Jamez Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 It must be summer time cause here in cincy we've had 13 days in a row over 90+ degrees.I love riding but there are some days that I just don't feel like dealing with the heat.Anyone ever had a cool shirt or any experience with these things?http://www.coolshirt.net/backpack-cooler.htmlhttp://www.coolshirt.net/motorcycle-cool-bag.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamez Posted July 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Sorry about the double post, I don't know how that happened.Can a mod help here thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblosser Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 $500??? Drink water, sweat a little. As long as you're moving it's not $500 bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamez Posted July 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Yeah 500 is alota bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 $500??? Drink water, sweat a little. As long as you're moving it's not $500 bad.some people do need something similar to that - my aunt has MS and she needs one if shes out in the heat for extended periods of timenot sure if its that exact one, but she does have something similarnot sure if she paid for it or if her insurance paid for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblosser Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 If you need one for medical reasons, fine, get one- no offense intended toward the medically needy. If it's too hot for you to ride in your normal gear, wear a wicking shirt (e.g. Under Armour) - they work great.Or if it's still too hot, decide if it's worth $500, or just take your car/truck and use the a/c.It's hot and humid, but it isn't that bad once you're moving. Commuting in stop and go traffic sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbgt89 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 If its really hot i just soak a shop rag in cold water and put it around my neck. Stays cold long enough for the ride home from work. I don't really ride for fun when its this hot out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hue jass Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 I have this Fieldsheer vest CLICK Under mesh it works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 I just pour water out of my body ask anyone who knows me, this would not help me. I park the bike when it gets this hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Maybe it's time for you to check out some off road gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey614 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Get a camel back and put ice water in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbosman Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 I say enjoy it ... remember we can't ride all year ... stupid snow ... just stay hydrated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Get a camel back and put ice water in itor just ice.the poor-man's cool shirt is to dip a t-shirt in water, ring it out so it's not dripping, and toss it in the freezer. It won't take more than 5 or 10 minutes to solidify. Not that much water.It will thaw quickly, but it stays wet, and if you've got perforated gear, wind + water = cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Much cheaper solution is a wicking tshirt like under armour and soak it every 1/2 hour or so. Just pour 1/2 a bottle of water down around your neck. $20-$50 for wicking shirt and cheap for the water. A wet bandanna or similar rag around the neck would be a slightly less messy solution. With well vented gear it helps significantly. Especially once you get out of town and start moving. I'm taking all the advantage I can to ride because I know the snow will be flying far too soon. Already planning on getting grip heaters to help comfort on those cold days before it starts really snowing.Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 I'm going with everyone else...save your money and go get a couple of the under armour heat gear t shirts. I finally broke down and did it when we went to the gap in June when it was 90s all weekend. Let me tell you I'm a believer in how awesome those are with a mesh or perforated jacket. I got mine at Dick's for 2/$50 I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 i just wore black gear....when i stopped for a few minutes i would pour sweat, then when i got moving again it felt like the a/c was on since the breeze got in there lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_silverfox Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Cooling vest + mesh jacket + Camelbak filled with ice water = hot weather riding bliss. That's the system I use when I ride through the desert. I also wear a moisture-wicking UPF 50+ long sleeved shirt with that (REI sells them) because I learned the hard way that you can sunburn through a mesh jacket, and it keeps body moisture in a lot longer. Even cheaper, the simple soakable Cooldana you dunk in water and tie around your neck. Five bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Cooling vest + mesh jacket + Camelbak filled with ice water = hot weather riding bliss. That's the system I use when I ride through the desert. I also wear a moisture-wicking UPF 50+ long sleeved shirt with that (REI sells them) because I learned the hard way that you can sunburn through a mesh jacket, and it keeps body moisture in a lot longer. Even cheaper, the simple soakable Cooldana you dunk in water and tie around your neck. Five bucks. lol did your sunburn look like a mesh pattern? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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