Gear Discussion - MESH

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(03-29-2013 03:13 PM)StarWolve Wrote:  So once again I'll try to start a gear discussion. What do you like for hot weather gear? Do you bother with it when it's HOT out? Am I turning into a sport bike guy? What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow? Should I just do like the other sport bike riders do and wear shorts, flip-flops, and a t-shirt? (And that's all, since NC just repealed their helmet law!) All important questions!

I will throw my $.02 in and try and help.....

1. What do you like for hot weather gear?

After riding thru UT, AZ, and NM last summer in my First Gear Kathmandu Jacket I'm a believer in wearing it in ANY weather. The vents work great and it slows the wicking effect when you sweat. Between the vents and being covered from the sun it was comfortable. When I stop and don't have airflow thru the vents I sweat like a pig. In HOT weather I keep stops to a minimum and drink lots of water when I do stop.

2. Do you bother with it when it's HOT out?

ATGATT for me, don't want to mess up this fine lookin body.

3. Am I turning into a sport bike guy?

I think well rounded since you have the fatboy....nothing sporty when she has apehanges......more like badass.

4. What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?

Is it an African or European Swallow?
Are you suggesting that coconuts migrate?

5. Should I just do like the other sport bike riders do and wear shorts, flip-flops, and a t-shirt?

Yes but instead do it on the Fatboy with no t-shirt, but wear your cool orange 80's retro metallic flake helmet for some flair!!!!!

IMHO
I think most of the top brands are good and it's more about money and styles. Getting the right size is very important also. If it's not comfortable then it's useless.

More importantly have you been to Deal's Gap and rode The Dragon?
Have ya? Have ya?

Blue Ridge Parkway?

Moonshine 28?

Your going to really enjoy the riding down there!!!!!

Not a lot of help but fun to tease you.