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BecketMa
Jun 22nd, 2007, 2:46 pm
I was out yesterday, running errands.
Temp was over 100F, hit around 108F.
My gas tank still has Regular gas in it.

Now that its summer, I might consider running the next grade gas? :-))

Sure wish I had insulated top and side cases for my groceries.

Bob, 0h 0h LT

PS: cold front might plunge temps back to only 100F.

StLHeadake
Jun 22nd, 2007, 3:51 pm
Yeah, but it's a dry heat! Doesn't that just change everything? Here in the armpit of the midwest, we are expecting temps to hit 100 again with 90% humidity. I dunno how to figure the heat index, but I'm telling you if FEEELS like 110! I feel for you brother, I really do. I know your winters are pretty harsh too... ;^}

Seriously, I keep a small softside cooler in two of my cases for when I make unscheduled stops for neccessities like a six pack or for groceries and such. Or, plan b is to ride faster. That should create the proper cooling effect.

Stay cool,

DavidTaylor
Jun 22nd, 2007, 8:55 pm
Is the engine knocking at all? If not you may be OK, but running at least mid grade at hi temps wouldn't be a bad idea. That's what I run year round on my LT and I don't have any problems, even in the heat.

BecketMa
Jun 22nd, 2007, 10:45 pm
Nope.
No knock.
Another 108F, runs great.
Yup. My 00 has the computer brain that does not cause hesitation during warm wx.
For some strange reason, I get tired very fast, and seem to need gallons of water. Plus, I have strange cravings for melons--the ones with a lot a fluid in them.

I need something like my Joe Rocket Sahara vest for my legs and arms.

And, some nice BIG melons!

Bob :-)