Orofino Weather

[Netnorske]

Originally Posted by cliffordgos

Just remember if he had too much to drink the night before then he wants OJ before a Cup of Joe. other wise its coffee first.

I'm not even going to surmise how you know that....but I gotta whole new respect for that "don't ask, don't tell" thing......

[dshelly]

Originally Posted by blowndodge

Dave and I are debating on changing plans.

You Puss! Put on your big boy panties and we'll see you in Orofino..

[ponch]

Originally Posted by cactusjack

I bought one of these: http://www.missionathletecare.com/co...ool-multi-cool

to try out on the trip, it works pretty much as advertised at home, I just don't know how long the cooling effect will last on the bike at 75 MPH.

$19.95 at Lowe's.

90 degrees probably is pleasant to someone who lives in the land of fog and drizzle (you know who you are). It's 90 degrees when I go to work in the mornings. I was hoping for 70's-80's in Orofino. I don't know that I want to ride 1300 miles to cook my ass off.

And a whole lot worse on the ride home, trust me. I've almost had enough...Now, if we had the rally in Hannigan Meadows, that would be nice and cool.

[ponch]

Originally Posted by Top Cat

Yes but it is a DRY HEAT

Most of the time that is true. It's a little more humid lately, but it's relative.

[ponch]

Originally Posted by schoeney

Do you consider it "noisy"? I might be looking for a different modular, I bought a Scorpion EXo 900, love many of the features like being able to transform it into an open face, the sunshade, etc. But it starts to hurt around my forehead after about 90 minutes. It is kind of noisy but that might be a trait with most modulars.

They say the Shuberth is the quietest modular on the market. Some say they don't need ear plugs. It's pricey though.

[rickyboy]

Originally Posted by cactusjack

I bought one of these: http://www.missionathletecare.com/co...ool-multi-cool

to try out on the trip, it works pretty much as advertised at home, I just don't know how long the cooling effect will last on the bike at 75 MPH.

$19.95 at Lowe's.

90 degrees probably is pleasant to someone who lives in the land of fog and drizzle (you know who you are). It's 90 degrees when I go to work in the mornings. I was hoping for 70's-80's in Orofino. I don't know that I want to ride 1300 miles to cook my ass off.

That head gear looks like it should be worn by a female Muslim....too me. In fact I was watching Homeland on netflix last night and saw that exact same thing. .....just say'in. I can see a herd of VBA members all wearing these in Orofino. LOL !!!

[blowndodge]

Originally Posted by ponch

And a whole lot worse on the ride home, trust me. I've almost had enough...Now, if we had the rally in Hannigan Meadows, that would be nice and cool.

Don't worry Jim. Us SW guys are forming a break away riding group and riding to cooler pastures in a different time of year. ... we'll keep you posted

[schoeney]

It is only calling for upper 80's and low 90's...Don't see the problem?

[ponch]

Originally Posted by blowndodge

Don't worry Jim. Us SW guys are forming a break away riding group and riding to cooler pastures in a different time of year. ... we'll keep you posted

Hannigan is at about 9000' and about 25-30 degrees cooler than the valley. Lots of nice roads up there too. The local BMW club had their rally there in May.

[ponch]

Originally Posted by rickyboy

That head gear looks like it should be worn by a female Muslim....too me. In fact I was watching Homeland on netflix last night and saw that exact same thing. .....just say'in. I can see a herd of VBA members all wearing these in Orofino. LOL !!!

If you really want to fit in, wear a Kaffiyeh around your neck. Wet it first of course. That said, I know someone that says a terry towel wrapped around ice to make a tube and then put that around your neck works wonders in the heat.

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by Top Cat

Yes but it is a DRY HEAT

Right now it's 88 degrees and 87% humidity. That's not dry to me.

[ponch]

93 and 38 here. This is the last summer I will commute by bike.

[blowndodge]

Originally Posted by schoeney

It is only calling for upper 80's and low 90's...Don't see the problem?

Not not what I'm reading on NOAA

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick...1#.U73a0ZRdWyU

[Idaho]

Being acquainted with summer riding out here I've ordered a cooling vest that is soaked in water. It should be here before I leave for Orofino. (Better be, I paid 50 bux for the thing) I'm leaving Pocatello on the 19th and am going to ride up 93 through Salmon, Darby and Hamilton to Missoula. I have a room reserved in Missoula and will make the rest of the ride over Lolo Pass on Sunday morning.

[Idaho]

In case anyone wants to know, this is the vest that I ordered.

http://www.doversaddlery.com/HyperKe...008992X1-27905