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Post  Jimcoleman Wed 06 May 2015, 9:31 pm

After a lot of mucking about and a serious amount of time being uncomfortable. And a lot of research on the interwebs i finally found what i was looking for ( i hope )  Frogg Toggs 100% water proof, Breathable and to date warm and comfortable. Sadly the only place i could buy them was Revzilla and it was delivered with in 5 days:  Cost $239 Aussie

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Water proof zips and 3 water proof pockets one in sleeve and the front

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Neoprene cuffs

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adjustable waste to keep that nasty water out

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Got a hood so when ya mates ducati breaks down your head stays dry 

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Sealed seams and soft liner - very comfy

Pants 

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Legs that open up to just below the Knee with sealed zips

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zippered waste

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Folds up nice and small


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Post  #Tag Wed 06 May 2015, 10:16 pm

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Post  Re-Cycled Wed 06 May 2015, 10:24 pm

Jimcoleman wrote:Got a hood so when ya mates ducati breaks down your head stays dry 

No mention of KTM riders, I guess you don't stop for them. lol!

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Post  Jimcoleman Wed 06 May 2015, 10:29 pm

Its permantly broken

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Post  mtbeerwah Wed 06 May 2015, 10:46 pm

I`ve been using this one for about 9yrs now.

It is an absolute pain in the arse to put on and take off, but I only ever use it for long trips, but I think its awesome, and they`re on special at the moment for under $100

Its also very good in winter on long trips, as it acts as a windbreaker.

http://www.bikebiz.com.au/products/Dririder-Hurricane-Rain-Suit.html
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Post  #Tag Wed 06 May 2015, 10:51 pm

mtbeerwah wrote:I`ve been using this one for about 9yrs now.

JC is too lazy to take his boots off in a ditch beside the road in monsoonal rain to get into normal one piecers.
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Post  Chook Thu 07 May 2015, 6:03 am

mtbeerwah wrote:I`ve been using this one for about 9yrs now.



I've been using the Jacket version of that for 4 or 5 years since my Nordic4 lost it's ability to keep the water out but was still good other than that.

http://www.bikebiz.com.au/products/Dririder-Thunderwear-Rain-Jackets.html

I've had the quilted version of the pants for over 10 years, love them in the cold but they're too hot in warmer weather
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Post  Jimcoleman Thu 07 May 2015, 7:34 am

mtbeerwah wrote:I`ve been using this one for about 9yrs now.

It is an absolute pain in the arse to put on and take off, but I only ever use it for long trips, but I think its awesome, and they`re on special at the moment for under $100

Its also very good in winter on long trips, as it acts as a windbreaker.

http://www.bikebiz.com.au/products/Dririder-Hurricane-Rain-Suit.html
I bought a one piece rjays suit,  absolute prick of a thing to get on and off, plus the experience of wallowing in my testicle sweat for long periods of time is not something i ever want to do again, and based on that experience you can have the one piece suits

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Post  barry_mcki Thu 07 May 2015, 9:08 am

Jim, I think I found the jacket but which pants did you get as there looks like there are 3 different styles on Revzilla ?

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Post  2wheelsagain Thu 07 May 2015, 11:08 am

Looks the goods but not as sexy as your arseless chaps JC Laughing

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Post  Jimcoleman Thu 07 May 2015, 4:25 pm

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/frogg-toggs-toadskinz-rain-pant

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Post  Jimcoleman Thu 07 May 2015, 6:36 pm

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Jimcoleman wrote:Got a hood so when ya mates ducati breaks down your head stays dry 

No mention of KTM riders, I guess you don't stop for them. lol!
Unlike ducati's his little KTM no matter how broken, leaking fluids or major electrical issues always makes it home

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Post  mtbeerwah Thu 07 May 2015, 7:22 pm

Jimcoleman wrote:
I bought a one piece rjays suit,  absolute prick of a thing to get on and off, plus the experience of wallowing in my testicle sweat for long periods of time is not something i ever want to do again, and based on that experience you can have the one piece suits
Your right, and as I said, they are a pain in the arse to put on and take off. But they`re not designed to go to the shops on.

They are a long distance apparel. But to each their own, and as you say,I will keep them as my number one form of wet weather control on long wet or cold trips.
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Post  Jimcoleman Tue 02 Jun 2015, 9:35 pm

Now 2wa i am never arseless chaps fan, but i did notice you riding naked in last years g&l mardi gra . 

A bit of an update on the frogg toggs i have worn the jacket over my leather jacket a couple times now and its great it keeps me warm. On the down side a couple of mates have made comments like any mail for me or the human highlighter, still waiting for a wet weekend for the wet test

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Post  SuzySuzuki Wed 03 Jun 2015, 1:09 pm

Jimcoleman wrote:. 

...... still waiting for a wet weekend for the wet test
Why wait for rain, when you can wear them while washing the bike...and get someone to turn the hose on you?

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Post  paul Wed 03 Jun 2015, 6:15 pm

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Jimcoleman wrote:. 

...... still waiting for a wet weekend for the wet test
Why wait for rain, when you can wear them while washing the bike...and get someone to turn the hose on you?
Or lend them to your local nursing home for a few days to use on their " special " residents .....................if the moisture doesn't come out , it definitely won't get in  Wet Weather Gear Icon_razz  Wet Weather Gear Icon_lol

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