Gloves Gloves for Hot Weather Riding

[Speedracer612]

I use a set of mechanix from Walmart... Work great! But they did not have a picture online.... Target did...

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/602-0964559-5779816?ASIN=B000J6DHSC&AFID=Froogle&LNM=B000J6DHSC|Mechanix_Wear_ProFit_Series_1.5_Gloves&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=B000J6DHSC&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001[/URL]

 

[Xantee]

If you want breathable, light-weight and cool summer gloves but want to maintain some degree of real protection for motorcycle riding, go for kevlar gloves.

I got a pair from the local army exchange store, looks a lot like this:

http://www.bestblade.com/Hatch_Tactical-Hatch_Tactical_Gloves-.html

But there are some versions out there with long gauntlets that would be more practical on your STeeds.

 

[BDonald]

I wear aerostich elkskin ropers year around. Heat and humidity during the summer does not seem to make a difference. I have lined ropers for cold weather. They last longer than any other glove that I have used

 

[SteveST1300]

I use Steve Held's as well and I have a pair of Olympia and a pair of Alpinestar gloves that are vented they both have knuckle protection and leather palms.

 

[FLSTRDR]

I found, by recomendation, that the ELK skin roper glove with wing cut thumb to work great here in Florida at 94 degrees. I don't sweat in them like deer skin and they have good protection. Also they are cheap $25.00 to$40.00.
Sonny

 

[Grizzley]

These are the ones I use:
http://www.newenough.com/gloves/street_short_cuff/alpinestars/smx_4_motorcycle_gloves.html
They are nice and cool with good grip. I caught rain with them and they kept gripping until I could pull over (10 miles) and change for neoprene gloves.
But I have also used Mountain bike gloves some have gel in the palms and knuckle protection for off road use.

 

[Blue One]

I have tried a few different styles, these work really well. I trimmed the velcro wrist strap off and rolled the cuff up, so they fit real well right around my wrist and I can still see my watch. They come off and put back on easily, even when my hands are sweaty and I can write and do pretty much anything with them on. In fact, I'm gonna get another pair for when these wear out.

And in doing so you rendered the glove useless in an accident situation . You may as well ride with bare hands because that is about the level of protection you have now. The gloves will come off your hands quickly in a slide down the asphalt and leave you with no protection at all.

I like the Cortech GX Air model ,but will not alter the functionality of the glove.

 

[Radar]

I wear Z1R Cyclone Mesh Gloves in the summer and they are awsome. Had the olympias and cortech but how they are sewed in the finger tips bother my fingers. The Z1R's are probably the most comfortable glove I have put on.

 

[Phillyrube]

I have a set of Harley gloves, perforated leather.

You know...where the real money is made? MERCHANDISING!!!!

Harley Davidson, the coffee. Harley Davidson, the toilet paper. Harley Davidson, the spark plug wrench.. Harley Davidson, the...you get the idea.

 

[Svl-1300]

I have tourmaster air. Great gloves for the hot summer.

 

[dmr139]

I get mine from Oregon Glove Company.

I don't know if it is true, but I'm told that the CHP uses these gloves. I have the lined and un-lined gloves. The lined ones are not really great in the cold, but with heated grips I'm sure they would be perfect.

Also, I have had great customer service. I ordered a second pair about 4 years after I got the first pair. I couldn't remember my size or order number, or address (don't ask) but the woman found me after a while on the phone without a complaint. (even though I was an idiot). They even offered sizing returns in case I continued to be an idiot.

 

[NormanPCN]

I like the Cortech GX Air gloves.

 

[TRICKYRIC5474]

Cortech GX-Air gloves for me as well. VERY comfortable, high quality leather & padding and no gell in the palm. I cannot ride my ST13 with gel palm gloves, they make my hands go numb. No problems with the GX-Air. I have the silver like in the picture in the previous post so they are a bit cooler when it's really hot. I use the GX-Air jacket also.

 

[Nevada]

BMW Rallye GS gloves. I wear them pretty much year round, mine are due for replacement. Vented, fabric/mesh uppers with full kangaroo leather palms/fingers, hardshell knuckles, velcro wrist closures.

BMW has updated the gloves, here's the link