What do you wear on your Spyder? In HOT weather?

[MRH]

Cooling Vest

For me, I'd never think of getting out of first gear without a mesh jacket, jeans, and a full face helmet. That's pretty hot, especially on an RT.

I always keep a cooling vest with me, and it makes a good 10-15 degree difference. I don't know if it helps as much in very humid areas.

http://www.amazon.com/HyperKewl-Eva...8&qid=1434385442&sr=8-8&keywords=cooling+vest

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

I like keeping little al safe so i do full gear, hot or cold.

 

[robmorg]

For me, I'd never think of getting out of first gear without a mesh jacket, jeans, and a full face helmet. That's pretty hot, especially on an RT.

I always keep a cooling vest with me, and it makes a good 10-15 degree difference. I don't know if it helps as much in very humid areas.

http://www.amazon.com/HyperKewl-Eva...8&qid=1434385442&sr=8-8&keywords=cooling+vest

How long are those evaporating cooling vests good for? And does it matter what you wear under it?

 

[SNOOPY]

http://www.coolvest.com

 

[gparr]

I ordered my Motoport Kevlar air mesh suit way back the first part of May....I will be wearing that come the end of July...if they're running on schedule....

 

[Lew L]

Recently got one

How long are those evaporating cooling vests good for? And does it matter what you wear under it?

I wear a t-shirt under and a mesh jacket over. IT REALLY HELPS. I've just ordered a vented windshield also. I believe that will also make a big difference.
I had the vest out for 4 hours recently. it was still cooling an hour after that when I hung it up. Just put it a zip-lock bag when traveling in the cooler morning and bring in out in the hot ( Nevada ????) afternoon.
These are a good summer inVESTment.

Overheating causes:::
Kaos

PS: Got my "cool-its" vest for $35. The ones above are $170+:yikes:

 

[gparr]

http://www.coolvest.com

What at model does everyone wear?

 

[inmate1905]

Shorts and a Tee Shirt and Tennis Shoes. No Helmet unless it is raining.

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[Lou]

You don't get to pick the day of your accident - Mine was July 4th 1977, Wife on back was read her last rights - fortunately she survived!
Both of us spent the entire summer in the Hospital - I don't care how hot it is, we never leave without mesh armored jackets, boots and gloves
at a minimum.

 

[inmate1905]

When the good Lord decides to call you there is no armor will keep you alive. Live for the day with no regrets.

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[Bob Denman]

:agree: That the only thing to protect you from the REALLY big hit... is to just not be there when it happens. :yikes:
But if the nicks, dents, digs and scratches along the way can be reduced; why not? :dontknow:

 

[Rawhide kid]

Hmmmmm

http://entrosys.com/

Wow. $1,500. Limited availability. Would consider it if cheaper. Would love to be a tester here in Phx.

 

[Bob Denman]

No doubt; the Summer heat of Phoenix would give it a good test! :thumbup:

 

[Rogue Hawk]

I wear a Joe Rocket Reactor jacket. Its part mesh with the impact area's in leather. I got it for $140. It flows a lot of air.

http://www.joerocket.com/catalog/index.cfm/236/119/Textile_Jackets/Reactor_2.0_

 

[Pampurrs]

I ride in jeans, shoes and socks, long sleeve shirt, and a helmet all year round, hot or cold, raining or sunny. In the winter, I wear a jacket. I'm not concerned about crash survival, I just protect myself from the intense heat, blazing sun, flying objects, bugs, and whatever else is sailing through the air. I will never understand how people can get on a motorcycle in shorts, with their bare legs right next to a hot exhaust and even hotter engine, plus the sun beating down on them. I could never enjoy a ride with my skin exposed like that. But, to each her/his own.:dontknow:

Pam

 

[Tracus]

"Hot summer night, fell like a net..."

Yeah, I got a bad case of loving you.

Having just returned from the southwest (Death Valley and Big Bend) my wife and I had no trouble wearing Olympia mesh jackets and pants with riding boots, gloves and full face helmets. We did wear the Hyperkewl vests under the jackets and they get a big thumbs up from us. BTW - it was 116 in Death Valley. We play it safe.

However, here in PA when the temps are in the high 80s or low 90s there's the issue of an equally high humidity. The Hyperkewl vests aren't that effective in those conditions. I still wear the helmet, jacket, gloves and boots, but wear jeans for short trips (less than ten miles) on back roads at 40 mph. Longer trips at higher speeds and the riding pants come on.

Lately, though when it's just too uncomfortable to be outside, I'll sacrifice riding for comfort; either stay home, or take the car. Riding in heat and humidity is like slow dancing with an over-heated Saint Bernard. If I don't have to, I'm not going to.

So that's my story and yes, I'm sticking to it.

Take care,
Chris

 

[Rogue Hawk]

This is something some people wear with just a tee shirt...

http://www.rideicon.com/products/?productGroupId=66675

 

[coz]

Does this qualify?

:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:LMAO :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: he was riding an R T :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

Lately, though when it's just too uncomfortable to be outside, I'll sacrifice riding for comfort; either stay home, or take the car. Riding in heat and humidity is like slow dancing with an over-heated Saint Bernard. If I don't have to, I'm not going to.

:shocked:Our riding Season up here in the Northeast is already too short. I'll ride in the heat. If I get warm; I remember what last February felt like, and it makes me feel like riding! :2thumbs:

 

[coz]

Really ?

:shocked:Our riding Season up here in the Northeast is already too short. I'll ride in the heat. If I get warm; I remember what last February felt like, and it makes me feel like riding! :2thumbs:

How do you find time to ride Bob? :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: What with all the posting and all.