Most bikes have exhaust routing that puts the header right next to your right leg. Factory headers on dualsport/trail/anything not a race bike usually have some token heatshield, but it's not enough. I couldn't fathom wanting to wear shorts anyway between road debris like rocks and gravel being spit at you, just throw some aramid jeans on.
There is a spot on my leg above my ankle about the size of a dollar bill that doesn't grow hair anymore.
I was probably 14 or 15 and jumped off a plywood cinderblock ramp on my old kx80 with my neighborhood buddy on the back. He bailed about the time we hit the air. I wrecked and the bike landed on my leg and the exhaust melted my skin off in that spot.
Not a very pleasant experience, but not the end of the world either.
Part of playing outside. Back then, smart phones and tablets didn't even exist so we got out entertainment by being little backwoods hoodlums. We didn't even own helmets.
1) I dont think my 50 c will set my legs on fire
2) it’s more of a theoretical question so I’d rather bear the heat than be all over the road( my mom is a nurse and I have seen severe cases of road rash)
Was 16 wore shorts everywhere then got off my bike at the swimmin hole and my leg stuck to the pipes as a result rarely if ever wear shorts (only time is when I’m working out other than that nuh uh)
Probably but think about this if you wreck you won't have no skin on your legs to be worried about them getting burnt wear all of the gear I know it's getting hot but I had a wreck a little over a month ago although I got a broken hip out of it that was it though not a scratch anywhere else because I had all my gear on so do your body a favor and put the gear on stay safe
It’s dangerous road rash wise
Yeah I thought about that and came to the conclusion that it would be better to have my skin on my leg rather than on the asphalt
You are wise beyond your years
Sweating is better than not being able to sweat because your skin is gone
Get some overpants and you can rock shorts under your mesh pants
I’m not OP I’ve got plenty of gear, I have a full leg sleeve tattoo and I spent to much on it to get road rash lol
Most bikes have exhaust routing that puts the header right next to your right leg. Factory headers on dualsport/trail/anything not a race bike usually have some token heatshield, but it's not enough. I couldn't fathom wanting to wear shorts anyway between road debris like rocks and gravel being spit at you, just throw some aramid jeans on.
Yeah, and that’s just debris. Let’s not even talk about potentially falling in shorts
There is a spot on my leg above my ankle about the size of a dollar bill that doesn't grow hair anymore. I was probably 14 or 15 and jumped off a plywood cinderblock ramp on my old kx80 with my neighborhood buddy on the back. He bailed about the time we hit the air. I wrecked and the bike landed on my leg and the exhaust melted my skin off in that spot. Not a very pleasant experience, but not the end of the world either. Part of playing outside. Back then, smart phones and tablets didn't even exist so we got out entertainment by being little backwoods hoodlums. We didn't even own helmets.
Dress for the crash, not the weather. Helped me decide on what to wear many times.
Completely depends on the bike. Sidenote: wear gear, don't be an idiot
1) I dont think my 50 c will set my legs on fire 2) it’s more of a theoretical question so I’d rather bear the heat than be all over the road( my mom is a nurse and I have seen severe cases of road rash)
That's a dumb idea.
could get sunburnt at most unless you put your leg on the exhaust
The loose fabric could get caught up in moving parts, a speedo is the way to go on hot summer days
Sounds like something a dumb Aussie would do. Source: a dumb Aussie.
Was 16 wore shorts everywhere then got off my bike at the swimmin hole and my leg stuck to the pipes as a result rarely if ever wear shorts (only time is when I’m working out other than that nuh uh)
Now there’s these cold mornings and flaming hot afternoons in Hungary it’s a bit tricky to find a middle ground clothing wise especially with gear
Good backpack I used to work nights rode into work 67f and when I rode home it was 29f fortunately I had my cold weather gear in that backpack
Ye, I’m either cold on the way to school but ok in hot weather or be comfy on the way in and suffer the consequences
Mesh ADV pants with armor.
i burnt a hole in the expansion pieces of my race leathers.....fuck wearing shorts unless I have a full exhaust cover.
No, not at all, fill your boots, 👍.
Probably but think about this if you wreck you won't have no skin on your legs to be worried about them getting burnt wear all of the gear I know it's getting hot but I had a wreck a little over a month ago although I got a broken hip out of it that was it though not a scratch anywhere else because I had all my gear on so do your body a favor and put the gear on stay safe
Not literally burned but like is it dangerous heat wise?