Cooling vest

[Bigfoot]

Anyone have a recommendation for a cooling vest? I'd like to find one for my 30-day ride this August. I read somewhere a great review of a vest that can last up to two days but not certain where. Any thoughts?

[IH Truck Guy]

Try this link.I think that this is the one Shari is going to get for the Arkansas trip.

www.coolshirt.net/motorcycle-cool-bag.html (http://www.coolshirt.net/motorcycle-cool-bag.html)

[BuddyRich]

I just kept a bottle of water in the front and dumped some on my shirt. Hillbilly AC but it worked.

[Bigfoot]

Try this link.I think that this is the one Shari is going to get for the Arkansas trip.

www.coolshirt.net/motorcycle-cool-bag.html (http://www.coolshirt.net/motorcycle-cool-bag.html)



Holy cow. That's expensive.

[flb_78]

On the Two Wheeled Texans forum, many just use the cooling vests from an industrial place such as Grainger. Many have the bonus of also being reflective. They cost much less then ones labeled for "motorcycles".

[Riderduke]

Try this one
http://www.tuffrhino.com/MiraCool_Poncho_Vest_p/hs1045.htm
It comes in Beige which would be my preferance. But the High-Viz orange is safer if anyone looks under your mesh jacket:rotf:

I just saw this one the other day
http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/sport/mesh+motorcycle+jackets/fieldsheer_iceberg+cooling+vest
I'm just not sure if It is $10.00 better:confused24:

I will be getting one for the trip to the International rally just gotta decide

[BMW]

Another one to look at
http://www.forestry-suppliers.com/product_pages/View_Catalog_Page.asp?mi=3471

[Riderduke]

Another one to look at
http://www.forestry-suppliers.com/product_pages/View_Catalog_Page.asp?mi=3471
Yeah that is the other one I've seen. One of the customer ratings / comment is made by Terry Kori aka BLACKJACK:clap2: (But it only comes in High-Viz orange)

[Bigfoot]

Try this one
http://www.tuffrhino.com/MiraCool_Poncho_Vest_p/hs1045.htm
It comes in Beige which would be my preferance. But the High-Viz orange is safer if anyone looks under your mesh jacket:rotf:

I just saw this one the other day
http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/sport/mesh+motorcycle+jackets/fieldsheer_iceberg+cooling+vest
I'm just not sure if It is $10.00 better:confused24:

I will be getting one for the trip to the International rally just gotta decide


I tried to order the tuffrhino but it only comes in Regular. Little person size. Arrrgghh.

[Tom]

http://www.tuffrhino.com/Standard_Sport_Vest_p/hs3000.htm

Bigfoot try this site..different colors and sizes. Tom

[Condor]

I just kept a bottle of water in the front and dumped some on my shirt. Hillbilly AC but it worked.

Yep!!! That works great... :) 'Nother thing. If the humidity's on the high side don't expect anything to keep the high temps down.... except high speed.... :)

[CMIKE]

661 core cooler. We use these in motorcross. Soak them in water and they expand this jelly like stuff inside. They sit on your shoulders and around your neck like shoulder pads...cool you off.
http://www.gmo1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=661-1513Ywp&click=2

I have seen Fire fighters and paramedics use these.
We put them in an ice box with ice and put them on the riders before a race during the hotest times of the racing season.

[Curbcrow]

Try Techniche-Intl.com for some nice evaporative vests. We ride in Arizona year round with these cooling vests, they are great. They also have skull caps, bandanas, etc........

[aharbi]

For Summer Texas riding I wear a ridecool.com evaporative vest (with sleeves) under my mesh jacket. It lasts from 4 - 6 hours and makes hot weather riding enjoyable. I no longer say "it's too hot to ride". I just soak the vest and go.

[Double D]

Try this one
http://www.tuffrhino.com/MiraCool_Poncho_Vest_p/hs1045.htm
It comes in Beige which would be my preferance. But the High-Viz orange is safer if anyone looks under your mesh jacket:rotf:

I just saw this one the other day
http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/sport/mesh+motorcycle+jackets/fieldsheer_iceberg+cooling+vest
I'm just not sure if It is $10.00 better:confused24:

I will be getting one for the trip to the International rally just gotta decide


RiderDuke, the one from motorcycle close out is the one that I use. I have had it for 3 years and is just about time to replace it. It works great under my Joe Rocket summer jacket.
:2cents:

[Riderduke]

RiderDuke, the one from motorcycle close out is the one that I use. I have had it for 3 years and is just about time to replace it. It works great under my Joe Rocket summer jacket.
:2cents:

What size did you get! Are they sized TRU or do I need to get a larger size like I did for my mesh jacket.

[Tom]

For Summer Texas riding I wear a ridecool.com evaporative vest (with sleeves) under my mesh jacket. It lasts from 4 - 6 hours and makes hot weather riding enjoyable. I no longer say "it's too hot to ride". I just soak the vest and go.


Art,I bought one without sleeves from the guy in Palestine..Could not take it any more at 106-110 degrees after that Texas Meet.....LOVE IT! Thanks for recommending it and the link to me. Tom

http://ridecool.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21/products_id/30

[aharbi]

Art,I bought one without sleeves from the guy in Palestine..Could not take it any more at 106-110 degrees after that Texas Meet.....LOVE IT! Thanks for recommending it and the link to me. Tom

http://ridecool.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21/products_id/30

You are very welcome. And I just ordered a set of those pretty Rail Lights that I saw on your bike from Diamond-R.

[Tom]

You are very welcome. And I just ordered a set of those pretty Rail Lights that I saw on your bike from Diamond-R.

Art,When you get them in if you need help getting them on get in touch,I installed mine and did the rivet method to install.

[Bob Myers]

http://www.tuffrhino.com/Standard_Sport_Vest_p/hs3000.htm

Bigfoot try this site..different colors and sizes. Tom
I ordered 2 of them from these people, the day after you posted and still haven't seen them. Tried calling, I guess they're closed today for the 4th holiday