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Old Jun 19, 2016 | 12:41 PM
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Do you think running and EVO on days where the temp hits above 100F is a problem? Are there any temperatures at which you keep the bike at home?
 
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Old Jun 19, 2016 | 01:00 PM
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Do you think running and EVO on days where the temp hits above 100F is a problem? Are there any temperatures at which you keep the bike at home?
"No" and "Haven't found one yet".

I lose enough riding time due to winter. I'm not going to lose any due to heat.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2016 | 01:19 PM
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There are times I don't ride with temps that high.

However it's more for me than the bike.

There have been a good many times I have ridden at 100 temps. It's been tougher on me than the bike.

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Old Jun 19, 2016 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 213_LooseNoodle
Do you think running and EVO on days where the temp hits above 100F is a problem? Are there any temperatures at which you keep the bike at home?
About 32° and colder.
Other than that I ride!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Jun 19, 2016 | 03:57 PM
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No......and never........ Pitt a. oil cooler on our and never ever worry again..............
 
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Old Jun 19, 2016 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 213_LooseNoodle
Do you think running and EVO on days where the temp hits above 100F is a problem? Are there any temperatures at which you keep the bike at home?
I've only ridden at or over 100 a few times, but no I don't keep the bike at home. The bike will be fine, it's only the rider who may melt!
 
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Old Jun 19, 2016 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 213_LooseNoodle
Do you think running and EVO on days where the temp hits above 100F is a problem? Are there any temperatures at which you keep the bike at home?
the bike will be alright . it's me that's melting. between the bike and the pool, i'm well done. i've been out the last two days and my nose is like a piece of bacon. i'm done until it cools off some or i'll wait until 8 or 9 at night. it's going to be mid to upper 90's here this week. *101 by thursday. to hot for this old guy.
 
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Sustained high speed may be a problem.
 
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The ONLY time heat is gonna make me park my bike is when it's so hot it melts the rubber off the rims!
 
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Old Jun 19, 2016 | 07:08 PM
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In my younger days 100 plus was no problem. At 75 years old and can ride when I want to I go early in the day. Can't stand feeling like a hundred hair dryers blowing on me anymore. You guys will get there.
 
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