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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 08:29 AM
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Last year I did`nt put many miles on my scoot cause it rained - this year the heat in the east is killing me - even at speed on the freeway it`s brutal - I find I`m using the car more cause of the air.

Am I the only ***** here?
 
Old Jul 10, 2010 | 08:31 AM
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 08:32 AM
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Just kidding, I have been using the air a lot lately too.
 
Old Jul 10, 2010 | 08:40 AM
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Not so much the sun - it`s the humidity.
 
Old Jul 10, 2010 | 08:40 AM
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Whoever told you riding a motorcycle would be comfortable, lied to you. But, you are not alone. Most of the people in this forum are pussies.
 
Old Jul 10, 2010 | 08:53 AM
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Yeah, well, most cagers I know believe that the wind will somewhat "cool you off" while riding a motorcycle. What they don't get is that when you ride in over 100 degrees, then the air that hits you is also 100 degrees. How that's supposed to cool you down is beyond me. I didn't ride much last week either.
 
Old Jul 10, 2010 | 09:21 AM
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Why not ride in the rain? Do it a few times and it won't bother you that much, you may actually learn to enjoy it.
As far as heat, drink plenty of fluids, wear light colored clothing and sun screen. Yes at 100 degrees the wind will still cool you down.

But to answer your question, you are not the only ***** here.
 
Old Jul 10, 2010 | 09:33 AM
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You kiddin' me? These are the days I prayed for. Riding in rain ain't that bad when it's warm!

I'd rather ride in the heat than the cold anyday!
 
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I just think you gotta pick your battles better; like get up earlier, maybe B4 it get's so stinkin' hot and the traffic gets so bad.

Myself I hate ridin' in the rain, not so much the gettin' wet part but how trashed the ride gets as it takes so long to clean er' up.
 
Old Jul 10, 2010 | 11:06 AM
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