The summer is a great time to experience the open road! At times the heat can get to the best of us! Here are a few ways to enjoy motorcycle AC systems and keep cool while still enjoying the summer time festivities!
First. Pre-Hydrate the day before! Stay away from alcohol! Ok just kidding about the alcohol but alcohol does effect your body's efficiency to manage heat! Actual motorcycle AC systems are very few and far between and ineffective. There many great alternatives. Some work better than others! Misters are a good way to remove some heat and get a good cooling sensation in dry climates with zero humidity! Evaporative cooling systems are only effective if the water can evaporate. If you live in Vegas or Houston Texas with 100 percent humidity don't waist your money. These systems just make you wet or really wetter since you are sweating profusely!
Another option is the ice gel vest that you put in your freezer over night! These actually have real heat absorption quality that will keep you cool for a limited time. Once it melts, or the gel pack are heated by your body it becomes a warming vest! For about two hours these are effective. The only problem is you need a freezer to regenerate the cooling effect.
There is one low powered vest on the market that can cool all day! This Vest is equipped with a small cooler that drop into your saddle bag. You fill the cooler with ice and your favorite beverages. When you get on the bike, the vest plugs into the cooler with a small tether. The unit only draws 2 amps and plugs into your battery tender connector. The Vest cools to 65 degrees for up to 4 hours. Then it is time to get gas for your bike, Just grab a new bag of ice. It's the only system that can ride as long as you want with renewable resources you find on the road! No need to bring your freezer with you!
This is how I stay cool on the road! I still may have a few beers too!