Since this is my first summer on a bike i was wondering if there is anything the members here do to get ready for the hotter weather? I have already ordered the muzzy fan, as my morning commute this morning when straight to hell after a wreck sent all of us down side roads doing 5mph and my bike into hot as hell mode. I have also started looking at some mesh jackets. Any other things i should be looking for?
Summer riding
- Thread starter unkleslapnutz
- Start date
Shasta1914
Registered
I just put engine ice in mine. I haven't ridden with it yet but back in October, me & a buddy were riding together in a parade. His bike stayed cool with the engine ice..........my light came on............I did the math.
Rocketman
Registered
Just don't ride naked. You'll blister your berries. It's not worth it man... it's not worth it.
I'm glad you posted this. I was considering iCON's slip on armor so I could wear lighter clothing. They cover all the critical body parts much like a roller-blader. You might be able to get away with T-Shirt & Shorts with their gear.
At least - that's a theory. I'm still investigating this too.
I'm glad you posted this. I was considering iCON's slip on armor so I could wear lighter clothing. They cover all the critical body parts much like a roller-blader. You might be able to get away with T-Shirt & Shorts with their gear.
At least - that's a theory. I'm still investigating this too.
I am actually selling my Icon leather jacket because it is too big for me now that I have shed some pounds. I am looking at Joe Rocket mesh jacket, cant remember the name but it is the one with the leather on the sleeves and shoulders. I have a set of Joe Rocket gloves that are part textile/mesh and part leather along with vents to force air in. I do have two questions...where can I get the engine ice? And if I pick up some textile/mesh pants (joe rocket has a pair with a zip out portion for air flow) can I just wear shorts under them? I dont mind sweating because like someone said here one sweat will dry.
I always buy gear with the idea I might have to use it to save my SKIN
. That's why I have never seen the use of mesh. If you go down, what good is it
? Kinda like frame sliders, unless your slow, they really don't do much, and if your going fast you need all the help you can get ! Not knocking frame sliders they're useful, but if I am going that slow, I don't need gear to save me ! My .02 cents
leave all your gear at home when it's hot. Just wear shorts, sandles, muscle shirt and sunglasses to keep the bugs out. That way you will stay cool and enjoy the ride. That's what it's all about ride? ENJOYING THE RIDE! Just think of that crisp, morning breeze blowing through your hair... and the less gear you have on the cooler the bike stays, not having to haul as much weight, and the air will get around it easier, keeping it cooler.
Don't listen to me
Don't listen to me
I dont plan on listening to you. And I dont ride without my gear. But then I only have the basics. I know there are people here on the board that have multiple jackets and gloves and helmets. All my gear right now is more toward the cooler riding months we are in. But here in NC it gets pretty steamy in the summer. I am just looking to call on some of the opinions of people with diffrent jackets. So is the mesh THAT big of a drop in protection for daily commute. I am going to pick up another leather jacket for my "fun" rides.
Is the mesh jacket a big drop in protection compaired to Leather ---- In one word -- YES !!
As the old saying goes: "You'st pays your money, Ya takes your chances".
Me, summer or winter, if I go down, I want leather between me and the pavement when I'am sliding
. The only thing the mesh will do is soak up your Blood
As the old saying goes: "You'st pays your money, Ya takes your chances".
Me, summer or winter, if I go down, I want leather between me and the pavement when I'am sliding
Similar threads
