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Road Captain
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From: Utah
oil Temp
I read allot of threads concerning oil temp. Folks installing coolers and gauges. Has anyone actually heard of a touring bike having an oil temp related failure? Just curious if there is really a problem with the oil temp in a touring bike. Thanks
Was at dealer today looking at 2012s. All have gone to 103" motors.
Someone will correct me if I'm wrong but the bikes I looked at, touring, all have oil coolers now. Kinda made me wonder if they're getting smarter or trying to address a "problem".
Someone will correct me if I'm wrong but the bikes I looked at, touring, all have oil coolers now. Kinda made me wonder if they're getting smarter or trying to address a "problem".
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From: Puyallup Wa.
Oil cooler is on my list as of yesterdays ride. My bike gets hot and I have got rid of cat. etc. No I have not had a failure but I am surprised at how much heat I can feel on my legs. NOT all the time but I can really feel it on my legs when the bike gets hot and yes it is running better/cooler not in stock form. I hope a oil cooler will help a little bit.
Road Warrior
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From: NYC
this is one where everyone is right and everyone is wrong.......if you are in a metro area and have losts of stop and go traffic...then the other metro riders who are pro oil cooling have the correct answer for you....BUT...if you are a rural rider that can ride the open wind with little or no stops...THEN...the other rural riders that say don't worry about it, its all good, have the correct answer for you.
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From: Central Fl
Oil coolers do little if nothing in town. No air flow. On top of that your engine is at idle and moves much less oil than if at speed. Less volume and you're sitting still. Buy a good synthetic oil and forget about it.
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From: The Desert SouthWest
Synthetic oil gives you an added edge when running these latest model bikes that run so hot. I've gone to Redline 20W-60 and it seems to have quieted the motor a bit too. My '09 RK on a HOT day will hit 260*+ and in one instance it hit 280*. Usually it's at 240*-250* on most days, maybe 230* on a cool nite ride is the lowest temp you'll get.
No oil cooler yet, these are temps with a stock bike. I'm just now working on completing a Stage I and an Oil Cooler is next on the list. Wanna bring these temps down for longevity reasons.
No oil cooler yet, these are temps with a stock bike. I'm just now working on completing a Stage I and an Oil Cooler is next on the list. Wanna bring these temps down for longevity reasons.
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Tourer
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Draper, Utah
I've been running amsoil since my 07 was new, it has 65k and runs 260-280 on a warm day and has hit 300 on a hot day running hard with no concerns, as mentioned the motors are built to withstand the high heat and a good synthetic can withstand the high temps, amsoil is rated for 400+ before the viscosity starts to break down. From what I've heard a cooler will cool the oil from 10-20 degrees and only if you are moving they are worthless in stop and go traffic. IMO a cooler is not necessary; it does give piece of mind to some.
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Rode from DFW to Houston on Saturday. Ride started at 11:00 am and concluded at 3:25. The ambient temp was 100+. Stopped in Centerville for Gatorade and digital dip stick registered 276. The scoot operated flawlessly. If problems arise, well, that's why I have an extended warranty.