Last April I was riding in the Mojave with a bunch of Rayhyde people.
I did a highly scientific test
) during one ride.
It was 95f+ so after doing quite a few desert miles then a rapid road section (80mph+)
we stopped for a water break and I was parked beside a new 1200gsa
I reached down & touched my final drive (quite warm-not hot) then a reached over to feel the gsa's drive
the owner saw this and yelled at me to be carefull not to burn myself ::005::
His was SMOKING HOT
I don't worry about mine any more ::021::