Hot Weather Riding Tip

Loafer · 07-04-2011, 06:57 AM

I came across this article, and thought some of you would enjoy the info.

http://motorcycle-intelligence.com/h...l-tactics/114/

usranger74 · 07-04-2011, 09:44 AM

Good article and good advise. AFWIW, I recently discovered Colorado Cool Wear (cooling vest) and I am here to tell you they work!!

jims · 07-04-2011, 10:09 AM

Good info, thanks for posting on the forum.

AlabamaNomadRider · 07-04-2011, 12:10 PM

Very good information. Dehydration can be a very dangerous condition.

**ringadingh** · 07-04-2011, 12:49 PM

Sounds like I should drink more water.

**glwilson** · 07-04-2011, 01:07 PM

Rode Saturday in 90+ degree weather with the humidity about the same... it sucked!

...and no... it wasn't because I rode a Harley... it was just plain unbearable.

...drank a lot of water along the way... but decided to do a whole lot of another type of drinking once I got to the hotel bar. I felt so much more refreshed!!

waterman · 07-05-2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

...drank a lot of water along the way... but decided to do a whole lot of another type of drinking once I got to the hotel bar. I felt so much more refreshed!!

You switched to soda pop???

**wompus** · 07-05-2011, 02:41 PM

About 4 years ago on a trip out west I found a way of really keeping cool..
The wife and I was coming back from California in mid summer. The temps were in the low 100's without a cloud to be seen. I always keep plenty on cold water in the cooler on the trailer, but the heat was really getting to us. Each breath was a challenge.
Then I got this bright idea! Every 50 miles or so we would stop an a gas station, get the water hose and stick it in our pants. Soaking the jeans and filling the boots up was a great cooler! The wind gives a great cooling effect and that helped a lot.

Well, after about 40-45 miles we would dry out then stop again and soak it up. We did that through Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, then it started getting cooler as we went east.

Yeah, I know, it really sounds stupid, but the wife stayed cool and to me it made the ride more interesting.

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**glwilson** · 07-05-2011, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waterman

Quote:

Originally Posted by glwilson

...drank a lot of water along the way... but decided to do a whole lot of another type of drinking once I got to the hotel bar. I felt so much more refreshed!!

You switched to soda pop???

Ah.... yeah... that's what it was... 7up and bourbon... ;)

audiogooroo · 07-05-2011, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WOMPUS

About 4 years ago on a trip out west I found a way of really keeping cool..
The wife and I was coming back from California in mid summer. The temps were in the low 100's without a cloud to be seen. I always keep plenty on cold water in the cooler on the trailer, but the heat was really getting to us. Each breath was a challenge.
Then I got this bright idea! Every 50 miles or so we would stop an a gas station, get the water hose and stick it in our pants. Soaking the jeans and filling the boots up was a great cooler! The wind gives a great cooling effect and that helped a lot.

Well, after about 40-45 miles we would dry out then stop again and soak it up. We did that through Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, then it started getting cooler as we went east.

Yeah, I know, it really sounds stupid, but the wife stayed cool and to me it made the ride more interesting.

.

Hey, whatever works for you!
It does bring a pretty funny image to mind...two riders sticking a hose down their britches....

mobandy78 · 07-07-2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by audiogooroo

Quote:

Originally Posted by WOMPUS

About 4 years ago on a trip out west I found a way of really keeping cool..
The wife and I was coming back from California in mid summer. The temps were in the low 100's without a cloud to be seen. I always keep plenty on cold water in the cooler on the trailer, but the heat was really getting to us. Each breath was a challenge.
Then I got this bright idea! Every 50 miles or so we would stop an a gas station, get the water hose and stick it in our pants. Soaking the jeans and filling the boots up was a great cooler! The wind gives a great cooling effect and that helped a lot.

Well, after about 40-45 miles we would dry out then stop again and soak it up. We did that through Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, then it started getting cooler as we went east.

Yeah, I know, it really sounds stupid, but the wife stayed cool and to me it made the ride more interesting.

.

Hey, whatever works for you!
It does bring a pretty funny image to mind...two riders sticking a hose down their britches....

That would be a sight to see!! I can almost picture the regular "cagers" looking on... "Those motorcycle people are weird!"

07-04-2011, 06:57 AM	#1
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Hot Weather Riding Tip I came across this article, and thought some of you would enjoy the info. http://motorcycle-intelligence.com/h...l-tactics/114/ __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-04-2011, 09:44 AM	#2
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Hot Weather Riding Tip Good article and good advise. AFWIW, I recently discovered Colorado Cool Wear (cooling vest) and I am here to tell you they work!! __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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07-04-2011, 10:09 AM	#3
jims Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lancaster County, PA Posts: 261	Hot Weather Riding Tip Good info, thanks for posting on the forum. __________________ 2007 Nomad - Black/Titanium
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07-04-2011, 12:10 PM	#4
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Hot Weather Riding Tip Very good information. Dehydration can be a very dangerous condition. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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07-04-2011, 12:49 PM	#5
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Hot Weather Riding Tip Sounds like I should drink more water. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-04-2011, 01:07 PM	#6
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Hot Weather Riding Tip Rode Saturday in 90+ degree weather with the humidity about the same... it sucked! ...and no... it wasn't because I rode a Harley... it was just plain unbearable. ...drank a lot of water along the way... but decided to do a whole lot of another type of drinking once I got to the hotel bar. I felt so much more refreshed!! __________________ "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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07-05-2011, 02:41 PM	#8
wompus Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gainesville, Ga. Posts: 1,950	Hot Weather Riding Tip About 4 years ago on a trip out west I found a way of really keeping cool.. The wife and I was coming back from California in mid summer. The temps were in the low 100's without a cloud to be seen. I always keep plenty on cold water in the cooler on the trailer, but the heat was really getting to us. Each breath was a challenge. Then I got this bright idea! Every 50 miles or so we would stop an a gas station, get the water hose and stick it in our pants. Soaking the jeans and filling the boots up was a great cooler! The wind gives a great cooling effect and that helped a lot. Well, after about 40-45 miles we would dry out then stop again and soak it up. We did that through Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, then it started getting cooler as we went east. Yeah, I know, it really sounds stupid, but the wife stayed cool and to me it made the ride more interesting. . __________________ Mike "WOMPUS' Nieznany 1999 Nomad "Fronkensteen" Viet Nam Vet 68-69-70 KawaNOW #00577 I'm sarcastic and have a smart ass attitude. It's a natural defense against DRAMA, BULLSHIT & STUPIDITY!!
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