Have been riding for many years, and generally spend my time in full leathers, boots, full face helmet, and well protected gauntlet gloves. As you can appreciate, living in TN and riding with this equipment does not keep me cool over long distance. Have a mesh jacket but still wear leather pants. I feel I need an overhaul, as I have enjoyed the long distance riding that I have been doing lately, but need help choosing my LD outfit. So here is what I would like, and some ideas I have. Please speak up and not be afraid to be critical.
I have a FJR1300 2016, with an AirHawk and an Alaska sheepskin over the AirHawk. I have also noticed soreness behind the back of the thighs where I think the seams of my underwear pass down the back of my butt and around and into my inner thigh. I also wear a shirt which incorporates a chest, back, elbow, and shoulder protectors. I would also some form of hip protector, along with knee protection. A lot of this protection I know will be taken care of in the outer garments.
Base Layer:
I have come with this list, but would love to hear from those of you with any experience riding in these extreme conditions, as well as those who have ridden in a rally or 50CC where you go from one extreme to the other. I would like to try and do the as close to correct the first time. Thanks for any suggestions
I have a FJR1300 2016, with an AirHawk and an Alaska sheepskin over the AirHawk. I have also noticed soreness behind the back of the thighs where I think the seams of my underwear pass down the back of my butt and around and into my inner thigh. I also wear a shirt which incorporates a chest, back, elbow, and shoulder protectors. I would also some form of hip protector, along with knee protection. A lot of this protection I know will be taken care of in the outer garments.
Base Layer:
- LD Comfort Riding Shorts
- LD Power Temp Cool Sleeve
- LD Helmet Liner w/Ties & Tails or should I go with the Helmet Liner Cap style?
- Aerostich Darien Jacket
- AD1 Pants
- Gloves, suggestions?
I have come with this list, but would love to hear from those of you with any experience riding in these extreme conditions, as well as those who have ridden in a rally or 50CC where you go from one extreme to the other. I would like to try and do the as close to correct the first time. Thanks for any suggestions