How do people ride with shorts without getting burned?

bkh2 · September 11th, 2013, 04:23 PM

After a 30 minute ride, I came home and changed into shorts and a tee and then lubed the chain. When transporting my bike to the backyard from my garage, I don't gear up fully (Squid, I know). Because I was wearing shorts, my legs touched the frame and it was hot enough for me to snap my leg back from the heat.

So my question is, how do people ride while wearing shorts?

LNasty · September 11th, 2013, 04:48 PM

Their Squiddlyness detaches neurons in their brains that normally send signals to the extremeties to let you know that something is burning. Also stops signals from reaching parts of the brain that maintain our logical thinking

Lychee · September 11th, 2013, 05:24 PM

They ride loose and do not touch the frame.

bkh2 · September 11th, 2013, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LNasty

Their Squiddlyness detaches neurons in their brains that normally send signals to the extremeties to let you know that something is burning. Also stops signals from reaching parts of the brain that maintain our logical thinking

lmao I think that's probably the scientific explanation.

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Originally Posted by Lychee

They ride loose and do not touch the frame.

Yeah, I suppose, but I guess that means that they have a bunch of weight on their handlebars, since they can't hold on with their legs.

csmith12 · September 11th, 2013, 08:53 PM

Hey Ben, the pics reveal all. Browse through http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=41733. Mostly straight arms with locked elbows. It's almost a dead giveaway.

Lychee · September 12th, 2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bkh2

Yeah, I suppose, but I guess that means that they have a bunch of weight on their handlebars, since they can't hold on with their legs.

You might be on to something there.

adouglas · September 12th, 2013, 10:22 AM

bkh2 · September 12th, 2013, 10:29 AM

I just saw an older gsxr 600 on my way to work this morning, and what do you know? He was wearing shorts. Maybe I should have asked what the secret was, but I just gave the obligatory head nod instead.

Sirref · April 21st, 2014, 06:07 PM

that's odd, I can ride either of my bikes with shorts on and I wouldn't burn myself at all. I wouldn't want to though because it's annoying when wind gets into the shorts. Pants in general feel better on a bike, especially if they have protective armor in them.

I never understand squids because I feel more comfortable wearing gear than I do without it.

capt_bugaloo · April 21st, 2014, 07:40 PM

Carefully?

Sirref · April 21st, 2014, 07:41 PM

ever seen a squid? they're anything but careful

tfkrocks · April 21st, 2014, 08:00 PM

With overpants over the shorts

JohnnyBravo · April 22nd, 2014, 12:58 PM

I dew

crazymadbastard · April 22nd, 2014, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirref

I never understand squids because I feel more comfortable wearing gear than I do without it.

especially when sliding on hot asphalt at 35-55mph.

Sirref · April 22nd, 2014, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by crazymadbastard

especially when sliding on hot asphalt at 35-55mph.

or when getting hit by a car

KawiKid860 · May 9th, 2014, 01:45 PM

My CBR would burn me on hotter days wearing jeans lol. Wouldn't go through full leathers though

Samer · May 26th, 2014, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by adouglas

That kid is not wearing a jacket. SQUID!!!!

Seriously though, wearing shorts and a t-shirt as your riding gear is pretty dumb in my opinion. I've heard horror stories of doctors picking pieces of asphalt out of peoples skin. Doesn't sound fun to me.

I posted a few pics of me with a group of people during a bike ride one summer and one person commented: Isn't is hot wearing that jacket? My response was "I'd rather sweat than bleed".

Here is Florida, there's no requirement to wear a helmet if you're over 21 and have health insurance. When non-riders would criticize the fact that many in Florida don't wear helmets, I used to say, It's mostly Harley people. But then I noticed on enough occasions a guy on a sport bike going fast and his riding gear consisted of shades. Funny thing is that more often than not, he had a helmet hanging off the side of the bike, maybe for his girlfriend?

capt_bugaloo · May 26th, 2014, 07:19 PM

What I find strange is that I am seeing a lot of guys out riding on their motorcycles in T-shirts, even shorts - and it's really not that warm! This is the Pacific Northwest: the afternoon high temperatures have been reaching _maybe_ the mid-60s.

It's not even room temperature - aren't you freaking _cold_ without wearing a jacket??

nickjpass · May 26th, 2014, 07:46 PM

When I ride a zx-6r on a hot day, the frame is too hot too touch. I've ridden with shorts, you can barely touch the tank. Basically you have really bad body positioning.

KawiKid860 · May 30th, 2014, 03:57 PM

I see people riding in shorts all the time now that it's getting warmer, I just don't get it. No insulation from the heat of the bike probably makes you hotter... I mean if the ambient temperature is 85 and the bike is 185.... What I REALLY don't understand is people who wear armored riding jackets and shorts.... Protect one half of your body but not the other?

September 11th, 2013, 04:23 PM	#1
bkh2 ninjette.org guru Name: Ben Location: R'lyeh Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 GSXR 750; 1983 CB750SC Posts: 277	How do people ride with shorts without getting burned? After a 30 minute ride, I came home and changed into shorts and a tee and then lubed the chain. When transporting my bike to the backyard from my garage, I don't gear up fully (Squid, I know). Because I was wearing shorts, my legs touched the frame and it was hot enough for me to snap my leg back from the heat. So my question is, how do people ride while wearing shorts?

September 11th, 2013, 05:24 PM	#3
Lychee sail away Name: Jon Location: San Jose Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): gixxer (sold), ninjette (upgrade!) Posts: 964 Blog Entries: 8	They ride loose and do not touch the frame. __________________________________________________ Unregistered found this post helpful. Track Day Preparation Checklist 1. Financial 2. Mental 3. Physical 4. Gear / Bike
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April 21st, 2014, 07:40 PM	#10
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September 11th, 2013, 04:48 PM	#2
LNasty Daily Jap rider Name: Lance Location: La Porte Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	Their Squiddlyness detaches neurons in their brains that normally send signals to the extremeties to let you know that something is burning. Also stops signals from reaching parts of the brain that maintain our logical thinking

September 12th, 2013, 10:29 AM	#8
bkh2 ninjette.org guru Name: Ben Location: R'lyeh Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 GSXR 750; 1983 CB750SC Posts: 277	I just saw an older gsxr 600 on my way to work this morning, and what do you know? He was wearing shorts. Maybe I should have asked what the secret was, but I just gave the obligatory head nod instead.

April 21st, 2014, 06:07 PM	#9
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	that's odd, I can ride either of my bikes with shorts on and I wouldn't burn myself at all. I wouldn't want to though because it's annoying when wind gets into the shorts. Pants in general feel better on a bike, especially if they have protective armor in them. I never understand squids because I feel more comfortable wearing gear than I do without it.

April 21st, 2014, 07:41 PM	#11
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	ever seen a squid? they're anything but careful

April 21st, 2014, 08:00 PM	#12
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	With overpants over the shorts
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April 22nd, 2014, 12:58 PM	#13
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	I dew

May 9th, 2014, 01:45 PM	#16
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	My CBR would burn me on hotter days wearing jeans lol. Wouldn't go through full leathers though

May 26th, 2014, 07:19 PM	#18
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	What I find strange is that I am seeing a lot of guys out riding on their motorcycles in T-shirts, even shorts - and it's really not that warm! This is the Pacific Northwest: the afternoon high temperatures have been reaching _maybe_ the mid-60s. It's not even room temperature - aren't you freaking _cold_ without wearing a jacket?? __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

May 26th, 2014, 07:46 PM	#19
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	When I ride a zx-6r on a hot day, the frame is too hot too touch. I've ridden with shorts, you can barely touch the tank. Basically you have really bad body positioning. __________________________________________________

May 30th, 2014, 03:57 PM	#20
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	I see people riding in shorts all the time now that it's getting warmer, I just don't get it. No insulation from the heat of the bike probably makes you hotter... I mean if the ambient temperature is 85 and the bike is 185.... What I REALLY don't understand is people who wear armored riding jackets and shorts.... Protect one half of your body but not the other?

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