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how hot? nklr
Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2002 5:13 pm
by KJ
I know we have discussed hot weather clothing before, but at what point do
most of you decide not to use your motorcycle jacket and go with something
lighter like a tank-top? Yesterday it was only 75 or so here in NYC and I
saw plenty of people riding in short sleeves or dress shirts (on a BMW) I
was wearing my JR ballistic 3.0 without the liner and was not uncomfortable
at all. One day it hit almost 90 and then I was HOT. Just curious what
others consider to hot to handle.
Karl
A14
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Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2002 5:28 pm
by guytal1
For long rides (including my 40 mile daily commute), I never leave home without my Aerostitch on in *any* weather.
When running errands around town, if it's warm enough (70+), I'll wear my Joe Rocket Phoenix over a tee shirt.
Guy
KLR650 A13
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Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2002 5:32 pm
by jamiedeavers
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., KJ wrote:
> I know we have discussed hot weather clothing before, but at what
point do
> most of you decide not to use your motorcycle jacket and go with
something
> lighter like a tank-top? Yesterday it was only 75 or so here in NYC
and I
> saw plenty of people riding in short sleeves or dress shirts (on a
BMW) I
> was wearing my JR ballistic 3.0 without the liner and was not
uncomfortable
> at all. One day it hit almost 90 and then I was HOT. Just curious
what
> others consider to hot to handle.
>
> Karl
> A14
Hello Karl
I do not ride on the street without protective gear period. It does
get hot here on the coast of VA (mostly humidity) but I feel the one
time I go without will be the time I eat asphalt. No matter how I
look at it, being hot is not as uncomfortable as a case of road-rash.
(your opinion may vary). I don't know about your area, but here it
seems they hand out cage licenses to anyone who can pay the fees...I
try to do whatever I can to protect myself from these morons behind
the wheels. (even have one of those DOT worker vests, although I
believe increased visibility here just means it's easier for them
(cagers) to get you in their cross-hairs!)
Expect Everything / Assume Nothing
Jamie
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Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2002 5:37 pm
by klrz4ever
>Just curious what others consider to hot to handle.
>
> Karl
> A14
Karl,
My rules for heat and motorcycling:
1. It's never too hot to wear a jacket on the freeway.
2. It's rarely too hot to wear a jacket (can be partially zipped)
around town. Compare the feeling of hot nylon to the feeling of
sliding on hot asphalt.
3. It's never too hot to wear some good protection when hauling butt
off-road.
4. It can be too hot to wear a jacket when you're just plonking down
a dirt road in the back-of-beyond (105 in Utah a couple years back).
A long-sleeved T-shirt is advised for sun protection, however.
I base my choices on the perceived risk of my activity. In a small
town with sane drivers, you can probably get away with no jacket. In
a big city with idiots at the wheel, I'd dress up. Once in awhile I
break all the rules and make a quick trip to the store in a pair of
shorts. My rationale for this little piece of stupidity is that I hit
45 mph on my bicycle wearing next to nothing, so I should be able to
go 40 on my motorcycle wearing just as little (but a better
helmet) :^D
Lucky so far and knockin' on wood,
__Arden Kysely
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Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2002 5:39 pm
by kilrcalikawi
Layers my friend, layers. I always wear my phoenix jacket (for warm
weather), and then if it gets cold I have a snowboarding jacket (thin
warm + waterproof) to put over it. The combo makes for a great 40-
100+ degree weather riding.
Helps to have a case to store the unused stuff in.
Trev
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., KJ wrote:
> I know we have discussed hot weather clothing before, but at what
point do
> most of you decide not to use your motorcycle jacket and go with
something
> lighter like a tank-top? Yesterday it was only 75 or so here in NYC
and I
> saw plenty of people riding in short sleeves or dress shirts (on a
BMW) I
> was wearing my JR ballistic 3.0 without the liner and was not
uncomfortable
> at all. One day it hit almost 90 and then I was HOT. Just curious
what
> others consider to hot to handle.
>
> Karl
> A14
how hot? nklr
Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2002 5:54 pm
by millerized_2000
Since I got my Tourmaster 3/4 last year I haven't ridden without it.
Except for the one time I thought it was too hot, and I slid into the
local conveinence store parking lot on my left hand, elbow and
shoulder. I haven't forgotten that incident or my jacket. Even have
the leather or kevlar gloves. I remember road rash, and I'll sweat.
millerized
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., KJ wrote:
> I know we have discussed hot weather clothing before, but at what
point do
> most of you decide not to use your motorcycle jacket and go with
something
> lighter like a tank-top? Yesterday it was only 75 or so here in NYC
and I
> saw plenty of people riding in short sleeves or dress shirts (on a
BMW) I
> was wearing my JR ballistic 3.0 without the liner and was not
uncomfortable
> at all. One day it hit almost 90 and then I was HOT. Just curious
what
> others consider to hot to handle.
>
> Karl
> A14
how hot? nklr
Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2002 7:00 pm
by Tony Cornett
I just bought a mesh FirstGear jacket $139 it has padding and flows air real
good. I live in Bakersfield, CA and will be in the 100's this week. The
jacket is a real good investment. I looked at Joe Rocket same price but
shorter. Thanks TC
how hot? nklr
Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2002 7:25 pm
by tedfshred
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., KJ wrote:
> I know we have discussed hot weather clothing before, but at what
point do
> most of you decide not to use your motorcycle jacket and go with
something
> lighter like a tank-top? Yesterday it was only 75 or so here in NYC
and I
> saw plenty of people riding in short sleeves or dress shirts (on a
BMW) I
> was wearing my JR ballistic 3.0 without the liner and was not
uncomfortable
> at all. One day it hit almost 90 and then I was HOT. Just curious
what
> others consider to hot to handle.
>
> Karl
> A14
Always at least a leather jacket for commuting or Roadcrafter for all
else. Travelled Bakeoven road at 107 degrees last summer, knew it was
coming so I packed the pockets with ice in John Day, OR. 100 miles
later still had some ice and my boys were taking a refreshing swim in
ice water trapped inside the suit at the seat.
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Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2002 7:33 pm
by ridecaptan
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "kilrcalikawi" wrote:
> Layers my friend, layers. I always wear my phoenix jacket (for
warm
> weather), and then if it gets cold I have a snowboarding jacket
(thin
> warm + waterproof) to put over it. The combo makes for a great 40-
> 100+ degree weather riding.
>
My dealer has the Phoenix jackets, I'm thinking of getting one.
Right now I'm wearing an Ocelot enduro jacket. No padding, but
better than nothing.
Ed
A15
> Helps to have a case to store the unused stuff in.
>
> Trev
>
> --- In DSN_klr650@y..., KJ wrote:
> > I know we have discussed hot weather clothing before, but at
what
> point do
> > most of you decide not to use your motorcycle jacket and go with
> something
> > lighter like a tank-top? Yesterday it was only 75 or so here in
NYC
> and I
> > saw plenty of people riding in short sleeves or dress shirts (on
a
> BMW) I
> > was wearing my JR ballistic 3.0 without the liner and was not
> uncomfortable
> > at all. One day it hit almost 90 and then I was HOT. Just
curious
> what
> > others consider to hot to handle.
> >
> > Karl
> > A14
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Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2002 8:01 pm
by s2mumford
Brosh-tex cool Kevlar
www.brosh.com
Cheap and works fine.
CA Stu