More tips for riding a motorcycle in the heat
By Kevin on Aug 03, 2010 with Comments 0
A few weeks ago I posted a review on the evaporative cooling vest I have been wearing on my motorcycle in the Texas summer heat.
Today it was 105 degrees in North Texas for my 45 minute commute home. Did I get hot? I did get a little warm when I was stuck in traffic at red lights, but if I was moving I was as cool as a cucumber. Partly due to the new trick I have up my sleeve to beat the summer heat.
So what kept me cool in 105 temps in Texas? This past weekend I purchased a Taichi Helmet Cool Cap. I purchased it at Moto Liberty. They have a great store in Dallas, TX. They have very knowledgeable staff and are always a pleasure to do business with.
The Cool Cap is a very thin helmet liner that is worn under the helmet. It does not ad any bulk and you barely know it is there once your helmet is in place. Before I left work I got the Cool Cap damp while I was soaking my evaporative vest. The combination of the vest and cap made a HUGE difference. It was a bit of a strange sensation to feel like I had a heater blowing in my face and yet the top of my head had a slight chill to it.
I wear full protective gear for my commute so I had my Shoei helmet and a vented mesh jacket on for the ride home. My Shoei helmet is very well vented and I think that made a big difference in keeping my head so cool. If your helmet is not as well vented your experience may differ.
Since I deal with the heat on a regular basis, these are two of the best accessories I have purchased for my commute. They make a world of difference, and I would not want to ride in the summer w/o them. Especially when you consider I paid, $24 for the vest, and $14 for the cool cap it is a fantastic investment for anyone who rides in the scorching summer heat.
So, if the summer heat is bogging you down, check these products out. You won’t be disappointed.
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