Yuck!

cactusjack · 07-04-2009, 07:11 PM

It's nasty here today, which is why I'm sitting in air-conditioned comfort surfing the internet instead of out riding somewhere.

Circle G at Riggs, South Chandler, Arizona (PWS)
Updated: 10 sec ago
Scattered Clouds
101.7 °F
Scattered Clouds
Humidity: 46%
Dew Point: 77 °F
Wind: 2.0 mph from the West
Wind Gust: 2.0 mph
Pressure: 29.16 in (Falling)
Heat Index: 118 °F
Visibility: 30.0 miles
UV: 3 out of 16
Clouds:
Scattered Clouds 10000 ft
(Above Ground Level)
Elevation: 1211 ft

**glwilson** · 07-04-2009, 07:35 PM

I'd like to "rub" you a bit... but today's weather here was rain. This past week it has been unusually cool also -- thus not much riding going on here.

100+ degrees is tough to take man... so I here ya.

macmac · 07-04-2009, 07:54 PM

Mostly rain, and thunder boomers, some blue spots and 2 maybe 3 times a very round bright light, but not for very long, so I didn't get very scared.

dabull · 07-04-2009, 08:31 PM

GOTTA get out EARLY morning...thats what my daughter and i did this morning....but it got to be smokin hot so we flew home and sought out the ac....

**ringadingh** · 07-04-2009, 08:50 PM

It didn't rain here today, first day in over a week. It was great, barely 70 degrees all day in the sun. In the shade it was almost cool with quite a breeze blowing.I was working in the backyard putting down interlock and had my shirt off for a while because I was to warm. Im burnt redder than a lobster now, I was to busy to think of sunscreen. I still have some left to finish up tomorrow or later in the week.

**Cajunrider** · 07-04-2009, 09:38 PM

We've been breaking high temperature records over here for the last 2 - 3 weeks. It's been miserable. I cleaned my saddlebags and put them back on the bike this evening after 7 pm. I was soaking wet when I finished and retreated to the shower and AC. No ride for me this evening.

Bdog · 07-05-2009, 11:38 AM

We had a very long winter..then no spring to mention and now its summer and the warm weather still isn't here!!! So much for global warming..Bdog

phenrichs · 07-06-2009, 03:12 PM

Hey CJ do you suppose that it is the year long riding season or the oven baked temps like that that cause your tires to wear out faster?

patmahoney · 07-08-2009, 08:51 AM

I'm feeling your pain! In the month of June it rained 21 days here in MA, and July has started out with more of the same.

Looks like if you want to ride this year you have to be willing to get wet.

ccmjr77 · 07-08-2009, 10:44 AM

It is suppose to get to 115 by Sunday here in the valley of the sun.

cactusjack · 07-10-2009, 06:48 PM

I just got home and it's 113 degrees. If you've never had to do it, you can't imagine what that's like.

I leave work and head to the freeway on-ramp, they have erected those damn sound walls all along the freeway, and they are light colored concrete and they reflect the heat like a solar furnace. Plus, they eliminate the possibility of dissipating any of the cumulative heat generated in the freeway area. I'd guess it was 120-125 degrees in the freeway corridor.

After about a mile, I start to feel like I am seconds away from igniting into flames. Fortunately, I only have about 3 miles of freeway before I exit onto surface streets for the rest of the trip home. That 3 miles of freeway saves me 15 minutes of time over surface streets, so I guess it was worth it.

The ride to work at 06:30 this morning was 85 degrees and very pleasant. This is the price we pay for being able to ride all year round.

Cooper Ranch, Gilbert, Arizona (PWS)
Updated: 4 min 18 sec ago
Scattered Clouds
113.3 °F
Scattered Clouds
Humidity: 10%
Dew Point: 44 °F
Wind: 2.0 mph from the SW
Wind Gust: 3.0 mph
Pressure: 29.66 in (Falling)
Heat Index: 108 °F
Visibility: 40.0 miles
UV: 5 out of 16
Clouds:
Few 10000 ft
Scattered Clouds 18000 ft
(Above Ground Level)
Elevation: 1220 ft

audiogooroo · 07-10-2009, 08:43 PM

Dang Scott, that's just WRONG!

desertdog · 07-10-2009, 09:07 PM

But Saturday and Sunday its supposed to get really toasty down here. Possibly over 115.

I'm ready for October to get here, only 2 1/2 months left to roast .

**Idaho** · 07-10-2009, 10:58 PM

Hmm, is this the same CJ who taunts us northerners in winter claiming to be able to ride year round? I would rather wait out a long winter than deal with temps like he is experiencing now. I've ridden in 115 degree heat and it is brutal.

I just did an 80 mile round trip to a friends house for dinner. 60 degrees outside now. It was a beautiful bug free evening on his deck.

Sorry CJ, and the rest of you southerners, I do feel for ya.

cactusjack · 07-10-2009, 11:10 PM

I can ride year round, just not as much during June-August.

07-04-2009, 07:11 PM	#1
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Yuck! It's nasty here today, which is why I'm sitting in air-conditioned comfort surfing the internet instead of out riding somewhere. Circle G at Riggs, South Chandler, Arizona (PWS) Updated: 10 sec ago Scattered Clouds 101.7 °F Scattered Clouds Humidity: 46% Dew Point: 77 °F Wind: 2.0 mph from the West Wind Gust: 2.0 mph Pressure: 29.16 in (Falling) Heat Index: 118 °F Visibility: 30.0 miles UV: 3 out of 16 Clouds: Scattered Clouds 10000 ft (Above Ground Level) Elevation: 1211 ft __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-04-2009, 07:35 PM	#2
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Yuck! I'd like to "rub" you a bit... but today's weather here was rain. This past week it has been unusually cool also -- thus not much riding going on here. 100+ degrees is tough to take man... so I here ya. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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07-04-2009, 07:54 PM	#3
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Yuck! Mostly rain, and thunder boomers, some blue spots and 2 maybe 3 times a very round bright light, but not for very long, so I didn't get very scared. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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07-04-2009, 08:31 PM	#4
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Yuck! GOTTA get out EARLY morning...thats what my daughter and i did this morning....but it got to be smokin hot so we flew home and sought out the ac....
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07-04-2009, 08:50 PM	#5
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Yuck! It didn't rain here today, first day in over a week. It was great, barely 70 degrees all day in the sun. In the shade it was almost cool with quite a breeze blowing.I was working in the backyard putting down interlock and had my shirt off for a while because I was to warm. Im burnt redder than a lobster now, I was to busy to think of sunscreen. I still have some left to finish up tomorrow or later in the week. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-04-2009, 09:38 PM	#6
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Yuck! We've been breaking high temperature records over here for the last 2 - 3 weeks. It's been miserable. I cleaned my saddlebags and put them back on the bike this evening after 7 pm. I was soaking wet when I finished and retreated to the shower and AC. No ride for me this evening. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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07-05-2009, 11:38 AM	#7
Bdog Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft. Mcmurray Ab. Posts: 1,447	Yuck! We had a very long winter..then no spring to mention and now its summer and the warm weather still isn't here!!! So much for global warming..Bdog __________________
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07-06-2009, 03:12 PM	#8
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Yuck! Hey CJ do you suppose that it is the year long riding season or the oven baked temps like that that cause your tires to wear out faster?
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07-08-2009, 08:51 AM	#9
patmahoney Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hingham, MA Posts: 450	Yuck! I'm feeling your pain! In the month of June it rained 21 days here in MA, and July has started out with more of the same. Looks like if you want to ride this year you have to be willing to get wet. __________________ 2002 Nomad 1500 - Black and Red 2011 Nomad 1700 - Black and Silver MAPGR Ride Captain Enjoy the ride....
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07-08-2009, 10:44 AM	#10
ccmjr77 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anthem, AZ Posts: 642	Yuck! It is suppose to get to 115 by Sunday here in the valley of the sun. __________________ ccmjr77 2007 Kawasaki Nomad 1600
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07-10-2009, 06:48 PM	#11
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Yuck! I just got home and it's 113 degrees. If you've never had to do it, you can't imagine what that's like. I leave work and head to the freeway on-ramp, they have erected those damn sound walls all along the freeway, and they are light colored concrete and they reflect the heat like a solar furnace. Plus, they eliminate the possibility of dissipating any of the cumulative heat generated in the freeway area. I'd guess it was 120-125 degrees in the freeway corridor. After about a mile, I start to feel like I am seconds away from igniting into flames. Fortunately, I only have about 3 miles of freeway before I exit onto surface streets for the rest of the trip home. That 3 miles of freeway saves me 15 minutes of time over surface streets, so I guess it was worth it. The ride to work at 06:30 this morning was 85 degrees and very pleasant. This is the price we pay for being able to ride all year round. Cooper Ranch, Gilbert, Arizona (PWS) Updated: 4 min 18 sec ago Scattered Clouds 113.3 °F Scattered Clouds Humidity: 10% Dew Point: 44 °F Wind: 2.0 mph from the SW Wind Gust: 3.0 mph Pressure: 29.66 in (Falling) Heat Index: 108 °F Visibility: 40.0 miles UV: 5 out of 16 Clouds: Few 10000 ft Scattered Clouds 18000 ft (Above Ground Level) Elevation: 1220 ft __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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07-10-2009, 08:43 PM	#12
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	Yuck! Dang Scott, that's just WRONG! __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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07-10-2009, 09:07 PM	#13
desertdog Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Goodyear AZ Posts: 331	Yuck! But Saturday and Sunday its supposed to get really toasty down here. Possibly over 115. I'm ready for October to get here, only 2 1/2 months left to roast .
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07-10-2009, 10:58 PM	#14
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Yuck! Hmm, is this the same CJ who taunts us northerners in winter claiming to be able to ride year round? I would rather wait out a long winter than deal with temps like he is experiencing now. I've ridden in 115 degree heat and it is brutal. I just did an 80 mile round trip to a friends house for dinner. 60 degrees outside now. It was a beautiful bug free evening on his deck. Sorry CJ, and the rest of you southerners, I do feel for ya. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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07-10-2009, 11:10 PM	#15
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Yuck! I can ride year round, just not as much during June-August. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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