Author Topic: OK, what the hell do people wear in temperatures like this? (Read 7607 times)

Buzz · « **on:** 18 July 2014, 03:36:53 pm »

Afternoon,

I think I need to go shopping for some new summer gear as I can't take any more. When it's over 25 my padded textiles turn into a sweat pit after 2 mins of riding, even in a T-shirt and Y-fronts, I don't want to wear leathers so what gear have you lot got that gives you protection but doesn't bake you like a potato?

Cheers...Buzz

Oldgit · « **Reply #1 on:** 18 July 2014, 03:43:14 pm »

BMW light armour suit--the bees knees in this hot weather.

alan sherman · « **Reply #2 on:** 18 July 2014, 03:50:03 pm »

I go jacketless around town.

I do have a perforated leather Hein Gericke jacket I used to use on ride outs / track days. Quite effective. I don't use it any more (family commitments) so perhaps should sell it in this heatwave!

HarryHornby · « **Reply #3 on:** 18 July 2014, 03:51:51 pm »

ATGATT - Although I do curse myself for sticking to that mantra on days like today, but accidents happen on hot days too! And I'm sure that I sweat off the weight when I'm wearing full gear, at least that's what I tell myself! LOL

Dead Eye · « **Reply #4 on:** 18 July 2014, 04:05:59 pm »

I typically adhere to ATGATT as well, though have you tried textile trousers such as Kevlar Jeans? Can't be as bad as leather...

Bigfellabuck · « **Reply #5 on:** 18 July 2014, 04:21:58 pm »

Sorry for being a thick twat but wot does ATGATT stand for???????

andybesy · « **Reply #6 on:** 18 July 2014, 04:36:00 pm »

Base layer, with leather jacket and trousers. Sounds mad but the base layer helps a lot with both hot and cold weather. It's from Decathlon and intended for skiing. Stops your kit getting stinky too.

Andy

BBROWN1664 · « **Reply #7 on:** 18 July 2014, 04:54:23 pm »

shorts, t-shirt and flip flops. I don't ride the bike when its this hot, I take the airconditioned car instead.

Rexr · « **Reply #8 on:** 18 July 2014, 04:55:18 pm »

Lid - Shoei multitec (flip up)

Gloves - Richa summer glovers plenty of vents

Jacket - Frank Thomas summer jacket plenty of vents both induct and exhaust

Jeans - Draggin jeans

Boots - Richa Slick

Lovely cool in these temps.....

lew600fazer · « **Reply #9 on:** 18 July 2014, 04:57:52 pm »

Living in Spain at this time of the year it is early morning or late evening rides. But to be honest the bike does not get a lot of use in the summer months. I do have a Hein Gericke airtex type Jacket & Trousers, also have Hood Kevlar Jeans, still end up with sweating like hell.
The airtex trousers sadly no longer fit me, since I have retired I have become a right fat twat.

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I will just not allow myself to ride in Shorts & Tee shirts all be it very tempting, the thought of the gravel rash is enough to make me wise up

chaz · « **Reply #10 on:** 18 July 2014, 04:59:09 pm »

A pair of saw off Levis and sandals and no T shirt or helmet, well it was 1972! and I was young and stupid?

pilgo · « **Reply #11 on:** 18 July 2014, 05:59:16 pm »

Quote from: Bigfellabuck on 18 July 2014, 04:21:58 pm

Sorry for being a thick twat but wot does ATGATT stand for???????

all the gear,all the time

red98 · « **Reply #12 on:** 18 July 2014, 06:29:18 pm »

Just ridden home,18 miles of stop/start traffic....boots, jeans that I had been working in , gore tex jacket with vents and hjc arrow helmet which is well vented and I can feel a cool breeze across the top of my thinning crown......hottest part...my arms.......jeans sticking to my legs but if I ride with knees wide apart I get a cool rush of air .......dosnt help on the corners but it keeps me cool :loll

slimwilly · « **Reply #13 on:** 18 July 2014, 08:29:22 pm »

I must say the kevlar/cotton jeans are good for the heat, i dont know how much protection i would get from gravel slide.

My leather jackets seem quite good.

risticuss · « **Reply #14 on:** 18 July 2014, 09:05:02 pm »

I've got an RST Ventilator 3 suit.
Never worn the padded fleece in the trousers and only use the fleece lining in tge jacket in the depths of winter.
The waterproof/windproof membrane is fairly quick to add/remove.
I have been caught out in the rain a couple of time but mostly ok.
My only boots are sidi b2 goretex but my feet sweat in anything so don't bother with summer boots.
It's about as close to wearing a long sleeved t-shirt and jeans as you can get, but still have the protection.
I've tried kevlar jeans but haven't found any I think look like a normal pair, both fit and colour-wise, of regular jeans.

Frosties · « **Reply #15 on:** 18 July 2014, 09:46:01 pm »

Shoei with the visor open and the tinted visor dropped.
Kevlar jeans
Mesh gloves
mesh jacket - http://www.infinitymotorcycles.com/product/spada-air-pro-mesh-jacket/2132/utm_source=google&utm_medium=merch&utm_campaign=feed?gclid=CIL4gvjcz78CFWnpwgodbywAug

Buuut - don't fancy short boots so TCX infinities.

All in all very cool thanks.....apart from warm feet!

keithfzs1000 · « **Reply #16 on:** 18 July 2014, 10:26:54 pm »

kevalar jeans
kevlar denim jacket
leather ankle hiking boots
glove n lid oh n sweaty doggers and a t sahirt

Davebo · « **Reply #17 on:** 18 July 2014, 10:52:47 pm »

+1 kevlar jeans
cheap vented textile jacket (but with all the pads)
Held Spike gloves
Shark Speed R with the vents open.

Was still hot though when not moving (traffic).

bigralphie · « **Reply #18 on:** 18 July 2014, 11:11:19 pm »

Aldi Jeans
Oxtar vented boots
Vented Gloves
Aplinestar mesh jacket / back protector
Shoei with all the vents open

esetest · « **Reply #19 on:** 18 July 2014, 11:29:57 pm »

Weise mesh jacket with all the armour with either a base layer or t shirt and Richa summer gloves and Hein gericke leather trousers with a base layer for shorter trips , and for longer trips my Weise leather jacket with armour with liner removed .

dazza · « **Reply #20 on:** 19 July 2014, 12:41:30 am »

Wheeled the bike out , so I could look at it.
Donned a pair of shorts
Jumped in the swimming pool all afternoon
Brother came round, jumped in the swimming pool with me
Called a couple of bitches to come round with some food and bikinis
Cracked open some ciders and ate the food
Decided it was too hot for the bike
Bitches went home
Got out my pre-exam learning materials
Done a bit of revision
Got chainsaw out of shed
Syphoned petrol out of bike and lawnmower
Couldn't start chainsaw
Brother went home
Storm started closing in
Went down pub to see a ska band
Found myself surrounded by more bitches
Morale of the story is.....
Sometimes, there's a lot more going on and it's just too hot to even think about riding the bike, let alone what you're going to wear

Grahamm · « **Reply #21 on:** 19 July 2014, 01:11:10 am »

Shoei XR-1000 Lid
Hein Gericke Air Jacket
Alpine Stars summer gloves
Leather trousers
Puma Boots

Works for me.

darrsi · « **Reply #22 on:** 19 July 2014, 11:45:06 am »

Mankini and a turban, cool as you like.

Dead Eye · « **Reply #23 on:** 19 July 2014, 01:47:56 pm »

Quote from: risticuss on 18 July 2014, 09:05:02 pm

I've tried kevlar jeans but haven't found any I think look like a normal pair, both fit and colour-wise, of regular jeans.

I have a pair of Sartso Kevlar Jeans and I think they look more or less like regular jeans - the only real difference is that they are a bit too big for me :P

Arfa · « **Reply #24 on:** 19 July 2014, 02:23:58 pm »

Always wear protection when having a ride, or risk a nasty rash.