Poll: How strict are you when it comes to gearing up on hot days??

[johnster]

Just curious......

I know that most of us frown on squid-like practices (me included) like riding around in Gym Shorts and a Tank-Top, and I would rather sweat my ass off in my black textile jacket + riding pants than risk crashing w/no gear on (which, according to Murphy's Law is precisely when it would happen!!  )

   BUT, as I get more and more comfortable on my bike, I have found myself tempted to run small errands on it in just a long-sleeve T and jeans when it's hot....I haven't given in to this temptation yet and don't plan on it, but I always see these idiots riding around on their GSXR's looking like they're on their way to Gym class, and wonder why they don't gear up....

   Sooo, that's the question.....Be Honest!!  Do you ever occasionally say "Screw it, it's 5 miles round-trip, no traffic....Just a helmet will do...."  ?? Am I alone when I get these urges??   

**EDIT** -My apologies if this is more of a "Gear" section poll...please move if deemed necessary....

[Smiling End]

I'm not proud to say I've done it but I've ridden a few times in a tshirt and jeans with my boots.  Although that was before I really had any gear.  Now that I have an actual motorcycle jacket I wear that everytime. 

[Randimus Maximus]

Even when I lived in Phoenix, I was in leathers year-round.

[derby]

i bought proper hot-weather gear for a reason.

[raulduke]

This is a great and very important question. 

When I lived (and rode) in San Francisco full gear every single time, no question.

I now live in St. Louis MO and will be riding in 100+ degree temps (and HUGE humidity) this summer.  I have spent a lot of time researching hot weather equipment and will probably buy a Teknic Supervent jacket (in silver...what's the point of the black mesh jacket?)...but I know when it is 95 degrees anything is hot.  I know I will be temped and am not sure what I will do?

I don't want to not ride cause it's too hot, I don't want to leave my gear at home and I don't want to pass out from heat stroke ....not sure what I'll do

[johnster]

i bought proper hot-weather gear for a reason.

Oh absolutely....I don't own any as of now...Just my black Ducati Textile jacket w/pads + removable liner....But even without the liner it doesn't breathe at ALL....I still wear it though, no matter how hot it gets....

[corey]

i don't have full leathers. but the gear i have will ALL be on for EVERY ride. 90% of accidents happen within 2 miles of home 
Also, someone forgot the obligatory "bewbies!" option on the poll 

[Adam in TX]

I'm not quite that strict... but I am very good at never wearing shorts, and always wearing a jacket.

Boots and gloves I'm a little more lax with.

[raulduke]

I would-a voted for "bewbies"

[the_Journeyman]

I go from my Tourmaster gear that'll sweat me to death to my perf leather, but still wear it all ~

JM

[tcspeedfreak]

ive done it im not proud. probably still will do it, 2 mile round trip commute 30mph speed limit minimal traffic stupid yes. helmet always, shorts never, always at least tennis shoes,

[ducpainter]

Every time.

[ryandalling]

Those summer mesh jackets are worth the money. They don't look like they would help much... but I have seen a man go down at speed in one... and he and his gear survived.

Boots, kevlar lined jeans, gloves, helmet, and a jacket... for me and any guests... always.

[Kaveh]

living in the San fernando valley I learned that of the temp gets above the upper 90's, it's better to wear a non vented jacket. It's also way better to wear a jacket instead of a tee or long sleve tee. The hot air blast will wear you out a lot faster than the heat from the leather insulation.

On those really hot days in the valley I wore my non-vented jacket. On the just plain hot days (~90) I wore a vented jacket.

I can't say I wear gear every time, but I've gone gearless on short errands a couple times in the past. I don't plan on doing it again, but I'm sure it will happen again. I just don't make a habbit out of it.

[johnster]

I would-a voted for "bewbies"

Fixed it!!!