sweaty arms and leather jackets

Jefft · July 31st, 2014, 09:04 PM

Ok, fess up. Now that summer is in full swing, does no one have any difficulty pulling off their leather jackets when their arms are sweaty? What the heck is in the liners that turns into superglue when perspiration activates it? My kids find this hilarious and I cannot figure out how to look casual and cool while struggling to get out of my gear this month."Here, pull my sleeve" seems to be in the same boat as "pull my finger"

choneofakind · July 31st, 2014, 09:18 PM

dude. Imagine it's an entire leather suit. now you see my problems.

antiant · July 31st, 2014, 09:23 PM

A few words: Undersuit or LDComfort.

adouglas · August 1st, 2014, 04:52 AM

Long-sleeved wicking top and long wicking underwear.

Done.

When commuting and it's not super-hot I just wear my work shirt with the long underwear bottoms and change pants when I get there (I keep a pair of pants at work). When it is super hot I do the wicking top and carry a shirt in a bag or backpack.

Long sleeves are not hotter. You're wearing a LEATHER JACKET, after all.

snot · August 1st, 2014, 05:59 AM

I use under armor, but the days I forget it looks like I am having a "fit" to try to get it off.

Baron · August 1st, 2014, 06:17 AM

For some reason this reminds of a particular friends episode.

CC Cowboy · August 1st, 2014, 06:20 AM

I feel for you guys. I don't sweat. I'm cool, calm, and collected all the time.

You might need to just relax more!

sharky nrk · August 1st, 2014, 07:20 AM

lol, I normally have an undersuit setup, but on a two day track weekend last month I only had sleeveless on the second day.....

I might as well have been trying to get in a wet suit .

Worldtraveller · August 1st, 2014, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antiant

A few words: Undersuit or LDComfort.

+1. Leathers slide right off when you want them too.

Almost all the racers use these for a reason. Having to get in and out of my leathers 2-3 times/day during a race weekend makes it a must!

spooph · August 1st, 2014, 02:26 PM

I like Patagonia Capilene 1...

alex.s · August 1st, 2014, 02:42 PM

nylon and lycra are your friends.

ForceofWill · August 1st, 2014, 04:09 PM

Yeah, I'm glad my jacket has zippers that go halfway up the forearm and open up the arms. Unzip grab and yank off.

adouglas · August 1st, 2014, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

I feel for you guys. I don't sweat. I'm cool, calm, and collected all the time.

You might need to just relax more!

Fess up. We know you slather yourself in Vaseline before putting them on.

CC Cowboy · August 1st, 2014, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

Fess up. We know you slather yourself in Vaseline before putting them on.

Vaseline is so yesterday. All the boys are wearing Preparation H nowadays.

Skullz · August 1st, 2014, 06:14 PM

Anything light weight in merino wool, wicks the moister off of you and doesn't stink like most other fabrics on the market.
I have a few items from minus33.
http://www.minus33.com/shop/mens/sar...weight-bottom/
http://www.minus33.com/shop/mens/tic...htweight-crew/

Whiskey · August 1st, 2014, 08:37 PM

Long sleeve underarmor or similar (I've Canterbury Rugby baselayer) works wonders... otherwise the leathers feel like they're giving me a full body wax in the heat

Unlike CC I sweat like Savile in a schoolyard when it gets hot.

Finesse · August 2nd, 2014, 06:13 AM

take the liner out!

EternalNewb · August 13th, 2014, 02:20 PM

Wicking sleeves. If you want to wear a tank top or shortsleeve, you can just take the wicking sleeves off when you get to your destination, and tuck them away in a backpack, tailbag, or whatever.

alex.s · August 13th, 2014, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

Fess up. We know you slather yourself in Vaseline before putting them on.

i can feel the vaseline squishing between my toes

csmith12 · August 15th, 2014, 10:57 AM

An umbrella girl to tug on your sleeve will help prop up your swag.

July 31st, 2014, 09:04 PM	#1
Jefft ninjette.org member Name: Jeff Location: California Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 250R Posts: 27	sweaty arms and leather jackets Ok, fess up. Now that summer is in full swing, does no one have any difficulty pulling off their leather jackets when their arms are sweaty? What the heck is in the liners that turns into superglue when perspiration activates it? My kids find this hilarious and I cannot figure out how to look casual and cool while struggling to get out of my gear this month."Here, pull my sleeve" seems to be in the same boat as "pull my finger"

August 1st, 2014, 04:52 AM	#4
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Long-sleeved wicking top and long wicking underwear. Done. When commuting and it's not super-hot I just wear my work shirt with the long underwear bottoms and change pants when I get there (I keep a pair of pants at work). When it is super hot I do the wicking top and carry a shirt in a bag or backpack. Long sleeves are not hotter. You're wearing a LEATHER JACKET, after all. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

August 1st, 2014, 06:17 AM	#6
Baron Urban Legend Name: Baron Location: Brampton, ON Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE - Circe Posts: 542	For some reason this reminds of a particular friends episode. __________________________________________________ "Life is like riding - *You can either tear the fastlane in half or stay in the slipstream trying to play catch up*." -Baron

August 1st, 2014, 06:20 AM	#7
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I feel for you guys. I don't sweat. I'm cool, calm, and collected all the time. You might need to just relax more! __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!
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August 1st, 2014, 07:20 AM	#8
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.	lol, I normally have an undersuit setup, but on a two day track weekend last month I only had sleeveless on the second day..... I might as well have been trying to get in a wet suit . __________________________________________________ Keep it rubber side down and enjoy the ride Get healthy - Get Fit - Change Your Life Click Here Or PM Me To Find More - Advocare

July 31st, 2014, 09:18 PM	#2
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	dude. Imagine it's an entire leather suit. now you see my problems.

July 31st, 2014, 09:23 PM	#3
antiant antiant Name: antiant Location: Cali Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '14	A few words: Undersuit or LDComfort.

August 1st, 2014, 05:59 AM	#5
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	I use under armor, but the days I forget it looks like I am having a "fit" to try to get it off.

August 1st, 2014, 02:26 PM	#10
spooph ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Spooph Location: Golden, CO Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '15	I like Patagonia Capilene 1... __________________________________________________ My therapist has 2 wheels and a seat. If you are ever in doubt to my tone, please refer to my avatar.

August 1st, 2014, 02:42 PM	#11
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	nylon and lycra are your friends. __________________________________________________

August 1st, 2014, 04:09 PM	#12
ForceofWill Blind 250 Loving Whore Name: Tom Location: Chesapeake, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R, 02 FZ1, '20 Fat Bob 114 Posts: A lot.	Yeah, I'm glad my jacket has zippers that go halfway up the forearm and open up the arms. Unzip grab and yank off.

August 1st, 2014, 06:14 PM	#15
Skullz ninjette.org guru Name: Ray Location: 48162 Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 450	Anything light weight in merino wool, wicks the moister off of you and doesn't stink like most other fabrics on the market. I have a few items from minus33. http://www.minus33.com/shop/mens/sar...weight-bottom/ http://www.minus33.com/shop/mens/tic...htweight-crew/

August 1st, 2014, 08:37 PM	#16
Whiskey ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Morgan Location: A city twinned with Kawasaki Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, 2010 STR 675 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Long sleeve underarmor or similar (I've Canterbury Rugby baselayer) works wonders... otherwise the leathers feel like they're giving me a full body wax in the heat Unlike CC I sweat like Savile in a schoolyard when it gets hot.

August 2nd, 2014, 06:13 AM	#17
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	take the liner out!

August 13th, 2014, 02:20 PM	#18
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	Wicking sleeves. If you want to wear a tank top or shortsleeve, you can just take the wicking sleeves off when you get to your destination, and tuck them away in a backpack, tailbag, or whatever.

August 15th, 2014, 10:57 AM	#20
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	An umbrella girl to tug on your sleeve will help prop up your swag. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

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