09-01-2021, 04:53 PM
(06-22-2021, 05:17 AM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: Ultimate test? --> Profuse hot, hazy, humid July summer midday in Chicago traffic congestion, trapped and nowhere to go.I've had my CB1100 for 5 years in nothing but Chicago traffic and its that kind of scenario you listed that 'inspired' me to throw caution to the wind and make the choice to lane filter when jammed up with stop and go gridlock.
Hopefully the rider won't pass out during the jacket test.
Can say my lane filtering has only gone bad once and that's bc i was doing it at 30+mph which other cars were also doing so it was an avoidable event i brought on myself but the taxi i merged into was a bit reckless himself. I wear my Firstgear mesh jacket whenever im on the bike in hot weather bc people are nuts out here. Hyper-vigilance alone can't keep you safe but my riding gear saved my butt in that accident. As long as i can get 20+mph in my mesh, im relatively cool since my NC Street shield doesn't reduce too much wind.
MTc, jacket looks like it was made for you. Can say that I don't see that style jacket here much in the states, but it has a very subtle 'cafe' look to it w/o trying too hard. Since you're in Chicagoland, it seems like a summer jacket starts and ends w/ a truly all-mesh jacket. I'm in the market for some riding pants so ill give this shop a look. I'm concerned having zero below the waist protection and colder weather brings extra danger to the roads.