy at less than 1000 dollars. I'll report back in a few weeks.
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Keeping is hard work…...
Next time some riders pics please @motojobobo
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Sold my modified KTM 450 EXC last year to a very good friend.
But unfortunately, his son arrived this year. I have fully access to the bike again :o. This could come worth….
"Keeping a dirt bike is hard work and costs hours of mechanic time.
In my memories it was only 15:1. But in realtime it was 2 hours of riding dirt and 1 hour of mechanical work.
Not even to think about, when you've a new born.Memories from 2007
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Stopped by my wife’s office the other day
The Panigale….so happy I don’t need one of these
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Is that the new 4 cylinder Panigale?
Cool office to visit!
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It is! Lots of goodies on that one.
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We're on our fourth travel day of a 2000 km drive to reach Termas de Rio Hondo in Argentina to watch the motogp race this weekend.
This is my 1991 R100 taking me there as part of a 9-rider group. The pannier supports started breaking and I had to get them welded in Tilkara.
Today our final interim stop is Cafayate, one of Argentina's wine regions. The red-colored canyon provides a magnificent preamble to the green valley awash with vineyards.
