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Re: Hot Weather Riding Gear?
« Reply #15 on: June 14, 2011, 02:50:39 PM »

My problem area is the feet, most riding boots are really hot! I've tried polypropylene liner socks but still have the hot foot. Looking for a ventilated boot for summer riding, any ideas?

Boots are kind of a catch 22...Ventilated is nice until you get caught in a rain storm, then they suck, as wet feet are no fun.  I wear Cruiserworks boots...totally waterproof.  I also wear Bridgedale light weight ski socks almost exclusively, even with regular shoes.  They are over the calf, so not falling down all the time, which drives me nuts, wick moisture well, and my feet stay comfortable most of the time.  But, I won't get on the bike without over the ankle boots on, so I have to try something to make them as comfortable as possible.

I think some of the SWAT Team style of boots are relatively well ventilated...might be worth looking at.
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Re: Hot Weather Riding Gear?
« Reply #16 on: June 14, 2011, 03:23:39 PM »

I wore my work tennis shoes the other day just bringing the bike home and the ventilation was wonderful. My feet fetl great but they are not enough protection. I just might look into the SWAT style boots. I could stand wet feet for a while on the hot summer day when you just get caught in a summer boomer but I agree wet feet on a big trip would suck.
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Re: Hot Weather Riding Gear?
« Reply #17 on: June 14, 2011, 05:04:43 PM »

Boots, jeans, and some type of sleeveless shirt.
I will wear a helmet if its a hard ridding day, but if out for a cruise, prob not.
Funny, cause I make the wife wear one all the time.
I know some of you would yell, I just can't wear the heavy stuff in warm weather.
It ruins the ride for me.
Yes, I know a fall with no chit on will ruin the ride also.
If I had to wear all that gear i would prob stop riding, makes me that uncomfortable.
Please understand, not picking on you guys that wear it, it's prob the smart move.
So don't rip me a new one for not wearing.  HA
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Re: Hot Weather Riding Gear?
« Reply #18 on: June 14, 2011, 05:12:46 PM »

Boots, jeans, and some type of sleeveless shirt.
I will wear a helmet if its a hard ridding day, but if out for a cruise, prob not.
Funny, cause I make the wife wear one all the time.
I know some of you would yell, I just can't wear the heavy stuff in warm weather.
It ruins the ride for me.
Yes, I know a fall with no chit on will ruin the ride also.
If I had to wear all that gear i would prob stop riding, makes me that uncomfortable.
Please understand, not picking on you guys that wear it, it's prob the smart move.
So don't rip me a new one for not wearing.  HA
Dave
 

Dave I hear and I posted something similar on the Full Face Helmet thread. All I care is you cover your bat and balls. I just don't want to see 'em. If you scrape them off on the pavement it's your business. :huepfenlol2:
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Re: Hot Weather Riding Gear?
« Reply #19 on: June 14, 2011, 06:08:30 PM »

X 2 on the white long sleeves. Around town I wear one, on the highway I use an open mesh jacket with armor.

X3 on the long sleeve white t-shirts.  Riding here in Texas in June - August can be brutal.  Not uncommon for temps to be 100+ for many consecutive days.  Long sleeve white shirts, a wet bandana and something on my head has worked for me for a bunch of years.  Just re-wet the bandana at every stop.  Oh yeah...and SPF 1 zillion on ANY exposed skin.  I forgot to do the back of my hands one time, and the little hole that is exposed through the gloves got 2nd degree burns on both hands!

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Re: Hot Weather Riding Gear?
« Reply #20 on: June 14, 2011, 08:46:32 PM »

Nice watch.


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Re: Hot Weather Riding Gear?
« Reply #21 on: June 14, 2011, 08:56:19 PM »

I came across this vest on another forum, does anyone have experience with these vest?   




http://www.veskimo.com/personal-cooling-vest-systems.html
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Re: Hot Weather Riding Gear?
« Reply #22 on: June 14, 2011, 09:16:36 PM »

Great thread!  :2vrolijk_21: I think for me I would take a couple of posts above and make use. On long trips....

1. Soak your undershirt in cold water.
2. Wear a mesh jacket over that - probably like AC for a while.
3. Sunscreen on exposed skin. At least 50 SPF here in Florida.
4. Ride in the early morning or late, late afternoon or even early evening.

Thanks guys! You may have extended my riding season here in Florida by 3 months!  :drink:
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Re: Hot Weather Riding Gear?
« Reply #23 on: June 14, 2011, 09:20:41 PM »

I have a HD Mesh Jacket that works great but I think I'll also try the white UnderArmor shirt.
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Re: Hot Weather Riding Gear?
« Reply #24 on: June 14, 2011, 10:38:27 PM »

I have the Harley Hydration Vest.  Bought my first on in '08 and it gave up the ghost late last summer, so got about 2.5 years of use.

P/N 98350-08VM for the XL  Under a mesh jacket or long sleeve shirt works great.  Last Wednesday was near 100 thru DC and MD, had on undershirt, hydration vest, long sleeve white tee, and Switchback mesh jacket with the panels removed.  Quite comfortable.
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Re: Hot Weather Riding Gear?
« Reply #25 on: June 15, 2011, 12:31:53 AM »

It's been hot already this year and I am wondering if any of you all are using those jackets with the cold packs in them? What else is there to do?

I put quite a bit of research in to it last year.  Do a search for sun shirts.  We also use the cool vests.
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Re: Hot Weather Riding Gear?
« Reply #26 on: June 15, 2011, 10:22:43 AM »

I put quite a bit of research in to it last year.  Do a search for sun shirts.  We also use the cool vests.

I've got some shirts that are for hot weather wear and sun protection but they are designed for fishing. I tried one the other day and the thing was like wearing a parachute. All those panels and vents catching wind was not comfortable. On a bagger it might be a little better that the FatBob.

I saw one of those hydration vests the other day and the thing weighed 10lbs. :( Not real sure about wearing that??
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Re: Hot Weather Riding Gear?
« Reply #27 on: June 15, 2011, 12:06:03 PM »



The money saved on clothes can buy good watches


Very true.  This young lady is dressed very cool for hot riding & has saved enough of her pennies to buy a Rolex. 

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Re: Hot Weather Riding Gear?
« Reply #28 on: June 15, 2011, 12:15:32 PM »

Rolex?  What Rolex... ;)
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Re: Hot Weather Riding Gear?
« Reply #29 on: June 15, 2011, 12:24:23 PM »

Rolex?  What Rolex... ;)

The website I stole borrowed this artistic pictorial from said something about her Rolex.  I never actually saw it but took their word for it since ...  if it's on the internet it must be true.  :huepfenlol2:
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