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johnchalker

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Which Jacket for route 66 in July
« on: June 07, 2009, 01:56:47 PM »
I am doing Route 66 in July and wondered which would be the best jacket to take. any suggestions would be helpful.
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Re: Which Jacket for route 66 in July
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2009, 01:59:45 PM »
 Rain jacket, mesh jacket, leather jacket. Depending where you are and at what time you might find yourself needing these all in the same day.
 
 Find one that does all 3. :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Which Jacket for route 66 in July
« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2009, 03:06:56 PM »
Leather is always right. Be prepared for rain, hail, snow (even in July), monsoons, lightning, tornado's, sand storms...hey, be prepared for everything on that route. Most of all be prepared for the time of your life.  :2virology_21:  Doc
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Re: Which Jacket for route 66 in July
« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2009, 08:23:30 PM »
Quote from: johnchalker on June 07, 2009, 01:56:47 PM
I am doing Route 66 in July and wondered which would be the best jacket to take. any suggestions would be helpful.

John when you get into SW MO on RT 66 give me a call. We can hook up for a bite to eat and a quick pint! If you haven't made any stopping plans yet, Springfield, MO has some good attractions. I will PM you my Cell and E-mail addy.
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Re: Which Jacket for route 66 in July
« Reply #4 on: June 07, 2009, 09:21:38 PM »
My wife and I did 66 last summer from Chicago down through New Mexico and then up to Santa FE for 4 days, headed north to Colorado for some mountain riding for a couple of days and back home through the corn belt. 3300 miles in 13 days.

Rain gear for sure, we had a hot ride with temps from 55 up to 105. We both have HD "H20 Hydration"jackets. they work great for summer riding and you can soak liners in water and they last a half a day keeping you cooler while still offering some protection. they are light weight but durable.

Have a great ride.

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Re: Which Jacket for route 66 in July
« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2009, 05:29:59 PM »
Do you think I should by the hydration jackets when i get to dealers in Chicargo to pick up hire bike.On that subject what would be the best choice of bike to do trip on.
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Re: Which Jacket for route 66 in July
« Reply #6 on: June 09, 2009, 07:46:53 AM »
I did the route 66 last year in June. We had not a drop of rain whole the 20 days but temperature in the high 90s, sandstorm and two colder days in Williams. I think the best bike would be an ultra (of course) or a road glide.
It was the best trip in my life. I wish you "rubber side down and chrome side up".
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Re: Which Jacket for route 66 in July
« Reply #7 on: June 09, 2009, 08:26:34 AM »
I'd suggest an FXRG lightweight, add the hydration vest and your done
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Re: Which Jacket for route 66 in July
« Reply #8 on: June 10, 2009, 04:34:49 PM »
ok looks like all i need to buy then is the hydration jacket and i will be all set.
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