jermattak Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 gear is for pussies who dont know how to keep the rubber side down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anderson Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Two words. Ride Fast. The air will keep you cool. Stuck in traffic? Prepare to soak your underwear.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFM Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 if it is too hot for leathers then it is too hot to rideThose leathers did a fine job for you, I'd have to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 I bought a perforated leather icon jacket earlier in the season. best investment I ever made, next to owning a motorcycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt's Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 At the risk of sounding gay. Should I wear the leather today? It's going to be real hot.You haven't wiped out yet:D Wear your gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monroedjt Posted September 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 You haven't wiped out yet:D Wear your gear. That's not true. I went down around 70 mph, when a car cut into my lane. It has been about 10 yrs ago now, I tend to forget about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 I thought leathers were supposed to be hot and sweaty.... I dunno...You know, if you ride long enough, you learn to sweat (perspire for the ladies) out of other parts of the body, like your feet. (True Story) Then again, you might not want to be around when I take shoes off after riding...Do we need NASCAR cool suits? Wearable air conditioning under the gear? Should I figure out how to transfer body BTU's to a mini radiator on the back of the jacket? It shouldn't be much different that a heated jacket, other than it won't take much watts to run it. Or we could do it the solid state thermoelectric method of cooling ( Peltier effect), real NASA stuff...Or get a cooling vest Or... the old fashioned method, tie a wet bandana around your neck. Nice and chilly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alienpi Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 "Dress for the slide, not the ride." Heard it somewhere a while ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWing'R Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 I've worn my leather pants on really hot days, you just need to keep yourself hydrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmassey Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 try hot weather underarmor type shirts under your leather...works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 tshirt, shorts, flip flops and a bandana... gotta stay cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxie750 Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Always better to sweat than bleed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 gear is way cooler than roadrash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Ya, I don't play russian rolette when it's a hot day. Sweat, shower, good. No sweat, blood, road rash, nurse brushing gravel out of road rash, or death...not good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 I've got a perforated suit, it's really not bad at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 I have perforated leather jacket. When you're moving it's not bad at all, when you're stopped it still sucks but it's a million times better than asphalt where skin used to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFM Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 Alpinestars makes a cool set-up with it's mesh jackets. It's reinforced at the typical abrasion points, but comes with a removable waterproof liner. I use it four seasons, as it's windproof then too. Below freezing, rain, and on a day like today... Not too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alienpi Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 I've got a perforated suit, it's really not bad at all.+1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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