Stay Dry Riding Your Motorcycle in the Rain

The reason why you bought a motorcycle is to enjoy a motorcycle ride as often as you want. Before purchasing your first bike, you probably had plans for touring, carving The Dragon, saving some money on your daily work commute, or maybe the Round The World Trip of a lifetime.  If you want to fully enjoy your bike, you’re going to ride it all the time and on all kinds of weather. With the help of motorcycle rain suits and riding gear, you can enjoy a ride – rain or shine.

Since weather is unpredictable, you don’t want to get wet or frozen when rain unexpectedly appears. There is motorcycle gear that will help keep you dry and warm as you travel. Here is some of what you need to bring or wear on a trip in order to stay dry when riding a motorcycle in the rain:

1. Rain Suit—Rain suits come in two types. The most popular is the two piece motorcycle suit that consists of a pair of pants and jacket.  The other option is the one piece suit. Either will keep your body dry despite the rain and will protect you from the cold weather. Wearing a motorcycle rain suit will make your trip more comfortable.
2. Helmet—wearing your helmet keeps your head protected from the sun, dusts, wind, insects, rocks, and elements of bad weather.  If you prefer to wear an open face helmet, make sure to wear eye glasses to protect your face and eyes from the wind, dusts, and insects while you’re riding your motorcycle.
3. Layer your clothes—wearing a layer of clothing underneath your motorcycle rain suit will keep your body warm. Make sure you start wearing a moisture cloth, and then add some extra on your second layer. But it depends on how cold the weather is forecast.  You can always pack some extra clothes layers.
4. Non-slip Gloves—wearing this kind of gloves will keep your hands protected and help you maintain control of the bike. Gloves with waterproof lining will keep your hands warm. The colder the weather, the faster your hands get cold. Make sure to stop in longer rides to check your hands in order to prevent your fingers from getting too cold.  Cold hands=less control and more risk while riding.
5. Waterproof Boots—Aside from wearing a rain suit, you will be much comfortable and protected when you wear your waterproof boots. Your boots will not only keep you feet dry and warm but this will keep your feet safe from mud, oil, and heat from the engine.

In all your motorcycle adventure, it is best to have the correct gear in order to be prepared for the sudden change of the weather and to make your trips successful.