saddlebag windshield question rain gear

relli · 06-08-2006

im sure to be riding in the rain quite often. is there anything i should treat the saddlebags or windshield with?? are all rain suits basically the same or should i invest a few bucks in a good one ? any reccomendations?

twoskinsoneman · 06-08-2006

I personally spent a lot of money on a good rain suit (arouns $400) I got a Monarch. But if you think you might just get hit by accident get a Walmart special. I got it because when I want to ride nothing will stop me. The suit I got is amazing. It breathes like I was wearing nothing and I am completely dry.

anrfknm · 06-08-2006

windshield - no, saddle bags can be treated with armoral or any of the leather conditioners available.

get a good rain suit if you're going to spend time in the rain. i don't know about $400, but a good rain suit can make the difference between a fun ride and a really bad time.

Night Flight · 06-08-2006

If you get a bike with hard bags like the Nomad there is no need to do anything, the edges of the doors are also sealed with rubber to keep water out. I bought Frogg Toggs, which are breathable, and light weight. They were much less than $400 but then I don't get hit by rain too often but the breathable type suit will at least keep you from getting too warm and sweaty.
Wayne
Night Flight

relli · 06-08-2006

yeah ive heard of frogg toggs -gotta find out where to get em-think i can get an acceptable suit for under 100 bucks i would think-my bags are the vulcans on the 900. use armorall you say?

Night Flight · 06-08-2006

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Originally Posted by relli

yeah ive heard of frogg toggs -gotta find out where to get em-think i can get an acceptable suit for under 100 bucks i would think-my bags are the vulcans on the 900. use armorall you say?

One thing..... NEVER use Armoral on your seat, unless you want your crotch up on the speedo when you panic stop. Give a new meaning to Crotch Rocket. Passenger seat might be a possiblility if the chick has lots of padding up front. Bumper pool time.

Wayne
Night Flight

Aquaman95 · 06-08-2006

Lemon Pledge for the windshield. Makes the water, bugs, and dirt slide right off.

relli · 06-08-2006

cool on the lemon pledge!

anrfknm · 06-09-2006

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Originally Posted by Night Flight

One thing..... NEVER use Armoral on your seat, unless you want your crotch up on the speedo when you panic stop. Give a new meaning to Crotch Rocket. Passenger seat might be a possiblility if the chick has lots of padding up front. Bumper pool time.

Wayne
Night Flight

i use armorall on all rubber, leather and imitation leather on the bike, seat included. it does make it slippery for a time, but not long and it preserves and protects the item.

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relli Needs A Real Job BTK Expert Join Date: May 2006 Location: central florida hurricane central Posts: 2,475	saddlebag windshield question rain gear im sure to be riding in the rain quite often. is there anything i should treat the saddlebags or windshield with?? are all rain suits basically the same or should i invest a few bucks in a good one ? any reccomendations?

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twoskinsoneman Uncle Bob's Love Child BTK Intermediate Join Date: May 2005 Location: VA Posts: 269	I personally spent a lot of money on a good rain suit (arouns $400) I got a Monarch. But if you think you might just get hit by accident get a Walmart special. I got it because when I want to ride nothing will stop me. The suit I got is amazing. It breathes like I was wearing nothing and I am completely dry. __________________ 2005 Vulcan Nomad 1600 Black and Silver "F!ck smiley glad hands with hidden agendas"

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anrfknm humble pie consumer BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: california mountains Posts: 3,538	windshield - no, saddle bags can be treated with armoral or any of the leather conditioners available. get a good rain suit if you're going to spend time in the rain. i don't know about $400, but a good rain suit can make the difference between a fun ride and a really bad time. __________________ vroc #13815 - rolling blunder #182 AMA member http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/anrfknm

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Night Flight TEXAS PATRIOT GUARD BTK Expert Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Texas - Rio Grand Valley Posts: 857	If you get a bike with hard bags like the Nomad there is no need to do anything, the edges of the doors are also sealed with rubber to keep water out. I bought Frogg Toggs, which are breathable, and light weight. They were much less than $400 but then I don't get hit by rain too often but the breathable type suit will at least keep you from getting too warm and sweaty. Wayne Night Flight __________________ Blue/Silver 2005 Nomad VROC # 17291 Phat II Risers AM/FM CD MP3 Garmin GPS Midland CB

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Aquaman95 Vulcan Ninja BTK Expert Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 409	Lemon Pledge for the windshield. Makes the water, bugs, and dirt slide right off. __________________ 1998 Vulcan 1500 Classic All the mods. 1997 Vulcan 800B Sold 2000 Nomad Under Construction

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relli Needs A Real Job BTK Expert Join Date: May 2006 Location: central florida hurricane central Posts: 2,475	cool on the lemon pledge!

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