Author Topic: What do you guys wear when it hits 100 degrees? (Read 7687 times)

74cb750 · « **Reply #25 on:** July 28, 2006, 06:36:10 AM »

The lady posing in this picture must have dislocated her arms, non?

Over 90 in Boston yesterday, wore JoeRocket jacket, boots, gloves
but darn it! left the sweater at home in Vermont.
Gotta love them Boston drivers since the Tunnel to the airport is messed up
everyone seems nicer........somehow.
WOnder if the 25 feet of chains I wore and signs on the bike "Cut me off and Die"
had anything to do with it.

peace,
michel

turtle · « **Reply #26 on:** July 28, 2006, 06:55:46 AM »

I got a Joe Rocket armoured mesh jacket. It feels like no jacket at all. It has a zip out waterproof liner for cooler weather (thats about 2 months of the year here in Queensland).

Rushoid · « **Reply #27 on:** July 28, 2006, 07:12:08 AM »

Quote from: 74cb750 on July 28, 2006, 06:36:10 AM

The lady posing in this picture must have dislocated her arms, non?

That's 'cause she wore the Corona Corset, not the Corona t-shirt that has the magical powers.

Quote from: turtle on July 28, 2006, 06:55:46 AM

I got a Joe Rocket armoured mesh jacket. It feels like no jacket at all. It has a zip out waterproof liner for cooler weather

That's what I wear (Phoenix?). I've ridden in just a t-shirt a couple of times (bad self!) and it's actually cooler with the jacket on, and it's all black. I guess because the sun isn't beating directly on my skin. Plus, you don't get sun/wind burn with the jacket.

Quote from: Bob Wessner on July 28, 2006, 02:22:34 AM

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it was only 16 degrees C (61 deg F) here today

Brrrrrr!

That's what I was thinking! That's a beautiful temp.! I thought you were a tough guy, Terry!

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #28 on:** July 28, 2006, 07:59:00 AM »

I usually ride in a t-shirt and jeans (reg. old jacket when it gets chilly)
I have wore shorts on my scoot (once) , and vowed to never do it again.

Chris Schneiter · « **Reply #29 on:** July 28, 2006, 12:14:33 PM »

Uh...I'm riding today..90º+....Polo shirt (white)...Shorts....Clogs...you guys are making me feel like a dope...but when I went out at noon, I thought to myself...What a perfect temp for riding!

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #30 on:** July 28, 2006, 12:19:11 PM »

It is rare that you can get away with a t-shirt on a motorcycle in Chicagoland.
Thw wind of the lake makes it a bit chilly at times. I wore shorts to the Mods Vs. Rockers show, but it was over 100 that day

How people wear full riding gear + a helmet when it is that hot I do not know...

Chris Schneiter · « **Reply #31 on:** July 28, 2006, 01:01:47 PM »

Yeah! How do you keep your brains cool in a black helmet? I promise I'll dress better if someone can tell me!

cbjunkie · « **Reply #32 on:** July 28, 2006, 01:33:06 PM »

man i don't usually go without my jacket, but i was just riding around a few minutes ago and said screw it - stripped off the jacket and put it in my backpack and rode in the t-shirt...95 degrees out here!

huntman58 · « **Reply #33 on:** July 28, 2006, 02:03:58 PM »

normally just jeans boots and a tee shirt . when cooler i take a leather jacket along also . when as hot as it has been here in Fresno . a few weeks of like 113 or more I do not even ride as have to wear a helmet . I just am not up to cooked brains so when over 100 I do not ride at all. In Idaho I did ride in shorts as the air would always break down on the bus that i drove so had to stay cool for them 12 hour shifts . with all that glass you really can cook let me tell you . but last week it was to hot to even think about riding . lows at almost 90 at night and highs in the 110 plus thats when i stay home or use the old truck if i have to go out .

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #34 on:** July 28, 2006, 05:00:15 PM »

Well I'm glad to see that a few more of you have now admitted that you don't like to wear all that crap on a hot day, and I for one don't agree with the "I'd rather sweat than die" mantra that often appears here, let me tell you I've ridden on days so hot here I've almost fainted when wearing all that stuff.

As I said, not pc, but it's hard to have your wits about you when you're brain juices are boiling inside a full-face helmet in 100+ degree temps. I often wonder how many riders in collisions on hot days were already unconcious when they went down....................

Rocking-M · « **Reply #35 on:** July 28, 2006, 06:09:56 PM »

Doggoneit. You fellows are gonna have me going back to my 70's apparel.
I remember being caught in rain storms with shorts, no shirt, and tennis shoes.
Oh, I did have on an open face helmet mind you

cb650 · « **Reply #36 on:** July 28, 2006, 06:11:08 PM »

A thong

. Leather of course

.

Terry

cbjunkie · « **Reply #37 on:** July 28, 2006, 06:14:10 PM »

TOT (the other terry)

so...i hope you will soon post a pic in "rouge's gallery"...

cb650 · « **Reply #38 on:** July 28, 2006, 06:21:51 PM »

I tried to take one but the camra ran away screaming.

Terry

cbjunkie · « **Reply #39 on:** July 28, 2006, 06:47:03 PM »

74cb750 · « **Reply #40 on:** July 28, 2006, 07:12:06 PM »

TOT
thongs are fine to ride in, on

It's getting her butt off that hot seat that is the problem

peace,
michel

ofreen · « **Reply #41 on:** July 28, 2006, 09:24:03 PM »

I figured out a long time ago how foolish it would be to crash while dressed in t-shirt, shorts and a backwards baseball cap. So I resolved not to crash when dressed that way. I realize refraining from crashing isn't for everybody, but it works for me.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #42 on:** July 28, 2006, 10:36:30 PM »

Quote from: ofreen on July 28, 2006, 09:24:03 PM

I figured out a long time ago how foolish it would be to crash while dressed in t-shirt, shorts and a backwards baseball cap. So I resolved not to crash when dressed that way. I realize refraining from crashing isn't for everybody, but it works for me.

Good point

Roach Carver · « **Reply #43 on:** July 29, 2006, 06:30:50 AM »

Quote from: cb650 on July 28, 2006, 06:11:08 PM

A thong . Leather of course .

Terry

I'm supprised no one is wearing ass-less chaps. Comfortable, offers some protection and what a fashion statement.

and remember no leather thong is complete with out studs (the metal one of course)

Zip · « **Reply #44 on:** July 29, 2006, 08:02:54 AM »

Funny you should mention that.

During the summer I work outside all day, and I wear shorts. To get to and from work when I ride, I put my chaps on over my shorts and it at least appears that I am wearing jeans. I will not ride bare-legged.

I also always wear a leather jacket. When it's very hot, I unzip the main zipper a little less than half-way and open all the zipped vents.

EVZ

Einyodeler · « **Reply #45 on:** July 29, 2006, 08:28:45 AM »

I wear a Firstgear armor mesh jacket, too bad I don`t have a pic of the one I had on when I went down. It sure saved my skin !!

As long as you`re moving it feels cooler than riding without one because it keeps the direct sunlight off of you.
Always wear a flydana under the helmet and at every fuel stop just get it wet with cold water and it keeps my head cool.

My bike wears an oil cooler

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #46 on:** July 29, 2006, 05:27:44 PM »

Well that's right of course Steve, an oil cooler for a SOHC4 is like riding in a T shirt and jeans for us, ha ha!

pmpski_1 · « **Reply #47 on:** July 29, 2006, 11:00:46 PM »

Shorts, flip flops, and a helmet.

I'm amazed at how many people I've seen this this 'riding gear' lately.

If it gets that hot I ride the bus.

canyon750 · « **Reply #48 on:** July 30, 2006, 12:19:05 AM »

No matter what I ALWAYS wear my jacket (Joe Rocket Alter Ego). It has a panel that zips off to reveal a mesh jacket underneath. I'll wear jeans instead of my cordura overpants but I will put my Icon Under Armor leg protectors on. Light weight leather gloves and "high top" style motorcycle boots always. I can't understand how anyone can ride in shorts or with no protection.

One well placed rock at 50 MPH will wake you up! What really gets me is when the rider has the right gear on but the passenger (usually his girlfriend ) is wearing nothing but a tank top, g-string and flip flops!!! Great to look at but not on the back of a moving bike! One crash on the Bay Bridge in California without a scratch in heavy traffic lets me know that sweat feels a lot better than road rash!

Ride SAFE!

loonymoon · « **Reply #49 on:** August 23, 2006, 04:56:33 AM »

Quote from: turtle on July 28, 2006, 06:55:46 AM

I got a Joe Rocket armoured mesh jacket. It feels like no jacket at all. It has a zip out waterproof liner for cooler weather (thats about 2 months of the year here in Queensland).

That's scarey Jane - I ended up getting the exact same Jacket - I remember seing yours when I was at your house but I didn't remember what make it was. And yes- it's brilliant. Need the waterproof liner at the moment though it's bucketing with rain here at the mo!

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Author Topic: What do you guys wear when it hits 100 degrees? (Read 7687 times)

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