Finally got to read the full thread. I admit, I rode from Kelly's house to my place, a block away, without gear. Never again. I felt naked and exposed, which I was. Last week I stopped for gas and a tea at a gas station and the attendant at the counter asked why I bother to wear full gear when it's hot as hell out. I shook my head and told him why wouldn't I? The idiot actually replied "It's not as cool to wear it" I don't know if he meant temperature or perception but either way he's wrong.