Shorts,Muscle shirt, and a Full face helmet.....on a hot summer day in Florida.

[talespin]

Except for my MSF course, I've ridden without an armored jacket once - in Austin, TX when it was 107º. I felt vulnerable as all get-out, my arms got sunburned, and the sun beating down on my shoulders and back was extremely uncomfortable. Won't do that again.

Normally, I wear FF helmet, gloves (ventilated for warm days, waterproof gauntlet-style for cold days), Magnum Reflex boots, armored jacket (light gray Fieldsheer mesh for warm days, black Fieldsheer solid textile for cold days), and (sad to say) jeans.

I do have a pair of light gray armored Olympia mesh riding pants, which I wear on trips but not when commuting around town. I think it's interesting how many people seem to feel they're safer riding in town than out on the slab, when exactly the opposite is probably true. For me, deciding on jeans vs riding pants is a matter of convenience based on where I'm going and what I'll do when I get there, though I concede that picking gravel out of my flesh and waiting for road rash to heal would be anything but convenient.

I read a study somewhere that tested abrasion-resistance of several different kinds of fabrics, and one conclusion was that you're better off wearing corduroy than denim.

For me, one key to comfortable riding on hot days is clothing that ISN'T BLACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (end of rant)

[Bumblebee]

I read a study somewhere that tested abrasion-resistance of several different kinds of fabrics, and one conclusion was that you're better off wearing corduroy than denim.

I was working on the trailer a few weeks ago in nearly new jeans. I tore them just by being on my knee and twisting sideways to reach for a tool. That denim which is typical jeans material would last all of maybe 1/4 of an inch on the pavement at 20 mph. 20mph will slide you at least 10 feet before coming to a stop or about 479 times further than the jeans will protect you.

Just get some crash gear. Even the worst full coverage crash gear is far superior to any off the shelf generic clothing.

The ground is just as hard at 115F as it is at -20F. ATGATT or get what you deserve.

[LOKi]

The ground is just as hard at 115F as it is at -20F. ATGATT or get what you deserve.

well not JUST as hard but still pretty hard. 

[gammer]

and (sad to say) jeans.

I invested in pants for the first time this summer (I used to wear jeans when riding). I got some warm weather riding pants and am I ever glad I did. They are much, much cooler for riding then wearing jeans. These are not over-pants...so you have no pant on underneath them. The air flow and protection are way better then jeans, they are padded too. When the weather gets cooler, I can fit some thermal underwear underneath them for extra warmth.

They are the AGV Solare pants from NewEnough

[Bumblebee]

well not JUST as hard but still pretty hard. 

  I was waiting for that from someone. And, um, YOU were one of the people I had on my list of likely smartypants types...  (today is going to be a fun insane day until I get hauled into the confessional at the theatre)

That is however the point where the practical scientists tell the theoretical scientists to shove it up their pretend tailpipes and to get a grip on what really happens when kinetic energy transfers start happening.

Let me rephrase that: As far as the density and structural integrity of your body is concerned within the human survivable ambient surface temperature range; for all practical purposes there is no measurable difference in the actual density or brutality of the proverbial 4-grit belt sander that's determined to grind your soft pink body into a smear.

[RobbieAG]

What is a good jacket, pants, gloves  for all seasons of Florida (29 to 99 degrees) and rain?

Here's a great deal ($69.99 marked down from $149+) on a textile jacket. I have a Joe Rocket and am happy with it.

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/closeouts/textile_jackets_and_pants/joe_rocket/atomic_3_textile_motorcycle_jacket.html

[mattrowe19]

What is a good jacket, pants, gloves  for all seasons of Florida (29 to 99 degrees) and rain?

Here's a great deal ($69.99 marked down from $149+) on a textile jacket. I have a Joe Rocket and am happy with it.

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/closeouts/textile_jackets_and_pants/joe_rocket/atomic_3_textile_motorcycle_jacket.html

+1. I have the Atomic 4.0 and I love it. However, it gets a bit toasty above 85 or 90 unless you're running at highway speeds. Above 80-85 I usually wear my mesh jacket. You might consider the Cortech GX Air. It's on sale at Cycle Gear for $130 and I thought I saw it even cheaper at some other places.

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=5000&L2=42&L3=183&L4=184&item=HEL_8985-0205-03_G&name=CORTECH_GX_Air_Series_2__Motorcycle_Jacket

[drdubb]

If there is any doubt as to the need of ATGATT, ask Hppants. You never know when you might go down. (or ask me or ariwhiteboy or lots of others who've bit the dust)