Softail oil cooler
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Out of Commiefornia!
I too installed the HD cooler on my bike, because I lived in Southern California in an area where the air temps reached well over 100 degrees and my engine oil temp had surpassed 300 on more than one occasion.
It added the temperature reduction that I was looking for, so I was very happy with that unit. It was easy to install, came with everything I needed, and just works.
Roger
It added the temperature reduction that I was looking for, so I was very happy with that unit. It was easy to install, came with everything I needed, and just works.
Roger
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2010
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Mine's a 4 row cooler, not 6.
I went with the Jagg and was concerned about road debris and the possibility of it leaking or being damaged but my concerns have been unfounded in 50k miles.
It works as promised and I have NO worries about it anymore..........
And you do have to install an oil cooler adapter.
Forget about a thermostat, it's not necessary.
I went with the Jagg and was concerned about road debris and the possibility of it leaking or being damaged but my concerns have been unfounded in 50k miles.
It works as promised and I have NO worries about it anymore..........
And you do have to install an oil cooler adapter.
Forget about a thermostat, it's not necessary.
If so, could you post, or PM me, a pic?
Thanks
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2010
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How much lower does the oil cooler hang below the frame?
Doesn't Jagg offer a bracket that lifts the voltage regulator up, allowing more ground clearance for the oil cooler? Did you use this bracket?
Thanks
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,635
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From: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Hangs MAYBE 1/2 to 3/4 inch below.
The bracket Jagg included only allowed me install the cooler and mount the regulator in basically the same location.
All the bracket does is it gives you a place to mount the cooler to, it doesn't raise the regulator up .
I haven't had any problems with the location of the cooler and I ain't afraid to ride on the rocky/dirt roads either.
I was concerned about the position too till I had 10k on it.
Now it doesn't even cross my mind anymore.
And thanks for the compliment on my bike.
Last edited by silvrbill; Feb 15, 2011 at 03:15 AM.
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 410
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From: Portland, ME
I'm thinking about an oil cooler for the Fat Boy Lo I am getting, but in the catalog, it says you have to side mount the oil cooler if you have the antilock brake system. Anyone know anything about this? I don't like the idea of how I imagine it will look that way, I'd like it in front of the engine, out of the way.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2010
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This pic might be a better angle that you're looking for.
Hangs MAYBE 1/2 to 3/4 inch below.
The bracket Jagg included only allowed me install the cooler and mount the regulator in basically the same location.
All the bracket does is it gives you a place to mount the cooler to, it doesn't raise the regulator up .
I haven't had any problems with the location of the cooler and I ain't afraid to ride on the rocky/dirt roads either.
I was concerned about the position too till I had 10k on it.
Now it doesn't even cross my mind anymore.
And thanks for the compliment on my bike.
Hangs MAYBE 1/2 to 3/4 inch below.
The bracket Jagg included only allowed me install the cooler and mount the regulator in basically the same location.
All the bracket does is it gives you a place to mount the cooler to, it doesn't raise the regulator up .
I haven't had any problems with the location of the cooler and I ain't afraid to ride on the rocky/dirt roads either.
I was concerned about the position too till I had 10k on it.
Now it doesn't even cross my mind anymore.
And thanks for the compliment on my bike.
Your bike is very unique. What brand seat & air cleaner do you have?
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Road Master
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 932
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From: Pacific NorthWest Territory
I just changed the trans oil in my RK and it was full of emulsified oil from water. Too many short trips, not enough long ones. Or else I need an oil heater for my tranny!
Had the same problem with the engine oil in my Ducati ... you can probably guess that I live in the Pacific Northwest ...
Had the same problem with the engine oil in my Ducati ... you can probably guess that I live in the Pacific Northwest ...
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 766
Likes: 1
From: 415/707
the thermostat kicks in, & it cools your oil, & this thing is HEAVY DUTY, ( i mean the guy shoots it with a 12ga at about 10ft, & then pressure tests it with no leaks ) that sold me right there
try that with your jagg or hd cooler
besides, who wants to look at an uglyass jagg or hd cooler hanging off your frame like it just don't belong there
Last edited by NorCal Dog; Feb 15, 2011 at 11:16 PM.