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When I lived in Md. I owned, over the years, seven HD motorcycles. These went from a 1949 Pan Head 61 cu. in. EL model, up to a 1985 FLTC. Up there I seldom rode in groups and of course, the weather was cooler than FL. So, I never worried about the engine overheating.
Now I ride with a number of groups. Most of them ride in convoys of MCs at a very slow pace. And, stopping often while idling does causes heat to build up.
My current ride is a 2013 Limited, 103 engine. This is the finest Harley that I have ever ridden. However, I worry about the heat. I ride mostly with my lady friend up. Our combined weight is around 400 lbs. or so.
I am asking anyone with experience in add-ons that will bring the engine heat down, to respond and give me some ideas about what to put on my HD.
Given the costs of these bikes, an investment up to $1000 seems worth the stretch. I am not looking for the cheapest fix, but the most effective way to combat heat in my engine.
I have read about some brands of fans that are offered, but don't know which ones to go with, or whether there is something more effective out there that I can buy and install or have installed.
You really need two things.
An oil cooler, preferably with fan. And engine fans. Lots of choices on fans. Most are fairly efficient and reliable so it almost comes down to aesthetics. Pick what looks good to you.
Perhaps W Scott will chime in, he has written extensively on his experience with both.
My son (grown and now 52) can help me install oil cooler with fan and engine fans. Now need to know what to buy and where.
About my 2013 Limited HD: The original owner bought it in 2012 and immediately began to make trips to Afghanistan as a contractor. As a result, when I bought it last month, it had 1254 miles on it. He had already had the HD dealer do the first service, even though the miles were not there. I feel like I got a great price on this ride.
cooling fans and oil cooler ...these work really good for us and we live in the deep south also ...
30-40 degree difference on the 95+ days down here ...we also run a qt of the Lucas Heavy duty oil stabilizer too ...and the hi flow stainless screen washable oil filter ...
Another option is a product that we make called a crotch cooler. It is a leather barrier between you and the engine and it works very well as we have a lot of positive feedback over the years that we have been here. If you have any questions please email or contact us . We always have time to talk .. Thank you Itch.
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Which fans to cool engine in FL??
cooling fans and oil cooler
