Oil cooler...
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Joined: Feb 2010
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I melted a set of rings on my 2010 103 SG.I think it was bad gas and running a 100 mph for about 8 hours straight. I have new rings and a oil cooler now! Im just hard on things.PS I will never ever waist my money on SE big bore kits again. In the near future Head Quarters all the way baby!!!!
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Western PA
I'm looking for thoughts on adding and oil cooler...Would you add the cooler before or after the initial break in period, and perhaps more importantly why?
I am going to add the HD oil cooler, just thought I'd ask if you folks had some thoughts as to when this should be done.
I am going to add the HD oil cooler, just thought I'd ask if you folks had some thoughts as to when this should be done.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Macon, GA USA
The first accessory I put on my 02 Ultra was a oil cooler. The Twin Cam engine is the hottest running engine Harley has ever made. This is why they have oil injectors that inject oil to the underside of the pistons. I would not run a Twin Cam with out an oil cooler. Just make sure you run a by pass valve (thermostat) as too cool oil is just as bad as to hot! Most if not all Harley oil cooler kits come with them.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Texas
The first accessory I put on my 02 Ultra was a oil cooler. The Twin Cam engine is the hottest running engine Harley has ever made. This is why they have oil injectors that inject oil to the underside of the pistons. I would not run a Twin Cam with out an oil cooler. Just make sure you run a by pass valve (thermostat) as too cool oil is just as bad as to hot! Most if not all Harley oil cooler kits come with them.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Macon, GA USA
I live in Georgia and no to well about HOT weather. Thanks
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Macon, GA USA
Talking about road grim when I road to Alaska I noticed my motor getting a little hotter about half way up the Alaska Highway. The bike was really nasty so I thought I would hose it off. While hosing it off I put water from the back of the oil cooler and about 2 hand fulls of mud came out. LOL
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Joined: Jun 2009
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From: PA
I had originally planned on putting one on when I got my SG. Imagine my surprise when I found out it already had one on, from the factory.. I noticed last year that my Dyna got pretty toasty a few times during the summer, so I knew it was something I was going to be doing.. Cheap insurance I agree.