Djw6 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Does anyone know where to buy a two piece plastic rain coat in BKK, not a garbage bag special - like at 7-11? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdd Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Big C / Tesco sells them, but i think only "free size" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 not sure what a 2 piece looks like, better quality ponchos work fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aremesal Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I use a raincoat + rain overtrousers from Decathlon. The ones used for trekking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djw6 Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said: not sure what a 2 piece looks like, better quality ponchos work fine I mean separate pants and jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisfeld Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Any bigbike apparel shop is likely to have some. Try Panda Rider for example. Bigwing dealers will probably also have some available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happystance Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 9 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: not sure what a 2 piece looks like, better quality ponchos work fine I tried a 2-piece but it was WAY too hot. Poncho is the way to go imo, with boat shoes or tevas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 28 minutes ago, Happystance said: I tried a 2-piece but it was WAY too hot. Poncho is the way to go imo, with boat shoes or tevas. Obvious by your post that you are not a long time - maybe anytime - rider Saw a guy wearing trainers who flopped on the highway. His toes and side of his foot took well over a year to heal properly. Want to stay cool - bike in Iceland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Obvious by your post that you are not a long time - maybe anytime - rider Saw a guy wearing trainers who flopped on the highway. His toes and side of his foot took well over a year to heal properly. Want to stay cool - bike in IcelandNah, impractical in Thailand, if you want to wear full protection just get a car instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisfeld Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Take off the raincoat when the rain is gone? Yes the proper rider raincoats get hot when in the sun and they are not as convenient to put on or take off. But a poncho style coat only works on a scooter. If you are riding a scooter, with short pants and flip flops... be 7/11s guest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happystance Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 12 hours ago, canthai55 said: Obvious by your post that you are not a long time - maybe anytime - rider Obviously by your post you jump towards conclusions that are, clearly in this case anyway, not even close to reality. I've been riding for over 30 years. My response was based on words posted by the OP and the fact that I missed this was posted in "motorcycles" ???? You are welcome, and I forgive you. I personally wouldn't ride with rain gear as the winds adversely affect it, raises the noise level, it's really uncomfortable and you get wet anyways. A fairing would be my only consideration, but given the slickness of the roads in Thailand and that glossy slippery road paint they use, coupled with all the oil on the roads, I would just avoid riding in the rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballpoint Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 When riding out of town, wear a good raincoat and get hot and sweaty and wet. Don't wear one and get cool and wet. Besides which, unless it's raining when you set off, so you're already wearing it, stopping to put one on will usually soak you any way. Come to think of it, I've never worn a rain coat at all in Thailand. I'd rather just get wet when riding, and use an umbrella when walking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Happystance said: I've been riding for over 30 years. And you still do not wear riding boots ? Says it all really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisfeld Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 3 hours ago, Happystance said: I personally wouldn't ride with rain gear as the winds adversely affect it, raises the noise level, it's really uncomfortable and you get wet anyways. I've ridden in the rain plenty of times in Thailand. Wearing a proper raincoat will not get you wet, that's the point of the raincoat. Winds don't do much either because my raincoat is not a sail, it's shaped like other clothes. Its less uncomfortable than having wet and then later smelly gear on a long trip. I wonder if you ever had proper rain gear and have real world experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 I guess it wasn't just me ... 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 I've ridden in the rain plenty of times in Thailand. Wearing a proper raincoat will not get you wet, that's the point of the raincoat. Winds don't do much either because my raincoat is not a sail, it's shaped like other clothes. Its less uncomfortable than having wet and then later smelly gear on a long trip. I wonder if you ever had proper rain gear and have real world experience.I used to wear gore-tex in Scotland with sideways rain and was always 100% dry, here in Thailand on a scooter a poncho is all i need, although over 60kph it flaps about too much which is where a 2 piece may be useful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 When riding out of town, wear a good raincoat and get hot and sweaty and wet. Don't wear one and get cool and wet. Besides which, unless it's raining when you set off, so you're already wearing it, stopping to put one on will usually soak you any way. Come to think of it, I've never worn a rain coat at all in Thailand. I'd rather just get wet when riding, and use an umbrella when walking.In Thailand you can also use an umbrella whilst riding.[emoji39] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballpoint Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 You could always do it the Vietnamese way, and go for full bike coverage. (Though most don't worry about getting ponchos with the headlight window in them, which can make things interesting in a dark area on a wet night). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djw6 Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 On 3/24/2019 at 8:47 PM, eisfeld said: Take off the raincoat when the rain is gone? Yes the proper rider raincoats get hot when in the sun and they are not as convenient to put on or take off. But a poncho style coat only works on a scooter. If you are riding a scooter, with short pants and flip flops... be 7/11s guest. I'd have to agree with you on that. Personally I have a 'Big Bike' - so Thais call them, but this is not really the issue here. I would like to arrive at work dry, or on a long journey dry. I guess it depends on how far you are riding, and if you need to be reasonably presentable. If it's a trip, I'd rather smell a bit than be drenched and trying some way to dry out. I'll check out the recommendations on here. I waited till the rains hit last year before I looked for a decent raincoat and every place/shop I went to had already been sold out. P.S. Why do a lot of posts here keep diverting to disagreements or even written arguments? Is n't this site for useful information for everyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 11 hours ago, canthai55 said: And you still do not wear riding boots ? Says it all really papa got some new 5800baht custom-made cowboy boots. Those okay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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