I'm pretty much an all weather rider, well for the most part. I won't ride if I know there's ice on the roads. Rain itself really isnt an issue. The only gear I have is a Tourmaster Rincon jacket aand Frank Thomas pants, both textile with removable liners. Sold as water resistant but I usually spray them with some Camp dry every 4 months or so.Oh, and decent gloves for winter and summer. If i was only gonna be a fair weather rider I would have bought a Harley.