118 degrees

[Madcow]

I decided to test my C-14's cooling system today. On my ride home from work I rode through town to see how the C-14 would handle sitting at a stoplight in 118 degree weather, bike never overheated & the temp gauge didn't go any higher than normal.
I don't plan on doing that again.

[jamiemac]

I decided to test my C-14's cooling system today. On my ride home from work I rode through town to see how the C-14 would handle sitting at a stoplight in 118 degree weather, bike never overheated & the temp gauge didn't go any higher than normal.

(I don't plan on doing that again.)

I bet! Wow! Glad You didn't burst into flames!

[Gumby]

I decided to test my C-14's cooling system today. On my ride home from work I rode through town to see how the C-14 would handle sitting at a stoplight in 118 degree weather, bike never overheated & the temp gauge didn't go any higher than normal.
I don't plan on doing that again.

Full gear, some gear?

It got to a little over 90 today in NW Oregon and I was burning up in my mesh gear. I absolutely love it  .

[VirginiaJim]

The C14 has a very robust cooling system.

[Leo]

Be careful in that kind of heat.   I was riding a funeral escort in Dallas when it was about 110 degrees.  Traffic on the highway came to a stop and there was not a wisper of a breeze.  The heat from the bumper to bumper cars made it worse.  The bike was running a little hot, and even though I had a belly full of water and gatoraid I was getting overheated.  Ended up puking and unable to finish the escort.  That kind of heat can be very dangerous, even if the bike can take it, don't push yourself.

[Madcow]

Full gear, some gear?

Atgatt. Mesh jacket, pants, gloves, boots & fullface helmet.

[maxtog]

Be careful in that kind of heat.   I was riding a funeral escort in Dallas when it was about 110 degrees.  Traffic on the highway came to a stop and there was not a wisper of a breeze.  The heat from the bumper to bumper cars made it worse.  The bike was running a little hot, and even though I had a belly full of water and gatoraid I was getting overheated.  Ended up puking and unable to finish the escort.  That kind of heat can be very dangerous, even if the bike can take it, don't push yourself.

I had a similar experience, although it wasn't 110, it was 98 or so with absolutely no breeze (which is unusual here) and in full sun with dark pavement and cars all around.  I was stuck, stopped, and getting sick and dizzy.  I finally decided to ride on the shoulder as the lesser of two evils.  I just hoped there were no cops (there weren't) and if so, they would understand.

[Madcow]

The C14 has a very robust cooling system.

It has a better cooling system than me.

This is what it felt like riding home yesterday.

[maxtog]

But at least it is a dry heat

[CIG4R]

Was stuck in backed up traffic from a wreck going into Dallas , 105F in ATGATT, no shade no exit.
Bike fan kicked on, otherwise business as usual.

[BMahar]

  No such problem in California.
  Lane Splitting. Don't have to stop in traffic jams, just motor along at a reasonable rate of speed.
  All states should adopt Lane Sharing.
  Brent

[cablebandit]

Meh...it was still probably 60 or so degrees cooler than the bike internals

[BlkBird]

  No such problem in California.
  Lane Splitting. Don't have to stop in traffic jams, just motor along at a reasonable rate of speed.
  All states should adopt Lane Sharing.
  Brent

Not everyone likes this rule in California but NOONE in NJ would agree with it.  If they adopted that policy here I'd have to learn how to drive through car doors and bumpers.  The cages would be pulling in front of me to stop my progress.

[VirginiaJim]

It would be suicide for the first couple of years...and that goes for anywhere else that doesn't allow it now.

[maxtog]

Not everyone likes this rule in California but NOONE in NJ would agree with it.  If they adopted that policy here I'd have to learn how to drive through car doors and bumpers.  The cages would be pulling in front of me to stop my progress.

Yep, would happen in VA too... probably most places.  Would take many years for most people to understand and accept it, if ever.

The two traffic law changes I would want for motorcycles would be:

1) Allowing motorcycles to drive on the left or right shoulders at maybe max 25 MPH or something when traffic is stopped.   Especially when it is hot.  Although it is also a problem when it is very cold and the driver is dressed for the non-existent wind chill during "events" and quickly overheats.

2) No tolls for motorcycles anywhere, ever.  Using cash on a motorcycle is very difficult when properly dressed.  Using electronics is intrusive, difficult to mount, and easy to steal.  And a no-cash system is usually extremely unfair for casual users..... motorcycles are unfairly / disproportionally affected.  Since motorcycles put almost no wear on roads it shouldn't matter much anyway.

[VirginiaJim]

1) Assuming it's ok to do so in the future, that's where all the debris falls.  I've actually seen a trooper get a flat on 95 for doing just that.  Not me, I only got two wheels.
2) Get a Smart Tag...and yeah I hear you on the toll fee but it's worth it to me to not have to stop.  I just go right through when I'm using the transponder.  I don't stop on the Coleman bridge and they give discounts for bikes ($2 vs .80 cents I think).

[tjung]

Don't pay the toll on your bike.  See what happens.  It's never been an issue for me.  Maybe my top box shields my license plate from the camera given that the box hangs out over the back of the bike and the camera is snapping pictures from such a high angle.  Or maybe the enforcement is just really weak around here.

[maxtog]

1) Assuming it's ok to do so in the future, that's where all the debris falls.  I've actually seen a trooper get a flat on 95 for doing just that.  Not me, I only got two wheels.

That is true, and the major negative with riding on a shoulder, especially on a bike.

2) Get a Smart Tag...and yeah I hear you on the toll fee but it's worth it to me to not have to stop.  I just go right through when I'm using the transponder.  I don't stop on the Coleman bridge and they give discounts for bikes ($2 vs .80 cents I think).

That is not a solution for many people, including me.  I rarely have need to go where there are tolls, so it is completely unfair I should have to pay for some device to try and mount somewhere on a bike, where it will look bad and could also be stolen.  I also don't like the tracking component of it (of course the number of cameras are making that almost moot now).

Oh, and here is a quote from VDOT you might not have seen:

"we do not currently have a transponder that is designed for use with motorcycles. The transponder is designed to function best at an angle, similar to the one created by the windshield of a passenger vehicle. A transponder mounted on a motorcycle is at the customer's "own risk and liability."

Do you find that acceptable?  I don't.

[maxtog]

Don't pay the toll on your bike.  See what happens.

With my luck??  A ticket in the mail for 10 times the amount

[VirginiaJim]

Oh, and here is a quote from VDOT you might not have seen:

"we do not currently have a transponder that is designed for use with motorcycles. The transponder is designed to function best at an angle, similar to the one created by the windshield of a passenger vehicle. A transponder mounted on a motorcycle is at the customer's "own risk and liability."

Do you find that acceptable?  I don't.

I have a ram mount specifically designed for the standard transponder.  Never had an issue with any toll with it, Max.  I never paid anything for it to begin with and it replenishes  by taking out $35 on the CC when it hits the minimum balance.  Try it, you'll like it, especially if you take a bunch of toll roads.  Oh, and you don't have to buy it from VA.  I think there may be a rental charge on buying new units now, however if anything happens to mine and I have to get another one (rental charge) there are states you can get them from that don't charge anything for them and they're good in any state that accepts them (quite a few on the east coast).  BTW, all my vehicles are registered with VDOT so if there is an issue with it reading, it's taken care of internally in the system based on the plate (you can register multiple vehicles).