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    So how many of you have been like me the past several days, very reluctant to get out and ride because of the heat? For several days now, and quite a few more to come, the temp in SW Idaho has been around 95° to 100°. Above 95° I find it's just takes too much effort to keep cool and avoid heat stress. A cooling vest really helps but it's a bit of a pain to use. I think my reluctance to ride is about 1/3 laziness, 1/3 fear, and 1/3 prudence. Anyone agree?

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    Did you see: -

    https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...appened-Passed

    heat ain’t no joke, don’t risk it. However, do have some joke content to enjoy in the cool:

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    Living where humidity % & temperatures can be the same. one becomes “climatized” & can usually tolerate most changes; still, try to stay within reasonable limits (durations), hydrate, & good airflow. Personally, I am interested in those cooling vest systems, just have not invested/experimented yet. Know your limits - not something you wanna test! So yes, agree & not messing up!!
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    here it's RAIN!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikey View Post
    here it's RAIN!!!
    Should I plan on renting a jet ski when I get to Vermont

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    Quote Originally Posted by SLICE View Post
    Should I plan on renting a jet ski when I get to Vermont
    If you're coming to Vermont .... PM me ..... Mike
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    Quote Originally Posted by SLICE View Post
    Should I plan on renting a jet ski when I get to Vermont
    Unfortunately after watching the news tonight, I would say a front end loader would be a better vehicle.

    That is all that will be getting around after that.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SLICE View Post
    Should I plan on renting a jet ski when I get to Vermont
    No, just ride between the drops! Row,row,row your boat!
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    A bazillion days in a row over 110 here in PHX. Today will be 116. This 78 year old won't ride..
    Ride safe; shiny side up, greasy side down.

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    Quote Originally Posted by linguine View Post
    A bazillion days in a row over 110 here in PHX. Today will be 116. This 78 year old won't ride..
    Good idea. Your tires would probably melt before you got out of town!

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    Quote Originally Posted by linguine View Post
    A bazillion days in a row over 110 here in PHX. Today will be 116. This 78 year old won't ride..
    I was out riding Sunday evening and noticed the temperature showed 106 in Chandler when I got to Queen Creek, it was 102. Just took about an hour ride. I did keep the front of my modular helmet up. This 75 year old needed the wind therapy.
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    Don't mind the heat. Don't even mind the rain that much. I just don't like riding when the lightning is popping all around.

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    I just did a post in our local group about how much I want to ride, but it is too hot. I have found the best way for me is to leave by 7am, and be home by 12 (if it is a weekend). Or ride after one of the numerous thundershowers have cooled things off. Saturday I got a ride in between 7:45-9 after a storm and after the pavement dried off. It was a pleasant 74 degrees.
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    Ten straight days of 100 plus degrees here, 109 yesterday. Much as I love riding, it is really too hot, since I insist on wearing full gear. Even with a mesh "summer jacket" it's too darn hot.
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    We are lucky in southern Nevada where we have temps almost always over 100. It is only get to 114-115 this coming weekend. The good thing is: It's a dry heat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    I seem to be relatively immune to heat issues. Last year I was stuck in very heavy traffic, and the Spyder temp gauge was at 125 F .... it was uncomfortable but it was tolerable..... Stopping the ride wasn't possible I was returning from Long Island NY to Vermont ..... Mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bangorbob View Post
    We are lucky in southern Nevada where we have temps almost always over 100. It is only get to 114-115 this coming weekend. The good thing is: It's a dry heat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Yeah, we lived in Vegas and Henderson, NV for several years, even spent time in Pahrump as part of our territory, we did tactical training at Front Sight, which was really great. After living in and working in Fresno, CA the Intense dry heat was a bit too much after a while. We moved to Tullahoma, TN for spell, the humidity was brutal and almost unbearable.

    Now we reside in WA State, stupid expensive but one of the coolest and most beautiful states
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    Gotta do what ya gotta do. Been 90° and high uncomfortable humidity, but the ride is worth it. I do ride with a mesh/leather jacket with armor.

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    Have you tried something like this?

    https://www.batteryheatedclothing.co...-chest-cooler/
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    Man! That would feel nice.

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    Quote Originally Posted by EdMat View Post
    Have you tried something like this?

    https://www.batteryheatedclothing.co...-chest-cooler/
    This link is to the company that actually make the chilled vest for various companies. This is the one I meant to post the first time. Have talked with a few folks that have used them and they were all happy. Should have ordered one last year, could sure use it about now.
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    I bet Prudence doesn't like being cut up in thirds.
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    At 95, I'm okay. Even 100 is good for short periods. Above that, I stay home. A cooling vest is something I've used when on tour and encountering 95+ temperatures. Works good for a couple hours before needing another water soak. A good tell-tail sign of heat stress is when you're outside and starting to feel the heat but not sweating a lot. Then going inside, the sweat really starts to pour even though you're in a cooler environment. When this happens to me, I know that I over did it. Stay safe..... Jim
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    Quote Originally Posted by canamjhb View Post
    At 95, I'm okay. Even 100 is good for short periods. Above that, I stay home. A cooling vest is something I've used when on tour and encountering 95+ temperatures. Works good for a couple hours before needing another water soak. A good tell-tail sign of heat stress is when you're outside and starting to feel the heat but not sweating a lot. Then going inside, the sweat really starts to pour even though you're in a cooler environment. When this happens to me, I know that I over did it. Stay safe..... Jim
    Jim, Which is cooler by temp when riding? Spyder or Goldwing? Also, What color is you GW?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bangorbob View Post
    Jim, Which is cooler by temp when riding? Spyder or Goldwing? Also, What color is you GW?
    Both Spyder and Goldwing were/are silver in color. I really don't think there is much difference in riding temperatures of the bikes. Both were set up so I could put my toes in the wind (or not).
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    I did my 2k trip last summer with 95 deg. temps followed by heavy thunderstorms in the afternoon.

    What can I say? My Arthritis loves the heat and I don't feel the pain as much. So I stay out in it and love it.

    I used to love seeing snow on the radar when I was plowing snow at one time but the thought of it now just makes my bones aches. Give me the heat anytime!


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