Top 5 Mistakes you might make when you ride a motorcycle in hot weather

[@ASHKUM-uw2qg]

This man has perfected the art of motorcycle travelling any time, anywhere. A sincere man's most valuable pieces of advice.

[@РоманХромченко-п1ф]

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[@Mister6]

Good advice. I live and ride in Australia where it's often this hot. Hydration is definitely the number one point with #2 being look after your bike. Even water-cooled engines (particularly large bikes like my FJR1300) can struggle to keep below the red when there is traffic. When I ride home in peak-hour a lot of my concentration goes to using techniques to minimise my revs and keep the engine from overheating

[@motorcycleadventures]

So you already learn it the hard way?

[@Mister6]

If you consider your engine auto-shutting in the middle of a congested highway due to overheating then yes, I have learned the hard way

[@teneretraveller8980]

Excellent. As always. But don't forget the coldbeer at the end of the day! This solves many problems, and you have earned it. Nontrivial!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, the beer is a must. Usually it makes more problems than it solves, but we like it! Cheers!

[@49Roadmaster]

This video has changed my thinking of what to wear for the rest of my life and for the better.

[@tuomashuovinen]

Number six mistake is to choose cheap tires and push through the hottest hours with tires known to melt in hot weather. I have witnessed tires leaving a black strip behind them and those bikes were not doing a burnout. Not so funny situation when one is supposed to drive for weeks with the same tire and suddenly it looks like you have only days left until the tire is gone. Read tire reviews carefully before choosing the right tire for your hot adventure. Personal experience: 2017 I lost 1.5mm of tire tread during a single day, because the conditions were so bad. Extremely hot tarmac and tire was known to act like that in hot weather. I drove only 600 kilometers but was able to retreat to mountains. After that the tire wear for the next 2500km was also 1.5mm - temperature and tarmac quality makes a big difference. Tire pressure, load and riding style are also big wear factors when riding in hot weather. Number seven mistake is too small salt/mineral intake. Drinking only water and fizzy drinks do not replace the electrolytes your body loses when it is sweating all it can. Mineral waters do not contain the right minerals your body needs but sport drinks have the right ingredients. Unfortunately those are not readily available everywhere but there are powder versions of them. Carry those with you, if you travel to hot places and need to replenish your body electrolytes. Number eight mistake is inadequate eye protection. Hot air flow, sunshine and dust are bad for your eyes. Helmet with a visor down gets super hot and if you try to use sunglasses those become painful after a while. Use a full face helmet with tinted goggles. Airflow inside the helmet gets better - your head is perspiring, so even the hot air flow helps. Field of view is limited a little, but it is much better than taking all of dust and other things to your eyes. Noise is higher, but most likely you are wearing ear plugs anyway. Number nine mistake are too thick gloves or riding bare handed. Too thick gloves become soaked and extremely uncomfortable plus your fingers will swell. If you ride without gloves sun will burn your hands and even a little accident can end your trip if you get a hand injury. Buy motocross gloves, those are usually thin and without any liners. Motocross gloves still have knuckle etc. protection, they just aren't that big. Minus side is that since those gloves are short then you need to arrange UV protection for your wrists. One simple solution is to cut a sock (preferably new) so that you can push your hand through - now the god forsaken sun can't burn your wrists and lower arm. Number ten mistake is to read all this and think "I don't have suitable riding gear, I won't go!". Just go and learn things your way. :)

[@motorcycleadventures]

Valid points, thanks for adding Tuomas!

[@DobruchT]

Great advice, thanks! I would add - light-coloured clothing and helmet.

[@nigelcooper4897]

Excellent, I ride in the UAE and regularly see temps above 45, good vented jacket and trousers helps also drenching them in water is my top tip

[@jonnydelacruz8553]

Rarely bro rarely

[@Hidroclorotiazida99]

I'm a new rider, I've had a bike for around 2 years now, but I use it only to go to work. Now I'm starting to plan a 2400 km trip with some friends and I'm looking for all the info I can find. This video was really helpfull. Thanks so much for posting it in a simple and ilustrative way. Greetings from Argentina.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good luck on your future trips! Happy New Year!

[@gorillaau]

Juan, plan your trip carefully. Plan on where you are staying and where you are stopping for pit stops and breaks. I used the rule of 15 to 20 minute stops then ride for two hours. That was okay in a 40°C day... left home at dawn.

[@subashsankar8019]

good to hear and see this before sleep, from India

[@nigelpearson9101]

Excellent, no nonsense advice! I rode in South Africa through the Cedarburg national park a few years ago. Temps got to 45+ and I was in the only gear I had at the time...a leather jacket! I consumed an incredible amount of water and beer, didn't take a piss for 2 days but was so entranced by the views I hardly noticed the effects of dehydration. The first thing I bought when I got back to the UK was a mesh jacket and I find that, allied to a waterproof and a heated vest, I can go from very hot sun to snowy passes without a problem and with minimal bulk.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good to add it, thanks!

[@321-Gone]

If your riding west, start early/end early. If your riding east, start after the sun is no longer in your eyes. Spend that time hydrating. Good idea to consider wind direction where possible. Good video.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, man!

[@marianob1975]

I live in Panama and 35-36 C is consider a normal day. But I believe that the main problem is humidity. I ride in Spain with 36C and 35% humidity and this conditions are way more comfortable than panamanian 36C and 90% humidity. Humidity makes you sweat much more, and need a lot of water or isotonic products to recover.

[@Travelingman-1980]

Mariano B totally agree from Cairns, Australia.

[@islanddreaming8591]

.., and extra potassium and magnesium to fight of muscle cramps (i live in Bali and work in the Australian N.W Desert and Arnhem Land - so I am no stranger to hot weather)

[@AussieDazza]

I agree from Qld Australia.

[@cyclopathic998]

Yes humidity is a killer humid 93-95F would have 103-107F heat index. Here on east coast and down in Florida we have it in summer. There are really 2 different types of heat and the way to combat them different. Pavel is taking about dry desert heat and all his suggestions are right on mark. For humid conditions however you want mesh or at least well ventilated jacket because you will be sweating like a pig and you need airflow to cool you down.

[@gasdive]

I've been using a phase change jacket here in the humid/hot weather. Goes under the normal jacket and stays at 18C. Lasts for about 3 hours. 30 minutes in a freezer and it's good to go again. So when I stop for lunch, I ask the restaurant to chuck it in their freezer while I sit in their airconditioning!

[@Kradmelder_Marc_Sellmann]

I was riding a week in Morocco this year and visited the Sahara near Merzouga. The trick with the closed helmet is absolutely correct, the hot wind will dry eyes and nose within minutes and they will really painfull. I don't wet my shirt, but is practical to keep your Jacket close.

[@johndavis2399]

Wildly good advice from our expert The one exception I would make is noon is not the hottest part of the day......typically it is late afternoon. At high noon the sun's rays are only directly hitting a small area....the top of the helmet, thighs and forearms. As the sun gets lower it more directly hits the chest or back, and the heat gain is greater. Riding until 2:00 or 3:00 lets you roll another couple hundred kms to get to higher elevations sooner.

[@justiningram8507]

All good advice. I only had to wet myself down once about 30 years ago. It was 50c in Victoria Australia which is very rare. Birds were falling from the sky dead. Saturated our leather jackets, gloves, clothes, boots and full face helmet. Pillion passenger seemed to suffer worse than the riders. The leather was dry on inside in 30 minutes.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Wow 50 C, the max temperature I have been was 46 C. I am glad you made it safe.

[@MrClownPower]

You're always SO right! Trustable and consistent!

[@matthewknowles2607]

Thanks Pavlin for another great video. Your advice is spot on. I was skeptical about no airflow, but trust your judgement and experience. Although I just had an hour commute it was 42 in Melbourne today and it was (almost) pleasant. Cheers.

[@mickeyz68mickeyz68]

Srecna ti Nova Godina ! The best wish for you and yours family from Belgrade

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, the same for you!

[@itsmeBISHNOI]

Absolutely... amazing suggestions... Subscribed... IMB

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks!

[@WanderingDad]

Matches my own experience exactly. It's Motorcycle ADVENTURES. If you just ride, it's just Motorcycle. Stop often, enjoy yourself, and stay healthy.

[@elsocket]

Sadly I learned this lesson on hard way, i almost collapsed on highway, riding beneath Velebit mountains in croatia. It was 43 degrees. I was wearing mash jacket and i was never wet, thinking i was ok... I realized last moment what i done, so i stoped for 3 hours just drinking water and relaxing in the shade. Thank you for your time and efforts my friend, ride safe.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Wow, that was close. Be careful next time!

[@elsocket]

I will, i learned my lesson. And at the end all that pushing of myself and bike did not save me any time, but i lost a lot of time and almost kill my self. What a stupid way to go.

[@irishrover63]

I remember riding in Spain a few years ago in the month of June and the temps were 30 degrees Celsius. I was riding with a mesh jacket on and didn't feel overly warm, but I wasn't drinking enough and had a very scary moment on the motorway on my way back to my accommodation after riding all day. I started losing concentration and feeling almost drunk and then I started to accelerate more passing every car and truck I could in a hurry to get back, at one point I thought I was going to blank out and at that point I looked for an area with shade to pull over. Luckily an off ramp came up and off the motorway I went and parked up in the shade until I felt better. Good advice. 👍☘

[@motorcycleadventures]

I am glad you made it safe! Water is extremely important.

[@irishrover63]

It sure is and I don't drink enough of it. I heard you were coming to Scotland in May. Are you doing the North Coast 500? 👍☘

[@motorcycleadventures]

No, I will go to Dundee.

[@irishrover63]

Are you serious, what's in Dundee?

[@motorcycleadventures]

My daughter study there, but of course I will see the rest of Scotland.

[@klrmoto]

I'm sure other people have suggested this but an evaporative cooling vest with an open mesh jacket is spot on (unzip and remove wind liner). My vest holds enough water for up to the time between stops ~ 1 hour or so. Then re-soak it. The cooling power you get when you let air run over the vest (past your open mesh jacket) is fantastic. Just search for "evaporative cooling vest safety" and you will find one. The vest should absorb about a gallon of water.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Might work for many

[@alainjimenez4584]

Great tip. Very important this coming summer in the Philippines. Cheers

[@motorcycleadventures]

I am glad that it helps!

[@josephrodriguez3938]

I also use a quilted cooling vest. At night I soak it with water and place in a zip lock bag and freeze it at the hotel. Next morning I put in in my trunk and when it starts getting hot I put it on. Also, it's important that heat injury is cumulative and can take several days to recover.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Agree

[@fahmid1971]

amazing video, man. Helped me a lot. Love from Bangladesh.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you liked it!

[@zerotonine807]

Super Tips again, thanks! Finally something different to think about in this depressing and wet weather in Germany. Planning the next tour.....

[@motorcycleadventures]

To plan the next trip is always a pleasure.

[@christovonlimbo]

We get 40+ in the summer. Will give it a try. Thanks dude!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Have fun!

[@2wheelsr2wheels39]

"Don't play Superman. Because you're not." Perfect! Should be part of every rider instruction course and be at the top of every motorcycle license!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Cool!

[@garrycoates2147]

What a great video! I think the best advice is to avoid riding in the hottest part of the day when it gets over 35 deg C. I pretty much live by this in Australia and have done 800k before lunch to avoid the heat. Getting up at 3-4 am in the morning is hard work but not as bad as percolating in your riding gear in the afternoon. Just watch out for the wild life and cattle. Regards Garry

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks Garry!

[@kymstock1852]

I was going to comment about Roo O'Clock Garry. Having powerful spot lights is useful in that you can see the big roo about to collide with you a few seconds earlier. Then there are the Exocet Wallabies that come out of the scrub in a low head position and take out your front wheel at any time of day.

[@dennymambo]

He's absolutely correct. We regularly see these temperatures here in Australia. Plenty of ding dongs riding with shorts, singlet and thongs hahaha Nothing worse than trying to eat a burger when dehydrated... wolfing down the lettuce, tomato... then I gagged when trying to eat the meat pattie and bread hahaha!

[@dougmullett]

Great and practical advice. In Australia I've had the problem of starting off with all gear on at 15°C and later in the day it's up towards 40°C. So the interiors come out, but when it's hot, because my gear has vented panels, the light liners go back in. The greatest hazard I've found it to stop at road works, where I cook inside the helmet. Always good to go up the front and ask what the expected delay is - and take off the helmet if it's more than two minutes.

[@GhostRider-ms1ep]

RIGHT ON THE DOT ONCE AGAIN. SPECIALLY THE TIMING, TAKING REST FROM 11 AM TO 3 PM, HAVE LUNCH AND REST IN A COOL PLACE AND THEN RIDE AGAIN

[@motorcycleadventures]

Agree

[@scottdunmire8331]

I live in Arizona in the desert in the USA and it is common to ride at over 100 degree temperatures. I also suggest that you drink a lot of water even BEFORE you ride to hydrate the body. It is good for the body and it is water you do not have to carry on the bike. Drink a half a gallon before you go. You pee a lot, but the body will need less water along the way. On longer trips having enough water is very important and if there is a problem then you have already conserved water because you already had a lot before you left. EXCELLENT SUGGESTIONS ON THE VIDEO! YOU ARE AWESOME!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks Scott!

[@honeybunny.5113]

I have been riding bike since long time. But didn't have any idea what to wear on different weather conditions.Thanks for your tips.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good, now you know. Thanks for taking time and watch my video!

[@satishvasane6812]

Yes it is very important tips for our country like India where the temperature is above 40 degree centigrade, thanks for your valuable video

[@motorcycleadventures]

You are welcome

[@vladalexandru5861]

Excellent advice. The one with hydration and camel back I learned on my own from riding in 40+ degrees. Keep up the good work and great advices! Thank you

[@wimm1392]

Very good advice, small dried fish, roasted chicken, full face helmet, breathable boots, camelbak, drink lots of water and keep body moist. Don't eat too much meat, better to do a bit of fasting it's very good for the body especially when it is hot. Ride early hours or late afternoon. Your advice is spot on, as is all your other videos. Thanks Very Much.

[@evanmurphy2165]

There is a big difference between a hot dry heat and a hot humid heat. I live in Singapore and ride daily. No jacket is comfortable in the humidity in stop start traffic. The temperatures may 'only' be in the low 30s but the humidity is in the high 90s and because the humidity is so high you cannot rely on your natural evaporative cooling to work. Wearing a jacket - even a vented jacket can feel much hotter and you will sweat and soak the inside quickly which doesn't cool you down. On longer trips I do use a vented jacket and every 100 or so kms soak the jacket in water to provide some evaporative cooling while moving at freeway speeds. Keeping the liquids up is also important.

[@motorcycleadventures]

What every suit to you. In the City traffic is understandable - nothing really helps.

[@jcrawford068]

Great advice and very great, funny stories! Thanks

[@taycavalcante]

Great tips man! I loved it, speciallly The need soaking wet The T-shirt with Walter and then close The jacket as much as possible

[@rmabgoi]

Nice advices. Here's one advice... Use boric acid powder on the boots and you'll never, ever have the smell problem. Cheers.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Valid advice - thanks!

[@TheTuxMaster]

I use the underwear of wool and bamboo, 10 hours in the saddle, no smelly feet.

[@geoffhalsey2184]

I live in south Wales UK. We are lucky to get to 21 degrees C even in the summer. However, I have ridden on mainland Europe and got seriously dehydrated. Great advise.

[@motorcycleadventures]

So you learn it the hard way.

[@NinjaThug]

Loved the tips man. My addition to this list would be to *duck behind the wind screen of the bike (if you have one) and basically make your body posture like a MotoGP rider*. This way, hot win blast won't hit you as much. :)

[@motorcycleadventures]

True

[@giuliobuccini208]

Avoid black helmets and black jackets? (Driving in Rome in august with black gear in traffic - over 40° - can be a quite interesting experience)

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, that helps a lot. Thanks for adding it.

[@sdqsdq6274]

lol about to say that , but it doesnt matter , just make frequent stops to cool down

[@gasdive]

White motorcycle gear is surprisingly difficult to find. I don't know why. I always want to buy white gear, yet after riding for 40 years, the best I've found was dark grey and a set of leathers that are 50% white, 50% black. It's crazy!

[@sdqsdq6274]

why ? simple because dirt can be seen easily on white surface , of course a tendency to turn yellow after couple of years .

[@Shawnmc-el1pn]

sorry but in this yyou are wrong black or white red or pink makes no difference its a myth about black getting hotter and if you want proof go to the middle east and see what they wear most of the time its black and there is science to back this up if you still dont believe me

[@bjorn1583]

it hit 45c here today another tip is to not rely on your body to tell you that you are hot because you wont know due to wind speed making you feel cooler than you actually are as you ride, you will overheat and dehydrate without even knowing

[@motorcycleadventures]

Correct, that's why you have to drink as more as possible.

[@gride5153]

Fantastic advice - thank-you

[@motorcycleadventures]

You are welcome anytime!

[@LuisMarceloLopez]

VERY SIMPLE AND HELPFULL TIPS, BASED ON REAL LIFE EXPERIENCES AS ALWAYS. THANKS FOR SHARING AND HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM VILLA DOLORES, CORDOBA, ARGENTINA.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Happy New Year for you as well!

[@gregsanford3848]

thank you mate,from Australia N.T OUT BACK

[@motorcycleadventures]

Any time!

[@PotNanny]

I dip a shemagh scarf in water and put it around my neck and zip up the jacket on top; this ensures you stay cool, doesn't let dust blasting on your neck and protects the back of the neck from the sun. Also, don't forget to use sunscreen, sunglasses or at least, a helmet with an internal sun visor! UV radiation is a silent and serious enemy.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good points, thanks for adding!

[@richardgiles2484]

More excellent advice as normal 👍👏👏

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheTuxMaster]

Have tried your tip, not in 40+, but in 30+(91F). They work, had problems in the past with high heat. Has a Klim Badlands. I learned from your mistakes! Thanks for the tip! Always on longer trips

[@Mati03x]

your channel is incredible !!! It is very helpful!

[@kenpage7305]

Another great video, When it is hot outside I shift my riding hours. I leave the hotel/hostel/Airbnb/campsite around 4:00am. That way I can get 6-7 hours in while it is still dark or early morning and avoid the hottest part of the day. The reverse rings true with me when when winter riding, I wait 'till 11 or 12 to head out. Before someone scolds me for riding at night when there are drunks and possibly livestock on the road, motorcycle touring is a series of risk assessment analyses and riding at night is a risk I will occasionally take to avoid heat stroke, something that I am susceptible to.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Riding in the night could me more dangerous than riding in the heat. The best is to avoid them both. If you start one hour later at 5h you will still have plenty of hours before it really gets hot.

[@kenpage7305]

We will need to agree to disagree

[@rickshawphilippines]

I bought police tee shirts they have verticle ribs to create space between their vest for cooling love mine plus they hold the water longer.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good to know, thanks!

[@joannehart9624]

Good information! I live in the desert southwest of America and it gets really hot here in the summer, 40c - 47c. We've had riding instructors pass out on range. I rode with a guy who got off his bike, walked into a building and passed out from the heat. The heat can be very dangerous. Your advice about keeping covered up is good information! Riders need to avoid the constant blast of hot air. Four points: Keep your skin covered, drink liquid even if you are not thirsty, soak your shirt in water and put a wet rag around your neck. And lastly, keep extra water in your saddlebags for drinking, cooling off, and if you break down. Water is life in the desert. Also, riding in cities is often hotter than out in the open countryside. Don't think that because you are just riding around the city that you can't get dangerously hot. Sitting at a stop light with the sun beating down, hot cars all around, and the heat coming off the tarmac will cause you to get hot very quickly. If you feel a little dizzy or disoriented, stop and get off your bike. Get cooled down before you get in serious danger. Heat exhaustion can move to heat stroke in a short time. You can die from heat stroke. Be safe out there!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Very good points, thanks for adding it!

[@arthurb8631]

Great videos I almost pissed myself with the boots and the smell. Very funny.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for watching it!

[@hermanman8235]

The boot story make my day 🤣🤣🤣 but anyway your advice is GOLD.thank you 😎👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

You are welcome anytime!

[@AlexRides808]

In addition to having a full face helmet, I recommend using a tinted visor. Blocking the sun from your face will drop the temp in your helmet by a few degrees.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Yes, that's is correct, but when the light is not so good you might have problem with the visibility.

[@jaywalker4127]

very practical tips

[@qdllc]

On Camelback (or similar) systems...DO NOT PUT ANYTHING OTHER THAN WATER IN IT! I did this once (Gatorade electrolyte drink), and the sugars gummed up the valve leaving it leaking contents all over my gear. I now just buy a sport drink at stops and drink it on the spot and put only water in my Camelback. On socks...always have a spare pair readily available. I've not had an issue from sweat, but I got caught in rain, and the water that got down into the boots made things nasty. I wound up having to open my luggage to hunt for a fresh pair of socks..

[@motorcycleadventures]

True

[@Jaime1698]

Thanks for your advice will be very helpful, Happy New Year. Greetings from Portugal

[@motorcycleadventures]

You are welcome any time! Happy New Year from Germany!

[@grvls_snd5738]

Just amazing....wat is that last word ...? Choul! 😆😘Cheers mate

[@motorcycleadventures]

It means good bye.

[@johnnyphiliprender4717]

Haha, I like this man's stories :D

[@rumo201]

Thanks a lot for that fantastic informations....GREAT

[@motorcycleadventures]

You are welcome anytime!

[@KellyWhitehouse]

I really enjoy your videos. Would love to travel to Europe and ride with you one day. Keep up the great work.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Then just do it.

[@KellyWhitehouse]

Ok. Deal.

[@devanshurajjhala2237]

This tips are really useful. Good work . Thank you, from India.

[@motorcycleadventures]

You are welcome anytime!

[@vesso_georgiev]

Hi Pavlin, yet anogher set of good and practical advice, thanks! I have learned about some of the things you are talking about the hard way this summer when crossing Serbia, Croatia and Slovenia with 39.5 Celsius for nearly 1000 km. Beginner's mistakes. ..:-) Using the chance, I wish you a happy and prosperous 2018 with lots of good health, good friends and ofcourse great adventures!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Hi Vesso, Happy New Year to you as well! I wish you many, super interesting trips!

[@samirfarzandali]

Very useful and practical approach

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks!

[@namepassword2106]

Great videos, keep it up.

[@kazushinakada8138]

This is a very nice video even though I am just a cyclist.

[@raysmith2924]

Great advice. Thank you.

[@MrClean417]

Had a 10 hour trip on 40 degree day, Water Water Water, no breakfast dinner was decent sized, light sandwich for lunch. Still, noticed I was running out of gas and pulled off immeadiatly after 2 hours at high throttle setting and the cycle overheated. Realized I'd been pushing it too hard but had a schedule to make so the next stop 5 miles before I reduced throttle and let the bike cool. This time on pulling off no overheating, met up with a couple other guys on bikes going the other way, fueled and got back up on the road. 15 minutes later I was riding through the southwest desert area of America which I realized was a little strange as I was in Missouri. I felt vibrations pulling me right a bit, then felt them on my wheels. Hmmm, feels like the warning track. I realized I'd passed out and was going off the road at about 100 mph. Luckily the trailer I was pulling gave me more heads up. Head cleared quick enough to bring everything to a controlled stop and realized that with my concerns on the motorcycle and talking I had forgotten to drink. Trailer had a cooler on it, drank two bottles of water and put another in the handlbars, had that drunk before I got up to 65. So, excessive throttle, not enough water, two of your points. Made my appointment though so it all ended well.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Leaned the hard way lessons we usually remember till we die, but it shoudn't be like that.

[@davidandmandy283]

Your info is very useful thank you for sharing your experience

[@motorcycleadventures]

You are welcome anytime! Happy New Year!

[@tomthompson7400]

wise words from this man

[@MTK2345]

Good advise.. Thanks for that!

[@yaseerarafath8610]

Thanks a lot for the info chow

[@malvinacarabas5768]

Very interesting tips . Thank you .

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@RobertJones-s9b]

People don't believe me when I say, it's better to be behind the fairing of my K75RT when it's 40c plus than on a naked bike, but it is! The fairing keeps the 40c wind off me and the engine heat is directed out the side of the fairing, not on to me. Give me the RT in 40c any day over a naked bike.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@maxpayne8304]

... „And as always: Have a nice day!“ Just kidding ;) Nice video and some good advices! Keep up the good work :)

[@kenpickett9317]

Good advice!

[@Mike-wc7em]

Don't mind me.. just a canadian gaining unusable information lmao

[@tuomashuovinen]

tl;dr Avoid cotton, use polyester technical sporting clothes and enduro armor. I have visited central Asia twice with my bike. Once during the hottest possible weather, summer 2010, when temperature records were broken and 2015, when there was "only 43C" temperature, both time going through Kazakhstan deserts. First time I had a waterproof jacket and cotton t-shirts, a big mistake! My view is that top 1 mistake is cotton in any form. Cotton clothes will soak themselves with body moisture and after that the fabric changes so that the moisture does not go through well. Then you have a wet cloth against you which feels super bad inside the waterproof jacket. Waterproof jacket does not let the water evaporate away, so there is no cooling effect. Extremely dangerous situation! Heat stroke comes quickly if you follow this videos advice. One should always optimize for ideal heat convection when choosing hot weather riding clothes. 2015 when I went again I used the advice of the Russian bikers I had met 2010. Solution is to get rid of the jacket, because it is easy to pack over the luggage with nylon straps. Then wear a technical t-shirt for sports (polyester/nylon), Motocross body armor and Motocross shirt as the top layer. That way the heat convection is nearly optimal, since the armor protects you getting the hot air baking treatment yet it lets a lot of air in -> body moisture goes away. Other things I had were polyester lined cordura pants for riding and nylon socks on my feet. That way there were many layers of moisture transporting material which let it pass through. It was super comfortable to ride even in hot weather. As long as air humidity is low the airflow will take the body perspiration away and there is a cooling effect. It is important to have breathing space for your feet inside the boots. HOWEVER it is notable, that when the temperature goes over 37C your body has serious difficulties adapting to it. Airflow is taking the moisture away but it is still heating you up. I learned also this the hard way during 2015 trip, but luckily I managed to cool myself in one of the irrigation channels which were flowing from Syr Darya river. So take the last part of the video seriously - if possible - avoid the hot hours between noon and five PM.

[@ahmedelnopy9353]

great video keep on

[@saeedalmajid1202]

I'm from dubai UAE we are familiar with the + 40 degree weather so we defeate it with white loose or over size breathing cloth ! So you guys can use this trick ! Keep outer gear top and bottom white or as bright as possible to deflect sun Ray ...!! Good luck to everyone...

[@liorzummay2494]

@P . S. B So they get HOT...

[@b.chuchlucious5471]

Bring some Sea Salt (with the minerals included, not table salt) to add to your water, too.

[@motorcycleadventures]

True

[@bikeryder757]

I live in a high desert area. I like my mesh jacket especially when I put on my evaporative cooling vest. It keeps my core very cool and comfortable. Riding in the early morning is awesome. I did have 3 hours in 40c temperatures with the cooling vest on and I was fine. I did need to stop a few times to drink water. Coffee, sodas and beer are bad on hot days!

[@vithal2007]

Good advice sir

[@user-lj6co9df1j]

very useful...keep uploading

[@motorcycleadventures]

I will, thanks!

[@ShujaKidwaiMasauliwala]

Your videos are always on the point without any nonsense... Thanks for sharing... Always a pleasure watching your TIPS.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for watching my friend! Ride safe!

[@mechonroad]

More helpful ....thanks

[@fakeartbusterville3316]

I rode 9 hours with max 4 stops of less then 30 minutes, it was August in Albania, temperature was 32C, I was riding 130kmh at all times, and this was done on an air cooled 200cc one cylinder, I disagree with most of your suggestions. Stopping too many times will make you even warmer and when you get on the high speed winds again, you can catch a cold, I personally like to keep one tempo and when you stop, you stop to rest fully till next day.

[@motorcycleadventures]

32 is fine, but if you do this in 42, you will probably collapse from dehydration.

[@milekrizman]

3:57 use foot antiperspirant spray

[@motorcycleadventures]

Nothing helps in this situation!

[@milekrizman]

@@motorcycleadventures spray the feet before you wear your boots. I use it on my feet and my feet smell like roses 😎

[@motorcycleadventures]

Man, I used the boots for almost 40 hours on temperatures over 40 degrees and the inner line was plastic.

[@travelwithme7712]

In india summers r very hot..... soo i mostly prefer to ride at night time instead

[@jaiwantsouth7627]

nice tips good informative video

[@Rkmng]

Mumbaiker Nikhill subscriber must watch this man videos .

[@garrycoates2147]

What a great video! I think the best advice is to avoid riding in the hottest part of the day when it gets over 35 deg C. I pretty much live by this in Australia and have done 800k before lunch to avoid the heat. Getting up at 3-4 am in the morning is hard work but not as bad as percolating in your riding gear in the afternoon. Just watch out for the wild life and cattle. Regards Garry

[@gmayourider5545]

happy new yaear and many nice adventures in new 2018 year

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks! The same for you!

[@jarekrider]

One more piece of advise; in really hot weather get off your bike to cool your t-shirt whit water (I also use a baklava that I soak in water) - make sure to cool your suspension - yest that's right oil in your shock when stressed and heated can actually overheat and fail which will cause it to fail completely.

[@ftan59]

@Trenton Quarantino Hahaha

[@onemilemore541]

What are your thoughts on when to have clothing vents open? Perhaps when cool enough to not need to wet down your inner layer?

[@motorcycleadventures]

On temperature over 40, you really need to close everything.