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I haven't seen a thread on this. Just curious if it is possible to add liquid cooling to an Ultra Classic? What is needed if it is possible?
 
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Cheaper to trade for a Limited.
 
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Cheaper to trade for a Limited.
With trade in values I doubt it. Besides I like the color I have and don't like the rest of the stuff that comes with the limited.

I guess the main question is...does the liquid cooling mitigate the perceived heat felt when moving slow or stuck in traffic? In Dallas this weekend and the I 35 traffic almost got me. We had to stop every exit to cool off our legs where on fire just sitting there.
 
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Don't forget to add labor to install everything.

 
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Originally Posted by dixonk
With trade in values I doubt it. Besides I like the color I have and don't like the rest of the stuff that comes with the limited.

I guess the main question is...does the liquid cooling mitigate the perceived heat felt when moving slow or stuck in traffic? In Dallas this weekend and the I 35 traffic almost got me. We had to stop every exit to cool off our legs where on fire just sitting there.
To add the twin cooling, you need to replace the cylinder heads, replace the ECM, add the plumbing for the the cooling, purchase the radiators, fans, coolant pump, thermostat housing, overflow tank, add new wiring harnesses for the fans & pump, remove the oil cooler & associated plumbing, etc., etc.

If this can be done, I would guess cost of parts & labor could easily be over $6k.

On the other hand, if you purchase a new thermostat for your oil cooler & a set of head cooling fans from Ward's you will get the results your're looking for at a cost of less than $400. Used his products on my '07 with good results.

BTW - No affiliation. Here's the link: http://www.wardspartswerks.com/
 
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I haven't seen a thread on this. Just curious if it is possible to add liquid cooling to an Ultra Classic? What is needed if it is possible?
The biggest reason I traded my 2010 Ultra Classic for a Ultra Limited is so I could get the water heads and after riding mine in hot weather I'm happy with my decision. It runs way cooler than my 2010 even with the cat removed the 2010.
 
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Default Adding Liquid Cooling to Ultra Classic

Originally Posted by Hammz
To add the twin cooling, you need to replace the cylinder heads, replace the ECM, add the plumbing for the the cooling, purchase the radiators, fans, coolant pump, thermostat housing, overflow tank, add new wiring harnesses for the fans & pump, remove the oil cooler & associated plumbing, etc., etc.

If this can be done, I would guess cost of parts & labor could easily be over $6k.

On the other hand, if you purchase a new thermostat for your oil cooler & a set of head cooling fans from Ward's you will get the results your're looking for at a cost of less than $400. Used his products on my '07 with good results.

BTW - No affiliation. Here's the link: http://www.wardspartswerks.com/
Thanks for this advice. A new thermostat is something I didn't think about. Will be getting one ordered asap.
 
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The biggest reason I traded my 2010 Ultra Classic for a Ultra Limited is so I could get the water heads and after riding mine in hot weather I'm happy with my decision. It runs way cooler than my 2010 even with the cat removed the 2010.
Agreed. This was at the end of a 200 mile stretch where the temp didn't dip below 105˚ the entire time. The top row of numbers on the PowerVision on the left are coolant temp and engine temp. You can't ask for much better than that.


 
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Originally Posted by zoozoo
The biggest reason I traded my 2010 Ultra Classic for a Ultra Limited is so I could get the water heads and after riding mine in hot weather I'm happy with my decision. It runs way cooler than my 2010 even with the cat removed the 2010.
I concur, I traded my 12 in for a 15 for the same reason.
 
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Originally Posted by Hammz
To add the twin cooling, you need to replace the cylinder heads, replace the ECM, add the plumbing for the the cooling, purchase the radiators, fans, coolant pump, thermostat housing, overflow tank, add new wiring harnesses for the fans & pump, remove the oil cooler & associated plumbing, etc., etc.

If this can be done, I would guess cost of parts & labor could easily be over $6k.

On the other hand, if you purchase a new thermostat for your oil cooler & a set of head cooling fans from Ward's you will get the results your're looking for at a cost of less than $400. Used his products on my '07 with good results.

BTW - No affiliation. Here's the link: http://www.wardspartswerks.com/
My guess is you could put any radiator on it and plumb it up with the stock water pump.
 
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