Leather jacket in the summer
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Wear an old unlined Brooks leather most all the time,unless it's just bitchin hot.
I wear it for the protection!
I wear it for the protection!
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If you are going to wear leather in the Texas heat for protection--drink plenty of liquids. I don't have the statistics to prove anything but I bet more people in Texas suffer from heat related illness's then road rash. I am content with no sleeves and sun screen but I also keep my *** and other parts off of the pavement.
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I live in Texas. I am curious who wears a leather jacket in the summer time? Do you stay cooler or is it hotter. Curious what people wear. I am new so don't beat me up to much. I am wanting to buy a jacket for the summer riding I just don't want to buy the wrong thing. Thanks for everyones response.
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I live in Texas. I am curious who wears a leather jacket in the summer time? Do you stay cooler or is it hotter. Curious what people wear. I am new so don't beat me up to much. I am wanting to buy a jacket for the summer riding I just don't want to buy the wrong thing. Thanks for everyones response.
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The DOT 1/2 helmets are stupid huge and bulky. Most cops here don't really frown on the novelty helmets on HD riders. They usually stop you if your doing something else stupid like unsafe passing or outrageous speeding. they offer little protection if you go down, but better than head on pavement. maybe why some in your area where them.
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it doesn't match the "Harley Look" but Dianese makes a VERY comfy mesh jacket... but it is stupid pricey.
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The DOT 1/2 helmets are stupid huge and bulky. Most cops here don't really frown on the novelty helmets on HD riders. They usually stop you if your doing something else stupid like unsafe passing or outrageous speeding. they offer little protection if you go down, but better than head on pavement. maybe why some in your area where them.
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If you are going to wear leather in the Texas heat for protection--drink plenty of liquids. I don't have the statistics to prove anything but I bet more people in Texas suffer from heat related illness's then road rash. I am content with no sleeves and sun screen but I also keep my *** and other parts off of the pavement.