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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 05:53 AM
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I know with older harleys oil coolers were a must but with the newer bikes are they needed as much?
 
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 06:48 AM
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I was just at the dealership and they said "they are NOT needed unless you modify your engine."

I put straight pipes on with a Arlen Ness intake, and they dyno tuned my bike, and said a oil cooler is just a waste of money unless I modify my engine.

Everyone will have a diff opinion on this topic.
 
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well if the hd shop told you that you dident need to spend money then i dont know what to think haha!!!!
 
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 08:53 AM
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There are quite a number of [recent] threads about this.
 
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There are quite a number of [recent] threads about this.
i guess you dident learn anything from the {recent} threds or you would have some input guy.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 08:59 AM
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just buy one! it won't hurt having it on you bike. cheap insurance
the dealer says you don't need because he needs you to come back later for a new motor lol
 
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thats what im thinkin dreamer thanks
 
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If they are not needed, then I wonder why they are stock on the new 103" motors....DUH
 
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told u haha
 
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 09:11 AM
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ya i may have started a **** storm but i like the chatter keep it up
 
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