sup guys(and gals). i live in vegas and this will be my first summer with a bike. as u all know the heat here in the summer time is unforgiving. i used to live in la and its nice all year round. questions for the experienced folks here as far as what to wear during hot **** hell summer time. ne input will be greatly appreciated.

 

Same as my winter gear .........
Suomy Spec R1
Dainese Kirishima Jacket
Dainese Kirishima Gloves
Classic Draggin' Jeans ®
Dainese Axial Race Boots

 

I wear the same stuff as in the winter. Got an armored jacket that has a lining that zips out for summer. The vents will keep me cool enough as long as traffic isn't bad.....lol. Still get the protection minus the weight and heat of the liner. That's just me though. I am sure that others do too.
LJ

 

yo mang...them mesh stuff will be ok for cruising in traffic, but if it's ever too hot to gear up, then it's too hot to ride.

 

I have a full leather jacket with a zip out, liner for the spring and fall rides, have a lighter jacket with a zip out liner for the summer.

 

Do you guys ever wear a one piece leather suit during the summer?

 

i wear one all year round. It gets a little hot when you sit there but otherwise it is not that bad

 

well i live in vegas myself (well in winters now, i get the hell out of here when it hits summer).. but get the best mesh you can.. if you living in Vegas full-time, the winter gets to 40-50 the lowest and the highs are like 90-118. which is crazy for leather.. go to the dealerships on boulder highway and check out the appeal, find the mesh that has the more ventialation (sp?).. pretty much stick with light colors or White, NO BLACK (sorry dawg, vegas is not a great place for black - science 101).. also might want to think about getting a camel pack (backpack with a water supply) Well if you were here on x-mas, you saw it was 70 degrees - so this summer is going to be one of the worst, so you got to keep cool and still be protected.. and if you are cold-blooded like me, you will need a leather jacket as well for the winter. it's probbly just me, I'm a wuss to cold - you live in vegas your whole life, you love the heat..

But I dont know how technology is on the leather jackets now a days, they could have vents inside them - which might be better.

Just be careful in Vegas, about traffic and about yourself being cooled - the heat alone here can make people pass out (that's not including that machine between your legs) like tahoe said - but over 100+ degrees, just take it out at night.

 

i wear a joe rocket ballistic mesh jacket and jeans with my dainese race gloves and it works well in the heat.
i agree with tahoe "if its too hot too gear up, then its to hot to ride"

 

thanks for the info fellows. appeciate it. the only problem i forsee now is i take it to skool and this will be my only mode of transportation bec my wifee use my other beast.