06-21-2016, 08:28 AM
Hey Jedd, I'm up the road in Fort Worth. And yes, when you're stopped in 100+ heat, it gets hot really fast.
I don't know about higher octane fuel. There are some who state that the motor runs a little lean (and therefore hotter) with the factory ECU map, and that a Power Commander V or sending the ECU to Guhl for a reflash will make it run richer and therefore slightly cooler.
For comfort, maybe a good set of chaps will help insulate from the heat.
Another thought: I've started riding with a cell phone mount (Quad Lock) so I can program the GPS to avoid construction and traffic. It gets me where I need to go by a circuitous route which takes longer, but I get to keep moving and ride through a lot of new places.
I don't know about higher octane fuel. There are some who state that the motor runs a little lean (and therefore hotter) with the factory ECU map, and that a Power Commander V or sending the ECU to Guhl for a reflash will make it run richer and therefore slightly cooler.
For comfort, maybe a good set of chaps will help insulate from the heat.
Another thought: I've started riding with a cell phone mount (Quad Lock) so I can program the GPS to avoid construction and traffic. It gets me where I need to go by a circuitous route which takes longer, but I get to keep moving and ride through a lot of new places.