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To be completely honest, wear some jeans. Yes they are hot and it will suck too. Sweating is more fun than bleeding.
BS,How can you reduce the chance of burning your leg on a hot engine, as well as keep the seat cooler ? I live in Austin so it gets way to hot to wear riding gear like pants.
I think if you're looking for someone to tell you what is the best way to ride in shorts, you may have come to the wrong place for advice.How can you reduce the chance of burning your leg on a hot engine, as well as keep the seat cooler ? I live in Austin so it gets way to hot to wear riding gear like pants.
I ride all year in full leathers, when it gets hot (up around 45C/ 110F?) the best thing is to wet a bandana or sock and wrap around your neck!
It is like onboard ac
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eeesh full leathers at 110 i would not make it. the wetting the jeans idea is interesting.
I've wet my jeans before, but I found it warm?eeesh full leathers at 110 i would not make it. the wetting the jeans idea is interesting.
eeesh full leathers at 110 i would not make it. the wetting the jeans idea is interesting.
Yes, Yes you would, Considering Bert and myself are in Oz and I can't speak for Bert, but where I am we can hit in excess of 110 F, and I'll still leather up.eeesh full leathers at 110 i would not make it. the wetting the jeans idea is interesting.
Im going to have to disagree with wearing Jeans. Regular jeans and other non-specific motorcle pants really won't do much in terms of protection. Like others have said get some good motorcycle specific pants. They will be cooler AND offer some protection. At the end of the day its a balance between comfort and protection. Mesh textile pants are the coolest yet offer the least protection(still way better than reg.jeans)
If you like the look of jeans while having some protection I'd look into a pair of Drayko Drift riding jeans. They have kevlar/dyneema to offer some abrasion resistance. I have them. I love them, but they are a bit warm in really hot& humid summer weather. I wear them for around town. For long rides/ more aggressive riding I wear my AGV Sport Willows Perf. leather pants. While hotter, they are more comfortable in the riding position.
I think a pair of the REV'IT airwave pants will be something that would be good in your situation. I would check out revzill.com REV'IT! Airwave Pants - RevZilla
At the end of the day Hot is Hot. I live in Long Island NY and the difference between my leather pants and Drayko jeans is not too much on a hot, muggy day. Like others have said, if it's too hot for gear, its too hot to ride.
Personally I'd invest in a tank-bag to throw a water bottle in and a power bar so I can still ride and take a quick water break when I need. Hope this helps.
PS. After re-reaing the post I think its more important to have a good pair of boots to keep heat away from your legs. These are the best boot for the buck IMO. They are great and flow a TON of air and have good protection. Cortech Latigo Air RR Boots: Cortech Latigo Air RR Boots - RevZilla