Does an Air-Cooled R1200GSA Overheat Crawling Pace in 100+ Degrees F?

Ever wondered how hot your air-cooled motorcycle gets in slow-moving traffic or out in on the trails in 100 degrees heat? I put this to the test by plugging in my Hex GS-911 scan tool and taking the old 2006 BMW R1200GS Adventure for some slow cone drills.
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[@ragnarrock8747]

Here in the Philippines we remove the catalyctic converter..it improves a lot..it only overheats when traffic is real bad..but of course it would depend on where you are..some countries are more strict than others..subbed to your channel..awesome video by the way..

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Thank you! I appreciate the support. I'd love to visit the Philippines someday. I am quite interested in the cat delete. Does the ECU remap itself automatically? What are the benefits?

[@marcvanderpoel4521]

Great video, I like the topic because I live in Australia. Interesting to know how the bike deals with such high ambient temps. I think I am going to get the 911, sounds like a good idea! I just watched the episode where you drive your new purchase back home. I was wondering what suit you wear, climate here gets same as SA, very cold and very hot. Hope you can drop a link anyway Keep the videos coming!. Thanks mate

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Thanks for watching! Yes, I think the climate is very much the same. The heat is tough sometimes, because I don't like riding without full gear and I sweat a lot! On that ride, it was freezing, but in summer at home it gets 40C plus. That old (oversized! LOL) suit is a Honda suit I got for free at a Honda launch way back when I was writing for a local newspaper. Apart from being a few sizes too big, I really like it.

[@terryboyle]

curious to see the long term test. I started when there were only air cooled bikes

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Thanks for the comment, Terry. I love the simplicity of air cooled bikes. I also prefer carbs.

[@JoaoPolaco]

I allways thought that this engines would turn off themselves when they overheat. Mine is a 2009 model and the engine doesnt sound happy when im on traffic on a hot day...

[@GreaseAndGravel]

I am not sure... it was pretty hot and I rode walking pace for at least 20 min and it still ran fine. Maybe a bit rough, but not too noticeable. I think they can take more than we can in the heat.

[@pokkel17]

Any chance you have the bashplate design

[@GreaseAndGravel]

I’ll ask my friend Rory if he’ll share the design file Email me at [e-mail] 👊🏼