Overheated Wife
Tourer
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 367
Likes: 0
From: MI
Part of getting acclimated is hydration. You need to start 24-48 hours in advance though. Drinking water or Gatoraide-type drinks in abundance is necessary. If you're thirsty, dehydration has already begun.
I've also heard that if your urine is darker than normal, you're dehydrated.
I've also heard that if your urine is darker than normal, you're dehydrated.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 326
Likes: 5
From: N.E. Ohio
Triple digit heat...on a motorcycle. I don't care what you do you're going to be miserable. Stay hydrated. Been there done that. One of the few times I envied people in cages.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 4,890
Likes: 73
From: MA
Trying to exclude me?
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 429
Likes: 39
From: Yuma, Az.
Wow if we didn't ride in triple digit weather we would be as bad off as you people that have to store your bikes in the winter. and miss out on 3 months or more of riding.
As it is we get rain around 10 times a year. Of course I sometimes sill ride in it.
As it is we get rain around 10 times a year. Of course I sometimes sill ride in it.
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 621
Likes: 3
From: N CA
Passenger won't get engine heat but a boat load of of wind while riding second seat - this is true on all GL1800 Goldwing's - Extra tall windscreens help the passenger but my wife always told me it's like being in a war zone seating back there & she rode second seat for 43 years on many motorcycles so she knows what she is talking about - no issue for the driver on the wing but back seat is a hard sell - tom
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,833
Likes: 35
From: Southern Maryland
I have a hard time when it gets over 90, especially in traffic. 95 and its in the Jeep for me with AC on. I love to ride the bike, but when it stops being fun, its time to put it in the garage for the rest of the day.
cass
cass
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 621
Likes: 3
From: N CA
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 326
Likes: 5
From: N.E. Ohio
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 621
Likes: 3
From: N CA
I rode Goldwings for 30 years - Finest touring motorcycle ever built! 100% trouble free touring - with that said i switch to an Ultra - I don't tour as much as i use to - Harley does have more of the fun factor - I love the classic look & sound - but i'm a old guy now & I'm enjoying the Ultra - The BMW is a fun car to drive - If a guy wants to save a few bucks the Miata is also a great sports car that fun to drive - It's also normally 100% trouble free - I feel more guys should look at small sport cars instead of buying a second bike - when it's 90 or 100 or 110 out that AC comes in very handy plus these cars are fun to drive -Tom