Staying cool this summer...ideas

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Over the last week i`ve carried on using my textiles in the heat but today (for the first time ever) i chanced a quick spin up the road for some cigs in just jeans and a flimsy ski jacket (coz it`s got loads of vents and it`s very comfy).
Now...i know there`s bugger all protection in the above garments but i can`t get over how good it was to ride "naked" so i`m looking for ideas for ways around the heat this summer..

I`ve checked out one of those MX-type armoured under-jackets and i reckon that`d be pefect with a summer jacket or sweatshirt.I`ve got other under-armour too (knees,back,shoulders,hips,,thighs,elbows) so in the event of an "off" i wont break any bones but would obviously get road rash in places.

Would you/do you ride like that in summer or do you always don the leathers/textiles no matter how hot it gets?

[Whosthedaddy]

IXON Hacker Jacket

Got integral armour and a mixture of textile and mesh panels.

Very good but a little cold first thing in the morning or late at night and offers no waterproofing whatsoever.

https://www.bikebiz.com.au/contents/media/ixon-hackerjacket.jpg

£64
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[.Chris.]

Went for a nice ride the other day like this:

https://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/chrisd87/DSC02601.jpg

Only gear was a Caberg Breeze half-face helmet.
One thing I noticed was how well I rode! Much more lesuirely and more aware of my surroundings.
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[Nixon]

Spidi JK Tex jacket

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/product_images/spidi_jk_tex_grey.jpg

bloody fantastic not only does it keep you cool it also doesn't look out of place in the pub!

expensive though

Clicky

[J.K.R]

I wear an old RST pro-series jacket. Vented in the tummy area, With the lining removed and wearing a t shirt underneath does the trick for me
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[Ste]

https://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r46/Motorbiker_photos/NewsPics/oldNewsPics2/Naked_bike_jpg.jpg

[panrider_uk]

[plugger147]

I can't believe you actually went out on your bike like that and had the stupidity to post the pictures on a bike forum, your a complete idiot.





Your wearing your mam's shiny green flip flop's.

(edit: Not a dig about wearing gear just flip flops are a pet hate, sandals would've been ok though)
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[Ichy]

[pyx_e]

Well I just one bought one of these:

https://www.biker247.com/news/10399.asp

Weiss Air Spin 2 in Black / Grey. £100

cos I am sick of sweating my cobs off riding through Bristol. So now I have 3 jackets, all Weiss; Full Textile waterproof/ Leather / and Air Spin.

That has to be enough, right?

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[McGee]

Ha ha haa!!!

Flip flops.
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Its pronounced Jixxer!

[tutton]

Havnt rode till youve been out in a TEE and Shorts
Just be ready to cry when you know your going to fall off as its going to hurt a tad more
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[.Chris.]

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I think Korn's got y'all beat on the safetyware really ...
https://www.kornel.com/gallery/albums/Chilterns5/normal_P1010011.jpg

[stinkwheel]

Well, if we're posting pictures of riding in hot weather. Here's me off for a bimble to Key Largo:
https://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f216/stinkwheel/heritage.jpg

Good shades and sunscreen are important. Don't bother with a bandanna if you're going to go over 80mph because they blow off round about then.
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The latter two are definitely enduro armour, which I reckon could easily be ripped off the moment you hit tarmac.
They are well made, but well made for their purpose. I've got one of these and it definitely wouldn't survive long rolling down the road.

The one that claims it can be used outside a a tshirt looks similarly made and I definitely wouldn't want to be trusting my skin with it.

Obvious answer is just to go faster .

[Sparks!]

Here's how I kept cool last summer.

Must admit though , I haven't gone /that/ far with no safety gear at all on the roads... I have ridden locally in t-shirt but 99% of time I'd wear a jacket and gloves. I never really wear protective trousers, but when I get a dedicated road bike again I'll buy some textiles
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[TheDonUK]

I own: https://www.mcaleicester.co.uk/uploads/2007210132842_resize.jpg

On hot days i wear boots, draggin jeans, the above mesh armor with a t-shirt/hoodie over the top and gloves.

Honestly though the last couple of days i have been riding around in t-shirt and shorts, I dont really know why but it has been quite amusing to see the dirty looks from other bikers sweating their balls off in full leathers. Mind you this is not for hooning, this is going to and from various places, so i adjust my riding accordingly, i agree with RXS Chris, when you dont have much gear on you ride accordingly...

Just as when im fully geared up with that armor under my leather jacket i tend to ride like a complete twat...

I remember reading something about the psychology of risk compensation or something like it... For instance when cars started getting ABS, instead of encouraging people to drive with further stopping distances they tailgated even harder, knowing they can stamp on the brakes later and get away with it. Im more likely to push the envelope when fully geared up, so in this baking weather im happy to ride nice and gently, remaining cool.

[Cannon]

WTF ?

I'm glad you said you wear a t-shirt over that or you might get free entry to the Blue Oyster bar
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[Cannon]

That picture is just begging for a caption competition - where is Killa when you need him

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