Speed Twin - Riding in Hot Weather - VLOG 4K

Speed Twin - Riding in Hot Weather - VLOG 4K: Having had a bit of a faultering start to our summer here in the UK of late we have had some particularly hot days, in this VLOG on my trusty Triumph Speed twin I talk about the kit and approach I have to riding in hot weather (amongst other things!)..... Links as promised
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[@davemitchell2401]

Hi Any, love your work mate. I'm in Brisbane Australia. Our weather is subtropical so our high temps are always accompanied by extreme humidity. Wearing cool kit and keeping hydrated is very important. Alcohol (not wise while riding anyway) is not a great idea in such conditions. In our summer I tend to ride and be home well before midday. I have a number of different suits, leather and textile and several lids depending on weather and which bike I am riding. If riding in very hot weather I would normally wear my RST VentilatorX fully armoured Mesh Jacket, Armoured cargo pants or RST Cordura ventilated "Pro Series, "Five" leather and mesh summer gloves or "Five" mesh stunt glove (short cuff), one of my better ventilated lids (depending on what bike) and Falco 3 Air ventilated race boots or DriRider half length zip and lace up boots (Classic style)". Most important is to keep water with you and stop and drink plenty of water often and where you can stop in the shade, pour water over your head and cool off. Heat stroke is a serious issue riding in hot weather if you are not properly prepared. Love the vids, sorry for the detailed rant! I know from experience on tour in summer here, getting over heated is very bad news.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Great tips Dave - thanks for spending the time writing.....

[@bazza8947]

When riding becomes a mission of survival :) I've found my perforated Dainese leather ok enough at around 40c if you keep moving.

[@ThatWillGuy8]

I live in Phoenix, Arizona, which is in the middle of the Sonoran Desert. In the summer we will regularly get at or over 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46+). I’ve found the best thing to do in summer is to ride early, head to higher elevation if possible and always bring a hydration backpack, even if it’s only a short ride.

[@brianperry]

I live in Spain where at the moment its very hot. I agree with you about getting on the road early, head for mountain areas where its generally less hot and less congested which make for a better more enjoyable ride. My riding friend and I stop more often for drinks, either at roadside cafes or carry water in a pack... I love the Jay Leno concept of sometimes you just want to ''Go For a Ride''.

[@martinlegrice1414]

Same here in North Texas. I get out early and have the hydration pack in my mosko tank bag. Only downside to early morning rides in the country are the deer moving around :)

[@gunn00r]

I love these kind of video, keep makin' em! 👍 Talking about riding gear, a silk balaclava and cooling socks are definitely worth it!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you like them!

[@occyman]

I am in Sydney and it’s regularly 40+ here in Summer. I have several different types of kit including mesh jacket but I don’t always wear it in that heat..sort of depends where I am riding and how long etc. ultimately you adapt to the heat but I won’t ever say 40+ is comfortable.

[@expatbiker6598]

If sometimes you ride unprotected, then you haven't adapted to the heat. You've compromised safety. All the best brother.

[@occyman]

@@expatbiker6598 I had my first motorcycle aged 4…and at 55yrs old I’ve been riding for 50yrs of continuous riding …I am fine with my decisions and whatever I do is my choice and I will cop the consequences (I’ve earnt that right). I am not an ATGATT person. But for clarity…I didn’t I was riding unprotected and living in Australia you have no choice but to adapt to heat. Not sure what your talking about really…..

[@MTBrider26]

When riding in heat and humidity like in Australia sometimes the kit has to be reduced or removed in the interests of rider safety. The best idea is reduce the risk of having a crash in the first place. To much kit, or inappropriate kit leads to rider dehydration through excessive fluid loss i.e sweating. This causes a significant reduction in mental acuity and fine/gross motor skills. The rider is unaware of it happening. It's like riding drunk. There are scientific studies on it. A quick Google will give them to you.

[@grantkokich6906]

Relaxing cruise on your triumph twin. Good twin sound. Pleasant scenery

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Grant!

[@clivehale397]

Hi Andy yes a nice blog.......love the triumph too.....

[@kiwi-on-a-bike660]

Loving the sound of the Bonny purring along. Can't wait til we get the warmer weather for riding down here.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes she sounds good doesn't she...

[@reinmansmith]

@@TheMissendenFlyer I was just thinking the same, lovely ‘burble’ 👍

[@michaelmclarney1994]

Great upload and I like the mesh jacket too. My tip in the heat is to soak a neck buff in cold water before setting off as it cools the blood and lowers your core temperature. When its very hot, do the same with a tee shirt or base layer as it has a massive cooling effect and it also draws heat from the body as it dries 👍 I found 42 degrees in a van all day with broken Aircon quite comfortable.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Great tip - thanks Michael!

[@michaelmclarney1994]

@@TheMissendenFlyer you're welcome, I hope it helps people to stay cool and ride when it would ordinarily be to hot for biking.

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

@@TheMissendenFlyer their was or is a scammer on the page pretending to be you I almost gave out my details for a so called prize .

[@chrisnielsen9885]

@@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449 every video I look at from every channel seems to have a plague of these scammer assholes, I report them damn near constantly

[@jeffarnie]

40C is hot no matter where you are including here in Australia. While I prefer it to rain, it’s not comfortable for a ride especially with proper gear on. It’s always a pleasure to hear you waffle on about this and that. I think the English a born with that skill.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Heh thanks Jeff - plenty more waffle to come from me, stay tuned!

[@tonygraham2684]

Pity the weather didn't last Andy 🌦 Good luck Carol 👍

[@paulrodgers9162]

Hi Andy, enjoyed your vlog especially hearing the sound of the twin in my headphones very nice indeed. For most of my riding here in Perth Western Australia I generally wear a leather jacket and pants all year round I just add thermals and a light rain jacket for the winter months, I generally ride in the mornings during the summer before it really heats up, I have been asked in the past am I uncomfortable wearing full motorcycle clothing (leathers) on really hot days and generally remind people about how hot the road would be should I come off, I’d rather be picked up than peeled off the road 😓, you mentioned hydration which is key to not becoming fatigued or heat stressed in hot conditions so I will ride with a camel back to hydrate while I ride. best wishes and safe riding to you and all of your subscribers 🇦🇺

[@Wats1984]

Great video TMF. I’ve said before I like the vlog style videos, an I also really like that triumph. 👍

[@garethjones6672]

Cheers Andy, yes l look forward to these blogs and also keenly awaiting the next instalment of Biker Scran with Geoff and Dan 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Recorded the latest one just last week, stay tuned it will be along soon!

[@rodneybutler7939]

cooling vest is how I roll, great videos!!!!

[@ragerider6283]

Nice quality vid TMF. In true British weather fashion, you'll no doubt be doing another one next week on what gear to wear in torrential rain & the week after that, arctic cold! You really do need a lot of gear to have all the basis covered here which isn't cheap!

[@ridingwithrusso7790]

I gotta admit I’m a total wimp when it comes to riding in the heat, I want nothing to do with it. I made the mistake of taking the bike to go to a lunch meeting the other week, it was 94 degrees (34), on the way home I got stuck in stop and go traffic for an hour, I thought I as gonna die. Got home and the lady was genuinely concerned. Traffic in Boston Massachusetts in the states is no joke. Nice Revit mesh jacket and module helmet, it didn’t help! In the summer I ride very early and be home before noon. I’m ready for the fall. Great video!

[@stevenkerry3101]

nice vlog Andy you can never have enough kit and nice to see the speed twin out again 👍

[@LickyDischarge]

I’m sure I’ve said it before, but I really do enjoy this kind of vlog. Very interesting and entertaining, thanks TMF 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it James....

[@richardstratford6013]

Enjoy the chat, Andy. Not perpetually looking for new bikes anyway so we need some variety from the reviews. Had to laugh though, we knew and you didn’t that your helmet cam had also gone black!

[@greenvulcan8354]

Don't worry Mate .Here in Australia, when its 40 deg I stay home in the aircon and watch the Missenden Flyer on KZbin.

[@sueroberts5568]

Hi Andy, just loved seeing the Speed Twin being taken for an outing, please keep up the waffle vlogs, they are very entertaining. As for our tip on riding in hot weather…don’t - unless you absolutely have to. It’s not fun! This is coming from a South Aussie, we regularly hit the 40+ mark in summer, we stay indoors and watch the cricket and tennis. We also have 3 different types of kit including mesh jackets. Look forward to a new biker scran with Jeff and Dan, cheers! Sue.😊

[@tonywilliamson4512]

Enjoyed the vid,bike sounds and looks stunning Andy, plus not a hint of a panigale lol

[@mikegreen6113]

Great video and like down here in Devon lovely weather. Surprised how bad the roads surfaces are, worse then the Devon lanes that I use and over Dartmoor. In hot weather I also wear Kevlar jeans and a mesh jacket, plus short boots, just too hot to wear leathers. Keep safe.

[@dankorolyk5917]

Great video again mate,and good information to think about!

[@Ellisian]

i dont think ive left a comment on one of your vlogs before, but i just wanted to say, you're a very engaging off the cuff speaker! i find myself zoning out of most motovloggers within a minute or two, but yours are always very interesting :) The gorgeous environments in the background might help too, of course 😄

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Wow - thabnk you very much for the nice comment Ellie - appreciated!

[@kronos_rides_about_a_bit6125]

yeah i was watching some guy on another channel stumbling over his words in a review it was bad, some people have it, some don't. Luckily TMF has it.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you!

[@johnbogie547]

Hi TMF the vloggs are great. Look forward to the biker scran .keep up the good work 🙂

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks 👍

[@steveball2307]

Got back from a three week European tour the day before you filmed this, wore my trusty Knox vented jacket throughout - very comfortable indeed and only needed to add the windproof outer on the highest alpine passes. So true about having the right gear for the job, had a lovely day riding in steady rain through almost deserted rural Bavaria into Austria wearing my completely waterproof (and cheap) Richa pvc rain suit - fortunately it wasn't too warm because it isn't exactly breathable! 😀

[@pistolpete6321]

Great video. Texas heat forces me to ride early in the morning, pretty much done by 11am. I wear all the mesh breathable gear I can and try to stay well hydrated if riding during the hottest part of the day.

[@garyhope0103]

lovely Vlog as usual sir, and I could of done with a jacket like that on my earlier trip to Spain and Portugal. Will certainly be taking a look.

[@MrJpb2000]

These & the touring videos are definitely the most entertaining to watch… 👊😎👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

More to come!

[@JLOSTAFF1]

Yep, I can vouch your TMF base layer is great for keeping cool assuming you wear a mesh jacket. Held do a great base layer too but is much more expensive! Another great tip is to fit one of those mesh covers on your seat . NN do a good one and they make a big difference. 👍

[@brumtownrider]

I'm glad you've said about the hero 9 turning on and running out the battery because I thought I was going mad as I've had that problem for a while, thanks tmf ,keep up the good work 👏

[@johngarrity7777]

Great video, very much enjoyed it, nice to show us and explain all your kit- looking to buy a mesh jacket myself soon but need to try it on to get the size right. Looking forward to more content from yourself, all the best- John.🏍🛵

[@LambChopRides]

I did a track day on that 40 degree day! You lightweight Andy 🥵

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Well compared to you....... ;0)

[@colinbarber1957]

Hi Andy, love the Terry Thomas impression when you see a couple of pretty girls, hello. I use the Knox mesh shirt, it comes with a pocket at the back so you can put a t shirt or waterproof in, if the weather turns either colder or wetter when your out. Looked at the matching trousers for this year, but at £250 I will stick with the Hood jeans.

[@Moto_APT]

HI Andy, I commented on this topic and threw in a link to the bmw cooling vest. Now just seen your message about scamming on your comments, sorry if it was confused with one of the scammers. I deleted the comment. Great video as always.

[@kiaceratomadman]

Hi matey 👍 it's mark from the Wirral Merseyside 👍 i enjoyed your vlog channel which went on for 22mins really good and saying about what to wear on hot days so I'll be getting some gear for the hot weather soon and i love your triumph very nice motorcycle plus i like the triumph motorcycle range myself. Anyway your new GoPro which was facing you on the bike it was working perfectly fine and it looks like it was still recording you on the bike even though you said that the screen went blank but check it out just in case it did 👍👍 yes i like long vlogs because you can tell us about motorcycle gear and what to wear on hot days and cold days here in the UK England because as you know the weather in the UK England can change quite quickly within a few hours or days. Oh have you done a review on the zontes GK 350 because I've heard good things about that motorcycle and i would like to hear your thoughts on the zontes GK 350 👍 thanks from mark from the Wirral Merseyside UK. Keep up the great work on motorcycles reviews and i really enjoyed watching them very much appreciated 👍👍

[@grahamtricker4103]

Great to hear that wonderful Triumph 1200 engine. I was on mine yesterday going from Windsor to Barkham, Twyford, Wargrave then back home. Wonderful day for riding especially on such a special bike! I am also looking at a mesh jacket so this was really useful. Cheers Andy 👍

[@mickthemaverick5998]

Great soundtrack from the ST. My RF900 came back from recommissioning and is going up for sale so last chance for you to test it Andy!!

[@flatcapcaferacer]

Veskimo watercooled vest works well. The system has a lunch box size container with ice and a small amount water and pumps the cool water through the vest. I used this a lot when I lived in Tucson Arizona. It works very well for about 4 to 5 hours then just refill the ice from a convenience store. A more primitive method is get a bag of ice for convenience store and empty just enough ice so it fits inside the jacket. Of course a flow through jacket is the best. This method was very effective even at mid day going through Death Valley in mid summer. The air blowing through the jacket hitting the ice works well. A few holes in the bottom of the bag will allow the cool water to seep down and cool you down to knee level.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cooled jackets are just not a "thing" in the UK thus far - but we do do warmed jackets in winter, so why not!!

[@flatcapcaferacer]

@@TheMissendenFlyer 40 degrees centigrade might convince some to dip their toes for cooling vest.

[@iainamurray]

@@flatcapcaferacer I was riding the Yorkshire Dales last week and was absolutely cooking. Was wondering why bikes don’t have aircon nowadays! Get a pipe pumping cool air into the jacket would be amazing!

[@flatcapcaferacer]

@@iainamurray When I lived in Tucson Arizona the summer temperatures regularly felt like sticking your head in the oven. They even sold helmets with heat sinks that would cool your head. They were very expensive and very heavy.

[@DJPTEXAS]

@@flatcapcaferacer Agreed lived in Tucson and now in Texas..... riding with a hot blow dryer aimed at you ...lol....but its a dry heat ! Hahah like a pizza oven.

[@paulpartridge2674]

Keep em coming , enjoying these vlogs . Great start to Saturday 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks, will do!

[@DangerBruce]

I have Dainese mesh jacket and Oxford mesh trousers, both very good. Regards the neck buff, I soak mine before putting it on, keeps the neck, and therefore the brain, cool as the evaporation draws heat away from the skin. Great vid as always!

[@hermitmonk52]

Many thanks for the Speed Twin ride! 😎

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

My pleasure!

[@SoaringJohan]

My favorit gear. Knox urban pro, mesh and armor. Hot weather, just a shirt underneath. Colder, put any kind of jacket/shirt/hoodie you want on top over it. Love it.

[@OntarioAndrews415]

"Hello" at the 16:43 mark. Gotta love it. :)

[@nicholasknibbs8162]

Love these type of vlogs and I'm liking the Helmet too.

[@splodge57]

It did reach 40°c here in Essex for two days. In that weather I'm a t-shirt and jeans person. Not for everyone but I enjoyed it. Slow down and stay cool. 😎

[@Alan_Anderson]

Thanks Andy, another super video, and for the first time I am going to comment. Mainly because I agree strongly with a couple of points in your video, and disagree with one... The day you were recording this, I was on duty on our local Blood Bike, and it was pretty warm! I was riding in my normal textile jacket and trousers with all the vents open (!) and a hi-viz (but lightweight) Blood jacket over the top. I wear just a LONG-SLEEVED skinny running top underneath - much easier to get the jacket on / off when you have sweaty arms, and also means that the jacket slides on the top, not rubbing on my arms. Similarly, I wear long lycra running leggings underneath, which also minimise (I cannot say prevent!) uncomfortable rubbing and wick some sweat away. Staying hydrated (little and often) is super important, as is snacking as you ride round. The bit I didn't agree with was the neck buff - I kept mine on, principally for the insect strike protection you mention, but also to absorb sweat. I wonder if a scrim-style scarf would work well; I have never tried one while riding but experience from walking in high temperatures makes me think they could be worth a look... Keep up the good work, cheers!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes Alan, it was unusual for me to go out without a neck buff, a lot of the comments on here have said about wearing a damp neck bath which seems like a good idea. Might have to try that! Thanks for watching, and all the best.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Buff

[@nigelc2]

I was at Donnington Park for WSBK around the time you made this vid. Getting into my leathers for the ride back in 32C heat was a new experience. I thought it would feel cooler when I got going, but it was like riding in a fan oven. A summer mesh jacket is next on the kit list!

[@jamesread9014]

Here in the South Island of New Zealand it is about 40 degrees ...but not celcius but sadly fahrenheit! Enjoy your summer

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Oh dear!! Your time will come!

[@redleadervfr-v4906]

Keep up the good work TMF I’m just loving it buddy 👍

[@clivegreen2663]

“Outside air temperature gauge.” “Thermometer”? 😊 Nice vid. Useful top hot tips on summer riding jackets. 👍🏻

[@mitchcornett587]

Andy, Where I am touring the weather is not a problem. I have nearly avoid all the rain with the exception of a couple of brief sprinkles. At Baltimore the temp was hellish. Stuck in slow moving traffic and temp about 38° C. In upstate New York, riding along the shore of Lake Ontario, it is very pleasant today. Lakeside is very windy and about 24° C. I have begun carrying a large water bottle in the Wing trunk to be sure I have fluids when I am in some of the more remote parts of the States. Which, it just so happens, is where I have been the last week riding through Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. I also use a vented jacket that offers good crash protection as well as aiding my Heatout underwear. Amazing material Heatout sells. It is also easy to rince in a sink and dry at the end of the day so I don't have to be concerned with finding a laundry. My best to you and your family. 👋🏼

[@johnnyfortpants1415]

On the big houses - "Comparison is the thief of joy". Marcus Aurelius. Unless you're comparing bikes of course. That's different 😉

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes very true on both counts….

[@dannyracer25]

Excellent blog Tmf 4k camera is brilliant on my 4k tv I love this type of blog all the best from danny

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks 👍

[@Dean-does-Stuff-81]

Yeah yeah, you were in the hotel room and you didn’t realize the camera was on… bet that’s what you told missus flyer 😉😂

[@peterbalac1915]

😂😂 Was thinking the exact same thing.!!!

[@NickyLong89]

A note for your sponsors. About 15 minutes after watching your R1 video, I bought a fireblade from superbike factory 😆 loving the content, look forward to seeing your epic road trips! That new wing you’ve bought is a crazy colour too, very nice ✅

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nice one Nicky, I hope you told them where you got the idea from?

[@NickyLong89]

@@TheMissendenFlyer wasn’t sure how to get you some recognition to be honest. I can write it in my review if you like? I haven’t written it yet

[@alanprice9938]

I’ll be looking into the falco boots, based on your recommendation. I live in the south of France, and it’s 38 today, and gets hotter in pockets on the mountains and dry areas. So many holiday makers and locals here tear around at high speeds in just T shirt, shorts and flip flops. Plenty of hornets and wasps here, so it’s a mistake for that reason, but also I find that wearing mesh jacket and biker jeans actually keeps you cooler as it shelters you from the sun. Can get hot at the lights, but as soon as you are moving it’s fine. So it’s always full gear for me and the Mrs.

[@simongilbert2704]

nice traffic free scenic roads , good ride out.

[@Doug_Morgan]

On the video it looked like the screen on your helmet cam turned off as well. As for vlogs, I love them Andy. Chatting about weather is extremely common in Canada as well as it changes so often. Where I live it can go from -45C in the winter to close to 40 in the summer on occasion. Usually not that hot though, yesterday was 35. Now this morning it is only 17 and pissing down rain.

[@stephenpotts8170]

Hi Andy, I do a very similar kit thing in hot weather as yourself, wicking under layer, biker jeans, and a silver coloured Revitt mesh jacket, the reason being, I find if you are moving along it will not matter what colour your jacket is, but once you stop traffic lights or whatever the darker colours just soak the heat up. Very interested in the mesh boots though never knew about those. And to tell you I really enjoy your rambling vlogs, and your speed twin looks immaculate. Thank you.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for watching Stephen!

[@critch.]

Rode in 41c last week according to bike temp monitor in a Rev'it Eclipse mesh jacket. Was like someone blowing a hot hair dryer through the mesh panels, never known anything like. That's the hottest temp I've ridden in personally and I had to stop at 40 minutes of riding. The trick is to wear a wicking top and take a trigger spray bottle of water if you can stow it. Every half hour spray your wicking top all over then put jacket back on. The air rush will assist in cooling by water evaporation. Makes a big difference and it works very well in lower temps too of 25c+. I would have hated to have been in a normal textile jacket, even an all season one. Mesh or tea bag jackets are a trade-off between protection level and heat fatigue. When it's roasting I'd would always go with reducing heat fatigue as it massively affects concentration. Nice chilled out vid! 👍

[@gcrockford8191]

Love my Revit mesh jacket best summer jacket i have bought. Very well armoured as well, and very good fit

[@kevskibiz]

Great vid TMF, love that bike I think a real keeper !! I do like the mesh jacket, I had to ride in that 39 degree c and didn’t have the best gear for my hour commute , so found damping my jeans with water helped keep me cool 😅🤙

[@jmcclure55]

I agree with your explanation of how the weather is relative, and your nation is not used to this kind of heat. Don't let anyone from another climate give you a hard time about it. Though we ride in 100 F regularly, we in the Midwest US do not ride in the cooler temperatures that you do on any regular basis. I often marvel at your relative comfort on a bike when it is below 16 C, for example. I agree with another viewer that a wet buff helps in the heat.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes good tip that - thanks!

[@_______-]

I got a thin skullcap for under the helmet, wet it before riding. Also I've found it useful to spray hand sanitiser / anti bac in sweaty gloves and helmet. Definitely after one of those mesh jackets though.

[@simonparker670]

Hi Andy, just got back from a tour of bonnie Scotland, left the sunny south coast the day after the heatwave and had the lowest temperature i've ridden in during the summer...11degC in the Cairngorms! Thankfully the RT has heated seats and grips for me and MrsP too. 😎😎

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Oh dear!

[@simonparker670]

@@TheMissendenFlyer As you were asking what people do for summer riding, I thought I'd just say what we used for the Scotland trip. As it was Scotland and not Spain, we wore our Oxford Advanced Jackets and trousers, so the waterproof aspect , breathable and vents too. This worked really well. When it was cold, we could layer underneath and just base layers (like yours Andy) most of the time. Obviously the RT gives a lot of protection as a bike anyway. But I'm just looking to change it to a Tiger 900 GT Pro. Hope that will be a good choice? Cheers SP

[@pinkiewerewolf]

I ride a thousand mile loop along the Northern to Southern California coast frequently. Trips start out around the 40-50 degree F and sometimes range into the 110 degrees F. It’s all along the 101, so highway miles at those speeds. Outer layer stays the same year round Klim Badlands Pro and inner layer is always a thin merino wool. That’s where things can change in other layers ranging from thicker merino wool layers to electric liners. I have some Fox dirt paws with armor and mesh that I really like and some Merlin canvas holes with armor and Outlast material that can be good down to the 50 degree F range but get sweaty anywhere above the 80 F mark. Hydration is the biggest component, like you mentioned.

[@kleinbottled79]

Living in the American Southwest, I've ridden through a lot of heat. Main thing is to keep drinking water. Stay hydrated and you will be fine, if you don't your focus and concentration will suffer.

[@JoseSanchez-ht4cc]

I have a house in Malaga and have a group of biker mates that put their bikes away from mid July to end of August; just too warm ride. That said, we ride the rest of the year wearing mesh jackets :-) I have a Klim induction and it’s brilliant. Pmj jeans with SASTEC armour and a SHOEI NEOTEC II. Flip ups are great in warm weather, not least cos you can take a sip whenever you stop. I have a bottle holder attached to my GSA top crash bar; yes it gets warm, but better than nothing.

[@sprintman62]

Another great video Andy. Just bought myself a Knox Urbane Pro jacket, just in time for the hottest day of the year ( the same weekend you recorded this). Proved itself to be perfect for the hot weather and has the advantage of allowing me to but a normal jacket (minus the armour) over the top when it cools down. Just prepping for a ride down to Istanbul next month. Keep up the vlogs.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Willco Andy....

[@BluewaterSD]

I have a Knox and I have had it for about year. I think it’s great. I did have a bee get stuck in it and it stung me while riding. No big deal. It’s either the Knox or a leather jacket. That’s all I have and it works for me.

[@michaelhoward142]

I can confirm what some others have said about soaking your t-shirt in cold water and wearing it beneath a mesh/vented jacket. So long as you're moving and getting even a small amount of airflow, it's almost like air-conditioning -- for maybe an hour or so until it dries out and you start heating back up. But just soak it again and be on your way. I wish I had a nice cool drink for every time people ask me, "How can you wear all that (kit)? Aren't you hot?" Yes, of course I'm hot. But I'm riding a motorcycle so it's worth it! I'd rather sweat than bleed! ;)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@tonybirmingham2]

Excellent as always. Just one thing not so sure mic sound as good with helmet used

[@teneretraveller8980]

Open face helmet for hot days. Shark Nano, with full face visorfor if it changes. So light and panoramic view. Good jacket though. Like it Happy travels 👍

[@soulrebelno1]

I've got an old ICON mesh jacket, and it's been fantastic in the recent hot weather. I couldn't do without one, highly recommended. When I was out, unbelievably, I saw a rider on a scooter wearing shorts, a t-shirt and flip-flops. You can still do a lot of damage to yourself, even at urban speeds.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Agreed!

[@arifkhan-yx9et]

i decreased playback spped to 0.25 just to read your announcement haha

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheat!

[@docmarten8382]

Mesh clothing is a godsend….and you are correct, several sets of clothing for the riding. Its not as if you wear the same set of clothes everyday now. Interesting to here about your experience with the Schuberth and Sena comms, recently purchased a Shoei GT Air2 and contemplating the Sena plug in for that.

[@DatOldeBiker]

Thank you Mr Flyer, the Speed Twin looks and sounds lovely. Not one white van in the posher parts of Missenden??? lol. The gear you wore looks mighty good. I've been out this week in my new mesh gear (stayed lovely and comfortable) so I kept the speeds down - just in case. I shall keep a look out for the "lost motel room" footage in the papers ahaha. Keep on doing what you're doing and stay safe. :>)

[@JBMotorrad]

I rode across the USA and back in summer of 2020. 8,500 miles. 42 days. Spending 3 weeks in the deserts of the Southwestern US. In Palm Desert, CA I rode in 120F (48.889C) heat. In riding from Palm Desert, CA to Benson, AZ I rode all day in 95F (35C) (at 7am!) to 117F (47.2C). I wore my Olympia Airglide 5 jacket and Olympia Airglide 4 pants. Alpinestars boots, Olympia Gel gloves. All. Day. Full-face Shoei RF-SR helm. I used a helmet liner synthetic "skull cap" that I soaked with water at each stop to help cooling. Underarmour t-shirts were a must as well. Camelback hydration system with electrolyte tablets dissolved in water from convenience stores. Only once did I feel like I had to stop and get off the bike for hydration and cooling down. I was 53 when I made that trip on my Tiger 1200 XRx. I am an ATGATT-er and won't apologize for it. ;)

[@HippoDrones]

The jacket looks good, I went for the Knox vented shirt which I really love, although it isn't hugely flattering to my beer belly as it fits very snug. Something I find odd is all this summer armour seems to only really come in dark colours... would be nice to have them in lighter colours so that they don't absorb heat when you are stuck in traffic etc. I was really excited when I saw Triumph gave us a nice orange Speed Triple... but then found it was matte, which I am not a fan of... I'm just a whinger though I think... becoming a grumpy old man! :D hahaha Very interested to see what dirtybikes they come up with. We are quite lucky these days to have so many kit options on bikes to be fashionable on and off the bikes and to get proper protection without having to wear full leathers!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Indeed we are! Good to hear from you matey!

[@markcarter7159]

Brilliant vids and very informative .The one thing i notice every time you never wear a Hi Viz jacket !! i always do whether im popping down the local shops or doing a hundred of miler

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I do sometimes mark as you will see on an upcoming video.

[@markcarter7159]

@@TheMissendenFlyer brilliant 😀😀

[@KaneTerry]

Another Aussie here from Adelaide South Australia, we tend to get pretty hot weather in summer but it is a dry heat unlike Brisbane & Sydney, anyhow I would rather ride in 37-40c than 12c but it's what you get used to, a mesh jacket can be worse because you get the hot air passing over your body. Because I live at the edge of the hills it is slightly cooler but even better the hills roads are at the end of the street so I can do a 200-300km ride without a single traffic light, standing still at lights takes it toll on the body temp. I have both a Scrambler & Thruxton so the Scrambler is a pain in traffic if hot as the exhaust is bloody hot without the air passing over it...I just use a summer jacket on the hot days & as long as I'm moving it's fine. RE Gopro, I have a few & I have had issues when mounted on the bars, too many vibs. on the body or helmet no issues. My mate has had problems with the Gopro when on the bars even with the rubber RAM mount.

[@gerrypowell2748]

Here in France we had up to 44c.thankfully bought a Held mesh jacket in March as we had a heatwave then then back to cold weather so stopped using it,but recently it’s been brilliant,some days though it was simply too hot to ride💥💥💥

[@seeanda1]

"Hello, some walkers. HELLO 😍" 🤣

[@colinhailey830]

Mesh jacket, riding jeans and wicking base layer top. Forget cotton it just soaks up moisture and makes you sticky and wet. Open face helmet with air flow vents on top and perforated leather gloves. Works for me in Aussie summers. As an aside, my paternal family were from the Gt Missended, Radnage area, be lovely if you could put up the localities on your videos, bit hard to read the road signs sometimes. 🙂

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Let me know if there's anywhere specific you want me to visit!

[@colinhailey830]

@@TheMissendenFlyer The Green Man Prestwood, my GT Grandad was born in the house next door, first floor window next to the pub. Lacey Green, Radnage, Bledlow Ridge, Princes Risborough, Gt Hampden, both Missendens, and Green Hailey. All are mentioned in the Hailey family tree and the last is where th family probably originated.

[@kurttallon]

When it's really hot I use a base layer top and bottom with the Knox Urbane Mk2 jacket (which is an absolute game changer for year round use) a pair of Oxford armoured jeans, Richa ankle boots and Revit caliber mesh gloves. All finished of with a ruck sack bladder for hydration 👍

[@greerbox]

Hi Andy. I love these ‘bimble’ ride-outs great countryside. Thinks for the kit info. I fear my bank balance may take a beating this month. 😳

[@Humancbr]

Very early here, haven’t had a chance to watch the full video yet! I have a 1290 Super Adventure S. I commute. In the recent 40 degree weather the heat from the bike is absolute torture. So I actually wore my winter merino base layers under my jeans (helped massively.) I also filled my pockets on my jacket with ice! Did the job but couldn’t have coped being stationary for long.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Great tip Tim! Thanks for stopping by!

[@paulfowler6665]

Sat in bed watching this was a good start to my Saturday.Loving the speed twin and I though the same about that Triumph TE1 it looked amazing and what we all want an electric bike to be like. Such a shame they won't produce it. Love your jacket and boots too so may have to treat myself as I'm riding around in a leather jacket even in extreme heat still. Oh and your right new Minis should be called Maxis but sadly they made one of them in the past which were terrible cars.

[@user-sv6qq8tp9x]

Afternoon. I had the great idea of going on mi v2tb that day not the best idea iv ever had.

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

Hay mate Paul from Australia again , to be fair 40 degrees is HOT 🔥. We’re I live in Australia were probably get between 3-10 over 40,s in Summer 🌺. In other places in central Australia and the west coast - Perth side they can get ALOT more . But YES that’s bloody HOT 🥵. Those days we leave early say 7-8 and get home 🏠 around 1.00 or we head up the mountains ⛰ we’re it’s cooler . With kit I use the following for Australian summer conditions ( for my on road riding ) 1. My Arai XD4 helmet- White it’s cooler in summer 🌺 and more visible in white . 2. Jacket I were the British Knox urban Pro 2 “ fantastic Armoured Jacket that has D30 style Armour in it . I also use it for my off road riding . It’s also abrasion resistant as well . 3. Fly racing Patrol XC . Fantastic Enduro, ADV or summer gloves 🧤 and very durable. 4. Australian Dragon jeans 5. Long motorcycle socks 6. The short ADV Forma boots protective comfortable and can walk around in . 7. I also use a camel back ( on my back ) If you ever get to Australia would love you meet you mate . Would guide you around the best riding in Australia “ Northeast Victoria and Southern NSW “ , Australia is a MASSIVE place you would need to do at least 6 weeks just to see all the best riding on the East Coast . That’s around 3500kms Something I forgot I also soak my T-shirt in cold water 💦in over 40,s as well ( lasts for about 1/2 hour .

[@Themotograndpa]

Great little vlog jacket looks good Andy will check it out if it looks like it’s going to be hot Andy I try and get out first thing or latter in the day in sunny north Devon 😀

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

That's a good tip John - I do the same if I can - morning is better (less bugs!)

[@Themotograndpa]

@@TheMissendenFlyer good tip about the bugs Andy 👍

[@johngittins6244]

Mesh is defiantly the way to go above 22 degrees. Feels like riding in a T shirt. I have a Klim mesh jacket I use for touring Spain and useful for the U.K. recently.

[@roadwarrior8560]

definitely, anything over 20 I wear the mesh jacket and bring a waterproof jacket for the evenings if it gets cool coming home.

[@philedwards2679]

Hi Andy, as a big Triumph fan it was good to see you on the Speed Twin. Lovely machine 👍😀 I watch a lot of motorcycle vlogers and you all seem to have trouble with your Gopro cameras, surely there must be a better alternative. Love your work, looking forward to the next one 👍

[@theriggsgarage9979]

As always another fantastic video .. thank you for your efforts . I "try" to make youtube content and i appreciate how time consuming it is ..

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I appreciate that - cheers!

[@TimHayton]

Low tech me, keep the visor up using the secondary eye visor, summer gloves and one base layer over a cotton vest. Cee jeans and my normal boots and lighter jacket.

[@babyjackism]

I rode to Tring on my 899 Panigale the other week when it was 37°, never again! I wore a Knox Urbane mesh jacket which helped the top half, but my bum and thighs were on fire! 🔥

[@geoff9614]

Yep keep going with the vlogs please love them

[@soundknight]

Nice. Just saw a triumph cafe racer twin rip down my main drag in the hot city of Darwin, Australia. Was awesome.

[@johnheaney414]

Yes another brilliant vlog