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Re: New 2016 R1200RT report and questions
Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2016 7:23 am
by guest2360
Many firms produce vented gear that has the effect of lowering the air temperature before it hits you. The BMW Aurflow suit is one of these which is constructed of a material resembling a radiator grill. Much cooler than just a T shirt and you get protection from direct sunlight. I've used such kit in temperatures above 30 C and stayed comfortable ish.
Re: New 2016 R1200RT report and questions
Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2016 1:00 pm
by guest4031
Steve F wrote:
It's more a compromise between safety and practicality in such hot conditions. I can't vouch for riding in the hot and humid South of the US, but I've ridden in 104 degree heat in the Nevada desert, and anything more than a cotton T shirt on top is just too much to bear!! Admittedly, I also wore armoured jeans, thin leather gloves and some HD boots, along with the good ol' pi*s pot skiAddd lid!
104 in the desert feels like 104.
104 in the southeast feels like 124.
Humidity is a real pain in the neck.
Re: New 2016 R1200RT report and questions
Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2016 3:00 pm
by richardbd
RTman10 wrote:
He must be covered by that thing they are all talking about. Obama Care.
Not for long...