HOT weather - your gear solution - comfort, protection, or skip the ride? - Page 3

usranger74 · 07-21-2013, 10:42 AM

http://www.coloradocoolwear.com/

I want take short rides if the temp is above 90s. But on long rides if it gets hot I use the Colorado cool vest and neck wrap. They really help keep me cool.

**markclark57** · 07-21-2013, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

The reason I ride with a helmet (even out of the driveway) is because I'm afraid, after an accident, I'll live, not die. If I die, I don't have to worry about being a vegatable, etc.

You don't have to be afraid Chris, I'm sure there is someone out there who would like MonkeyVeggie.

Monkeyman · 07-21-2013, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by markclark57

You don't have to be afraid Chris, I'm sure there is someone out there who would like MonkeyVeggie.

Well, raw monkey brains ARE a delicacy in some countries. Someone would have to get to me pretty quickly.

**markclark57** · 07-22-2013, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

Well, raw monkey brains ARE a delicacy in some countries. Someone would have to get to me pretty quickly.

Haven't you already fried yours? Well, I did for a while. Still enough left to enjoy the ride.

paul · 07-24-2013, 07:36 AM

In the hot weather or anything above about75 degrees, I go with jeans, boots, or tennis depending on how far the ride, and t shirt. No helmet, just my ball cap turned round. Rain will see me bring out the helmet. Fingerless gloves on longer rides. A friends adventure with an angry bumble bee has taught me that shorts are a bad idea. Evedently there's not much that's funny about getting stung on your meat and two veg. Although, I still had to laugh. Never seen a faster stop and dismount this side of a crash.

Monkeyman · 07-24-2013, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by markclark57

Haven't you already fried yours? Well, I did for a while. Still enough left to enjoy the ride.

Riding is a dangerous passion. Any serious rider has a little bit of fried gray matter. :)

cactusjack · 07-20-2013, 10:32 AM

I'll ride locally without a helmet, doesn't bother me at all. However, I always wear a helmet on longer rides.

Old Bear · 07-21-2013, 11:50 AM

I rode a bit in KY without a helmet just to see what it was like. I didn't much care for it. Wearing goggles may have helped. Wind noise was annoying as well. Different strokes, folks!

**coacha** · 07-21-2013, 12:38 PM

Always ride with gloves, boots, full face helmet and jacket. I used Areostich riding pants most of the time, mesh pants some or jeans. When I rode to the rally, I wore my Firstgear jacket and Stich pants the entire ride out and back. It was a little toasty at times but it was a lot better than getting burned up by the sun.

bullman · 07-24-2013, 10:24 PM

I have been known to ride in t-shirt, shorts, tennis shoes, and a half lid.

Yeah, I have been called crazy before.

My preference would be jeans, leather jacket, and gloves. I love the spring and fall rides.

Monkeyman · 07-25-2013, 08:05 AM

Currently 56* and will be about 60* by the time I get out on the bike this morning. I might even put my chaps on, just for the hell of it. If the meds kick in, I might even wear something under the chaps.

Old Bear · 07-25-2013, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

Currently 56* and will be about 60* by the time I get out on the bike this morning. I might even put my chaps on, just for the hell of it. If the meds kick in, I might even wear something under the chaps.

Too much sharing ...

BigRat · 07-25-2013, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

Currently 56* and will be about 60* by the time I get out on the bike this morning. I might even put my chaps on, just for the hell of it. If the meds kick in, I might even wear something under the chaps.

This might make a nice seat pad...

xlock · 07-28-2013, 10:03 PM

I somehow snagged a yellow jacket in my helmets chin strap on my cheek a while back...talk about a fast pit stop! 2 cars stopped to see if I was having a seizure or something and had a good chuckle. I ride in jeans and a half helmet with varying degrees of protection elsewhere based on heat/coldness. I have a lot of cold weather base layer gear, a couple degrees of glove options and a mutiple layer riding jacket that goes from mesh to toasty. Helmets are required where I live and I ride with a half helmet year round with a mask in the colder months. I used to ride in shorts but I am just generally more comfortable in jeans or pants.

George · 11-13-2013, 02:23 PM

I ride according to the weather as far as what I wear, if its hot running shoes, T shirt and jeans. If its cold jacket, gloves and so on, I use a 3/4 helmet with a shield. If its going to happen it's going to happen and there's nothing anyone can do about it so I figure I'm going to go and have fun with my day

07-21-2013, 10:42 AM	#1
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	http://www.coloradocoolwear.com/ I want take short rides if the temp is above 90s. But on long rides if it gets hot I use the Colorado cool vest and neck wrap. They really help keep me cool. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-24-2013, 07:36 AM	#5
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	In the hot weather or anything above about75 degrees, I go with jeans, boots, or tennis depending on how far the ride, and t shirt. No helmet, just my ball cap turned round. Rain will see me bring out the helmet. Fingerless gloves on longer rides. A friends adventure with an angry bumble bee has taught me that shorts are a bad idea. Evedently there's not much that's funny about getting stung on your meat and two veg. Although, I still had to laugh. Never seen a faster stop and dismount this side of a crash. __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-20-2013, 10:32 AM	#7
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	I'll ride locally without a helmet, doesn't bother me at all. However, I always wear a helmet on longer rides. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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07-21-2013, 11:50 AM	#8
Old Bear Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 1,434	I rode a bit in KY without a helmet just to see what it was like. I didn't much care for it. Wearing goggles may have helped. Wind noise was annoying as well. Different strokes, folks! __________________ Jerry "Old Bear" Barker Clarksville, TN Americas Guardians PS MC President, Tennessee 16-A VBA #02203 "Blaze" 2017 Vaquero "Black Magic" 2011 Vaquero, 69k miles, handed down to my son for hopefully many more miles!
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07-21-2013, 12:38 PM	#9
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Always ride with gloves, boots, full face helmet and jacket. I used Areostich riding pants most of the time, mesh pants some or jeans. When I rode to the rally, I wore my Firstgear jacket and Stich pants the entire ride out and back. It was a little toasty at times but it was a lot better than getting burned up by the sun. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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07-24-2013, 10:24 PM	#10
bullman Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Painesville, Ohio Posts: 193	I have been known to ride in t-shirt, shorts, tennis shoes, and a half lid. Yeah, I have been called crazy before. My preference would be jeans, leather jacket, and gloves. I love the spring and fall rides.
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07-25-2013, 08:05 AM	#11
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	Currently 56* and will be about 60* by the time I get out on the bike this morning. I might even put my chaps on, just for the hell of it. If the meds kick in, I might even wear something under the chaps. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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07-28-2013, 10:03 PM	#14
xlock Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 406	I somehow snagged a yellow jacket in my helmets chin strap on my cheek a while back...talk about a fast pit stop! 2 cars stopped to see if I was having a seizure or something and had a good chuckle. I ride in jeans and a half helmet with varying degrees of protection elsewhere based on heat/coldness. I have a lot of cold weather base layer gear, a couple degrees of glove options and a mutiple layer riding jacket that goes from mesh to toasty. Helmets are required where I live and I ride with a half helmet year round with a mask in the colder months. I used to ride in shorts but I am just generally more comfortable in jeans or pants. __________________ '11 Vaquero '00 Nomad 1500fi - Sold - '92 Vulcan BUBF 1500 Bobber -Sold - VBA Member # 02057
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11-13-2013, 02:23 PM	#15
George Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wilberforce, Ontario Canada Posts: 455	I ride according to the weather as far as what I wear, if its hot running shoes, T shirt and jeans. If its cold jacket, gloves and so on, I use a 3/4 helmet with a shield. If its going to happen it's going to happen and there's nothing anyone can do about it so I figure I'm going to go and have fun with my day
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