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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 07:22 PM
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Can anyone let me know what kind of drop in oil temp I can get from a HD premium oil cooler?
I want to cool my oil when I'm on the road riding but would like to know if the drop in temp is worth the price?
 
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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i have one on my 09 ultra the cooler looks good. The bike still heats up on hot days in traffic. The cooler is only $250.00
 
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 07:33 PM
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Hey cav, can you let me know how much the temp dropped after you installed the oil cooler?
 
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 08:09 PM
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The HD premium cooler will lower the oil temp roughly 20-25 degrees, reducing the operating temp by roughly 10%. I have one on my 2009 SG and I can definitely tell the difference in the lower heat.

Is it worth the costs? I say yes for $270 for the cooler. You will need to decide for yourself.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 08:14 PM
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cooler is worthless in hot stop and go traffic, its ok when your moving only. problem is when your moving all the time, you dont need a cooler
 
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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my local dealer told me yesterday unless oil temp is around 300 you don't need one, he also stated 240-260 is about the normal range on todays engines.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 08:40 PM
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I had a HD cooler installed during 1000 mile service. During stop and go in town riding it runs about 230, on the road 180-210. My cooler was $320 w/tax, dealer chg to install $158 ( 2hr labor ). Lots of $ to install an item Harley should include as stock.
On the plus side it is a little more comfortable to ride and I have a little peace of mind that the engine may last a little longer.
Had a oil temp gauge installed at the same time. I have paid my Harley tax for a while.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 08:43 PM
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I would imagine that it couldn't be a "Bad" thing to have one. Might be a project for me over the winter.
 
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Has anyone used one of those fancy hand held digital thermometers on the input hose and the output hose of the Oil Cooler?
 
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 08:55 PM
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I installed the HD cooler and HD temp gauge. On an 80 degree day the oil temp runs 180 to 200 degrees.Stop and go traffic it will get up to 220-230.
 
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