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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 05:22 PM
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I live on Oahu, Hawaii and boy it is hot!

Plus I wear leather suit, back protector, boots/gloves/lid everytime.

How do you all stay cool? I just take a bottle of water.

I'm thinking of that camelbak thing. [:@]
 
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 05:25 PM
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perforated gloves, open all vents on helmet, and even leave the visor one click from closed. i will even leave the jacket unzipped a couple (like 2-3) inches to allow some airflow.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 05:29 PM
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ahh that jacket unzip is a good idea

my leathers are not perforated
 
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 01:43 PM
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speaking of gear.. what are the best gloves out there at a mid priced level and that look good. Ive tried searching but cant seem to find anything I like. Also does anybody know of a good tank bag? any help or links would be great. thanks
 
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 05:22 PM
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For summer riding I have an Icon Merc jacket in black and white that is pretty cool and allows lots of airflow. Gloves, right now I am wearing Icon Super-duty gloves.





and a simple HJC CL-15 Sessions helmet... with all of the vents open. I just wear regular jeans and shoes when I ride (bad i know, but its tooo damn hot out)

Keep hydrated and advoid black and dark colors (i wish I had my jacket in all white..)
 
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 09:39 AM
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sweet. Thanks man. Pretty good looking stuff and I think it will protect me better than street clothes..
 
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