oil cooler
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 122
Likes: 0
From: SW Ohio
Oil Cooler
I installed an oil cooler on my new Harley 60 miles after purchase, in concert with a fresh oil and filter change! Since these engines run so hot, I believe that anything one can do to help cool them down is a big help.
Back to the question. I researched a couple of oil coolers before I took delivery of my '09 in June and selected the H-D oil cooler because it is thermostatically controlled, which negates having to put a cover on it during lower temps. In addition,. it fits perfectly and does not leak! I don't think you would be disappointed with the H-D unit.
Back to the question. I researched a couple of oil coolers before I took delivery of my '09 in June and selected the H-D oil cooler because it is thermostatically controlled, which negates having to put a cover on it during lower temps. In addition,. it fits perfectly and does not leak! I don't think you would be disappointed with the H-D unit.
Trending Topics
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,246
Likes: 19
From: Cypress, TX
I went with the HD. Worked well. Lots of 100+ degree days here in the summer. No worries. I ride pretty much every day. It really reduces the heat coming onto your legs. Doesn't help in traffic except you are starting the heating process at a little lower temp. It cools down quicker once you are moving. Heat management only kicked in a couple of times last summer.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 757
Likes: 1
From: Ontario, Canada
Also make sure the cooler you choose is turbulated... has tiny fins inside the cooling tubes to stir up the oil as if travels through the tubes so more of the hot oil comes in contact with the tubes, not just the oil closest to them.
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
From: Texas
I ride a 93" Shovel and allways had a cooler on that one. Then a 2007 Road glide which did 62000 so far, many long trips with the head cook and a KwikKamp trailer.Summer and winter mostly in the Western States, 19 States this year. The hottest the oil ever got is 220F and I do have a gauge. It uses the harley cooler with the thermostatic valve and imho it is a must if you 2up in hot weather or tow. I mostly go a little fast as 80mph at 3000 rpm is realy the sweet spot on this bike.
Works for me.
I wasnt born in Texas but I came here as soon as I could.
Works for me.
I wasnt born in Texas but I came here as soon as I could.