Oil cooler?
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Oil cooler?
I was ata dealer talking about some probs I have with my bike including the problem of having heat come up through the seat. Initially one of the guys that has a race car suggested carbon fiber under the seat....said its what he used to help in his car.
He also suggested an oil cooler....everyone standing around agreed that would be better then any thing else I can do.
Any comments or info you might have about oil coolers?
He also suggested an oil cooler....everyone standing around agreed that would be better then any thing else I can do.
Any comments or info you might have about oil coolers?
Road Master
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From: East NM
RE: Oil cooler?
A good oil cooler can make a world of difference. There is one slight gotcha though. If you live in an area that has winter and you ride the bike in cool weather, you will need to either get the sort of cooler that has a thermostat or put in a manual bypass valve. I've seen bikes with large oil coolers in winter that took 3 months to warm up properly because they had no thermostat.
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RE: Oil cooler?
The oil cooler that Harley has for you bike comes with a built in thermostat that activates at 185 degrees. Their cooler is made by Jagg.
Premium Oil Cooler Kit
This cooler was designed specifically for Harley-Davidson® to out-perform all other coolers in the industry. This cooler features a unique "Turbulator" system that evenly distributes oil across the cooling chambers. The air fins are designed to efficiently dissipate heat. This popular Touring oil cooler has been re-designed to simplify installation and enhance performance. The larger heat exchanger provides additional cooling efficiency. Kit features an adapter plate with integrated thermostat that allows oil lines to connect to the oil filter bracket. The thermostat activates at 185°F (85°C). Kit comes complete with mounting hardware and precut oil lines. Kit includes Chrome Oil Cooler Cover.
26157-07
IN-STORE PURCHASE ONLY Contact dealer for pricing and availability.
Fits '00-later Softail® models (except FXCW/C). Does not fit with High Output Horn Kit P/N 69180-02A, Softail® Spoiler Kits P/N 57040-YYXXX, or Definitive5™ Filtration System P/N 63800-07, 63801-07 or 63802-07. Fits with Bullet Softail® Spoiler P/N 57039-YYXXX. Fits with H-D® Engine Guards.
MSRP US $298.95
Hope this helps you Rose,,,, I am pleased with the results from my cooler.
Premium Oil Cooler Kit
This cooler was designed specifically for Harley-Davidson® to out-perform all other coolers in the industry. This cooler features a unique "Turbulator" system that evenly distributes oil across the cooling chambers. The air fins are designed to efficiently dissipate heat. This popular Touring oil cooler has been re-designed to simplify installation and enhance performance. The larger heat exchanger provides additional cooling efficiency. Kit features an adapter plate with integrated thermostat that allows oil lines to connect to the oil filter bracket. The thermostat activates at 185°F (85°C). Kit comes complete with mounting hardware and precut oil lines. Kit includes Chrome Oil Cooler Cover.
26157-07
IN-STORE PURCHASE ONLY Contact dealer for pricing and availability.
Fits '00-later Softail® models (except FXCW/C). Does not fit with High Output Horn Kit P/N 69180-02A, Softail® Spoiler Kits P/N 57040-YYXXX, or Definitive5™ Filtration System P/N 63800-07, 63801-07 or 63802-07. Fits with Bullet Softail® Spoiler P/N 57039-YYXXX. Fits with H-D® Engine Guards.
MSRP US $298.95
Hope this helps you Rose,,,, I am pleased with the results from my cooler.
Road Master
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From: East NM
RE: Oil cooler?
I used to live in SoCal, just over the hill from you, and I've seen it get really cold. Sometimes as low as 55F!
But, you never know when you might get a whim to go up to Big Bear or Arrowhead and play in the snow.
But, you never know when you might get a whim to go up to Big Bear or Arrowhead and play in the snow.
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RE: Oil cooler?
Leave it the way it is, that way you'll have that thing warmed up by the time you get home. The OM will be happy.
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RE: Oil cooler?
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In So. Cal I don't think I'll have the winter problem...but thanks for the warning
Thanks soft06 I wrote down the part number this morning. Did you install yours or did you have the dealer do it?
In So. Cal I don't think I'll have the winter problem...but thanks for the warning
Thanks soft06 I wrote down the part number this morning. Did you install yours or did you have the dealer do it?
I let the dealer insall mine, just due to mine is still under warranty.I didn't want them to say I screwed something up if the V-Twin went south...
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RE: Oil cooler?
I must be the only person dissatisfied with the premium oil cooler. Installed it last weekend. Oil temps before, 245, after... 245. It's definitely flowing oil through it too. It gets too hot to touch.