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Old May 17, 2009 | 04:17 PM
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Default Anyone using an Engine Cooling fans?

Anyone installed the factory Harley engine cooling fan thats in the $350.00 range?

Are there any other options besides the 150$ aftermarket ones I see on ebay that are too cheap, IMO to put on these bikes?
 
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nope, after stage1 and cams the hottest yet on the oil tank gauge is 205, had cams put in this yr so haven't rode in the hot months yet!
 
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nope, after stage1 and cams the hottest yet on the oil tank gauge is 205, had cams put in this yr so haven't rode in the hot months yet!
Mine is all stock. The problem is the average temps of 99'F in the summer months here in South Tejas.
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 09:21 AM
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Fans probably work when you are stopped in traffic.
If just hot, I think one or even two oil coolers would be better. That and a better oil pressure spring. That way more cooled oil to the piston cooling jets and heads. If blow out the vents is a issue you can open up the drain holes in the cam support plate. Also remove the little burr around the champfer for those holes. Makes a little dam here and makes a little oil level that needs to go away. I figure a lot better draining here and a lot less gets to the vents.
Check out Jagg or Bob Woods Site. He has oil coolers amoung other things.
And syn oil. I like Redline, Amnsoil or Mobil 1.
 

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We'd rather see a cooler(s) than a fan. Coolers always will work, not neccesarily so with a fan.
 
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