It's getting hot down in here in Georgia.

[CycleNoobNinja]

As we get more and more in to the summer time the temperature keeps going up. I'm not one that likes to sweat. I currently have a nice scorpion jacket, but i don't find it breathable enough. Maybe it's just me being a new rider and not used to the heat of atgatt. So I was wondering if there was something out there that's not a jacket, but has the coverage of a jacket... without taking away all the looks. What comes to your mind?

[BlueJeepYJ]

Hey Nick,

I ride year around North Atlanta in a tour master Intake Air 3.0 and honestly don't sweat much in it. Its not going to win any fashion awards but it gives me 4 season use, breathes well in the summer and is comfortable to wear.


Jeff

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/t...e-air-3-jacket

[Brother Michigan]

Originally Posted by CycleNoobNinja

As we get more and more in to the summer time the temperature keeps going up. I'm not one that likes to sweat. I currently have a nice scorpion jacket, but i don't find it breathable enough. Maybe it's just me being a new rider and not used to the heat of atgatt. So I was wondering if there was something out there that's not a jacket, but has the coverage of a jacket... without taking away all the looks. What comes to your mind?

Is your jacket textile or mesh?

[Yarhj]

I have an old fieldsheer corsair jacket that is very breathable, though I still sweat at stop lights when the temperatures rise past about 85. I haven't used it since I got an old roadcrafter off craigslist -- the aerostich is definitely less breathable, but it's not too much worse, and I like not having to futz with separate pants. Above 80 I just wear gym shorts and a t-shirt under the suit. I still get hot, but since I don't usually need to be presentable at the end of a ride it hasn't been much of an issue for me. I hear you can soak your shirt (or a balaclava) in water and let it evaporate to cool down even more, but if you don't like being sweaty you probably also won't like being drenched in tap water!

Incidentally, there's a North GA ninjette meetup this weekend, if you're interested in seeing what people are using firsthand (and how sweaty they actually get!)

[capt_bugaloo]

I bought a Dainese mesh jacket for commuting in hot weather. A couple layers of heavy mesh netting, but heavier coverage and armor pads for the shoulders, elbows, and spine.

It doesn't have the abrasion protection of a heavier jacket, but I'm sure it would provide better protection than the short-sleeved T-shirts I see so many riders wearing once the temperature gets over 80F.

[ally99]

Originally Posted by Yarhj

Incidentally, there's a North GA ninjette meetup this weekend, if you're interested in seeing what people are using firsthand (and how sweaty they actually get!)

...and a Ninjette gathering the following weekend up in the TN/NC area!

[adouglas]

It's always a tradeoff between comfort and protection. While not Georgia by any stretch of the imagination, up here in CT we do get triple-digit temps with high humidity.

In the worst of it, I stay comfy in my perfed leathers using the ancient method of evaporative cooling. Before putting my gear on I hit the rest room and get my shirt soaking wet. Works like a charm, lasts for quite a while.

You can get cooling vests and they work, but frankly the wet shirt is easier and works just fine.

[CycleNoobNinja]

Originally Posted by Brother Michigan

Is your jacket textile or mesh?

I have some kind of scorpion textile jacket.

[CycleNoobNinja]

Originally Posted by Yarhj

Incidentally, there's a North GA ninjette meetup this weekend, if you're interested in seeing what people are using firsthand (and how sweaty they actually get!)

I wont be here this weekend, I wish i could go

[sharky nrk]

^ I almost HAVE to roll in a full mesh jacket in the TX summer heat, my perf leather is just too heavy and hot even with its good airflow. I know the mesh is a one and done down kinda deal but everything is a trade off.

[Brother Michigan]

Originally Posted by CycleNoobNinja

I have some kind of scorpion textile jacket.

A mesh jacket will do wonders even when stopped. I have a Shift Air Avenger jacket that feels like wearing a t-shirt when there's even a small breeze while still affording good protection. I grew up in Gwinnett, so I know the kind of weather you're dealing with. You'll still be warm in a mesh jacket, but it will be MUCH more bearable than the textile jacket and you'll still be taking the appropriate safety precautions.

[CycleNoobNinja]

So mesh it is! Link up your mesh jackets please

[Brother Michigan]

My particular jacket is no longer made, but I got it from motorcyclecloseouts.com. They've got a few jackets now that look like really good deals to me.

[flitecontrol]

One word: Kevlar. Tough as nails and breathable. http://www.motoport.com/index.php?op...d=27&Itemid=15

[fleemos]

I use this one and it breathes really well. Get the Revit upgraded back armor instead of the Knox if you do.

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/revit-airwave-jacket

[alex.s]

when it gets hot, just go shirtless. you don't need a helmet anyway, just don't crash

[CycleNoobNinja]

Originally Posted by alex.s

when it gets hot, just go shirtless. you don't need a helmet anyway, just don't crash

lol good one, but does this sound familiar?

we were hanging out. i was in the truck. they were doing race starts but they were doing them ALL wrong so i had to show them how to do it right. do 2 pretty good starts and coming back from the second one i accidentally bottomed out the forks and lock the front up and dropped it like a noob in flipflops with no gear. got a boo boo on my elbow. lesson learned. don't be such a stupid squid and dont crash other peoples bikes. almost no damage

I think I'll pass on not wearing gear. atgatt

[alex.s]

to be fair, the flipflops were pretty protective.

[CZroe]

Originally Posted by alex.s

to be fair, the flipflops were pretty protective.

[reroka]

I have this jacket. I love i I live in North Carolina. It has already hit 90. I took to two parts off in side and used only the one outside jacket and kept cool


Love this.

Originally Posted by BlueJeepYJ

Hey Nick,

I ride year around North Atlanta in a tour master Intake Air 3.0 and honestly don't sweat much in it. Its not going to win any fashion awards but it gives me 4 season use, breathes well in the summer and is comfortable to wear.


Jeff

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/t...e-air-3-jacket