Hot Weather Reminders

[keithaba]

1. Remember to stay hydrated in this heat. Drink lots of water before and during riding.

2. Remember that kickstands do sink into really hot pavement.

I came out to my bike yesterday, and noticed it was leaning over really far. As I approach I notice, the damn kickstand is easily 2" into the ground. I'm just glad the bike didn't go over, although my bike seems to spend almost as much time on it's side as it does upright...

 

[FJRMGM]

"although my bike seems to spend almost as much time on it's side as it does upright... "

Keith - do we need to put one of those "This side up ^" stickers on your bike? :bike:

 

[FuzzyRider]

Keith - good advice. I've been thinking of picking up one of those sidestand pucks to help with the sinking sidestand syndrome (SSS).

 

[Big Sky]

A flattened beer can under the sidestand works okay in a pinch. Some might think center stand is better in the extreme heat: wrong! The center stand legs will both sink until the tang on the left contacts the pavement, then all the sinking takes place on the right until it topples over that direction. You learn some things over 30 years...often the hard way.

 

[FJrider1]

I wear a 2 liter camelbak type. Actually bought it at target for $15, camelbaks too expensive just for the name.

The secret I found is to SIP the water, if you gulp it down you WILL be stopping EVERY 15 - 20 miles for a pee break!

Also blow into the tube before drinking or all you'll get is HOT water!

Also carry a washrag in a baggy with Ice, helps to cool off arms, face, neck...

I got heat exhaustion coming back from an all day ride in my younger days, riding around in just a Tee shirt, was layed up in bed for 4 days due to it. Not pleasent!

 

[Fore Stroke]

1. Remember to stay hydrated in this heat. Drink lots of water before and during riding.
2. Remember that kickstands do sink into really hot pavement.

I came out to my bike yesterday, and noticed it was leaning over really far. As I approach I notice, the damn kickstand is easily 2" into the ground. I'm just glad the bike didn't go over, although my bike seems to spend almost as much time on it's side as it does upright...

Item 2: A friend with a Road King gave me a Harley parking disk a few years back. I think it's completely appropriate to rest an FJR sidestand on it. :lol:

Don

 

[rickysnickers]

I wear a 2 liter camelbak type. Actually bought it at target for $15, camelbaks too expensive just for the name.
The secret I found is to SIP the water, if you gulp it down you WILL be stopping EVERY 15 - 20 miles for a pee break!

Also blow into the tube before drinking or all you'll get is HOT water!

Also carry a washrag in a baggy with Ice, helps to cool off arms, face, neck...

I got heat exhaustion coming back from an all day ride in my younger days, riding around in just a Tee shirt, was layed up in bed for 4 days due to it. Not pleasent!

If you fill up your camelback the night before, throw it in the freezer. You'll have nice cold water, that won't take long too melt. Old mtn. biker's trick.

Rick

 

[GunMD]

Good scoop on hot weather riding...

 

[BobbyBlue]

Rode to La Grange 2 days ago..they gotta nice girls..howhowhowhow...anyway its 96 and 90% humidity...i soaked my t-shirt under my JR phoenix every hundred miles with some cool water...kept me pretty comfortable and its cheap...just another ******* in texas !!

Bobby

 

[Shane]

Rode to La Grange 2 days ago..they gotta nice girls..howhowhowhow...anyway its 96 and 90% humidity...i soaked my t-shirt under my JR phoenix every hundred miles with some cool water...kept me pretty comfortable and its cheap...just another ******* in texas !!


Bobby

I tried the wet t-shirt trick this past weekend for the first time (voluntarily). With high heat and low humidity, this swamp cooler thing is amazing! Wonderful! :yahoo:

However, when the humidity starts to climb (as in crossing the Missouri River headed back east), the effect is less dramatic, and it takes a long time to get fully dry.

Shane

 

[Kevin Daly]

if you park in the same place (like at work) I use a tin can lid and a nail to hold it in position. Its always there when i need it

 

[Indian Scout]

A flattened beer can under the sidestand works okay in a pinch. Some might think center stand is better in the extreme heat: wrong! The center stand legs will both sink until the tang on the left contacts the pavement, then all the sinking takes place on the right until it topples over that direction. You learn some things over 30 years...often the hard way.

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[El Gordo]

The way the weather has been this year....just move to Canada. Cool & raining today, just like yesterday.

 

[Toecutter]

Rode to La Grange 2 days ago..they gotta lotta nice girls..howhowhowhow...

[Hijack]Eve & I are going to see Tres Hombres tonight! Along with some pickup bands called The Stray Cats and The Pretenders. Woot![/Hijack]

I use microfiber garments under my mesh gear when riding in the hot. The top is a long-sleeve FJR Forum fundraiser special, and the pants are some microfiber Dockers I scored on eBay a while back. It's actually more comfortable than other clothing setups.

Bare skin under mesh in high temps causes the sweat to dry up immediately, leaving you a candidate for heat stroke.

I also have a Skyway hydration bottle, and I keep a spare jug loaded up in the side case for quick reloads. All I need to do is swap the lids and go.

 

[IndianaTom]

Bare skin under mesh in high temps causes the sweat to dry up immediately, leaving you a candidate for heat stroke.

Yea, I was wearing one of those 'dry' micro fiber type shirts when riding back from Key Largo a few months ago. I was cool, but didn't realise how low I was on hydration until we stopped for the night. I didn't feel thirsty, I had no appetite, and I had a headache. After sipping a half gallon of water over an hour I fell asleep. I work up at 2 am with night sweats, and shivers. The room was a comfortable 72ish, but i was cold, wet, and shivering. Really kinda sucked.

Now, I make it an extra effort to drink when riding. Stopping to wizz is less of a hassle than heat stroke.

 

[1FJR]

I have a set of zip off hiking pants that work great under my mesh pants. As for the top I wear short sleeve shirts with my jacket, along with this I have a evaporating cooling vest. They work great. I also carry a camel back on the bike (100oz) with a long tube up to the tank bag. Freezing it the night before is a great way to make it last longer. I also put it under all my camping gear so that it not in the direct sun.

Also with this heat remember to ride the bike and not look at the scenery. I almost rode off the road a few years ago when some girl decided that it was too hot to wear her bathing suit top any more and took it off just as I rode by. I guess she saw what almost happened and put it back on for fear of causing a crash.

 

[odot]

Now, I make it an extra effort to drink when riding.

Yeah, I like to drink and drive, too. Just don't tell MAD.