Tend to avoid it, especially when the temps are below zero, but did a lot of rain riding last year without much issue.
Rain ride
- Thread starter TSquared
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What is this rain suit that is small enough to fit under a seat?
Quick seal rain suit. It's a C--- to get under there, but she fits. It doesn't replace real rain gear for long treks as it'll soak through. Perfect for getting home, or even fine for light rain. I keep mine in two separate bags. Won't fit with the tool kit in there though.
eoszlak
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If I can ride in -30 and snowstorms, the rain isn't going to stop me. Rain or shine. Hell or highwater, snow, sleet, but no fresh ice or deep snow. I actually enjoy the rain most of the time.. people drive much slower often which is annoying but doesn't affect me much on this bike. I guess I'd rather they were cautious then agressive. Since my tires are so slim though and everything is so small its an interesting ride. I'd rather be riding an actual bike for sure. No under seat storage for the rain suit means it stays in a back pack or a bag attached to the bike- which sucks too.
In short though, in conclusion; Yes we ride in the rain.
In short though, in conclusion; Yes we ride in the rain.
No I think the worst part about rain riding is snaking for miles down a mountain on an interstate passing a convoy of fracking trucks and realizing the mist and rain coming from the front wheel well of the truck you're passing is really his smoking brakes
Riceburner
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I need a new rain suit. Went thru 2 VCX suits in as many months. Bought 2 at retailer shut down. Inner lining on pants shredded and the jacket isn't water proof after a few uses.
I like my frog toggs. Had them about 4 or 5 seasons now. The one thing is that the material goes "pilly" like an old wool sweater. But so far they still work.
Tip - pull up the attached hood before putting on your helmet. That way no water can sneak in at your neck and run down your back.
Tip - pull up the attached hood before putting on your helmet. That way no water can sneak in at your neck and run down your back.
kiwi
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no, the bike will melt.. ;-)
lol.. seriously, I will if need be. Lots of garage queens and fair weather riders in Ontario though
Riceburner
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Anybody use this one?
https://www.canadasmotorcycle.ca/nelson-rigg-wp-8000-weatherpro-rain-suit.html
https://www.canadasmotorcycle.ca/nelson-rigg-wp-8000-weatherpro-rain-suit.html
Yes, very pleased with my frog suit--and it's lime green so I stand out a bit more in the murk. (and thanks for the tip--foolishly I have never bothered with the hood.)
It's just the occasional fog of visor and spectacles that makes riding in the rain a bit annoying at times, but otherwise still very enjoyable.
Rode yesterday in rain.
Had my columbia rain jacket in greeeeen (hello hi viz) and my oxford rain pants. My moto boots are waterproof and it was only my gloves that were not waterproof (and theyre perf'd leather) rode about 45m and was alright, hands a lil cold at the end of it but for a first ride of the year, it went pretty well..i was quite dry when i got home.
Had my columbia rain jacket in greeeeen (hello hi viz) and my oxford rain pants. My moto boots are waterproof and it was only my gloves that were not waterproof (and theyre perf'd leather) rode about 45m and was alright, hands a lil cold at the end of it but for a first ride of the year, it went pretty well..i was quite dry when i got home.
Thats when the zen goes away. Raining or steamy hot and the in front dbag won't make a right turn on a safe red. Or the like.
killerkeith
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Nah, the bros usually run a train on Rain.
RichinOville
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As long as it is nice on my way to my destination, I don't give a rat's *** what it does on my way home..... rain, snow, sleet, downpours, tornadoes, whatever. 
I find they balloon up quite a bit. I got soaked riding in them too. I got a touring jacket which is more waterproof
