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[Banana man]

Well it is summer time again and I thought some of you might want
to post about new hot weather riding gear.

I am looking for a good riding jacket for 85 to 100 degrees and 90%
humidity. I mainly want to keep the sunburn and windburn off this
year and try to stay cool at the same time. Any suggestions?

                                                  Mark

[Sean M Cary]

Well it is summer time again and I thought some of you might want
to post about new hot weather riding gear.

I am looking for a good riding jacket for 85 to 100 degrees and 90%
humidity. I mainly want to keep the sunburn and windburn off this
year and try to stay cool at the same time. Any suggestions?

                                                  Mark

I finally succumbed to the 1/2 helmet urge yesterday, due to the heat, my FF was KILLING ME  - scored a Vega XTS on my way home - $32 and change. 

I wear long sleeve T-Shirts...not much protection, but even that is hot - 95+ yesterday.  Have to cover up for Base regs, so I am wearing the T-shirt with Levis' not sure what else would qualify.

Sean

[J-Carr]

I'm wearing the HD Switchback nylon coat.  I unzip the outer shell when it gets above 70-75 and so far have ridden with it on with the temp guage in Nemo reading about 90.  It's more comfortable then the aftermarket mesh coats I've had in the past as the in mesh is a silky liner and instead of the hard nylon of the outer mesh.  I wear fingerless gloves and and modular flip helmet with the flip always up until I get caught int the rain.  With it up it acts as a sun visor keeping my face a bit cooler then the half helmet I wear sometimes.  The rest of the head gets a little hotter in that helmet though.  I hear alot of people complaining about the wind buffeting with the flip up like I keep it, but It doesn't hit on mine.  I guess my windhield height/riding position takes enough wind over the top.  Jeans and waterproof leather riding boots finish off my riding gear.

I carry my FXRG pants as my rain pants in the summer.  Everyone thinks I'm nuts because they're the same pants I wear when it's 10 degrees and I'm riding in January, but with the vents open on the side they're cooler then the other rain gear I've had and I don't have to keep taking them on and off on those "Isolated" T-Storm days in the summer.  The switch back coat has a waterproof liner that you can through on, but to be honest if I know it's gonna be gully washer day I just wear the FXRG coat with the vents open and the front mostly unzipped until the rain starts.

If anyone has tried those new vests that you soak first and then the crystals absorb the moisture and keep you cool for awhile please respond in here and let us know.  I like to have gear for all occasions and that seems pretty cool if it works.  Thanks!

Ride Safe,
J-Carr

[BayouBiker]

If anyone has tried those new vests that you soak first and then the crystals absorb the moisture and keep you cool for awhile please respond in here and let us know.  I like to have gear for all occasions and that seems pretty cool if it works.  Thanks!

I just got one of the H-D 'H2O Hydration' vests last week ($45 msrp).
link to the item on H-D site here:
http://www.harley-davidson.com/mcm/mcm_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524448771686&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302502367&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302502367&bmUID=1212697482385&bmLocale=en_US

Here in SE Louisiana, our heat index has been over 100 the last couple days w/ambient temp of 92!
The vest works good, although the instructions say it will only last for approx 1yr or 50 uses.
My neck wrap that works on the same principle has lasted about 3 yrs so far...

I wear it over a silk-type t-shirt & under a light Columbia long-sleeve button shirt.
I would recommend it to anybody riding distance in high temps.

[JCZ]

A Nolan flip face with the 80% UA/UV protection, dark tint face shield/helmet and a cool vest.

[nidan]

A coolmax long sleeve white shirt , prevents dehydration and sunburn . Learned the tip from a Sgt rinding buddy that did a few tours in Iraq

http://coolmaxclothing.com/longsleeve.html

[Sean M Cary]

A coolmax long sleeve white shirt , prevents dehydration and sunburn . Learned the tip from a Sgt rinding buddy that did a few tours in Iraq

http://coolmaxclothing.com/longsleeve.html

Outside my hooch in Fallujah...  Don't wanna ride in that!! 

Sean

[roadrunner]

When its really hot and muggy I use the Icon Recon pants http://www.rideicon.com/product_details.jsp?category=1238&id=5794.

[Sean M Cary]

Anyone recommend a good hot weather glove?

Gotta be full finger...

Sean

[lilbear]

The Under Armour Heatgear is great at keeping you cool and also offers a large SPF for sun protection.  Skin never seems dried out when wearing this stuff and it feels so much cooler than bare arms.

http://www.underarmour.com/shop/search/results/pid1000085-Men-s-HeatGear-Loose-Longsleeve/1000085-001

[Sean M Cary]

Anyone recommend a good hot weather glove?

Gotta be full finger...

Sean

As an update, I purchased some HD Air Flow gloves at the dealer - they are good to go!  My hands actually feel cool/chilly when I am riding and sweat does not pour out the bottom when I stop.

Sean

[roadrunner]

I like the Olympia Model 720 Comfort Cooler Gloves.  Been wearing these for about 5 years, just started my second pair. I thought the XL was to big, but the L is to tight.

[SPIDERMAN]

I just got one of the H-D 'H2O Hydration' vests last week ($45 msrp).
link to the item on H-D site here:
http://www.harley-davidson.com/mcm/mcm_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524448771686&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302502367&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302502367&bmUID=1212697482385&bmLocale=en_US

Here in SE Louisiana, our heat index has been over 100 the last couple days w/ambient temp of 92!
The vest works good, although the instructions say it will only last for approx 1yr or 50 uses.
My neck wrap that works on the same principle has lasted about 3 yrs so far...

I wear it over a silk-type t-shirt & under a light Columbia long-sleeve button shirt.
I would recommend it to anybody riding distance in high temps.

BayouBiker
               Thank you for the info. With the heart problems I have, this will be a huge help.

I have one of the neckbands. It's got flaxseed in it vice these crystals. Maybe that has something to do with the lasting longer ?

B B

[Screamin_Beagle]

Leve it to the MoFo........ur I mean the MoCo to bring something that has a short life.......50 rides, well, a buck a ride for an hour of comfort.......Dunno!

JMO

_Beags

[Banana man]

I just bought the stock mesh jacket. Great venting and comes in orange
and black. Was very comfortable.

And I bought the limited edition tenacity mesh jacket. It comes in silver
and grey. I bought it because my wife liked it and wanted me to get it.
So why would I argue with her?

Oh yea, she tried on the limited edition white and pink lady mesh jacket and it looked
so fine on her that of course we got it to. After all I could not get two
jackets and not get her at least one.

Rode today and we love all three of them!!!


                                                    Mark



P. S. If I spend any more time in the Harley shop I really will be broke.