R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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Sun Aug 19, 2018 5:30 pm
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I've done two major tours in the last couple of years but both were in the spring. I have what at the time was the top of the line Dainese touring jacket which came with a removable cold weather liner, https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/en_...Tex-Jacket-0049. It's been fantastic but even with the panels removed exposing the mesh it's still really heavy. I also have the corresponding pants which are also heavy but not nearly as much; they're also the best fitting pants I've ever had as they came in a "short" version that fits me perfectly. I'm in the process of planning a major tour next year. Two months, beginning in Ireland in late May, through the alps in late June, ending in Sicily in late July and I'm thinking that I'd probably roast in that Dainese towards the end. With the amount of money I already have invested in gear, and with the amount this trip is going to cost, I'm really not looking to buy a new full gear setup if possible. Anybody have thoughts or suggestions on a rainsuit? Was thinking of wearing my basic RevIt mesh jacket, putting the Dainese removable cold weather liner under it if I have a chilly day, most likely in the alps, and having a rainsuit in the topcase if needed. I'll stick with the Dainese pants as I think the weight will be acceptable. Any reason that setup wouldn't work? Anybody have a suggestion on good rain gear, either one piece or two, that does its job and takes up as little space as possible? |
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I tend to use a regular fleece jacket rather than a zip in thermal liner if insulation is needed - and you may need this in Ireland in May. Advantage is the fleece can be used as a casual jacket in the evening. |
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Check the back packing stores and ski shops in your area. You may be able to find some Gore-Tex gear on sale that will work over your riding gear.
Lee
2016 R1200RS Iowa, USA |
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I have a Firstgear Jacket with liner i like I generally ride in jeans. I just have a pair of Coleman rain pants I put on over top of my pants, stuffs to the size of a grapefruit and available cheap at mega marts and camping joints. Many of my riding compadres just use a one piece over suit, which pack small as well. To an extent the one piece overs can help with warmth as well, I have done it while on evening jaunts with unexpected temp drops. |
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I know most forum members prefer two-piece rain gear, but I have an Alpinestars onesie that packs down very small, and generally gets tossed in the panniers on any trip. I know that you're not interested in investing in new gear, but if you do expect more rain than the occasional shower, I would beg, borrow or get decent rain gear. It's going to be worth its cost on a trip that you've already spent so much on. No sense in being miserable, and good gear is always an investment that can be used for more than one trip. |
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Zitat von bill the cat im Beitrag #5 Thanks Bill. No qualms whatsoever about spending money on good dedicated rain gear, which I don't own. I'm trying not to double up and buy a full set of light summer waterproof touring gear to go with all the heavier touring gear I already own. My thinking is good rain gear, either one or two piece, and my basic mesh jacket, which I never really intended to tour in, might work in lieu of a new setup. |
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I've toured both ways: with a Goretex lined suit or with regular gear and a rain suit. The lined suits work great if you will be riding in consistently cool/wet weather. However if your ride will take you to a variety of climates or a particularly dry area, a rain suit will likely serve you better. I like the Tourmaster Elite two-piece rainsuits best, as the pants have stirrups and suspenders and the jacket has a stowable hood that will fit under your helmet. Many riders here in the US favor Froggtogs for their excellent waterproofness and low price, but they are not purpose-made for motorcycling and lack the moto-features that I found in the Tourmaster kit. “I would rather be ashes than dust!" ~ Jack London |
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Zitat von Blackshirt im Beitrag #7 Tourmaster is an excellent source of moderate priced, but very good quality gear. They really make it hard to justify spending more. Olympia is similar.
Old Forum Orphan
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Zitat von ranette im Beitrag #6Zitat von bill the cat im Beitrag #5 Several good suggestions from Blackshirt, Mr 36654 et al. There is no substitute for good rain gear. I subscribe to the connectable 2 piece rain gear idea with a removable waterproof liner in a mesh jacket. Mines all Tourmaster as Mr 36654 recommends. Reasonably priced, feature rich, and the versatility to wear which parts are necessary for the conditions your dealing with. Then consider the climate to buy the size required to add a warm layer underneath. Enjoy the trip. Stick.
2016 Granite Gray R1200RS
Haymarket, Va. USA |
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Saw the Olympia New Horizon rain gear mentioned on another forum. Lee |
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Get these and wear them over a mesh/textile jacket plus pants: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/tour...piece-rain-suit. Works great as a windbreaker. All you really need then is thermals. It's much easier to layer up then down. |
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As Bill said, I'm one of those who prefers a two-piece rain over suit, simply because it's so much easier to get on and off without all the contortions. And heaven help you if you desperately need a pee while wearing a one-piece!!
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