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Aug 1, 2013 | 12:35 AM

#41

Johnny Davidson

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From: New York

Yeahh I wear a jean jacket 95% of the time. Maybe a thick sweatshirt under the vest? OR a coat with lots of zipper vents. Get some air flow w/o sacrificing protection!

Aug 1, 2013 | 06:11 AM

#42

PPBART

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From: SE Louisiana

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Originally Posted by skratch

it is actually cooler to wear a mesh jacket over your tshirt.. wet down your t shirt and put your jacket over it. it won't dry out as quick as if you wore just your t shirt...dehydration is a bitch, and when you notice that you have symptoms, its too late.

That's what I do on summer road trips -- so far, it's worked for me. I've never went down from heat, but had a friend almost crash last year due to dehydration. Fortunately others noticed her slowing/wobbling and got her off the road, called 911.

Aug 1, 2013 | 07:04 AM

#43

Squee

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Joined: Jun 2008

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From: Upstate, NY

Shift Vendetta perforated leather jacket.
I've been pretty happy with it in that temperature. No matter what, it is going to feel like you are standing in front of a hot air dryer if you are wearing protection or not. With this there is plenty of air flow with the protection of leather and armor.

Aug 1, 2013 | 08:41 PM

#44

jskicet

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From: Atlanta

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I bought the HD Classic cruiser mesh and Im quite surprised of how cool it is. Im in Atlanta and even with this humidity we have I stay pretty comfortable.