I ride everyday rain or shine in San Jose California,I use a cheap bright yellow two piece rain suit that I got from Price Costco which cost around $24.00 and for shoes I have a HI-Top water proof boot made by Hi-Tek,same brand used by the SWAT/MERGE team,For gloves any good brand ski/leather glove.Under the cheap rain suit I wear either a ski jacket or leather jacket depending on the temperture.Now if it's a full down pour then I switch over to my Kilamanjaro full length jacket and matching riding pants.The bike is wiped off and cleaned everynight after riding in the rain and the chain is given a wipe down with WD-40 and the electrical switches are given a spray of silicon spray or WD-40.I also use one of those ski mask diving material type to protect my face from the cold,and if it's really cold then I use my SWAT TEAM full face mask made out of the same material as workout gym shorts spendix type.I keep the bike under 80mph tops on the freeway and I'm always looking for danger,I try to keep away from 18 wheelers and big trucks or Vans cause I can't see around them plus they give off a big spray of water from the tires.I keep all my junk and maps in my trunk and they are kept in plastic Ziplock bags.A plus for wearing the bright yellow rain suit is that if you are splitting lanes which they allow in California most drivers will move out of your way cause they thing you must be a CHP or Cop.My Helmet is either a full face or Half face Helmet that looks like a Cops Helmet.Anyways I hope this helps you out.Oh ya watch out for painted lines on the road,man-hole covers and railroad tracks. Ride safe in the rain and stay warm.
It's the massive torque and lack of much grip.
