Is a Motorcycle Rain Suit enough to be safe?
When it comes to rain gear, this first question you as a rider might have is to go for a one piece or two piece (motorcycle rain jackets and pants) motorcycle rain suit.
But beyond that basic gear, if you really want to stay dry on your motorcycle during rainy days, what you need to do is to cover every part of your body that is exposed to the element – head, body, legs, and feet.
As we all know, motorcycle rain suits are responsible for keeping your body dry while riding in the rain. Then what will protect your hands and feet from the cold rain? In order to be completely protected from the elements, you must pair your motorcycle rain suit together with the following motorcycle rain gear:
- Gloves. Your hands are the most exposed part of your body in the rain. Aside from that, they are very sensitive to cold which could be a real problem because you use them to manage all the controls of your bike. Protect your hands with gloves made for bad weather. You can choose gloves that include Gore-Tex, despite the price, because it can provide better protection that any kind of gloves. Get some with Kevlar too, and you’ve got some “bullet proof” hand protection. If you don’t have Gore-Tex gloves, you can wear latex gloves under your riding gloves to provide extra insulation and will help trap the natural heat of your body.
- Wristbands. Do not forget to cover your wrist when riding in the rain. Many riders made the mistake of neglecting their wrists which are very exposed to the elements. You can choose riding gloves that covers the wrist or you can buy a pair of winterized wristbands.
- Helmet. Riding in the rain can affect your vision that is why it is a must to choose a helmet and/or goggles/eye protection that will not fog up. However, you might consider wearing another layer of protection beneath your helmet such as a ski mask to keep thermal heat in, especially if you ride in really cold and wet weather.
- Rain boots. Some riders neglect to protect their feet when riding in the rain. In order to stay dry on your motorcycle, your feet must be well protected by wearing insulated and waterproof boots. There are different kinds of boots to choose from but only a few are effective in keeping you warm and dry during the worst riding conditions.
Wearing a complete set of motorcycle rain gear while riding through the rain will make a huge difference in terms of your level of enjoyment, comfort and convenience. You shouldn’t let the rain affect your motorcycling trip. All you need to do is to have a great motorcycle rain suit and matched gear in order to stay dry on your motorcycle.
