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BobZ(IL) · Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2013 10:06 pm Post subject: Raingear

Anybody find rain pants that really work? Like you could sit in a bucket of water (my K1100 seat) and stay dry? The only way I've been able to stay dry requires wearing riding over-pants over jeans and Frogg Toggs on top.
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Scott_Anderson · Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2013 10:27 pm Post subject:

I got a new set of FrogTogs this year, only to have a "dry" riding year.......
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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 7:26 am Post subject:

While not exactly what you are asking about, the "official" and $$$ BMW one piece rainsuit is NOT the answer.

Both Cathy and I have one and while it prevents the butt puddle for a longer period of time, it does happen. And the suit does not breathe, so you get wet inside anyway.

But I have read some good things about FrogTogs, so maybe we need to get Scott to sit down in the shower as a test. Laughing

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'04 K1200GT
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Widget Maker · Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 9:53 am Post subject:

My Motoport rain liners haven't let me down yet. The other think I did to address a different problem but it would help with wet butt is a bead seat to keep you up out of the puddle.
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old guy old bike · Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 1:52 pm Post subject:

I have ridden through some nasty rain (to the point of stopping because I could not see) and have stayed dry in my Tourmaster 2 pc rain gear. It is not cheap and does not pack small but it has never let me down.
Jeff
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1993 K1100LT
2003 K1200GT Gone but not forgotten
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whyoldbill · Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 11:23 pm Post subject:

BobZ(IL) · Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2013 12:01 am Post subject:

Truth is, I use my Frogg Toggs mostly on Hungry Mother trips, but it's definitely worth it. Very Happy

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'93 K1100LT
'78 R100S
'05 R1200GS
BMWMOA, CRBMWOA, ABC, K11OG #997

Live well, do good work, enjoy the ride.

drikko · Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 4:35 am Post subject: Re: Raingear

robleyd · Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 5:27 am Post subject:

And if it is like 21st birthdays in our day and age, you'll probably have to rebuild again Smile

Unless you mean a post party rebuild Twisted Evil

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drikko · Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 6:35 am Post subject:

Haha nah, we only had about 30 kids and they were pretty well behaved, although there was some yard pizza made.....
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exavid · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 12:21 am Post subject:

I've been using Frogg Toggs for the past ten years on my bikes and have been pretty much satisfied. They do keep one pretty dry and don't cause sweating. They also are light weight and pack down in a small stuff bag so don't use up too much saddlebag space.
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