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[hdaliaconis]

I have used Mobil-1 V Twin for years.  Never had a heat problem.  Amsoil would be a good choice also.  Synthetic oil is a no brainer.  Run it in all my vehicles, cars and MCs

[cahdbiker]

Lars, I have an 09SEUC with fulsac stage one map, K&N open air cleaner, Fulsac 1.75 Baffles, and no cat. On my way back from Canada I made had to go thru St. George Utah. It was at least 110 degrees out riding on freshly laid ashfalt. I had a lot luggage and a passenger. Approaching St. George my wife's right tennis shoe started to delaminate because of the heat. The bike ran fine. No extra noises. I use Amsoil straight 60 Wt racing oil and a HD filter. After we stopped at a store and got her some new tennis shoes we took a two hour break in an air conditioned restaurant. I don't recommend this. When I got out into the heat again I felt sick to my stomach. I think a shady spot in the breeze would have been a better choice.Anyways, got to Las Vegas and it was still 107 degrees out. So in conclusion I would say that we don't really need to  worry about oil temp as much as everyone does. Naturally the level needs to be checked on occasion. I am lucky I guess because my bike uses very little oil between changes.. Regarding Evos  I have one with an S&S 107 I have the dipstick gauge which gets up to 230 on a hot day (I am talking at least 100 degrees). Got caught in traffic on a ride up 99 to Fresno Ca. The lifters got a little louder at idle but otherwise okay.  I think oil temp wise you guys  will be fine on your trip . Watch out for the black squigglies on curves and also dead critters. Have fun. CAHDBIKER

[Lars]

Thanks for the additional info. I'm not worried at all about the scoot performing just fine in any temperature as long as we are moving at a reasonable speed but my reason for asking the original question about when to become concerned about the oil temp was if we were caught in clutch and go traffic for an extended amount of time. Now i know that if the gauge shows 185 or above, start looking for a wide spot to pull over and take a break for a while.
When my buddy and I rode through the Badlands in '07 it was 110 plus and we didn't have a bit of trouble, of course we didn't encounter any clutch and go traffic either.

I also know what you mean about those black tar snakes. If you hit one in a curve it will at a minimum pucker you up and give you something to think about.

Ride safe.

[cahdbiker]

Lars, I actually worry more about hitting critter guts on a blind curve then the black tar snakes, but I have had the pucker factor many times,so I know what you mean. Take care.CAHDBIKER

Thanks for the additional info. I'm not worried at all about the scoot performing just fine in any temperature as long as we are moving at a reasonable speed but my reason for asking the original question about when to become concerned about the oil temp was if we were caught in clutch and go traffic for an extended amount of time. Now i know that if the gauge shows 185 or above, start looking for a wide spot to pull over and take a break for a while.
When my buddy and I rode through the Badlands in '07 it was 110 plus and we didn't have a bit of trouble, of course we didn't encounter any clutch and go traffic either.

I also know what you mean about those black tar snakes. If you hit one in a curve it will at a minimum pucker you up and give you something to think about.

Ride safe.