The absolute coolest body armor for summer motorcycling is made by Bohn Body Armor out of the United States. Their COOL AIR Mesh shirt Is super cool and comes with well ventilated level-two armor. It’s designed to be worn next to the skin or over maybe a T-shirt at the most. It is formfitting, athletically cut and super stretchy. Since it is a base-layer it turns any outer garment you have into protection. About US$200.00

@SIMONB1

2 ай бұрын

Hey up firestarter, I'll get a look at that, thanks for sharing, ride safe Simon B 😎

I live and ride in southern California, where summer temps will reach 40° and more. We ride in light color polyester and Motocross armor, the heat is never an issue.

@SIMONB1

Жыл бұрын

Hey up othoap proto, are you riding off road with this gear or, are you riding on road/pavement ?

@dank9288639

Жыл бұрын

I wanna know, too, because where I'm at in SoCal, it gets well over 105°f in the summer

@SIMONB1

Жыл бұрын

You'd be better off for road riding in them conditions, the Knox urban pro 2, more air flow and slide protection for the pavement, ride safe, Simon B 👍

@DM-ci2nn

Ай бұрын

California has the nicest climate on the whole planet, just stfu

Great job Simon!

@SIMONB1

Жыл бұрын

Hey up Saurabh, what u thinking of getting for summer ?

Lots of great advice Simon. I am using the Knox Urbane pro shirt - fantastic option for warm weather.

@SIMONB1

2 жыл бұрын

Hey up Richard, I did fancy the urbane pro , it looks great kit, thanks for dropping a comment, ride safe Simon B 👍

@Joke89ful

2 ай бұрын

Is it also good for plus 30° C ??

After checking out bike social, I went with Hood jeans, I’ve found them very comfy and even up here in Glasgow with 24C I never felt hot in them 😃 the jacket I’ve worn in the warm weather has been my Oxford Mondial with all vents open, was looking at the Knox stuff recently.

@SIMONB1

2 жыл бұрын

Hey up Bob, seen the hood jeans they look great, that Knox stuff looks good also, made up the road from me 😁, ride safe , Simon B 👍

Ok Rokker jeans too but i’m now rethinking my Daytonas and whether they’ll be too hot. My gear will be worth more than my bike soon! Thanks again for a great vid.

@SIMONB1

Жыл бұрын

I fancied the klim short boots but they are a bit pricey, so went for the Icons www.motolegends.com/motorcycle-boots/short/icon-stormhawk-boots-in-brown.html Great with jeans have a look at them, also £100 cheaper than the klim, ride safe, Simon B 👍

Just bought this jacket so comfortable... layering it with the maverick and a waterproof wind proof on top .. more comfortable than my urbane pro

@SIMONB1

8 ай бұрын

Hey up silver arrow, I'm guessing it's the Marrakesh you bought, it's a great jacket , possibly the best 😉, thanks for watching and taking the time to drop a comment, much appreciated, ride safe, Simon B 😎

Hey up Simon great vlog, weird becouse i just purchased a pair of cargo motocycle kevlar jeans today 😀 Ride safe mate

@SIMONB1

2 жыл бұрын

Hey up smiles, with the weather you need something comfortable to be riding in, them cargo jeans should do the trick, ride safe, Simon B 👍

Great video,thanks :)

@SIMONB1

5 ай бұрын

Hey up Sergey, are you thinking of buying anything from the video ?

I finally got the Marrakesh. I had a hard time getting it because it was sold out. I also have the John Doe riding shirt. It flows air well also and would recommend it. I use the Klim back armour in the riding shirt because it doesn’t come with back armour. The only issue I have with the Rokker jeans is the knee armour wants to move to the inside of my knees.

@SIMONB1

2 жыл бұрын

Hey up Sean, looks like you're comfortable on your bike 😉, great stuff out there now, it's just finding it, ride safe, Simon B 👍

I've always found Hood jeans to be really good, I have 3 pairs, one of which are 10 years old!

@SIMONB1

7 ай бұрын

Hey up Paul, not Sen the hood jeans, I'll have to have a look at them, thanks for the heads up, ride safe, Simon B 😎

D30 ghost is level1 , they have only just brought out level 2, but i have the Rokker jeans and Klim jacket and agree its the best out there, will be upgrading my ghost to level 2 soon

@SIMONB1

2 жыл бұрын

Hey up Simon, thanks for the comment, probably the best combo out there , ride safe, Simon B 👍

The Chap in the hat seriously got in your head !!! but kidding aside its all very good gear

@SIMONB1

Ай бұрын

Hey up, I've been doing videos before him 😉, thanks for watching and dropping a comment, do you have any of the gear in the video ?

great video . thank you

@SIMONB1

Жыл бұрын

Hey up Mamluka vlogs, thanks for watching and dropping a comment, what do you ride ?

@mamlukavlogs6353

Жыл бұрын

@@SIMONB1 hey Buddy Simon , I am Nishad from India 🇮🇳. I ride BMW G310GS. Nice to see your motorcycle gear related videos . Keep doing such videos which will help noobs like me 🥰👍

Hi Simon. Nice vid, very helpful thanks. Can you advise what the make/model is of the last Brown (red straps) ankle boot you showed? many thanks Rich

@SIMONB1

2 жыл бұрын

Hey up Richard, they are Icon stormhawk link is in description 👇, or here ,www.motolegends.com/motorcycle-boots/icon/icon-stormhawk-boots-in-brown.html, thanks for dropping a comment much appreciated, ride safe, Simon B 👍

@richardmann3766

2 жыл бұрын

@@SIMONB1 cheers for that. Ride safe too chap. 👍

Got up to 67 degrees F the other day. I had on my full jacket/w winter liner still in. OMG. Time to get some summer gear going. Want airbag setup, but until I find a lightweight cooling jacket, no way! I'll die from the heat before I die from the pavement.

@SIMONB1

3 ай бұрын

Hey up , 67 degrees, that's nearly 20 in metric, over here it would be our summer, check that klim marrakesh out, awesome jacket 😎, ride safe Simon B 😎

Just moved over to Lysvik jacket (upgraded to AA armour), Roadskin AAA jeans and Richa short boots (totalling less than £500) after wearing a full Halvarssons suit all year. You can tour in the jeans, I use Revit rain pants and jacket if the rains biblical as the Lysvik will wet out eventually. I’ll keep the laminate suits for the wet and cold of a Northumberland Winter.

@SIMONB1

Жыл бұрын

Hey up IanTed, sounds like a great combo, it's all about being comfortable and protected, thanks for sharing, ride safe, Simon B 👍

Hi Si, blimey, you do have a load of fancy gear! I'm limited because I'm a severe short arse with 27" inside leg, but still manage my factory lowered 1200GS LC with the help of Daytona M-Star boots. My question is, will the John Doe or Rokker jeans fit over Daytona touring boots? Some single layer jeans are so tight at the bottom. My other problem is getting the armour to fit around the knee properly! Must be great to have legs that touch the ground easily! Lol Good video! 👍

@SIMONB1

2 жыл бұрын

Hey up Don, your the first person I know that has bought the m star boots, bet they are a god send 😉, the gear isn't fancy it's great quality gear that fits 🤭, just tried my road star boots with the rokker and John doe, yes they go over the boots, little fiddley but yes, now get yourself a great pair of pants, as said if your near motolegends they will make sure they fit and do alterations free of charge, ride safe, Simon B 👍

@dongraham1559

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Si, thanks for doing that! Really appreciate it! The M Star boots do help a bit, still got to decide which foot to put down if a bit of a camber though! I'm on Motolegends mailing list, but unfortunately I'm a fair way from Guildford, in fact closer to you in Cumbria, just west of Carlisle on Hadrians Wall! I'll give them a ring though! Thanks again! 👍

@SIMONB1

2 жыл бұрын

Be worth a ride out and a stop over, you could spend a small fortune whilst you are there 🤭👍

At 15 degrees I definitely still have the thermal liner in my winter jacket!

@SIMONB1

Ай бұрын

Oh dear sounds like you need heated clothing 😲😎, ride safe Simon B 😎

@Eagleburger90

13 күн бұрын

15 degrees is winter in Brisbane Australia

@SIMONB1

13 күн бұрын

@Eagleburger90 at the moment in the UK, that's been our best summer 😲

the Klim Grey/Hi Viz like yours, isn't listed on the Klim website. ? Grey brown and black is all? Great video thanks

@SIMONB1

Жыл бұрын

Hey up K EE, I think the mark 2 marakesh has been released,so some colours have been discontinued ☹️, ride safe, Simon B 👍

I just bought one today. I wish it had cuff adjustments.

@SIMONB1

Жыл бұрын

Hey up Randy, I'm guessing it's the Marrakesh jacket you bought, the material stretch's so no need for cuff adjustment, you may also need new gloves to go with it 😁, ride safe, Simon B 👍

Simon, are you sponsored by Motolegends !! lol although I have to admit to agreeing with you on your comments, you're obviously a lot tougher than me, a fully vented jacket at 15c!! Jesus I don't even think about vented until 22-23c, my favourite brand is Halvarssons although I do wear Daytona M-Star boots (10 years old and still going strong with just regular cleaning) teamed up with breathable socks usually made from bamboo your feet breath just fine, Jeans, I'm with Gordi, Hood who happen to be not far away from me (important to help local business too). Whilst you're preaching to the converted with me, most people still wear cotton tee shirts on a hot day, maybe technical clothing just isn't important to some.

@SIMONB1

2 жыл бұрын

Hey up David, wish I was sponsored by #motolegends, no all bought with my own hard earned money 😉, under the mesh at 15 degree I wear the klim zepher which is a wind proof layer, I love the Marrakesh jacket it's so comfortable, I also have a lot of halvarsson that linstrads jacket is halvarsson, same company, yes technical layers is the key, some countries they call the cotton t-shirt the killer 😲, thanks for the comment, ride safe Simon B 👍

Cheers Simon Rocker cargoes what was the name of those beidge boots mate

@SIMONB1

Ай бұрын

Either the tcx hero boot or the icon stormhawk.

Hey simon, brilliant video, thank you. can i please ask about the Rokker Jeans, is this the Legend or Rokkertech model?

@SIMONB1

Жыл бұрын

It was the rokertech model I bought, you thinking of getting some ?

@anderasdeafoosterfsgsh7374

Жыл бұрын

I am, yes, our climate seems to be getting warmer and everything I have is catered more to cold and rain. I have kevlar hood jeans, great for the money but it's like dragging chains when walking for a while and gets mighty warm with them on during the warmer months. Great at keeping you dry and warm with windchill riding. My casual jeans also need replacing and thought may as well invest in decent jeans for casual and summer riding around London. Also having a harley doesn't help with heat in the summer 👍 I'm also looking at lysvic and Marrakesh for the summer. I feel I need one between the two. But again if its brutal heat that we had last 2 years, I think Marrakesh will be the winner with richa Atlantic leather urban gloves.

@SIMONB1

Жыл бұрын

I also have the John doe pants there is a review on them on the channel, they are really comfortable as they are stretch, they don't flow as much air as the rokertech, but are comfier 😁, so I have both 🤭, ride safe, Simon B 👍

@anderasdeafoosterfsgsh7374

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon, will check em too. Safe riding and thanks for your help and videos

I ride all year round in the UAE nothing gonna keep me cool when I’m riding and it’s 55 deg (130f) out!!! Still wear full protection though. Gets a touch sweaty 😅

@SIMONB1

8 ай бұрын

Hey up Dan, some temperature that 😲, you'll need a refrigerator suit 😉, what u ride ?

@danbuckman5691

8 ай бұрын

A 2014 Multistrada 1200. Rev-it Cayenne pro jacket in the cooler months (still 26 deg) and waiting on my new rev-it peninsular pants to arrive

@rienkhoek4169

4 ай бұрын

Ooch, really need a coolvest i guess.

il just Not Pay High end and Keep the Textile, Hi-Vis and OffRoad Gear. Simply Cant Afford To Look Cool And Be Safe at the Same Time right Now so 1st Gear Kilomjoro, Kathmandu Jackets(On Sale @$160per) and 2nd Hand Rush Air Mesh Jacket And Pant (With Zip Out Fleece and WaterP Lining for $60) to Start Me Off will Have to Do. I got 2x pair of Motto Pants for $60 and il get Some Motto Armor as Well as Getting a Armored Base Layer and Plaid Shirt and a 2nd hand inflatable Vest I can Wear a Hockey Jersey Over. Already investing in Cold Weather Gear ( Heated 2x Vests, Hi vis Hoody, Zip in 1st Gear Top n Bottom)) and 4x sets of Bibs and Jackets( Including Hi Vis) All in I might Come in Under $2000 sacrificing Style for Safety. I can Upgrade Later of Course as my Wallet Allows.

@SIMONB1

2 ай бұрын

Hey up Allen, thanks for watching, that's a great alternative, some not specialized motorcycle wear, but each to their own, just under 2k dollars might as well bought the klim 😉, ride safe Simon B 😎

You definitely have to try Hood jeans at some point. Amazing quality, fit and feel.

@SIMONB1

2 ай бұрын

Hey up eb, I'll have to have a look at them thanks for sharing, ride safe Simon B 😎

Rokkertech all the way!

@SIMONB1

Жыл бұрын

Hey up Carlos, yes great single layer jeans , have you had a look at the John doe cargo pants, they are seriously comfy 😉

Hi Simon, which exactly model of Rokker jeans is that you are showing from minute 9? Thanks, S

@SIMONB1

7 ай бұрын

Hey up S, they will be the "rokkertech" you can find them here www.motolegends.com/rokker-rokkertech-tapered-slim-jeans-in-dark-blue

Thanks for the reviews! Simon,is the Klim Marakesh longer than your Lysvik jacket?I am thinking about buying one or the other but because I am tall I need the longest one.

@SIMONB1

4 ай бұрын

Hey up Richard, I would say the Marrakesh would be the longer jacket, not by much, both great jackets, find a place that stocks them and go try them on, ride safe, Simon B 😎

@richardtaylor9483

4 ай бұрын

@@SIMONB1 Cheers Simon!

Have you tried Roadskin's AAA jeans? How do they complare?

@SIMONB1

11 ай бұрын

Hey up chokelever, I haven't tried the roadskins so can't help on that one, I'm sure someone on here has ?, Ride safe, Simon B 👍

Heard the klim induction is even better for airflow, do you have any experience? It gets to 40+ hear and to me airflow is everything, otherwise I'll just wear nothing

@SIMONB1

11 ай бұрын

Hey up Jarrod, I believe it is better, but it's made from different material, so not as stretchy and not as comfortable 😲, I haven't seen one in the flesh so can't comment any more on it, ride safe, Simon B 👍

the mic is a little off ...hard to hear in my mobile even is full volume

@SIMONB1

Жыл бұрын

Hey up Ryan, no problems on my phone, your phone must be duff 😉😁, ride safe Simon B 👍

On the Rokker, again please let us know the MAX size that is available. Motorcycles come in all shapes and sizes, Just like their riders..

@SIMONB1

Ай бұрын

Hey up , the largest size on the Rokker jeans are 44 inch waist, check out the links in the description box, ride safe Simon B 😎

for 40 degrees what better jacket? Thank you

@SIMONB1

Жыл бұрын

Hey up Fabio, thanks for watching and dropping a comment much appreciated, there is a full review regarding the marakesh jacket, you can find it here - kzread.info/dash/bejne/oIRhr7yHid2bj5M.html , ride safe, Simon B 👍

Please let your views know the SIZE, its important John Dow only go to a 36 inch waist, I've been looking for a larger size than 36 inch,,

@SIMONB1

Ай бұрын

Hey up, John doe go to sizes of 38 inch I believe, they also do three leg lengths, hope this helps, ride safe Simon B 😎

£450 now April 2023 - ordered one.

@SIMONB1

Жыл бұрын

Hey up Philip, is that the new marakesh jacket you've bought ?

@philipTOMPSETT

Жыл бұрын

@@SIMONB1 yep. Klim stock has just arrived in UK so ordered a Marrakesh, Maverick and zephyr together with a warm and safe under vest from motolegends. Scott waterproofs too. I’m hoping that covers all bases for my ride in May and June from Isle of Man to turkey and back. Just watching your trouser vid and thinking rokker jeans to go with it! I retire and the end of April and this is my celebration. Cheers for all the vids. Phil

@SIMONB1

Жыл бұрын

@@philipTOMPSETT you'll need to go back to work to pay for it all 😂

Sounds like a widnesian accent that mate?

@SIMONB1

Ай бұрын

Hey up, Lancashire/ Cumbria born and bred, thanks for watching, thinking of buying anything ?

So what brands? say the name clearly mate!

@SIMONB1

Ай бұрын

Hey up, if can't understand my accent 😉, in the description box below is all the links to the products, or turn on the subtitles 😁, ride safe Simon B 😎

Generally you get what you pay for. Some quality kit there.

@SIMONB1

2 ай бұрын

Hey up Paul, do you have any of this kit ? , or recommend any other ?

@paulabraham8724

2 ай бұрын

I have the Klim Marrakesh jacket and agree with your opinion of it, two pairs of Rokkers jeans, Daytona boots which are my second pair. I bought my first pair in 1992 and got 26 years out of them. My textile suit is a Stadler 4 All pro which is brilliant -have had it six years and it is still in tip top condition and I ride all year round and have had a major high speed off while wearing it and it was barely marked. I get a lot of stuff from Motolegends and keep an eye out for their Sunday sales to get good discounts. I also rate Icebreaker merino kit as baselayers and last winter discovered Zerofit baselayers which are so good I haven’t used my heated jacket all winter - I am out in all weathers as I am a Blood Bike rider.

There is no such thing as comfortable summer gear if you live on the United States East Coast. Somebody could make a breathable textile chain-mesh vest with armor, but they don’t. Even the mesh stuff has extremely hot liners in them. Useless. I have no solution, just stating the issue.

@SIMONB1

7 ай бұрын

Hey up firestarter, why so negative 🤔😲😁, chill man 😎, you probably haven't seen @knox gear ,they do a textile weave chain mail jacket and pants, check them out www.planet-knox.com see what you think 👍, ride safe, Simon B 😎