Oil cooler
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The best way to know if you would benefit from an oil cooler is to know what temperature range your oil is running. If you haven't done so already, I would purchase an oil dipstick with a temperature gauge on it (analog or digital).
There are other ways of reducing your oil temperature if it is running higher than you would like:
1. Enriching your AFR if your bike is running too lean
2. Converting to full synthetic oil if you still use dino oil
IMO, your oil temperature must reach at least 212°F so the moisture and condensate in the oil can burn off. I am happy with my engine oil running between 215 and 230°F. I live in central Texas.
Don't get me wrong, if your oil temperature is running high, an oil cooler is certainly an appropriate way of lowering the temperature, but, you don't want the temperature too low.
There are other ways of reducing your oil temperature if it is running higher than you would like:
1. Enriching your AFR if your bike is running too lean
2. Converting to full synthetic oil if you still use dino oil
IMO, your oil temperature must reach at least 212°F so the moisture and condensate in the oil can burn off. I am happy with my engine oil running between 215 and 230°F. I live in central Texas.
Don't get me wrong, if your oil temperature is running high, an oil cooler is certainly an appropriate way of lowering the temperature, but, you don't want the temperature too low.
Ronnie
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Thanks to all. So much information and research on my part to be done. As I said, I am new to Harley. I don't know that I need one, just read that some have and thought it would be benificial.
I am looking at all my options to keep my bike in great mechanical shape(wife said I need to keep this for awhile. This is my 3rd purchase in 4 years. I better be happy this time.)
Thanks to all,
Ronnie
I am looking at all my options to keep my bike in great mechanical shape(wife said I need to keep this for awhile. This is my 3rd purchase in 4 years. I better be happy this time.)
Thanks to all,
Ronnie
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From: South Carolina
The best way to know if you would benefit from an oil cooler is to know what temperature range your oil is running. If you haven't done so already, I would purchase an oil dipstick with a temperature gauge on it (analog or digital).
There are other ways of reducing your oil temperature if it is running higher than you would like:
1. Enriching your AFR if your bike is running too lean
2. Converting to full synthetic oil if you still use dino oil
IMO, your oil temperature must reach at least 212°F so the moisture and condensate in the oil can burn off. I am happy with my engine oil running between 215 and 230°F. I live in central Texas.
Don't get me wrong, if your oil temperature is running high, an oil cooler is certainly an appropriate way of lowering the temperature, but, you don't want the temperature too low.
There are other ways of reducing your oil temperature if it is running higher than you would like:
1. Enriching your AFR if your bike is running too lean
2. Converting to full synthetic oil if you still use dino oil
IMO, your oil temperature must reach at least 212°F so the moisture and condensate in the oil can burn off. I am happy with my engine oil running between 215 and 230°F. I live in central Texas.
Don't get me wrong, if your oil temperature is running high, an oil cooler is certainly an appropriate way of lowering the temperature, but, you don't want the temperature too low.
I am trying to figure out this site. Thank you for the great response. I am still learning what I need to in order to keep my bike in great shape.
You have alot of knowledge in this matter and I would like to talk more if that is ok with you. I enjoy working on my own vehicles.
I am looking to personalize this bike and have been doing research into the many options available.
Thanks again,
Ronnie
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