Are you riding less due to

Only been on the trike once (for the GWRRA meeting) since we came back from the Rally. Every day in July was over 100 degrees; 107 today when we drove to Sam's Club. Brutal. No relief in sight; we're in an extreme drought with a 'heat warning' - no measurable rain in eight months, and Central Texas is starting to look like the Sahara . . . feels like it, too! (Actually, it wasn't this hot in Egypt when I lived there . . .

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Yep. Neither the HD, the Storm nor Momma likes heat. Haven't started either trike in 2 weeks now....jones'in for a ride, that's for sure.
 
Have not had my trike out in over two weeks.
Suppose to get up to 97 today with a heat index of over 105,that is just more then I can take.
:Crap::Crap::Crap::Crap:
 
:AllGood:Ride to work- shift starts 5:30pm and ends @5:30am. Been too humid/hot to do much on days off. Maybe mount a cooling system in Tri-glide box and run coils thru seat for a/c? Oh well, soon enough I'll be complaining about winter I suppose.:AllGood:

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Keep the rubber side down!
 
As a newbie, (April 2011) my wife and I just logged 5300 mi on our new trike, with over 450 mi this weekend. It is brutally hot though here in Indiana. I guess were just too excited with our new toy to worry about the heat though!!:yes:
 
Yes, riding less due to heat and the fact my hubby can't ride as much due to health. Really would like to ride more, but not during the heat/humidity! :(
 
My riding has slowed down! Like Blondigal, I got sick coming home from MV due to the heat and I am gun shy now. Will ride some evenings to go out and eat and have gotten in a few when the weather cooperates. No 95 and above for me, thank you!
 
I ride in the heat, better than the cold. As long as you keep moving it is not to bad. Try to put on 500 to 1000 miles every weekend, have to work the rest of the time. And yes it is hot in Eastern Kansas should be 108 degree's today, darn I have to work. Just ride and be safe. Jay A.
 
Riding less due to the heat. No long trips at this time, mostly locate trips late in the day and return after dark. Looking forward to the fall and beautiful weather.

jt -just sayin
 
Yep. I've cut out commuting (DC) almost altogether. The morning rush hour temp/humidity are workable but the afternoon rush hour temp/humidity are outrageous, especially with stop-and-go traffic. I ride locally on weekends but try to pick rides where I can be inside by 1PM at the latest.
 
Roger that! Not only is it too too too hot, but it's thunderstorm season. No thanks--I'll wait until September!

And no, the Chief has NOT installed my new saddle yet. :mad:
But in his defense, if I'm not riding anyway, guess he figures there's no hurry.
 
Yeah so far 2012 has been a real record breaker all over the country. We were up in D.C. a couple of weeks ago moving my daughter there for her new job and I was expecting some nice cool weather. It was as hot there as it is down south, but still enjoyed the sights, Smithsonian Museums and all.
 
Got a call from a company that sells vest body coolers...circulates cold water and keeps you cool for 4 hrs..
 
I've ridden all but 23 days this year, if You count commuting.....all but 3 weekends, and just under 24,000 miles for the year......Guess I've been a "SLACKER" in 2011.....:D
 
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It's been a warm hot humid summer here in Michigan as well. Two weeks ago during the heat wave me and a buddy took off on a 1,000 mile 3 day ride in northern Michigan and crossed the bridge. Highway m-22 along the coast provided cooler riding and relief from the heat. Ended up at the Mackanaw Bridge for two nights. Day two spent time exploring the UP (upper peninsula for you out of staters) There is a new road H-58 that was just opened in October of 2010 and runs 40 miles along the coast of Lake Superior.

My Volusia 800 trike proved worthy of one up cross country riding. Former 1800 wing owner. One year I was riding with another couple and my wife from Green bay Wi. along Highway 2. It was 95 degrees down state and 75 degrees along lake Michigan. Having such a good time failed to call for reservations in Mackinaw City. Everyone from down state headed north to get out of the heat. Long story short our wonderful 250 mile ride turned into a 525 mile sore fanny ride to Grand Rapids.

Tideman
 
While I prefer the low, low winter temps. I will ride in any conditions. For those high heat days, I usually keep an old throat spray bottle handy filled with water. It's good for misting me while I ride.:Turkey:
Someone who used to live in Tucson told be recently that they used to leave a 1-2 lb. chicken on their car dashboards and watch it cook completely in 2 hrs. I guess that's cleaner than cooking an egg on pavement!:Joker3:
 
As a new Trike Rider, it is hard learning to ride a Trike in 105 degrees in South Carolina with a front end that wobbles at low speeds. I called the Motor Trike Inc. Tech. They advised me to have the installer check the front folk bearings and rear/front alignment.
So, dealing with new Trike Installation problems in the heat is very aggravating.
 

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