OK what does work in the rain - Page 4 - SV650.org

25-04-05, 08:20 PM

I've got a secondhand Spidi touring 2-piece - has never let the rain in, even on a one hour motorway trip in the rain (boy, that was a fun one!).

Oh yeah. I've got lower fairings - don't know if that reduces splashing much?

25-04-05, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

OK what does work in the rain

Not Mogs' SV based on Saturday's evidence

I suppose one answer would have to be "Fenda Extendas"

northwind · 25-04-05, 08:35 PM

See, my Lookwell jacket and Belstaff trousers have covered something like 12000 miles (and 2 crashes) in all weathers without reproofing and they don't let a drop in except in really severe conditions- ie a couple of hours in heavy rain at speed... Though they do start to soak up water, it takes a long time before it comes through (though it does cause them to get a bit chilly after maybe an hour in serious wetness)

25-04-05, 08:43 PM

A decent fairing will deflect rain better than you'd imagine. I once rode from Leicester to London on a Ducati ST2 with no waterproofs and was fine. This is free advice from the guy who's just chosen a Speed Triple over a Sprint ST.

25-04-05, 08:48 PM

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Viney · 25-04-05, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

Anybody got any recommendations for kit that does keep you dry in torrential rain

A Volvo S40...sgot a heater to

25-04-05, 10:45 PM

When it rains I stop and pull on my Alpine Stars waterproof (yes really) over-jacket and trousers. About £60 for the two and pack up really small. When you take them off they're dry within 30 mins. You can keep your Gortex, give me impervious plastic any day .

hey Jon- as above-- you pull over and put it on?>??????

where are you carrying all yer spare clothes?? ...you aint telling us you have a top box are ya !?

northwind · 25-04-05, 11:05 PM

Nah, he told us about his colossal rucksack full of stuff- tools, books, spare kit, etc- the other day. It seems like in order to avoid the topbox, he wears a 50 litre rucksack at all times

25-04-05, 11:26 PM

LOL

25-04-05, 11:52 PM

Tried the Frank Thomas waterproof boots, they wernt.

Tried Sidi Rain boots, they worked now they don't.

Have Frank Thomas waterproof overalls and until Mrs Ape stuck them in the washing machine they were fine, now they aint.

Have never EVER found a pair of gloves that keep out the rain.

So everytime I ride in the rain, I get wet

25-04-05, 08:35 PM	#33
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	See, my Lookwell jacket and Belstaff trousers have covered something like 12000 miles (and 2 crashes) in all weathers without reproofing and they don't let a drop in except in really severe conditions- ie a couple of hours in heavy rain at speed... Though they do start to soak up water, it takes a long time before it comes through (though it does cause them to get a bit chilly after maybe an hour in serious wetness) __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

25-04-05, 11:05 PM	#38
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Nah, he told us about his colossal rucksack full of stuff- tools, books, spare kit, etc- the other day. It seems like in order to avoid the topbox, he wears a 50 litre rucksack at all times __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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25-04-05, 08:20 PM	#31
cb9002 Guest Posts: n/a	I've got a secondhand Spidi touring 2-piece - has never let the rain in, even on a one hour motorway trip in the rain (boy, that was a fun one!). Oh yeah. I've got lower fairings - don't know if that reduces splashing much?

25-04-05, 08:43 PM	#34
wyrdness Guest Posts: n/a	A decent fairing will deflect rain better than you'd imagine. I once rode from Leicester to London on a Ducati ST2 with no waterproofs and was fine. This is free advice from the guy who's just chosen a Speed Triple over a Sprint ST.

25-04-05, 10:45 PM	#37
Quiff Wichard Guest Posts: n/a	When it rains I stop and pull on my Alpine Stars waterproof (yes really) over-jacket and trousers. About £60 for the two and pack up really small. When you take them off they're dry within 30 mins. You can keep your Gortex, give me impervious plastic any day . hey Jon- as above-- you pull over and put it on?>?????? where are you carrying all yer spare clothes?? ...you aint telling us you have a top box are ya !?

25-04-05, 11:52 PM	#40
Stig Guest Posts: n/a	Tried the Frank Thomas waterproof boots, they wernt. Tried Sidi Rain boots, they worked now they don't. Have Frank Thomas waterproof overalls and until Mrs Ape stuck them in the washing machine they were fine, now they aint. Have never EVER found a pair of gloves that keep out the rain. So everytime I ride in the rain, I get wet