High oil temp?
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High oil temp?
good evening all, im new to the forum and I had a quick question about my oil temp. i've got an 09 street glide with about 1600 miles on it that i just picked up in may. im switched over to full synth at my 1000 mile and so far all i have done to it engine wise is add a set of rush slip-ons with 2" baffles. anyway i was riding on the highway the other day at about 75-80mph for a good hour and a half. when i stopped i checked my oil temp and it was reading about 260. this is my first harley so im still learing as i go but this seems a little high to me. is this normal or is this something i should look in to? any advise would be appreciated.
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Just had the dealer perform the 1000 service with synthetic oils and added the HD oil cooler. Before the service the oil temps was averaging about 245*. After the service I rode 55 miles and at the 22 mile mark temp was 229* and 55 mile mark temp was 230*. Not bad I guess.
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Make sure you put one on with a thermostat. Since you live in MI, you won't want it kicking in during the cooler temps.
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Thanks for the replies, guess i wont worry too much about it then. I thought about adding an oil cooler this winter maybe but wasnt sure if i needed it. Does HD make one with a thermostat? One more question, if i upgrade my air filter and add a fuel management system will this also help to curb my oil temp a little? i've been looking into getting a ridemaxx and upgrading to a K&N element and possible a new intake all together.
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From: Gladys, VA
Thanks for the replies, guess i wont worry too much about it then. I thought about adding an oil cooler this winter maybe but wasnt sure if i needed it. Does HD make one with a thermostat? One more question, if i upgrade my air filter and add a fuel management system will this also help to curb my oil temp a little? i've been looking into getting a ridemaxx and upgrading to a K&N element and possible a new intake all together.
Last edited by tibadoe; Aug 22, 2009 at 11:03 AM. Reason: Add info
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Yeah, I checked mine the other day after a similar ride and it read 279. Air temp was mid to high 90s - I have Bub 7 slip-ons, ventilator A/C, PCV and run Mobile 1.
They get hot - may look into oil cooler also.
They get hot - may look into oil cooler also.