How Do You Stay Cool?

james1300 · 08-15-2008, 03:57 PM

With Record Temp's expected this weekend, how you do stay Cool while riding?

Brady · 08-15-2008, 04:27 PM

zoedogg1 · 08-15-2008, 04:34 PM

On days like this we never leave the bed...just turn the a/c up and veg.

ajosephb · 08-15-2008, 04:46 PM

I search the internet for the hippest trends.

james1300 · 08-15-2008, 04:47 PM

You Guy's! That Aint 'RIDING'!

Funny,but Not Riding!

YellowAnatra · 08-15-2008, 04:56 PM

Here's a way to actually ride and be cooler?????
http://www.webbikeworld.com/cooling-vests/

Ulyssesguy · 08-15-2008, 04:58 PM

http://www.ridecool.com/ Under my mesh armor jacket...

james1300 · 08-15-2008, 04:59 PM

Yeah! Anyone use one?

JohnnyM · 08-15-2008, 05:10 PM

I do! I do! Works great too...

james1300 · 08-15-2008, 05:17 PM

Its 102, how long will it last, do you think?

Suzuki Stevo · 08-15-2008, 05:19 PM

Firstgear Mesh-Tex 3.0 Jacket, all the protection, 90% of the air flow, comfortable in the 80's, at 95° it starts to fail....but then anything would at that temp

YellowAnatra · 08-15-2008, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by james1300

Its 102, how long will it last, do you think?

I think it's about 45min-1 hour at that temp .Bunch of my friends did death valley and, that's the stat they gave.

endeRR · 08-15-2008, 05:28 PM

I sweat as God intended.

sportbikesml · 08-15-2008, 05:32 PM

stop and fill your helmet with cold water, also fill your underpants and hit the road your good for about 15 minutes!

fivespeedg · 08-15-2008, 05:42 PM

There's not much you can do in full gear, especially in stop/go traffic except roast. Drink lots of water before gearing up and get ready to sweat.

I'm sure the Goldwing guys have suits that circulate blended ice Margaritas to cool ya down. Look for it...there's a straw next to the mic on their helmets.

james1300 · 08-15-2008, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by sportbikesml

stop and fill your helmet with cold water, also fill your underpants and hit the road your good for about 15 minutes!

I got BUSTED for riding in my underpants!

james1300 · 08-15-2008, 06:26 PM

Ok, I have a Cool vest, Vented Tex-Joe Rocket jacket, Kool-Tie,vented gauntlet gloves, and a 32oz Camel Back. Im wearing a long sleve cotton T-shirt under the jacket, and
shorts under the Joe Rocket Vented Alter Ego pants. Cool Max socks.
Oh, and a 30 year olds cutie on the back, to spritz me as I ride. How an I doin?

JohnnyM · 08-15-2008, 06:30 PM

60 minutes is about right before you have to "re-wet", which you can do with a large baggie using bottled water or from any hose or basin that will keep it wet for about 2 min. Squeeze out the excess (or don't) and you're golden for another hour or so.

Use a synthetic fabric shirt that will wick moisture from your skin and either fully vented leathers or mesh to make it work best. At speed, 90+ temps are nothing with this setup...until you hit 120...but at that point you might want to think about taking a few hour break and letting it cool off a bit.

Canucks_Fan · 08-15-2008, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by james1300

Ok, I have a Cool vest, Vented Tex-Joe Rocket jacket, Kool-Tie,vented gauntlet gloves, and a 32oz Camel Back. Im wearing a long sleve cotton T-shirt under the jacket, and
shorts under the Joe Rocket Vented Alter Ego pants. Cool Max socks.
Oh, and a 30 year olds cutie on the back, to spritz me as I ride. How an I doin?

That seems like a lot of weight for a scooter to handle.

MichelinMan · 08-15-2008, 06:47 PM

Hmmm... Maybe look the threads for this exact same topic from last year?

That's always a good starting place.

james1300 · 08-15-2008, 07:29 PM

times change and so does technology

mjn · 08-15-2008, 07:35 PM

I always keep two water bottles;

One for my stomach, and one to pour down my neck.

r6jon · 08-15-2008, 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by mjn

I always keep two water bottles;

One for my stomach, and one to pour down my neck.

Same same half the water I carry is just for the shirt.

Mr Yuk · 08-15-2008, 09:06 PM

Today I rode to Clarkston and back to Pasco. The ride back home was in the mid afternoon and the temperature got up to 104F. I had a water vest on under my textile jacket, not mesh but vented. I actually felt fine, better than I thought I would. When I got home, Julie didn't think the aroma was so good, but the cooling system seemed to work very well.

It wasn't stop and go traffic and having the wind flow through the jacket is really important. Slow speed riding at these temperatures would suck.

Rod

james1300 · 08-15-2008, 10:56 PM

Well, thats Good news!
I have a cool vest, but Im going to let my passenger use it.
The water down the front and back is also a Good idea!
Im going to be using a Camel Back with a small backpack built in.
Inside it Im going to carry, a spritzer for her, 3 cool ties, and a couple of bannana's.
Electrolites for Both of us as well.
She is going to carry her own Camel Back, too.
The ride tomorrow is 176 miles round trip, in the heat of the day.
The ride Sunday will be cool on the way to Wenatchee, then HOT the return.
Thanks for all the positive input and suggestions.

odin544 · 08-15-2008, 11:19 PM

ride faster??

Rippn · 08-15-2008, 11:26 PM

Genetics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Free and clean, Ripp'n

krautBurner · 08-15-2008, 11:29 PM

underarmor shirt and joe rocket Alter ego mesh jacket

james1300 · 08-16-2008, 12:38 AM

Originally Posted by krautBurner

underarmor shirt and joe rocket Alter ego mesh jacket

Thats what I'm using tomorrow! Cept mines red and black.
Thanks for the input!

Canucks_Fan · 08-16-2008, 01:18 AM

Originally Posted by james1300

Well, thats Good news!
I have a cool vest, but Im going to let my passenger use it.
The water down the front and back is also a Good idea!
Im going to be using a Camel Back with a small backpack built in.
Inside it Im going to carry, a spritzer for her, 3 cool ties, and a couple of bannana's.
Electrolites for Both of us as well.
She is going to carry her own Camel Back, too.
The ride tomorrow is 176 miles round trip, in the heat of the day.
The ride Sunday will be cool on the way to Wenatchee, then HOT the return.
Thanks for all the positive input and suggestions.

This is for the Patriot Guard ride, right? Awsome- it's really nice to see somebody giving way past the point of being uncomfortable to show support for our troops. My hats off to you Jimmy- I only wish I didn't have to work and could make the trip with you. Rep for you dude.

jpilot98 · 08-16-2008, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by Brady

did that a few years back in my truck for boat races... sitting up on canal when you could

Lindsey · 08-16-2008, 08:04 AM

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Or else drink water...

Ride safe James. Good on you.


08-15-2008, 03:57 PM	#1
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	How Do You Stay Cool? With Record Temp's expected this weekend, how you do stay Cool while riding?


08-15-2008, 04:34 PM	#3
zoedogg1 Training Wheels Joined: Apr 2008 From: PIGVILLE I Ride: One with wheels	On days like this we never leave the bed...just turn the a/c up and veg. Last edited by zoedogg1; 08-15-2008 at 04:35 PM.. Reason: Wrong photo link


08-16-2008, 08:04 AM	#32
Lindsey Pit Crew Joined: Apr 2007 From: Kennewick, Washington I Ride: 2003 Kawasaki Concours	Flying Anvil Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Or else drink water... Ride safe James. Good on you.


08-15-2008, 04:27 PM	#2
Brady Superbiker Joined: Jul 2008 From: Hillsboro, Oregon I Ride: A BIG freekin bumble bee!! AKA '00 929rr


08-15-2008, 04:46 PM	#4
ajosephb Pit Crew Joined: Aug 2007 From: Mount Vernon I Ride: at a medium pace	I search the internet for the hippest trends.


08-15-2008, 04:47 PM	#5
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	You Guy's! That Aint 'RIDING'! Funny,but Not Riding!


08-15-2008, 04:56 PM	#6
YellowAnatra Endorsed Joined: Jul 2008 From: Bot Hell, WA I Ride: 99 Ducati 996 Monoposto	Here's a way to actually ride and be cooler????? http://www.webbikeworld.com/cooling-vests/


08-15-2008, 04:58 PM	#7
Ulyssesguy Pit Crew Joined: Feb 2007 From: Bremerton, Washington I Ride: Current: 2006 Buell Ulysses XB12X, 2007 Buell Lightning XB12scg, 86' Honda XL600R Past Bikes: 2001 Suzuki Savage	http://www.ridecool.com/ Under my mesh armor jacket...


08-15-2008, 04:59 PM	#8
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	Yeah! Anyone use one?


08-15-2008, 05:10 PM	#9
JohnnyM MotoGP Champion Joined: Jul 2006 From: Pullman, WA I Ride: '73 CB350F, '86 VFR750F, '00 Aprilia RS250, '04 Aprilia RSV1000 R Factory, '07 Vstar 1100 Classic	I do! I do! Works great too...


08-15-2008, 05:17 PM	#10
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	Its 102, how long will it last, do you think?


08-15-2008, 05:19 PM	#11
Suzuki Stevo WMRRA Qualifier Joined: May 2008 From: Seatac, Wa I Ride: GSX650FK8, DL650K5, GS500FK7, CH80K2, AN400K7	Firstgear Mesh-Tex 3.0 Jacket, all the protection, 90% of the air flow, comfortable in the 80's, at 95° it starts to fail....but then anything would at that temp


08-15-2008, 05:28 PM	#13
endeRR Superbiker Joined: Oct 2004 From: Bothell I Ride: CBR600RR	I sweat as God intended.


08-15-2008, 11:26 PM	#27
Rippn MotoGP Contender Joined: Apr 2007 From: soap lake wa. I Ride: 00kaw12r, 97 tls1000, 96gsxr1260 turbo freakshow, kz1300gt, 94 cbr1000f, 88gsxr1100, 86gsxr750, 82gsx1100ez, 79kz1300, 75 ducati750gts, 72 gt550 cafe	Genetics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Free and clean, Ripp'n


08-15-2008, 05:32 PM	#14
sportbikesml Endorsed Joined: Jun 2008 From: moses lake wa I Ride: anything with titts or that will wheelie	stop and fill your helmet with cold water, also fill your underpants and hit the road your good for about 15 minutes!


08-15-2008, 05:42 PM	#15
fivespeedg WMRRA Qualifier Joined: May 2007 From: Seattle/Eastside I Ride: 2003 Duc 749s	There's not much you can do in full gear, especially in stop/go traffic except roast. Drink lots of water before gearing up and get ready to sweat. I'm sure the Goldwing guys have suits that circulate blended ice Margaritas to cool ya down. Look for it...there's a straw next to the mic on their helmets.


08-15-2008, 06:26 PM	#17
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	Ok, I have a Cool vest, Vented Tex-Joe Rocket jacket, Kool-Tie,vented gauntlet gloves, and a 32oz Camel Back. Im wearing a long sleve cotton T-shirt under the jacket, and shorts under the Joe Rocket Vented Alter Ego pants. Cool Max socks. Oh, and a 30 year olds cutie on the back, to spritz me as I ride. How an I doin?


08-15-2008, 06:30 PM	#18
JohnnyM MotoGP Champion Joined: Jul 2006 From: Pullman, WA I Ride: '73 CB350F, '86 VFR750F, '00 Aprilia RS250, '04 Aprilia RSV1000 R Factory, '07 Vstar 1100 Classic	60 minutes is about right before you have to "re-wet", which you can do with a large baggie using bottled water or from any hose or basin that will keep it wet for about 2 min. Squeeze out the excess (or don't) and you're golden for another hour or so. Use a synthetic fabric shirt that will wick moisture from your skin and either fully vented leathers or mesh to make it work best. At speed, 90+ temps are nothing with this setup...until you hit 120...but at that point you might want to think about taking a few hour break and letting it cool off a bit.


08-15-2008, 06:47 PM	#20
MichelinMan Moderator Joined: May 2007 From: the Westside I Ride: only on the center of my tire.	Hmmm... Maybe look the threads for this exact same topic from last year? That's always a good starting place.


08-15-2008, 07:29 PM	#21
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	times change and so does technology


08-15-2008, 07:35 PM	#22
mjn Moderator Joined: Jul 2005 From: Tri-Cities Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: In search of the next 35mph corner......	I always keep two water bottles; One for my stomach, and one to pour down my neck.


08-15-2008, 09:06 PM	#24
Mr Yuk Pit Crew Joined: Nov 2006 From: Pasco, WA I Ride: BMW K1200S Yellow/Black (his), BMW K1200S Blue/White (hers)	Today I rode to Clarkston and back to Pasco. The ride back home was in the mid afternoon and the temperature got up to 104F. I had a water vest on under my textile jacket, not mesh but vented. I actually felt fine, better than I thought I would. When I got home, Julie didn't think the aroma was so good, but the cooling system seemed to work very well. It wasn't stop and go traffic and having the wind flow through the jacket is really important. Slow speed riding at these temperatures would suck. Rod


08-15-2008, 10:56 PM	#25
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	Well, thats Good news! I have a cool vest, but Im going to let my passenger use it. The water down the front and back is also a Good idea! Im going to be using a Camel Back with a small backpack built in. Inside it Im going to carry, a spritzer for her, 3 cool ties, and a couple of bannana's. Electrolites for Both of us as well. She is going to carry her own Camel Back, too. The ride tomorrow is 176 miles round trip, in the heat of the day. The ride Sunday will be cool on the way to Wenatchee, then HOT the return. Thanks for all the positive input and suggestions.


08-15-2008, 11:19 PM	#26
odin544 WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Apr 2007 From: Kennewick, Washington I Ride: '08 Ducati 848	ride faster??


08-15-2008, 11:29 PM	#28
krautBurner Superbiker Joined: Oct 2007 From: Bremerton, Wa I Ride: Slower than you on my Kawasaki GTR 1400	underarmor shirt and joe rocket Alter ego mesh jacket