Michael888 out west in Arizona,USA it gets
Frekkin@#$%^ hot!I wondered if it was hotter down under? I've seen 126F a few years back.I've been in over 120F with the my 05 Speedmaster.I use sinthitic oil and yes the heat is scary hot.Thought of getting a gauge and may one day ,but with the gauge I'll probalby worry about it being to hot.For now I try not to set idle in one spot to long.Really haven't had any problems from it heating up.Now for me you got to watch yourself and drink plenty of water on long trips in the summer around here.I pack a camelpack on long trips.Run a hose up to the front of the bike from the back seat where I strap it on and I can easily get a drink without stopping.And yes I do wear a full face helmet.With the face sheild open and no windshield it feels like you have your face in a blast furnace in the summer around here.So I don't see how these people go with no helmet in this area.
