Summer Motorcycle Gloves

wellcraft · January 19th, 2010, 05:49 PM

What is the best out there for summer?
I was planning in ordering a pair of Icon Timax trx, but I think that's is going to be to much for summer.

I want something that protects real good but at the same time something breathable and nice for summer time.

DEXSPEED · January 19th, 2010, 06:12 PM

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...on-Gloves.aspx
check this out.

Cedilla · January 19th, 2010, 09:41 PM

All I can say is don't get the Joe Rocket pheonix gloves. Mine started to come apart days after I got them. However I sewed them up and have had nary a problem out of them since. They don't ventalate very good dispite being mesh on top, but they do work well at around 60 to 70 degrees though.

P1NDLESK1N · January 20th, 2010, 12:22 AM

I've got a set of Icon Merc gloves and they seem to vent just fine. Anything with any preferation should work.

tapdiggy · January 20th, 2010, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cedilla

All I can say is don't get the Joe Rocket pheonix gloves. Mine started to come apart days after I got them. However I sewed them up and have had nary a problem out of them since. They don't ventalate very good dispite being mesh on top, but they do work well at around 60 to 70 degrees though.

I have a pair of Pheonix 3.0 gloves and they have held up great.

sharky nrk · January 20th, 2010, 04:51 AM

JR Speedmasters and JR Highsides - both have been good for me

littledog · January 20th, 2010, 06:08 PM

I am interested in this question. In east central AL, summer is VERY hot. these gloves ( ordered and they came yesterday) seem too insubstantial to offer any real protection from the road

http://www.newenough.com/gloves/stre...le_gloves.html

I am thinking of sending them back for exchange, I am interested in a glove designed for HOT weather ( I have a semi ok cold weather glove already) that will keep my hands from getting busted up if I make a mistake / have bad luck while riding.

Betlog · January 20th, 2010, 06:26 PM

What is your budget?

wellcraft · January 20th, 2010, 06:28 PM

Could be a bit more than 100 bucks, if is less much better. I was thinking about sidi Coibuss gloves.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...oibuss-gloves/

Quote:

Originally Posted by Betlog

What is your budget?

CGNY87 · January 20th, 2010, 08:13 PM

I wear a pair of Castle Sport Mesh in the summer. Nice padding over the knuckle and general hand area. And have never felt overheated wearing them. Cost me only 40$ i think

lunerkid · January 20th, 2010, 08:25 PM

I'm also looking for a budget summer glove.
So far I have my eyes on the a* smx-2 AC

http://www.alpinestars.com/SMX2_A_C_.../p/356775.html

I tried them on and they felt comfortable. No idea how they vent though =\.

littledog · February 22nd, 2010, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littledog

I am interested in this question. In east central AL, summer is VERY hot. these gloves ( ordered and they came yesterday) seem too insubstantial to offer any real protection from the road

http://www.newenough.com/gloves/stre...le_gloves.html

I am thinking of sending them back for exchange, I am interested in a glove designed for HOT weather ( I have a semi ok cold weather glove already) that will keep my hands from getting busted up if I make a mistake / have bad luck while riding.

I ended up returning stuff to new enough. There was no hassle, no question about why. The only question was cash or gift certificate.

The gloves I got with the certificate are these *fumbles for link*

http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/b...le_gloves.html

picture

they seem like "real MC gloves" that would make a difference if I took a spill. how they will be in the hot weather ... I think they will be hot.

opinions?

JokerSeven · February 22nd, 2010, 06:17 PM

I'm also in the hot south. I wear the Icon 29'ers in the summer. They are great. Can you guess how much they cost ? umm $29.00

http://www.rideicon.com/product_deta...=3125&id=11063

noche_caliente · February 22nd, 2010, 06:19 PM

Stay away from the Scorpion cool-hand mesh - when I had my incident, they might have come in contact with grass, but nothing more, and the seams totally tore out of them and it looked like they melted - stay far away!

addy126 · February 22nd, 2010, 07:40 PM

I have been happy with Icon Superduty gloves and the Merc shorts, however I'm drifting over to the R.S. Taichi's which are light, easily flexed, and not bad in the pricing dept. Have 1 pr mesh, 1 pr leather/mesh hybrid and one leather pair that are great for Texas cooler days. Use liners in it when its cold out. The fit is great when ordering men's for a woman or man with smaller hands. Fingers less likely to be too long and bothersome and a nice snug fit all round.

Grn99Kawi · February 24th, 2010, 06:10 PM

Alpinestars are top of my list for my new summer gloves..

1) A* 3/4 gloves
2) A* Thunder gloves (new for 2010)
3) A* SP-X awesome protection but pricey)

Adam

littledog · April 14th, 2010, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Betlog

What is your budget?

It is really hard to put a price tag on "pain".

The price tag on "cannot work because my hands are messed up" is a lot higher than any glove I know of.

Repair surgeries can easily go to $10,000.

So I bought the best I could find, that are possibly wearable here in the summer. (A* GP+ have no ventilation to speak of, so not useable IMHO)

These:

http://www.newenough.com/street/glov...le_gloves.html

Scott1620 · April 14th, 2010, 06:15 PM

I use these in the summer and they are very well ventilated:

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...sh-Gloves.aspx

Greg_E · April 15th, 2010, 07:03 AM

Decent so far:
http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/cata...-p-261_29.html

Think I got them for around $70 from either Revzilla or Motorcycle Super Store. The plastic on the back of some of the finger segments might be a little uncomfortable until they are broken in, Breaking in apparently takes a little longer than I have used them but getting there.

One thing to note... the shorty gloves do not provide the same level of protection as a full gauntlet glove. The gauntlet is supposed to wrap around you sleeves to help keep them from riding up and exposing your arm in a slide, no shorty glove will be able to do this. In an ideal world, all your seems will overlap including boots to pant cuffs, and gloves to sleeves. Jacket to pants needs to overlap and at least zip together to keep the jacket from riding up. A single zip in the back is what you normally get, a full zip is better or a single piece suit is best.

devinjc · April 19th, 2010, 12:34 PM

100% awesome

http://www.helimot.com/shopexd.asp?id=63

littledog · April 19th, 2010, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devinjc

100% awesome

http://www.helimot.com/shopexd.asp?id=63

Nice gloves. Price tag

...and I thought my gloves were expensive.

tac12345 · April 22nd, 2010, 01:11 PM

I bought some Held Thrux, but the weather is not hot enough to say they are great ... but ventilation is fine so i expect to be okay with them this summer

2WheelGuy · April 22nd, 2010, 02:27 PM

My favorite summer gloves, cool and good protection:

http://calmoto.com/SHOP/triumphperfhighwayglove.html

January 19th, 2010, 05:49 PM	#1
wellcraft ninjette.org guru Name: JR Location: Augusta, GA Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 432	Summer Motorcycle Gloves What is the best out there for summer? I was planning in ordering a pair of Icon Timax trx, but I think that's is going to be to much for summer. I want something that protects real good but at the same time something breathable and nice for summer time.

January 19th, 2010, 09:41 PM	#3
Cedilla ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Huntsville, AL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 755	All I can say is don't get the Joe Rocket pheonix gloves. Mine started to come apart days after I got them. However I sewed them up and have had nary a problem out of them since. They don't ventalate very good dispite being mesh on top, but they do work well at around 60 to 70 degrees though. __________________________________________________ The Ninjette is not a disposable bike. You are not ever supposed to get rid of it. It is like a [friendly] herpes virus.... once you got it, you get keep it forever. Originally posted by-Headshrink

January 20th, 2010, 08:13 PM	#10
CGNY87 ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Upstate NY Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawi Ninja 250 Posts: 31	I wear a pair of Castle Sport Mesh in the summer. Nice padding over the knuckle and general hand area. And have never felt overheated wearing them. Cost me only 40$ i think __________________________________________________ 2007 250 \| Shoei Camino RF-1000 \| Cortech FSX Series 2 Jacket \| Castle Sport Mesh Gloves \| Joe Rocket Manta Tailbag \| Fieldsheer Lid Pack \| Fender Eliminator \| Integrated & Flush Mount Turn Signals

February 22nd, 2010, 06:19 PM	#14
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Stay away from the Scorpion cool-hand mesh - when I had my incident, they might have come in contact with grass, but nothing more, and the seams totally tore out of them and it looked like they melted - stay far away! __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

February 24th, 2010, 06:10 PM	#16
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	Alpinestars are top of my list for my new summer gloves.. 1) A* 3/4 gloves 2) A* Thunder gloves (new for 2010) 3) A* SP-X awesome protection but pricey) Adam __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

January 19th, 2010, 06:12 PM	#2
DEXSPEED 2012 is here,let's ride!! Name: dex Location: visalia,ca. Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009R,'12 suzuki +500 Posts: 354	http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...on-Gloves.aspx check this out.

January 20th, 2010, 12:22 AM	#4
P1NDLESK1N ninjette.org member Name: Dario Location: Suffolk County, NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Ninja 300 (Sold), 2016 Z1000 Posts: 239	I've got a set of Icon Merc gloves and they seem to vent just fine. Anything with any preferation should work.

January 20th, 2010, 04:51 AM	#6
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	JR Speedmasters and JR Highsides - both have been good for me

January 20th, 2010, 06:08 PM	#7
littledog ninjette.org member Name: Peter Location: Deep South, USA Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Special Edition Ninja 250 a good memory, 2011 Suzuki DL 650 the new ride Posts: 131	I am interested in this question. In east central AL, summer is VERY hot. these gloves ( ordered and they came yesterday) seem too insubstantial to offer any real protection from the road http://www.newenough.com/gloves/stre...le_gloves.html I am thinking of sending them back for exchange, I am interested in a glove designed for HOT weather ( I have a semi ok cold weather glove already) that will keep my hands from getting busted up if I make a mistake / have bad luck while riding.

January 20th, 2010, 06:26 PM	#8
Betlog ninjette.org guru Name: Dude!! Location: Southern California Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r Posts: 443	What is your budget?

January 20th, 2010, 08:25 PM	#11
lunerkid ninjette.org member Name: Ed Location: East Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 36	I'm also looking for a budget summer glove. So far I have my eyes on the a* smx-2 AC http://www.alpinestars.com/SMX2_A_C_.../p/356775.html I tried them on and they felt comfortable. No idea how they vent though =\.

February 22nd, 2010, 06:17 PM	#13
JokerSeven Ride it like you stole it Name: Jeremy Location: Bama Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R, '04 R6(sold) Posts: 362	I'm also in the hot south. I wear the Icon 29'ers in the summer. They are great. Can you guess how much they cost ? umm $29.00 http://www.rideicon.com/product_deta...=3125&id=11063

February 22nd, 2010, 07:40 PM	#15
addy126 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: addy126 Location: Tx Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki N-250 + '09 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt Posts: A lot.	I have been happy with Icon Superduty gloves and the Merc shorts, however I'm drifting over to the R.S. Taichi's which are light, easily flexed, and not bad in the pricing dept. Have 1 pr mesh, 1 pr leather/mesh hybrid and one leather pair that are great for Texas cooler days. Use liners in it when its cold out. The fit is great when ordering men's for a woman or man with smaller hands. Fingers less likely to be too long and bothersome and a nice snug fit all round.

April 15th, 2010, 07:03 AM	#19
Greg_E ninjette.org sage Name: Greg Location: central new york Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 90 Suzuki gsx600f Katana, 03 Buell XB9R Posts: 868	Decent so far: http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/cata...-p-261_29.html Think I got them for around $70 from either Revzilla or Motorcycle Super Store. The plastic on the back of some of the finger segments might be a little uncomfortable until they are broken in, Breaking in apparently takes a little longer than I have used them but getting there. One thing to note... the shorty gloves do not provide the same level of protection as a full gauntlet glove. The gauntlet is supposed to wrap around you sleeves to help keep them from riding up and exposing your arm in a slide, no shorty glove will be able to do this. In an ideal world, all your seems will overlap including boots to pant cuffs, and gloves to sleeves. Jacket to pants needs to overlap and at least zip together to keep the jacket from riding up. A single zip in the back is what you normally get, a full zip is better or a single piece suit is best.

April 19th, 2010, 12:34 PM	#20
devinjc ninjette.org member Name: James Location: Sacto Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 205 Black Posts: 44	100% awesome http://www.helimot.com/shopexd.asp?id=63

April 22nd, 2010, 01:11 PM	#22
tac12345 ninjette.org member Name: Alexandre Location: Montreal Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r 09 SE Posts: 172	I bought some Held Thrux, but the weather is not hot enough to say they are great ... but ventilation is fine so i expect to be okay with them this summer

April 22nd, 2010, 02:27 PM	#23
2WheelGuy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Craig Location: Silicon Valley, CA USA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '98 EX250, '02 EX250, '08 250r, '03 SV650, '98 GSXR750 '03 Hayabusa, '87 YSR50, '84 ZX900, +MORE Posts: A lot.	My favorite summer gloves, cool and good protection: http://calmoto.com/SHOP/triumphperfhighwayglove.html __________________________________________________ CraigHarris.org Pacific Track Time CraigsWeb See you at 2014 MotoGP Laguna Seca! We'll be camping on Fox Hill. AFM #278

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