High Oil Pressure?
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2008
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My 07 Street Glide has a Harley oil cooler I put on and the oil pressure is a little higher until the oil hits the 180 degree, then the oil cooler opens up. The pressure drops that quick to normal about a little above the 32 read maybe 40. I don't think 60 though.
Sny3, 255 cams, V & H duals.
Sny3, 255 cams, V & H duals.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2009
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From: Victoria, Australia
When did the pressure uncrease occur? Was it right after any mods, changes, or addiitons? If so maybe when the oil cooler was installed a hose was 'skived' and a partial blockage has occured, which would account for a pressure increase.
We need more information....
We need more information....
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Road Master
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From: Tennessee
The oil cooler was installed before I took delivery about 8000 miles ago.
The 510G cam set was installed in April at my 5k service, right before I took the bike on a 1600 mile round-tripper.
I just noticed this earlier this week. Maybe the thermostat on the oil cooler isn't working and won't open up the valve to let the oil flow through the cooler?
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Road Master
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From: Tennessee
Hmm... Could be. I think I'll call the service dept at the local stealership and see what they have to say, just for the peace of mind.
Road Warrior
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From: Victoria, Australia
The oil cooler was installed before I took delivery about 8000 miles ago.
The 510G cam set was installed in April at my 5k service, right before I took the bike on a 1600 mile round-tripper.
I just noticed this earlier this week. Maybe the thermostat on the oil cooler isn't working and won't open up the valve to let the oil flow through the cooler?
The 510G cam set was installed in April at my 5k service, right before I took the bike on a 1600 mile round-tripper.
I just noticed this earlier this week. Maybe the thermostat on the oil cooler isn't working and won't open up the valve to let the oil flow through the cooler?
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Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Tuddenham St. Mary, United Kingdom
So for me that begs the question, "How much is the oil pressure supposed to fluctuate?"
I just had the 5k service done. I never noticed the dramatic fluctuation before, but cruising at 70 or so, pressure is around 32. At a stop light, it drops to almost 0. Is this normal? It even fluctuates from slightly above 32 to around 20 depending on when I shift. Is this normal, too? I have a stock setup - no cooler or engine modifications.
Don't mean to hijack this thread, but maybe it will help keep the oil pressure questions in one place.
I just had the 5k service done. I never noticed the dramatic fluctuation before, but cruising at 70 or so, pressure is around 32. At a stop light, it drops to almost 0. Is this normal? It even fluctuates from slightly above 32 to around 20 depending on when I shift. Is this normal, too? I have a stock setup - no cooler or engine modifications.
Don't mean to hijack this thread, but maybe it will help keep the oil pressure questions in one place.
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