I had some real concerns with owning an air cooled British bike used in Queensland Australia. The climate is heaps different (chillsville vs sweatsville).
All the dealers believe running the "good oil" is enough (fully synthetic) so I use the best I can find!
This is the first bike I've owned that has such far forward controls / footpegs, and i worry about how much heat comes off these motors. The heat felt on my legs in summer is really very noticeable and disconcerning! Ambient summer days here range between 36 to 40'C (97 to 104'F).
I've toyed with a small air dam or scoop on the lower fittings on the oil cooler / radiator to grab more air when in motion.... but in heavy traffic...?
However, I have two mates, one with a TBA the other a TSM, and both are absolute RAT bikes. That is, they have never been washed since new, covered in scratches and dents, mods made with little care or attention etc. and basically get ABUSED day in day out. These bikes get FLOGGED all year round, and still perform like champions. Never a hick-up.
It is a true testament to Triumph that these new breed machines are built tough.
Perhaps I don't need to worry about the heat?
