Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

oil pressure reading

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 17, 2008 | 11:26 PM
  #1  
CW4RET's Avatar
CW4RET
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
From: Tallahassee FL
Default oil pressure reading

I have a 2004 twin cam stock flht ulta.&nbsp\\; with 26,000 miles what should my oil pressure be at idale and running when hot?
 
Reply
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 03:19 AM
  #2  
tmblweed's Avatar
tmblweed
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 669
Likes: 0
From: Near Raleigh N.C.
Default RE: oil pressure reading



&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; No reason it should be much off from new I would think..
 
Reply
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 04:35 AM
  #3  
relli's Avatar
relli
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,853
Likes: 21
From: central florida
Default RE: oil pressure reading

my 07 is normal at apprx 10 idle and 30 running
 
Reply
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 04:41 AM
  #4  
gs34doc's Avatar
gs34doc
Big Kahuna HDF Member
Veteran: Army
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 38,428
Likes: 896
Default RE: oil pressure reading

+1 Same on my 07
 
Reply
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 05:24 AM
  #5  
SoCal_Pappy's Avatar
SoCal_Pappy
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 4,602
Likes: 5
From: Southern California - Palm Springs Area
Default RE: oil pressure reading

Agree on the 07
 
Reply
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 06:15 AM
  #6  
biz44's Avatar
biz44
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,424
Likes: 0
From: Hoboken, New Jersey
Default RE: oil pressure reading

These engines dont require a high oil pressure. Like everyone said.....about 10PSI at idle.....and about 30PSI as your riding is sufficient and normal.
 
Reply
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 06:26 AM
  #7  
dog155's Avatar
dog155
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 13,389
Likes: 26
From: Windham,Maine
Default RE: oil pressure reading

Most all Harley motors are roller bearing motors,and you cannot build a lot of pressure on this style bottom end.10 and 30 lbs is right.&nbsp\\;
 
Reply
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 02:55 PM
  #8  
IronLegend's Avatar
IronLegend
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 466
Likes: 0
From: Ontario, Canada
Default RE: oil pressure reading

For my 2002 FLHRI would the same numbers apply?&nbsp\\; I'm thinking about getting the Arlen Ness Oil Pressure Gauge.
&nbsp\\;
Tom
 
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 06:49 PM
  #9  
themensh's Avatar
themensh
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 5,331
Likes: 56
From: north of Daytona
Default RE: oil pressure reading

&nbsp\\;My 2004 Electra Glide manual says 5 PSI at idle when warm.
 
Reply
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 07:01 PM
  #10  
garyhendley's Avatar
garyhendley
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,706
Likes: 1
From: Sunland, CA
Default RE: oil pressure reading

my 2006 rg is about 10 when idled-ride safe
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:31 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE