How hot is too hot?

When do you STOP riding, due to heat?

We've been fortunate this summer... it's only been 100+ for less then 1 month... normally it's like that all summer.... :h20:

I work in a hot ass environment, heat is almost an enjoyment to me now. :dthumb: I do hate how heat robs so much power from the bike though. With such little weight and revvy an engine the power robbed from the engine is very noticable. It's a lot faster riding home in the cooler night than it is riding in about noon. :cursin:

I rode last week when it was 100-ish; heat index was 115. When moving, it was okay, but not moving? Felt like I was sitting in an oven. I'd say that's about the most heat I could tolerate....

I hate working in the heat But if it is that hot I just go without my jacket. and is only time i dont have one on.

I hate working in the heat But if it is that hot I just go without my jacket. and is only time i dont have one on. This has been discussed elsewhere (Back_marker actually made some good points on this, I believe), but it's actually a myth that you'll be cooler without your jacket. There's a long explanation for it, but you're actually going to keep your body temp lower with your jacket on than with exposed skin (also, exposed skin loses moisture faster, which leads to dehydration).

We've been fortunate this summer... it's only been 100+ for less then 1 month... normally it's like that all summer.... :h20: :withstupi when it gets to 100+ I'll stop.

Even if it gets to 115 here.. I'll still commute to work it.. The HOV lane save me 30 mins both ways... I'll deal with the heat.. to save on time.

Its been in th upped 90's and that doesnt stop me and I wear full gear all the time. It may bet a little hot in the jacket, but its not bad when you are moving.

This has been discussed elsewhere (Back_marker actually made some good points on this, I believe), but it's actually a myth that you'll be cooler without your jacket. There's a long explanation for it, but you're actually going to keep your body temp lower with your jacket on than with exposed skin (also, exposed skin loses moisture faster, which leads to dehydration). Yeah but science and seat of the pants deal are different. I FEEL cooler without the jacket and thats really all it comes down to. It may be less dehydriating and stressful on my body to wear the stuff but it sure as hell doesnt FEEL that way. Since im not assaulting a village in Iraq i'll take the FEEL DEAL any day:lol:

Yeah but science and seat of the pants deal are different. I FEEL cooler without the jacket and thats really all it comes down to. It may be less dehydriating and stressful on my body to wear the stuff but it sure as hell doesnt FEEL that way. Since im not assaulting a village in Iraq i'll take the FEEL DEAL any day:lol: Very true... very true... (Personally I was surprised by it, but it's interesting nonetheless). (and that last part is great out-of-context-quote material... :lol:)

Very true... very true... (Personally I was surprised by it, but it's interesting nonetheless). (and that last part is great out-of-context-quote material... :lol:) Sorry im hatin on you today haha

Sorry im hatin on you today haha :idk: I didn't take it as you hatin' at all.... it's okay to disagree!! :lol: :hug:

'Goes into the bandage biz' :cheers: :dthumb:

The last time I thought it was too hot for a jacket I lowsided. The weeks of rash were pretty hot also (indoors and out). So I go with the minimum on days like this. Jeans and mesh jacket.

The last time I thought it was too hot for a jacket I lowsided. The weeks of rash were pretty hot also (indoors and out). So I go with the minimum on days like this. Jeans and mesh jacket. Today I will have my leathers on :lol: have water available upon my arrival :lol:

Today I will have my leathers on :lol: have water available upon my arrival :lol: Wow. That's hardcore. No prob on the water :lol:

If I have to shove a bag of ice up my ass to keep it bearable, I will... There is no weather too hot.

If I have to shove a bag of ice up my ass to keep it bearable, I will... There is no weather too hot. I'm gonna regret sayin this, but... :nopicsbs: :lol:

I'm gonna regret sayin this, but... :nopicsbs: :lol: Thanks Nee. Now we are actually gonna have to see that :nonod:

I'm gonna regret sayin this, but... :nopicsbs: :lol: PM sent.

PM sent. :yikes:

Im one of those peeps that would ride thru 20 degrees as long as the road is clear of snow and ice. Heat is nothing. SUCK IT UP and DEAL!! That's why you have a bike.. ~meant to RIDE~!!!:dthumb:

Im one of those peeps that would ride thru 20 degrees as long as the road is clear of snow and ice. Heat is nothing. SUCK IT UP and DEAL!! That's why you have a bike.. ~meant to RIDE~!!!:dthumb: I'm a wussy... It's gotta be warm for me to ride... Dry too...

I voted 100 +. That's the weather we had last week here and wearing full gear just wasn't enjoyable. This weekend we rode both days and it was 95 +...still hot but we managed. Again this is WITH full gear.

I voted 100 +. That's the weather we had last week here and wearing full gear just wasn't enjoyable. This weekend we rode both days and it was 95 +...still hot but we managed. Again this is WITH full gear. That's gotta be the "hottest" thing I could ever see...men in full gear, in 90 plus degrees. Hell I'd rep you for this one if I could..lol ;) seriously though...rock on for wearing the gear in that sweating heat!!:drool:

I'm a wussy... It's gotta be warm for me to ride... Dry too... Damn! So your saying you wouldn't ride me in the rain and then pull over and help me "dry off"??:hug:

Damn! So your saying you wouldn't ride me in the rain and then pull over and help me "dry off"??:hug: Dry off? Getting you wet is the fun part.

Dry off? Getting you wet is the fun part. Seeing you and sitting on your bike, within 5 seconds babe...;)

That's gotta be the "hottest" thing I could ever see...men in full gear, in 90 plus degrees. Hell I'd rep you for this one if I could..lol ;) seriously though...rock on for wearing the gear in that sweating heat!!:drool: Why thanks !!:bluemc: Damn! So your saying you wouldn't ride me in the rain and then pull over and help me "dry off"?? :twfrox: :wink:

I've had an idea for an invention- I'll go ahead and share since I'm too broke and lazy to take it any further- so maybe one of you more motivated individuals can run with it- God knows I just want one... Any of you that have ever seen or worn a G-suit (not to be confused with a G-string) have seen the hose that has a quick disconnect that supplies pressure to the suit during high G turns. Well how about an air condition compressor small enough to hook to a bikes gear box- that forces cooled air into your leathers thru a similar type hose. The leathers equipped with small air tubes that disperse the cooled air throughout from the legs to the shoulders- you could even have a connection for your helmet. Full leathers air conditioned/heated would allow you to keep your body temp comfortable and SAFE no matter what the outdoor temps are. Now someone invent the Shiat and give me a free set since it was my idea. :tt:

I've had an idea for an invention- I'll go ahead and share since I'm too broke and lazy to take it any further- so maybe one of you more motivated individuals can run with it- God knows I just want one... Any of you that have ever seen or worn a G-suit (not to be confused with a G-string) have seen the hose that has a quick disconnect that supplies pressure to the suit during high G turns. Well how about an air condition compressor small enough to hook to a bikes gear box- that forces cooled air into your leathers thru a similar type hose. The leathers equipped with small air tubes that disperse the cooled air throughout from the legs to the shoulders- you could even have a connection for your helmet. Full leathers air conditioned/heated would allow you to keep your body temp comfortable and SAFE no matter what the outdoor temps are. Now someone invent the Shiat and give me a free set since it was my idea. :tt: And rob HP!?! Fluck that... I'd rather wear one of these: http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/41CZT89F3ML._AA280_.jpg

Near 100*. But depends largely on the humidity. I'll go out if the humidity is low and it's over 100*, although those temps don't occur with much frequency in Beantown. I ride with my leather jacket, always. It can get hot in there quick, especially if there's a ton of traffic.

Near 100*. But depends largely on the humidity. I'll go out if the humidity is low and it's over 100*, although those temps don't occur with much frequency in Beantown. :iagree: :withstupi we've had a streak of humidity recently in Boston... when it hits 95 with almost full humidity, I probably won't ride during the 10-4 time block.

Why thanks !!:bluemc: :twfrox: :wink: Welcum ;):iagree: :twfrox: :dthumb:

It's never too hot or too cold, rode this winter in 30 or less weather (crazy for FL I know) and rode yesterday in 116 degree weather. I will admit, I got so hot towards the end when we stopped I wanted to vomit, but when moving it aint no big thang!! As for the cooler with gear thing, I think the principle goes that if you are wearing clothing and you are sweating, as the sweat dries on your skin it actually creates a natural a/c...even more pronounced when riding...

For riding around the city I limit myself to 100* or cooler since I end up sitting in traffic so much but out on the highways it's never too hot to ride. Just very very uncomfortable.

Doesn't matter to me. Hell, most days I ride to work and it's 40-ish, ride home and it's 90 with 50% humidity. I'll ride as long as the road's clear- damn the rain. Little water just means you need to clean the chain before you put it away for the night.

I've had an idea for an invention- I'll go ahead and share since I'm too broke and lazy to take it any further- so maybe one of you more motivated individuals can run with it- God knows I just want one... Any of you that have ever seen or worn a G-suit (not to be confused with a G-string) have seen the hose that has a quick disconnect that supplies pressure to the suit during high G turns. Well how about an air condition compressor small enough to hook to a bikes gear box- that forces cooled air into your leathers thru a similar type hose. The leathers equipped with small air tubes that disperse the cooled air throughout from the legs to the shoulders- you could even have a connection for your helmet. Full leathers air conditioned/heated would allow you to keep your body temp comfortable and SAFE no matter what the outdoor temps are. Now someone invent the Shiat and give me a free set since it was my idea. :tt: They make fire retardant suits for race car drivers that cycle cool water through to keep them cool during race; I have seen in person it could not work for a motorcycle to heavy. I think something similar could be devised and quite frankly I am surprised that it has not happened yet.

The mesh jacket is the best invention ever.:dthumb: It lets the air through but gives you incredible protection. It also kinda sucks that I'm criticly allergic to bees but with my jacket on and a 70 mile an hour cruz rate the little bastards don't have a chance:redevil: In the battle between me and them.....IT'S THEM.

When I grew up, the only place that had air conditioning was the movie theater. And I grew up on an island. OK, the western tip of Long Island, but it was an island. School, church, and the grocery store were all hot and humid. It just made me tougher. When you wear leathers and you're moving, it's cooler than jeans and t-shirt.

:iagree: :withstupi we've had a streak of humidity recently in Boston... when it hits 95 with almost full humidity, I probably won't ride during the 10-4 time block. You can. But you're not bringing leathers. And I don't ride without AT LEAST a leather jacket...

You can. But you're not bringing leathers. And I don't ride without AT LEAST a leather jacket... And if I do I make sure I make a beeline to get out of the city and into the suburbs in search of twisties :dthumb:

ask Trip n fpzx10 who wore what yesterday :lol:

ask Trip n fpzx10 who wore what yesterday :lol: Why, was trip in a polkadot miniskirt? :lol:

Why, was trip in a polkadot miniskirt? :lol: nah but he did drink pink water does that count??? :lol:

nah but he did drink pink water does that count??? :lol: :gary: :lol:

f that I'm not that hard core. if its over say 95 I'll just say "f it" and sit at home or cage it. :lol: 115?? I don't even step outside the f'ing house when its that hot.

f that I'm not that hard core. if its over say 95 I'll just say "f it" and sit at home or cage it. :lol: 115?? I don't even go outside the f'ing house when its that hot. wimp :lol: I'll ride in it not hang out in it :lol:

since I always ride with a jacket(mesh right now) and full face helmet, anything above 95 with our normal 98%+ humidity is just too much for me. I'll hang in the house and :chill: if you could just keep moving it's not too bad, but too many :cursin: lights around here. noway I'm trying the ice thing. :crazy:

Yesterday was too hot. That's all.

For the 36 of you all who said that it's too hot to ride, go jump into your cage..........:whistle:

i live in sourthern california heat i just hit the coast 10 to 15 degrees cooler :cheers:

i live in sourthern california heat i just hit the coast 10 to 15 degrees cooler :cheers: Gotta love that on shore breeze. :dthumb: I miss SoCal. :cursin:

For the 36 of you all who said that it's too hot to ride, go jump into your cage..........:whistle: The "36" are saying it's never too hot...right?:lol: *edit*...well after further review there is 36 on both sides...:idk: :cheers:

My option isn't up there. Over 80 and I dont ride.

My option isn't up there. Over 80 and I dont ride. pansy :nee:

pansy :nee: What can I say? I like to be comfortable and have fun. Riding in warm weather in leather is neither.

What can I say? I like to be comfortable and have fun. Riding in warm weather in leather is neither. 80 aint nowhere near bad tho lol. 90 maybe :dthumb:

80 aint nowhere near bad tho lol. 90 maybe :dthumb: Try 100! In bumper to bumper traffic on move-in weekend...:crazy: Very Very bad idea... Draggin Jeans, boots, leather jacket, gloves and lid. Talk about cooking! I was tempted to run down the sidewalk till i found an interstate!:whistle:

Meh it never gets much over 100 so I just always go out. Alot of gold bond on the boys keeps them pretty dry when it gets HOT. But its ride or die suckas!!!!! and nothing a mesh jacket and flipin the sheild on the lid cant solve.

i was workin on the roof the other day it was 102, gettin on the bike was great after that

If you are moving over 100 is not bad, unless you have high humidity to go with it.

my house has no AC, so its always nicer on the bike as long as u stay moving then my house is.

my house has no AC, so its always nicer on the bike as long as u stay moving then my house is. Fock havin no AC :lol:

Fock havin no AC :lol: :iagree: :withstupi I keep my apartment like a walk in freezer. Bitches can complain, then they can put on a damn sweatshirt. Side topic, why the hell are women always bitching about being cold? Suck it up.

It makes me laugh to see that this thread is still alive, considering about half of ya'll are gettin ready to winterize your bikes already (:nee ) Shouldn't we replace this with a "how cold is too cold?" thread? :idk: :wink:

It makes me laugh to see that this thread is still alive, considering about half of ya'll are gettin ready to winterize your bikes already (:nee ) Shouldn't we replace this with a "how cold is too cold?" thread? :idk: :wink: umm its 90, I aint winterizing crap :lol:

umm its 90, I aint winterizing crap :lol: I said HALF of ya'll.... You're in the south, fugger... you'd sure as hell better not be winterizing yet! :lol:

I said HALF of ya'll.... You're in the south, fugger... you'd sure as hell better not be winterizing yet! :lol: prolly not til dec :lol:

prolly not til dec :lol: Pffftt... here? Probly not EVER... :nee

It makes me laugh to see that this thread is still alive, considering about half of ya'll are gettin ready to winterize your bikes already (:nee ) Shouldn't we replace this with a "how cold is too cold?" thread? :idk: :wink: I'll ride down into the mid 30's, colder than that and Im done.

I'll ride down into the mid 30's, colder than that and Im done. I dont blame ya.... That's brrrrr effin cold!!! :yikes:

Pffftt... here? Probly not EVER... :nee Well hopefully I get sum nice addons for xmas n will take the winter months to install them :lol:

Well hopefully I get sum nice addons for xmas n will take the winter months to install them :lol: Now THAT'S a perfectly good reason to let her take a short winter's nap. ;)

Now THAT'S a perfectly good reason to let her take a short winter's nap. ;) :dthumb: Wanting to give her a butt lift :lol: aka install a F4i split seat tail on er.

:dthumb: Wanting to give her a butt lift :lol: aka install a F4i split seat tail on er. :baha::dthumb:

that f4i tail should look sweet:dthumb: ive been racing in 115 degree heat before- full leathers @ 115=soooooooooooooooo lame!!!!!!!!!!!!

that f4i tail should look sweet:dthumb: ive been racing in 115 degree heat before- full leathers @ 115=soooooooooooooooo lame!!!!!!!!!!!! UGH! 100 in bumper-to bumper traffic! I felt like:spam: :cry:

ill ride in 4 degrees..g as it doesnt come with ice or snow... But this winter will be a rebuild year.. first winter i will ever go without riding.. it will be a sad winter... More beer to fill in the time i guess.

ill ride in 4 degrees..g as it doesnt come with ice or snow... But this winter will be a rebuild year.. first winter i will ever go without riding.. it will be a sad winter... More beer to fill in the time i guess. careful, a known side effect of lots of beer is that it makes leathers shrink

like now!! Our summers here are over 120F but our winters are long starts normally in November till June/July http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=manama

like now!! Our summers here are over 120F but our winters are long starts normally in November till June/July http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=manama in that case its ok to wear a meshie :wink:

in that case its ok to wear a meshie :wink: You could go out naked and it still wouldnt make a difference! its the humidity 87% that kills it really :cursin:

You could go out naked and it still wouldnt make a difference! its the humidity 87% that kills it really :cursin: 87%... that ain't bad... when you get both the heat AND humidity in tripple digits, THAT's miserable.

87%... that ain't bad... when you get both the heat AND humidity in tripple digits, THAT's miserable. Not far from it dude, we 39C and 79% its like walking in a shower except its sticky.. hmmm sticky... oh, where was i ? lol Seriously though its worse the heat from the weather plus the heat from the bike makes it bad!

think the highest temp i ever rode in was 123, and that drains fluids faster then u can add the,. Also u can find a chart but as temps go up into the 100 range the humidity as a RULE must go down, so its one or the other, if humidity doesnt drop the temp will not continue to increase.. at 120 the max hum. is something like 7X.XX%. DYNCE I got my A*'s in the one size where the pucks sit aobut right... which also means i can only range about 185-200lbs and still fit in them, this year i enter winter at 193lbs...Not much beer gut room, gonna be a tough balance of fun and gut freeplay.

When do you STOP riding, due to heat? 115 here in arizona

it was what 93 the other day and was like pure death at the bmx track

100 + in over 80% humidity sucks, but I still ride!!!!!

it gets pretty hot around 85-90 whenyou have all of the right gear on, especially if you have to do any traffic at all before you get out of town.:2cents:

this will cool ya off http://www.cbrforum.com/upfiles/21081/4F323564AF4B4A468CE3CD36FE516993.jpg

Hmm she looks good there, but normally on the show she doesn't seem that hot.

Hmm she looks good there, but normally on the show she doesn't seem that hot. google her FHM issue :lol:

Hmm she looks good there, but normally on the show she doesn't seem that hot. I think she's sexy.

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/2518/notaclowncarji0.jpg

this will cool ya off http://www.cbrforum.com/upfiles/21081/4F323564AF4B4A468CE3CD36FE516993.jpg That chick's face is B U S T E D. Paper bag time.

That chick's face is B U S T E D. Paper bag time. You're on drugs if you don't think this chick is hot... The fact that she's smart makes here way sexy... gby2ey-_bXM

QAiiQRjzG3U Even better...

You're on drugs if you don't think this chick is hot... The fact that she's smart makes here way sexy... Fair enough. Well that picture sucks, then. I'd nail the chit out of her in either of those videos.

That's a nice pooper :wink:

this will cool ya off http://www.cbrforum.com/upfiles/21081/4F323564AF4B4A468CE3CD36FE516993.jpg It's spelled wrong though... It' Kari Byron.

I dunno... didn't think the temp got over 70 here in the states... :lol: it's been 2 years since I've experience such a day

This has been discussed elsewhere (Back_marker actually made some good points on this, I believe), but it's actually a myth that you'll be cooler without your jacket. There's a long explanation for it, but you're actually going to keep your body temp lower with your jacket on than with exposed skin (also, exposed skin loses moisture faster, which leads to dehydration). :iagree: Here's an interesting article that goes into more detail. (http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/ExtremeHeat.html) I've never decided to not go on a ride b/c it' too hot. I just pray for rain to cool me off at some point during the ride. http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m23/acalliste/smilies/singintherain.gif

Its never too hot if you love to ridee