How hot is too hot for you?

rogue · 06-22-2009, 02:03 PM

Temps here have been hitting close too 100, with the heat index and "feels like" temps in the triple digits. Even at 9pm when I get off work, it's not alot better. Temps are still in the low-mid 90's. And I still ride. I have to. It's my only transportation right now.

IMO, commuting to work is worse than pleasure riding, even though it's just a short ride. I have tons of red lights to run through, most of which catch me. Traffic flow through downtown is backed up half the time with my average speed being around 30mph. Humidity with these temps make it almost unbearable but I've learned a trick or two that helps.

When commuting to work or just pleasure riding, I spray my shirt down with cool water before I get on the bike. (I ride in mesh so I don't know how well this would work for you leather/textile wearers) Even at the slow pace through town this helps tremendously. I have a camel pak I take and take plenty of stops when out pleasure riding. Each stop I rewet my shirt. Commuting I don't take the camel pak since it's only a half hour commute at most. Wetting my shirt is a definite help any time I'm riding in this gawd awful heat and humidity.....

racedoll · 06-22-2009, 09:35 PM

I don't mind he heat, but I don't care for my bike to be sitting out in it all day... like at work. I won't ride on really hot days because I don't want it out there all day baking the tires.

Amber Lamps · 06-22-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rogue

Temps here have been hitting close too 100, with the heat index and "feels like" temps in the triple digits. Even at 9pm when I get off work, it's not alot better. Temps are still in the low-mid 90's. And I still ride. I have to. It's my only transportation right now.

IMO, commuting to work is worse than pleasure riding, even though it's just a short ride. I have tons of red lights to run through, most of which catch me. Traffic flow through downtown is backed up half the time with my average speed being around 30mph. Humidity with these temps make it almost unbearable but I've learned a trick or two that helps.

When commuting to work or just pleasure riding, I spray my shirt down with cool water before I get on the bike. (I ride in mesh so I don't know how well this would work for you leather/textile wearers) Even at the slow pace through town this helps tremendously. I have a camel pak I take and take plenty of stops when out pleasure riding. Each stop I rewet my shirt. Commuting I don't take the camel pak since it's only a half hour commute at most. Wetting my shirt is a definite help any time I'm riding in this gawd awful heat and humidity.....

Not to mention that wetting your shirt has probably gotten you a free sundae or two at the Dairy Queen!

Particle Man · 06-22-2009, 10:07 PM

if plastic starts melting, it's too freakin' hot.

MissHell · 06-22-2009, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Not to mention that wetting your shirt has probably gotten you a free sundae or two at the Dairy Queen!

rogue · 06-22-2009, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Not to mention that wetting your shirt has probably gotten you a free sundae or two at the Dairy Queen!

We don't have Dairy Queens here.

Plus I won't wear a shirt that can be seen through wet. I don't want to scare people.

Fleck750 · 06-24-2009, 10:14 AM

Has been in the high 90's this week. I can finally wear my mesh, been too cold for it.

Am I warm? Yes. Will I go w/o my gear? NO.

The other transportation option is the p/u with no air. Bike is the coolest choice.

marko138 · 06-24-2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Fleck750

Has been in the high 90's this week. I can finally wear my mesh, been too cold for it.

Am I warm? Yes. Will I go w/o my gear? NO.

The other transportation option is the p/u with no air. Bike is the coolest choice.

I guess if those are your options the bike wins every time.

Fleck750 · 06-24-2009, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

I guess if those are your options the bike wins every time.

As long as lightening bolts and hail aren't involved, I'm on the bike.

But I've got to get another Joe Rocket mesh. The mesh holes on the Icon are tiny, and the air flow sucks.

Big holes are important in the summer.

Amber Lamps · 06-24-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Fleck750

As long as lightening bolts and hail aren't involved, I'm on the bike.

But I've got to get another Joe Rocket mesh. The mesh holes on the Icon are tiny, and the air flow sucks.

Big holes are important in the summer.

If you don't mind "ugly" Jordan logos, one can be had from New Enough for about $80 shipped.

06-22-2009, 10:07 PM	#4
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	if plastic starts melting, it's too freakin' hot. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

06-22-2009, 09:35 PM	#2
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	I don't mind he heat, but I don't care for my bike to be sitting out in it all day... like at work. I won't ride on really hot days because I don't want it out there all day baking the tires.

06-24-2009, 10:14 AM	#7
Fleck750 Spiker bike Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: KCK Moto: KZ750 Posts: 1,629	Has been in the high 90's this week. I can finally wear my mesh, been too cold for it. Am I warm? Yes. Will I go w/o my gear? NO. The other transportation option is the p/u with no air. Bike is the coolest choice.