Commuters... rain pants recommendations?
#11
04-06-2008, 10:50 PM
RE: Commuters... rain pants recommendations?
ORIGINAL: vtgreen
Thanks everyone. I just ordered a pair of Shift Ranger Waterproof Rain Pants from motorcyclecloseouts.com. I'm not expecting much, but I think they will meet my needs:
1) Cheap ($37 shipped, I opted for the 2007 closeouts to save $20, yeah, I'm a cheap bast**d like that)
2) Simple (I don't need to look likeJames Stewart riding into the garageat work)
3) Lightweight, waterproof, taped seams, and heat resistant panels below the knee
I'll post my impressions once I get them if anyone is interested.
http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/o...of+rain+pants#
Thanks everyone. I just ordered a pair of Shift Ranger Waterproof Rain Pants from motorcyclecloseouts.com. I'm not expecting much, but I think they will meet my needs:
1) Cheap ($37 shipped, I opted for the 2007 closeouts to save $20, yeah, I'm a cheap bast**d like that)
2) Simple (I don't need to look likeJames Stewart riding into the garageat work)
3) Lightweight, waterproof, taped seams, and heat resistant panels below the knee
I'll post my impressions once I get them if anyone is interested.
http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/o...of+rain+pants#
#12
04-11-2008, 09:32 PM
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Vermont
Posts: 181
RE: Commuters... rain pants recommendations?
Got the pants today. They are pretty much what I was expecting for $30. Just a basic nylon over-pant with what look like fairly hefty woven nylon panels below the knees, no padding or insulation. I wouldn't expect them to keep me warm or survive a spill, but of course I hope I never have to test that!
One thing I'd note is that I generally consider myself a Medium, I'm 5'8" 165, but I ordered a Large based on their sizing chart and I think I made the right choice since I will be wearing them over regular street clothes.
One thing I'd note is that I generally consider myself a Medium, I'm 5'8" 165, but I ordered a Large based on their sizing chart and I think I made the right choice since I will be wearing them over regular street clothes.
#14
04-12-2008, 02:20 AM
RE: Commuters... rain pants recommendations?
vtgreen: how are those pants at keepin the wind off of you? im guessing good as they are waterproof but id like to make sure as if they are ill grab a set... my problem is riding to work.. i work 3rd shift and leave work at 6am. except for mid summer most morning rides home are chilly with the wind piercin my cheese cloth thin work uniform pants... this looks like a cheap way to block the wind from freezin my legs on the way home.
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