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1. I need a good set of raingear. Bright yellow will do.

2. The +3" Cee Bailey windshield was absolutely invaluable and was a huge upgrade over stock. The only thing missing was a windshield wiper because it's like riding behind a clear barn door with it at the up most position.

If I had a set of raingear on the rain will only be dangerous and not super-uncomfortable.

And it was raining hard. some 3-4" puddles in spots.
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owrstrich · Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 1:18 am Post subject:

score some bmw branded rain gear...

Smile

owrstrich
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Jim · Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:58 am Post subject: rainsuits

OTG - you can't beat Frogg Toggs - especially at prices like this: http://www.boatersworld.com/product/189755044msk.htm?utm_medium=productsearch&utm_source=google

Or, shop for more styles and colors here: http://www.froggtoggs.net/frogg_toggs.html

The prices have dropped since I bought mine in '01 - about $20.00 cheaper now - and there's a better selection of styles and colors.
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1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

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RAL88 · Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:14 am Post subject:

I second Jim. I have a nice bright set of yellow Frogg Toggs I got off ebay and they worked great driving back from Pittsburgh in the pouring rain.
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dave n · Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 2:57 pm Post subject: Frogg Toggs

I agree on the Frogg Toggs rain gear working well.

I like the small size you can wad them into for packing.
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Jim Brotherton · Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 3:29 pm Post subject:

Have full rain suit from Difi, don't know if you have that there in the U.S. folds up into a small bag en belt system, works really good, it's even slightly insulated. Recommend you go and try the gear on with what you normally wear to ride and not pick something off the rack you think will fit.

Also very important, check if it has some sort of anti slip strips at leg butt area. This will save you some terrifying moments.

Good rain gear is worth it's weigh in gold!
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CheapJapCopy · Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 5:24 pm Post subject:

Christ, you're on an LT.. Just keep going mate, don't stop!

I second the comment about British rain, I'm pleasantly surprised by the protection my RS affords, but on the worst days I still hanker after my K100RT..
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cptss1967 · Joined: 04 Apr 2008 Posts: 6

I'm on a budget and not into fashion: I got a nice top and bottom yellow rain suit on SALE from Bass Pro for $7.50. I tried it out - works fine. Note that I ride a 94 K1000LT so wind is not a problem.
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