How to keep cool on a motorcycle
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- In this review, we talk through various bits of kit that can help make those hot days in the saddle just that bit more bearable.
As motorcyclists, especially here in the UK, we expend a lot of time, effort and money on trying to find ways to stay warm and dry when we are are out on our bikes. And that’s understandable. The weather in the UK can be miserable, and there’s nothing worse than riding a motorcycle when you’re soaking wet and shivering from the cold.
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This only works for about an hour, so only good for short trips, but...
what I do for a daily 40 minute commute in the summer heat in Florida, USA every day is I made a front/back sort of sandwich board vest of large freezer packs by Revix on Amazon. Three on thr back, two on the chest, straps over my shoulders. Sits in a freezer all night, then I wear it to work with the shell of a winter coat over it to keep the cold in. People must look at me like Im insane, sitting in heatwaves 95f mid day at stoplights wearing a winter coat and full riding gear. But Im actually iced down like a fish in a boat. Mesh gear is fine if youre moving but I have some stoplight crawls on the way as well so thats how I manage the summers. It feels pretty good into the mid 90s and if its 90 and. below its awesome. No more sweating.
I have been watched. a ton of reviews. over the years , he is doing the best ones.
A few months ago in the middle of our West Australian summer I had to bring my daughter's 250 Kwaka back home for her, a 100 km ride on the freeway in 42C heat. Popped a frozen bottle of water inside the jacket (I'd removed the liner), between that and the cotton tee-shirt. Yes, it was a bit of a hot ride, but not unbearable as the humidity in Perth is generally low. Got home, drank the water; easy as! Up at Onslow on the same day it was 50.5C... Now that is hot!
I also ride here in Philippines - just a little 150, quite sufficient for local conditions - but although the actual temperature today (July 25) is only 35C, the feels-like is 44C, due to the high humidity in the wet season. With traffic speeds here generally below 40 kph - and frequently below 20 kph - jeans, tee-shirt and a thin cotton jacket, plus combat boots, helmet and gloves makes me overdressed compared to most of the locals.
Going back to when I got my first bike nearly 44 years ago, I on occasions did not wear any bike gear
and I am still here yet? after covering very, very many miles abroad Ireland and the UK.
Though I do not suggest to other bikers, Not to do this. I do have all the gear and more and do use it.
But when it gets quite hot. I also have a push bike and it goes really fast.
Purchased the Klim Marrakesh jacket for a recent European trip to Italy, temperatures 35/38 absolutely loved it . Top review inspired me to invest in it 👌
As always, love your reviews and recommendations.
Also white is approximately 30 degrees cooler in Summer than black
The Marrakesh is a good one. I have been using it for a couple years. When it gets crazy hot here in Atlanta Georgia USA I use the Knox Urbane Pro MK2.
@@kyprosellinwn I wear a dry fit t-shirt under it to help evaporate the moisture.
Another great info video from Motolegends👍, cheers Chris
A suggestion to make the Marrekesh even more versatile: I love my Marrekesh jacket with all its layering abilities (could be the only jacket you ever need - see ML vid). However, it doesn’t match heritage/retro bikes like my Thruxton. I overcame this by buying a overshirt in XL to fit over my Medium jacket. If you can afford it & want to keep with Klim, they make a great overshirt with vents, but there are cheaper versions out there. Either way, I have been able to ride in the recent hot weather & still look cool(ish). Some people have commented about my apparent lack. of protection, as the Marrakesh is such a slim & flexible jacket, until I show them. Just another flexible use of a great jacket. Love it!
Wet and wring out your t shirt and neck tube, they keep you cool as wind evaporates water. I commute only 30 miles but a lot of filtering. Is dry by time i get home, bit of a shock if you use ice cold water.
Devil is in the detail - love your videos because of the detail thanks so much
Very helpful.
Good informative and thoughtful video
I am feeling very smug having bought a Marrakesh jacket from you a while a ago. It is brilliant for high summer and - with the right layers - spring, autumn and winter. It is the most comfortable jacket I have ever had too: stretch material and very light, even with full armour.
Your focus on rider personal comfort is critical to safety. It is no good having umpteen rider modes and n-dimensional ABS on your bike if you are too hot, cold or wet to concentrate.
I got a Weise Scout recently, that's an AA rated mesh jacket with a back protector for £130! Not sure how they did it and it won't be as good an AA as the Marrakesh I guess. Not a bad jacket for just over 1/3 the price of the Klim though. I have some of the Dainese Classic Regular trousers for my lower half but they're still a fairly dark colour so absorb a lot of heat, something like the Klim Outrider might do a better job I suspect. Good job on bringing in more non-waterproof boots too, above a certain temperature your only hope with a membrane is that your feet being wet cools them down a bit...
Gr8 vid, chris. Do you have protective short pants for motorcyclists? Anyway, ride safe, god bless u.
Must be hot with that cap on.
Klim marrakesh or induction for hot weather riding?
Well it is your fault that it is raining in the UK 2 days after you made this video then! :)
I guess you can always buy some Scott waterproofs!
Klim marakesh is theeee best jacket by far. Cold winter I use a kiess heated jacket, warm days a tee shirt, rainy days a waterproof over jacket, it's probably the best jacket I have ever bought, and the only one you'll ever need, I've had all sorts over 40 yrs on reflection.... Rubbish.
@motolegends what do u think about Knox gear?
I just wish the klim Marrakesh looked better.
Would Merino base layers and Marrakesh trousers be cooler than jeans?
The Marrakesh pant will flow more air than a jean, and because of its wicking properties a lightweight Merino pant would not, in my view, change the position. So yes, the Marrakesh will be the cooler option. CP.
For Godsakes, it's Klim, pronounced like Clim(b)! And Rukka, not Rakka!
How to stay cool when riding a bike ?
Move to the UK !!!😂
When driving in heat take your clothes off, just leave the helmet. Nudist biking is the way.
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Stay inside... 😜