Ok.  There seems to be a lot more motorsiclers at work since gasoline has shot up.  Problem now is finding a parking space in the dedicated MC spaces...might make Wednesday morning interesting...I'll have to take a camera.

Quote from: stangbaby67 on July 15, 2006, 08:25:23 PM
If I didn't wear a skirt and heels to work every day, I would.  I'll ride to class that night for sure, though.
One of my buddies posted up about it on another board; looks like most of my friends are gonna ride to work.   

I'd LOVE to see that!!

I usually ride to work on good days and MAYBE light rainy days.

But alas, not for another week at least.

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=28542.0

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If you have a mesh jacket, it really does keep you cool IMO.

Except where the armor covers

I'll ride (as usual) if weather conditions permit.

Define IRONY: riding in crappy weather to raise awareness of bikes on the street, promote safety and prevent crashes.... and going down because the conditions were poor... um... dar...no thanks.

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Quote from: stangbaby67 on July 15, 2006, 08:25:23 PM
If I didn't wear a skirt and heels to work every day, I would.  I'll ride to class that night for sure, though.
One of my buddies posted up about it on another board; looks like most of my friends are gonna ride to work.   

I'd LOVE to see that!!

I usually ride to work on good days and MAYBE light rainy days.

But alas, not for another week at least.

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=28542.0

I dropped by bike off at the shop one night, and drove to talk to the service guys in the morning, all dressed for work (skirt and strappy sandals).  I'm standing next to my bike, talking to the service guy, and this random rider walks up, points, and exclaims "That's not proper riding gear!"  To which I laugh (and point to my car and say that I drove), and he responds "Yet somehow, it still works.  I think you should try."  The service guy smiles and nods. 

It's kinda warm here to ride to work and then change and then change again if I have to go anywhere at lunch, etc.  And oddly enough, I don't own any pants that I can wear to work, either.  If nothing else, I'll ride to class after work.  I promise. 

Quote from: Wrecent_Wryder on July 16, 2006, 06:27:37 AM

Quote from: JonC on July 15, 2006, 06:21:30 PM


COMMUTING is another matter. Sitting in a backup at a light for 5 or 6 cycles, with the sun beating down, sweat dripping out of my State-mandated styrofoam-insulated head bucket, in leather, with the heat of the engine wafting up around my  legs... well, I may not be a great advertisement for the "fun" of motorcycling just then.

Yeah, its extremely hot here too. UV index always like 10+, humidities like 90% it makes it feel like 110'+, and then there's always some damned tourist in front of you doesn't know if he should turn at the light or go straight, now you watch the light turn red for the 6th time before you can even make it through, that even makes you hotter!

I ride to work every day. Rain, heat, more heat, hotter heat, whatever. Given, work is only 3 miles away right now, it doesn't matter for me.

I drove my car for the first time in about a month the other day. I had to take my girlfriend to San Antonio and we had too much stuff to carry on the bike. Dang.

I'm off tomorrow so I wasn't going to ride (100+ heat fun).  But I just got an email from the local shop ... ride in and you get 25% off all the accessories you can carry out ... I was looking for a new jacket and overpants anyway.

AND they're discounting up to $1000 off commuter bikes when you have a commuter trade in.  Might be a good time to pick up the sweet Ducati Monster 620 Dark they just took in ..... especially if I can get it in the $2000 range ....

Quote from: MrDan on July 18, 2006, 08:08:32 AM
I'm off tomorrow so I wasn't going to ride (100+ heat fun).  But I just got an email from the local shop ... ride in and you get 25% off all the accessories you can carry out ... I was looking for a new jacket and overpants anyway.

AND they're discounting up to $1000 off commuter bikes when you have a commuter trade in.  Might be a good time to pick up the sweet Ducati Monster 620 Dark they just took in ..... especially if I can get it in the $2000 range ....

Get a mesh jacket. 100+ heat will seem far easier and more enjoyable. Fieldsheer, Alpinestars, and Tourmaster/Cortech all have good mesh jackets. I have tried on a few Joe Crappit and wouldn't trust them in a crash.

Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on July 18, 2006, 11:57:52 AM
Get a mesh jacket. 100+ heat will seem far easier and more enjoyable. Fieldsheer, Alpinestars, and Tourmaster/Cortech all have good mesh jackets. I have tried on a few Joe Crappit and wouldn't trust them in a crash.

I actually have a Fieldsheer mesh jacket.  I don't like that all the velcro sticks to the jacket though.  I think the jacket may be slightly big so I really tighten it down and there's about 4 inches of velcro at my waist, 2 places on the arm, and the wrist that all overshoot their corresponding pieces and sort of stick to the jacket.  I'm looking for something that's cordura and that has buttons so I don't have to deal with it anymore.  Then I'll keep the Fieldsheer for days like this week where it's oppressively hot out.

Quote from: MrDan on July 18, 2006, 12:11:40 PM

Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on July 18, 2006, 11:57:52 AM
Get a mesh jacket. 100+ heat will seem far easier and more enjoyable. Fieldsheer, Alpinestars, and Tourmaster/Cortech all have good mesh jackets. I have tried on a few Joe Crappit and wouldn't trust them in a crash.

I actually have a Fieldsheer mesh jacket.  I don't like that all the velcro sticks to the jacket though.  I think the jacket may be slightly big so I really tighten it down and there's about 4 inches of velcro at my waist, 2 places on the arm, and the wrist that all overshoot their corresponding pieces and sort of stick to the jacket.  I'm looking for something that's cordura and that has buttons so I don't have to deal with it anymore.  Then I'll keep the Fieldsheer for days like this week where it's oppressively hot out.

Buttons and snaps can come undone during a crash. Velcro stays tight. That's my main complaint with the Fieldsheer I have.

Maybe I just need to get a better fitting jacket  and deal with the velcro.  I love my Fieldsheer other than that.

To hijack a little, any thoughts on buying overpants I've never tried on?  The local shop .. well .. SUCKS when it comes to gear so I cannot actually try anything on before I buy. [/hijack]

Quote from: MrDan on July 18, 2006, 12:19:09 PM
Maybe I just need to get a better fitting jacket  and deal with the velcro.  I love my Fieldsheer other than that.

To hijack a little, any thoughts on buying overpants I've never tried on?  The local shop .. well .. SUCKS when it comes to gear so I cannot actually try anything on before I buy. [/hijack]

If offered in numerical sizes, buy about 2 up from your normal jean size. They will fit snug, but that's how gear is supposed to fit. If its alpha sizing, well crap.

Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on July 18, 2006, 12:30:51 PM
If offered in numerical sizes, buy about 2 up from your normal jean size. They will fit snug, but that's how gear is supposed to fit. If its alpha sizing, well crap.

yeah .. that's why i've been checking out newenough and tonker ($$$) for a few weeks .. and still wearing jeans ...

I ride everywhere and only take the car when me and the fiance go out for something.  Plus when it rains that is just like turning on the AC in a car on a hot and muggy summer day

With the exception of Fridays, when I get to leave work early, I avoid riding to work when it's supposed to be super hot.  (Fortunately, I car pool so I don't actually have to drive a cage when I don't ride)  Anyway, I have a mesh jacket and all, but when you're sitting in traffic for over an hour, most of which time you're not actually moving, it gets kinda nasty in 90+ degree and 80% humidity weather.  After a ride like that my clothes are soaking wet.  I do have to say though, that sweat is great when you do finally start moving. 

but yeah I'll ride tomorrow

I usually ride...

But, maybe I'll drive tomorrow...  I'll want protection from all those crazy newb squids on the road.

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