Here my latest mod, cooling! Are U C@@l

Nov 16, 2018
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San Angelo, TX
Name
David
That’s right the 100 plus heat in Texas along with the fact I won’t ride without safety gear has forced me to this. :cool:

Actually it works, and getting it ready is fast too, now, there are a lot of different makers and styles out there.

I went with strong reviews by fellow riders to help me chose Hyperkewl Motorcycle Vest made by TechNiche International.

I picked mine up on Amazon for under $35.00,

Simple V-neck w/ zipper closure; work for a wide range of people and uses

Can provide 5-10 hours of cooling relief per soaking

Lightweight, easy to activate, and durable

Comfortable, quilted nylon outer with HyperKewl Cooling Fabric inner, water-repellent nylon liner, and black cotton-poly elastic trim

Adult Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, Custom

Adult Colors: Silver, Blue, Black, Hi Viz Lime, Khaki, Pink, Marine Desert, Army ACU


Now getting it ready is done by dipping it in water for 1-2 minutes is all, I used the bathroom sink. :confused:

Then wringing it out to get the excess water out, adds about 2 pounds of weight to the vest which is made from a very thin material.

Next slip it on and zip it up, I then put on my armored IXS MONTEVIDEO II Touring Jacket, with all the mesh vents open.

The initial feeling after putting it on is slightly cooler, once on the road with air moving its way better than without the vest.

Now I ware a T-shirt under it and the T will get wet, but the water is not dripping off it, IT Works, so I give this a big thumbs up. ThumbUp ThumbUp

It’s not an air conditioner, but it does reduce your core temperature down, which allows me to ride in the Heat of the day. :clapping:

Now how long the vest will stay wet I can’t say, as I have only gone out on one hour rides so far and the vest is still plenty wet when I get back, besides if you needed could always stop and re-wet it in a bathroom sink when getting fuel.

This is a must have if you’re riding in hot weather. Vest.jpg



David Hilton Ret. USN ETC/SS captain
 
I have one like that except mine is silver and blue. Bought it at Cycle Gear. Folded up it fits inside a gallon Zip lock bag. carry it in the trunk until needed in the bag

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That’s right the 100 plus heat in Texas along with the fact I won’t ride without safety gear has forced me to this. :cool:

Actually it works, and getting it ready is fast too, now, there are a lot of different makers and styles out there.

I went with strong reviews by fellow riders to help me chose Hyperkewl Motorcycle Vest made by TechNiche International.

I picked mine up on Amazon for under $35.00,

Simple V-neck w/ zipper closure; work for a wide range of people and uses

Can provide 5-10 hours of cooling relief per soaking

Lightweight, easy to activate, and durable

Comfortable, quilted nylon outer with HyperKewl Cooling Fabric inner, water-repellent nylon liner, and black cotton-poly elastic trim

Adult Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, Custom

Adult Colors: Silver, Blue, Black, Hi Viz Lime, Khaki, Pink, Marine Desert, Army ACU


Now getting it ready is done by dipping it in water for 1-2 minutes is all, I used the bathroom sink. :confused:

Then wringing it out to get the excess water out, adds about 2 pounds of weight to the vest which is made from a very thin material.

Next slip it on and zip it up, I then put on my armored IXS MONTEVIDEO II Touring Jacket, with all the mesh vents open.

The initial feeling after putting it on is slightly cooler, once on the road with air moving its way better than without the vest.

Now I ware a T-shirt under it and the T will get wet, but the water is not dripping off it, IT Works, so I give this a big thumbs up. ThumbUp ThumbUp

It’s not an air conditioner, but it does reduce your core temperature down, which allows me to ride in the Heat of the day. :clapping:

No w how long the vest will stay wet I can’t say, as I hove only gone out on one hour rides so far and the vest is still plenty wet when I get back, besides if you needed could always stop and re-wet it in a bathroom sink when getting fuel.

This is a must have if you’re riding in hot weather. :biglol:

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David Hilton Ret. USN ETC/SS :captain:

I have had them for years. But even at 100 degrees it is still stinking hot. But it does save your life and keep your core cool. Trick I did on my last trip in July. Bring like a 3 gallon garbage bag with you. I put my vest in there and poured one bottle of water in it and walla, perfect for re-wetting and get going again. If I leave earlier and not super hot yet, it stores in that bag in your tour pack or trunk. Then ready when you need it.
 
Thanks for this suggestion, I believe, the first piece of ride'nnn clothing I will purchase ,will be a coool'nn vest for my summer adventure rides............ I used to love long distance ride'nn, BUT the heat does get to me, so I've slow'dd down, on long'rrr than necessary rides, just for that reason........at 74 yrs old, I don't care how long you've been ride'nn, and how experienced we are....... :poop::poop::poop: does happen!

Ronnie
12/24/24
 
Thanks for this suggestion, I believe, the first piece of ride'nnn clothing I will purchase ,will be a coool'nn vest for my summer adventure rides............ I used to love long distance ride'nn, BUT the heat does get to me, so I've slow'dd down, on long'rrr than necessary rides, just for that reason........at 74 yrs old, I don't care how long you've been ride'nn, and how experienced we are....... :poop::poop::poop: does happen!

Ronnie
12/24/24
I am 72 yrs old and ride long distances. Here in San Antonio, Tx we deal with the high 90's and some triple digits in the summer. I bought this cooling system, it a little on the expensive side but it works 3-4 hours of ride time. Take a look, there are better systems out there, instead of cooling vest. Which in my experience only last about 1 to 1 1/2 hours with mesh jacket.

 

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