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[alantf]

Originally Posted by PG tips

not sure the trousers are fully waterproof, plan to replace it bit by bit.

Your best bet for waterproofs is a camping/hiking shop. Good quality, & a lot cheaper than the bike shops. I've had mine for years. Just give 'em a spray of reproofer every year, then back in the saddle bag, so they're ready for when it rains. :2tup:

[Road_Clam]

Originally Posted by alantf

Your best bet for waterproofs is a camping/hiking shop. Good quality, & a lot cheaper than the bike shops. I've had mine for years. Just give 'em a spray of reproofer every year, then back in the saddle bag, so they're ready for when it rains. :2tup:

There is NO such thing as "waterproof" rain gear. There is cheap rain gear that eventually lets water in in a short period of time, and then there is the high end gear that is far more "resistant" to water intrusion over say an all day highway ride. I have a premium Nelson Rigg 2 pc rain suit, I also use rain gaitors over my rain pants and boots, and I make extra protection "rain gauntlets" from extra large zip loc plastic bags. Drove 366 miles in the driving rain and just my neck got a bit wet. :2tup:

[Water Warrior 2]

The only real waterproof gear comes with 4 wheels and a roof. 2 wheeled waterproof gear gets better every year but I'll stick with what works reasonably well and already paid for.

[DianeinNM]

Originally Posted by alantf

We can get Tetley's or PG tips. :yes:

Don't suppose the Yanks know what we're on about. :lol:

Ha! I'm heading down to the import shop today for some PG Tips. I don't think I can get Lyons, though.

:-) Diane

[PG tips]

Lyons, nice cup of tea, wiki has it right 6 mugs a day.
Been a few years since I was in the states, last time I had to bring a box with me

I'm afraid I have turned this into the PG tips Vs Lipton tea debate forum.

So now to the GZ 250

[greatmaul]

Hi and welcome! I have a windshield and I really like it. I don't really look through it, but it keeps all the wind off of you and makes for a very comfortable ride. I also put some led lights on the front for extra visibility and a taillight modulator on the back.

I bet the gz250 would be perfect for roaming around Ireland. Have fun!

[bpdchief]

Welcome to the crew. Great bunch on here and they won't steer you wrong. A windshield will make a world of difference for you. Post pictures of your saddlebags when you can. I'm using a backpack right now - not the most comfortable esp when the temp is 95 F 35 C.
PG tips is a fine tea, I get my Squadron Leader pipe tobacco from a friend in Yorkshire, I've a fine Peterson pipe and Jameson is always close at hand.

Not only am I a Police Chief, but, to make matters worse the name's O'ROURKE and that's Irish enough.

Practice practice so you can get your full license. Ride safe watch for the idiots!!

[Water Warrior 2]

I just have to sit here and giggle. When we get off topic it is so dam interesting it is hard to believe. Yeah, we are a very diverse international family and I like it.

[Rionna]

I don't know if this has anything to do with the topic lol but "Welcome to the forum from Ohio!"

[alantf]

Originally Posted by bpdchief

I get my Squadron Leader pipe tobacco from a friend in Yorkshire,

Born, bred, and lived the first 56 years of my life in Yorkshire, and never heard of that one. Used to smoke a pipe. Still got one or two, including a fine meerschaum, but it's cigars now, as they're so cheap over here. (used to smoke walnut sliced or mahogany sliced)