Joined: Jun 14, 2007
Location: San Dimas, CA
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Just wondering what you guys wear underneath your riding pants, jeans, whatever. More and more I'm feeling the need for something better than the standard ol' boxers. What do you wear or recommend? Do you use different garments for cold weather vs hot weather? Are you experimental and try something new every weekend? Sorry for the odd subject, but I'd love to find something more comfortable and --ahem -- supportive for the weekends rides, as well as the daily commute. Thanks in advance for your suggestions. Scott
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Scott (AKA GSlite. Isn't there some way to get your username changed?)
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06/21/2007 at 15:55
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Joined: Mar 27, 2007
Location: Ridgewood, NJ
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I don't do a lot of distance riding, but the last time I did any significant saddle time I tried out a pair of bicycle shorts, with the chamois liner. It made the F650GS standard seat rather less hellish.
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06/21/2007 at 16:04
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Joined: Jan 11, 2007
Location: Rosendale, NY
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I wear a Rallye 2 suit, with hip, thigh, knee, elbow, shoulder, back padding. Commuting-- I just wear what I'm going to wear to work. Riding for Fun: COld weather: pair of fleecy thermals. maybe two. Polartech, Warm weather- soccer shorts, or maybe a pair of those boxer briefs.
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06/21/2007 at 16:53
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Joined: Nov 17, 2006
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Champion Duo Dry (synthetic-not cotton). Fits great, wicks water. I'm replacing all my underwear and t shirts as they wear out. You can buy them at Target at a decent price. Winter or summer. Robo
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06/21/2007 at 17:44
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Joined: Nov 12, 2006
Location: Stone Mountain, GA
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...what underwear? 
OK, it's not my original idea, Kilted (Todd) turned me on to it...
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Thomas - I like to keep it simple... IBA# 28109 '07 R1200GS Adventure
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06/21/2007 at 17:52
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Joined: May 22, 2007
Location: Cheyenne, WY
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But it had to be said....
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"There ain't no Devil, there's just God when he's drunk." -- T. Waits
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06/21/2007 at 17:54
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Joined: Jun 14, 2007
Location: San Dimas, CA
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 Trex63 said:...what underwear?
Spectacular! I am of Scottish decent and do have a kilt lying around here somewhere (I think)... Although I would worry about chafing. Yikes. The Champion Duo Dry sounds good. The wife is always wanting to be at Target for some reason. I'll have to check it out next time we're there. Thanks!
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Scott (AKA GSlite. Isn't there some way to get your username changed?)
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06/21/2007 at 18:57
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Joined: Dec 25, 2006
Location: fresno, CA
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Trex63 said: ...what underwear?
OK, it's not my original idea, Kilted (Todd) turned me on to it... Thomas, You ride in a dress dude? What keeps the wind from blowing it over your face? I sure would like to find some underwear that uses freon! kip
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06/21/2007 at 19:13
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Joined: Feb 01, 2007
Location: Roswell, GA
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Scott, It has already been suggested that you give cycling shorts a try and I agree wholeheartedly.I suggest trying "Pearl Izumi"with fieldsensor these are the best by far and they will not blow over your head. MB
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06/21/2007 at 19:42
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Baker330i said:Scott, It has already been suggested that you give cycling shorts a try and I agree wholeheartedly.I Thanks. Long before I was a motorbike rider I was a cyclist. I rode, on average, 30-40 miles per day, nearly every day through my teenage years. I'm very familiar with cycling shorts. Stupid thing is, it never occurred to me to use them on the motorbike  I think for longer ride they will likely be just what the doctor ordered. And without the drafty side-effects of the kilt. Thanks guys. Keep the suggestions coming. Brands, fabrics, colors...whatever you have discovered.
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Scott (AKA GSlite. Isn't there some way to get your username changed?)
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06/21/2007 at 19:56
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Joined: Nov 12, 2006
Location: Rensselaer, NY
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Frankly, I find vinyl saddles to be the culprit. Get it recovered in breeathable leather and you can resume "whatever wear."
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06/21/2007 at 21:09
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Joined: May 19, 2007
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Trex63 said: ...what underwear? OK, it's not my original idea, Kilted (Todd) turned me on to it... so much for the improved aerodynamics..! air brakes and drag chute rolled into one! :)
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06/21/2007 at 21:30
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Bumwa said:Frankly, I find vinyl saddles to be the culprit. Get it recovered in breeathable leather and you can resume "whatever wear." I think that would make a fantastic separate thread. Maybe have people talk about what their seat has been redone with and their experience with it.
Since about the second week with my bike I've been thinking about what I'd like to re-cover the seat with. Breathable leather, huh? I'll have to look into it.
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Scott (AKA GSlite. Isn't there some way to get your username changed?)
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06/22/2007 at 01:01
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Bumwa said:Frankly, I find vinyl saddles to be the culprit. Get it recovered in breeathable leather and you can resume "whatever wear."[/quote] I think that would make a fantastic separate thread. Maybe have people talk about what their seat has been redone with and their experience with it.
Since about the second week with my bike I've been thinking about what I'd like to re-cover the seat with. Breathable leather, huh? I'll have to look into it. Thanks Your wish is my command: http://www.bmwxplor.com/forums/topic/show/1104
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06/22/2007 at 12:21
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Location: San Dimas, CA
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Thanks!
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Scott (AKA GSlite. Isn't there some way to get your username changed?)
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06/22/2007 at 14:34
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