had my oil temp guage put in monday-changed to amsoil on wed. bike feels, runs, sounds better on amsoil but have no idea the proper range of temp the oil should be running. dealer said "heat management" kicks in at 326 to 366-so whta am i striving for here???

 

205-235
A lean running motor,heavy traffic and/or high outside tempswill make the enginerun hotter.

 

I'm normally between 210 - 240 depending on traffic and the temp. outside......and of course how I'm riding.

Steve

 

Normal temp for mine is 230. It'll get as high as 260 in slow speed traffic and stop & go.

 

It is what it is. What does it run your car?

 

I was running 245 or so after a hard ride. I added the HD oil cooler and the pipes, A/C, and Fuelpak and I don't think I have see anything over 220 deg since the mods. In my opinion in 90 deg heat I don't want my bike running over 220 deg and that's with some stop and go traffic. If I check the temp right after I pull of the hwy itusually shows 205 to 210 in 90 deg heat.

 

Just don't LOOK [8D]... I don't anymore!!!!

 

The service manual states the normal operating temp is 230.




Jeff.....2007 FLHTC

 

170 - 240. Depends on factors like ambient temp., speed, type of oil, and how lean/rich your MAP is.

 

I with you on this one . . . I wish I'd never installed that dad-blame oil temp guage to begin with.[sm=badidea.gif]