Highest temps you've ridden moto in?

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Hammer 663s 6/28/2021 10:47am
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Not moto, but rode my street bike from Eureka CA to Sacramento one July. Didn't have a choice. It was 115 in Redding when I got there. I stopped at Whiskeytown Lake on the way into town and just waded in with all my gear on but my helmet. I was wearing full mesh pants/jacket and a pair of shorts/dryfit shirt underneath. Got back on the bike and was completely dry in 5 minutes. I had to stop every 30-60 minutes and find a hose and soak myself down to make it. It was like riding in a convection oven down I5. I wasn't sure I was going to make it home. 4+ hours at over 110. Never again.

Made the Friday Night Motocross at Sac Raceway events at 105 seem easy. At least moto is short. This felt like a never-ending ride thru hell.


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Rickyisms 6/28/2021 10:52am
6/28/2021 10:52am
We rode yesterday with an ambient temp of 93 and a real feel of around 102-104 with the humidity. 110 degrees in California is hot, but Southern humidity is a whole different game, I brought 3 extra Jerseys and burned through them within 4 motos.
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motodad312 6/28/2021 11:04am
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kawasa84 wrote:
Born and raised in Iowa, never once rode/raced in 100 degree heat. But definitely some days around 90 and very humid. Just over 23 years in...
Born and raised in Iowa, never once rode/raced in 100 degree heat. But definitely some days around 90 and very humid.
Just over 23 years in Texas and I can easily say I've rode 100's of times in temps of over 100 and high humidity as well.
So far this year North Texas hasn't officially broke 100 air temp, (99 twice though so far) but I rode just 2 weekends ago when the heat index was 105 at Oak Hill.
Highest temp I've rode in here was probably 109 air temp. Highest heat index I've rode here was probably 113.
I've come in the pits many times, goggles already off, put bike on the stand, and immediately the helmet, gloves, jersey, come off, and I pour lots of cold water on my body. If it seems I'm not cooling down enough, I've taken my boots off, pulled the pants down and laid in the back of the truck or gotten into the truck, turned on the A/C and with the vents blowing full blast, sat in there for 15 minutes or so, until I was ready to go another 20 min on the bike.
One thing that has helped me is that I spend so much time outside in the heat (which lasts at least 4 months here) that I do believe I get acclimated to it somewhat.
Yeah, these guys need to get to TX in July and August if they want to talk about riding in heat. Temps at or near 100 with dew points in the 70s some days. All of TX is brutal but if you really want to test your heat stamina, take a trip to 3 Palms. Nothing like Houston in August - has to be the closest thing to living in hell (not a knock on the track - the track and facility are awesome but you want to talk about heat and humidity!!).
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TSCHAM101 6/28/2021 2:49pm
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112.. it wasnt bad when riding moto.. but when you got off the bike... i went immediately into the trucks air conditioner and rehydrated.
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Hammer 663s 6/28/2021 5:04pm
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We hit 115 in Portland today. 113 at the shop right now. F-ing hot. My data center did great. The 17% humidity saved us. I'll still have a job tomorrow.

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FlaNard 6/28/2021 6:12pm
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Well over 100 degrees here in Utah more times than I could count. Those were great times to hit the track or hills because they’d be empty. The downside came when the sweat starts to get in your eyes/goggles. When I was younger that’s usually when I’d ride. Middle of the day.
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Titan1 6/28/2021 8:02pm
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I’ve done some hare and hounds in the high 90’s…I hated it. I can’t take the heat and it takes the fun out of riding….I’d rather ride in the 30’s (and I do, I ride almost year round here in northern utah…if it’s above freezing and there is no snow on the ground) than the 90’s.
profeshenal125 6/28/2021 8:18pm
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sandtrack315 wrote:
Do motors boil coolant any faster when its 100 versus say, 85?
Never had a coolant problem. Transmission oil doesn’t last long and has to be hard on the bearings. Suspension fluids break down faster, forks and shock get real hot.
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ktmdan 6/28/2021 9:34pm
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Heat isn't the problem. It's the accompanying dust that sucks...
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Don’t know what the temp was, or if it was even a record hot day, but it was in ‘85 and I had bought a new “cool looking” jersey that apparently didn’t breath that well and fit tight around the neck and wrists. Long story short, I was fine while riding race pace but when I pulled off the track and put the bike in the stand, I started to overheat and began to panic from the heat. I couldn’t get my helmet and jersey off fast enough. It was actually a scary moment.
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ZOSICK 6/29/2021 8:52am
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In AZ, at this time of year, it's in the 90's at 7am lol. So basically we ride in the low-mid 90's. On hot days, in the 100's. No big deal. They say it's a "dry" heat lol. Then again, there's a reason we cook food in an oven, because it's f-ing hot lol.
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BroFoSho 6/29/2021 9:25am
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Have done countless days over 100+ degree riding on the track and in the desert in AZ. As others have mentioned, it's not so bad when you are moving.

Basically, I learned it's time to stop for the day when you hear the motorcycle start to ping or vapor lock (back in the carb days).
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philG 6/29/2021 10:45am
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I raced Supermoto in Gemany, and it was 110 under our awning. 15+2 in full leathers was not fun at all ... they hosed us down as we came off the track.
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ktmusa 6/29/2021 12:31pm
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104deg in the shade and very little shade. 1982 I was on my Maico 400. I was the only rider to show up to the line the 2nd moto. 90% of handling the heat is in your mind and preparation before the race.
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Ryno23 6/29/2021 6:17pm
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I've raced a few times in the 102-105 range. Fuck that anymore. 2014 racing the 30A for a class win in 102 heat. Watched one of my buddies pull off the track and fall over as I was getting cold water poured on me at the finish line. It was brutal. Medics told us to IMMEDIATELY take him to the camper where the AC was already blasting and to cool his temps. We had him in the shower with cool water too. They already had a couple of other guys they were attending to at the ambulance. One of the other racer's wife was an EMT nurse and she come to the camper to check him over. Said borderline heat stroke but he was eventually fine. For me nope, no more. Not fun at the end of the moto. That was the last time I decided to torture myself for a few bucks and local hero glory status. Even though I pulled a W that day it wrecked me for a week I swear. I have no clue how guys can do it past 105. Kudos to you guys, not for this guy ever.
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kyle173 6/30/2021 5:49am
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46c Western Qld, dry heat just drink plenty of water and let the bikes cool. Low 40s Darwin Northern Territory in the wet season with 100% humidity good old Australia.
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Gotland Edon 7/1/2021 9:35am
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No offense to y'all, but 100+ degrees is not too bad if it is dry heat. Here in Florida is that plus almost 100% humidity most days during summer and a tad less in spring. It is so hot that is hard to breathe inside a fuckin helmet. Is like like putting your face above a boiling water pot.
Some days I wanna ride and when I step outside I just say fuck it and do something else.
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DaveB771 7/1/2021 11:35am
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KMC440 wrote:
Millville 98 degrees with about 85+% humidity. Couldn't breathe, I grew up in NoCal and had ridden in 105 at Marysville ... it was almost impossible...
Millville 98 degrees with about 85+% humidity. Couldn't breathe, I grew up in NoCal and had ridden in 105 at Marysville ... it was almost impossible to finish.
Millville is either blinding rain or off the scale hot & humid. Many years ago they warned us at the riders' meeting that dangerous heat/humidity was forecast that day and to remember that we were just racing for cheap chromed plastic. After the second moto I leaned my bike against a tree and took a nice long dip in Spring Creek.

It just about took my breathe away but it was the smartest thing I did all day.
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Nairb#70 7/1/2021 3:04pm
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I remember seeing 105 on the bank thermometer on the way home in August in FL, yup and the humidity was tapped. Got dizzy after 5 laps, would pull in, jump under shower, down to skivies and hide under Oak tree, then do it again. I could feel my pores draining and expanding, literally like my skin was breathing.
Suffered heat exhaustion on MTB in FL, couldnt finish sentences, couldnt concentrate. Was OK after ice bath and rest. It seems like I dont handle extreme temp so well anymore.
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About 10 years ago I raced at Perris Raceway at 106 F.
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EngIceDave 7/2/2021 4:32am
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Back in my day, we raced even when the sun was right next to the track! We didn't care! One time, this guy BURST INTO FLAMES it was so hot! And we liked it! One time, the surgical band just melted in mid air across all our fenders! Then there was the time it was so hot, the bears were mad and we had to fight the angry bears midrace on a track that only went uphill!

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MX558 7/2/2021 6:03pm
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I'd say the worst conditions with heat and humidity were at millville . It rained all week prior and had to do back to back motos . I thought I was going to pass out in the fourth moto of the day . Another time was at Blackhawk Farms road racing , it was so hot the the track was coming apart and that track is busy as hell .
Sr_Vet_Rider 7/2/2021 6:39pm
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Dimblewambie wrote:
Jealous.. enjoy CDA. It’s beautiful pretty much year round.
Well… we rode Tuesday in 108 and Wednesday and yesterday were 102. (Record heat since 1920)
It was a pretty dry heat and once moving it wasn’t bad at all. We rode 235 total miles and had an absolute blast !
I’ve been to Ponca City, Lorettas and several races in Texas in the humidity and there’s nothing worse ! Even 85 degrees with 50%+ humidity is torture, IMO.
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TbonesPop 7/2/2021 8:14pm
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kawasa84 wrote:
Born and raised in Iowa, never once rode/raced in 100 degree heat. But definitely some days around 90 and very humid. Just over 23 years in...
Born and raised in Iowa, never once rode/raced in 100 degree heat. But definitely some days around 90 and very humid.
Just over 23 years in Texas and I can easily say I've rode 100's of times in temps of over 100 and high humidity as well.
So far this year North Texas hasn't officially broke 100 air temp, (99 twice though so far) but I rode just 2 weekends ago when the heat index was 105 at Oak Hill.
Highest temp I've rode in here was probably 109 air temp. Highest heat index I've rode here was probably 113.
I've come in the pits many times, goggles already off, put bike on the stand, and immediately the helmet, gloves, jersey, come off, and I pour lots of cold water on my body. If it seems I'm not cooling down enough, I've taken my boots off, pulled the pants down and laid in the back of the truck or gotten into the truck, turned on the A/C and with the vents blowing full blast, sat in there for 15 minutes or so, until I was ready to go another 20 min on the bike.
One thing that has helped me is that I spend so much time outside in the heat (which lasts at least 4 months here) that I do believe I get acclimated to it somewhat.
motodad312 wrote:
Yeah, these guys need to get to TX in July and August if they want to talk about riding in heat. Temps at or near 100...
Yeah, these guys need to get to TX in July and August if they want to talk about riding in heat. Temps at or near 100 with dew points in the 70s some days. All of TX is brutal but if you really want to test your heat stamina, take a trip to 3 Palms. Nothing like Houston in August - has to be the closest thing to living in hell (not a knock on the track - the track and facility are awesome but you want to talk about heat and humidity!!).
I lived in TX for two years and grew up in the midwest with high humidity. Now live in AZ for 24 years. The humidity has never bothered me. Different strokes for different folks - everybody responds differently. Here in AZ, its not just the temperature, its the sun that wears me out and beats me up. I can ride for hours in 95F and high humidity when its partly cloudy. Put me on a bright sunny day in 115F, and I wilt like a weed. And people need to realize, AZ gets hot with high dew points in July and August. Its 100F here right now at 8 pm with a 60F dew point and we're not even in full monsoon season yet. Its not uncommon to see 110F with 65 or even 70 degree dew points here in July and August. Add in the sun and it can be brutal. But for me, I'd take 95F, high humidity and partly cloudy over 115F and bright sun. Just how my body responds to it. Everybody is a little different.
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Johnny Depp 7/2/2021 8:35pm
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Had been out of the sport for a while, went to Rio Bravo in Houston for the Old School Reunion, didn't get much sleep having to drive from Austin and thought a Monster Energy drink might help. Big mistake. Hot and stupid humid like always there, couldn't even finish practice. Walked around with a bag of ice on my shoulder's trying to recover, nope. So humiliating not to ride after that long haul.

Lake Havasu one time on a vacation, unload my dual sport and it's 116, make it a few blocks and realized it's like a blast furnace, the faster you go the hotter it is. 5 minute ride and hit the lake instead.

Just rode a 1hr. scramble near Austin, around 100 but it was manageable with a camel back and water poured on your body when you finish.

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Blackie59 7/3/2021 5:38am
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Living in Texas you get used to the heat or you just turn into a fat couch potato. One of my 11 year old's was asking me on Thursday if we could go riding in the 95 degree 90 percent humidity because he thought it would be too hot. I just told him that it's not bad at all riding in the heat. It's stopping that bakes your brains.
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