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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 03:04 PM
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The set up: 117 ci, HD oil cooler, oil temp gauge connected to oil pan.Gas:93 oil: Torco straight 50 weight. I was running 250 degrees on the highway in 90+ heat. I was coming up on a oil change, so I went ahead and changed after the ride- I haven't ridden it yet. What idea's do you have for getting the engine to run cooler. I would like to hear from folks who are running my size engine or larger. thanks in advance-
 
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 03:12 PM
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have you looked at "oil buds" its a large oil cooler that fits between the frame rails underneath the bike, clain a 30 degree drop in temps, I believe it , its very large in surface area not cheap around 600.00 but compared to a burnt up motor? I'm most likely gonna put one on my 110 once I heat that motor up a bit
 
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 03:18 PM
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I did looked at that. Waiting for some feedback on that from others who have it on their bike. Thanks for the idea tho!
 
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