UltraCool oil cooler- not exactly what I was expecting
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Ride Safe!!!
Last edited by Bluraven; 07-02-2018 at 08:48 AM.
#22
I think it's just a matter of picking one (or both) that you can live with. I have a Corbin saddle on my bike and I can tell you, I feel the heat on my right leg but it isn't too bad because my right foot doesn't hit the deck until I put the jiffy stand down. In the end, I think these engines are a lot more durable than some of us give them credit for and they'd continue to run without either cooling system. I just lucked up on a spare set of Jason's fans here on the forum, I wish I could find a set of silver ones for my old Super Glide.
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Campy Roadie (07-02-2018)
#23
I've been using an UC Reefer on my Street Glide for a couple years. So far I'm pretty pleased with the job it does. Especially if you have been running long and fast on a hot day then hit stop and go traffic. That's when I really noticed it keeping the oil temp reasonable and not getting the big hot spike.
#24
I've check the temperature a few different times and it's always under 230. (assuming my HD oil temp gauge is accurate)
The other day while on an open road ride the fans came on for about 30 minutes and then they shut off which told me the oil had cooled down to 210.
They didn't turn back on until I got back into town.
I'm pleased with it and don't regret the purchase.
#26
As an aside;
a passive way to gain some reduction in operating oil temp is to install a filter relocation kit. I achieved a consistent reduction of about 5 deg F after installing mine, ( according to my now broken HD dipstick temp gauge ).
I also use one of the permanent type filters which have integrated cooling fins but I can't see why any filter, moved from its 2/3 shielded position at the base of the front jug, and hung out where the flowing air can reach it all around, wouldn't achieve similar results. The kit increases oil capacity marginally too which has gotta help.
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a passive way to gain some reduction in operating oil temp is to install a filter relocation kit. I achieved a consistent reduction of about 5 deg F after installing mine, ( according to my now broken HD dipstick temp gauge ).
I also use one of the permanent type filters which have integrated cooling fins but I can't see why any filter, moved from its 2/3 shielded position at the base of the front jug, and hung out where the flowing air can reach it all around, wouldn't achieve similar results. The kit increases oil capacity marginally too which has gotta help.
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#27
Temperature is just one factor in determining effectiveness. One of the things I noticed was better oil pressure.
BEFORE OIL COOLER - After extended riding near 95+ degrees, the pressure was about 5 lbs. at idle.
AFTER OIL COOLER - Under similar conditions, I've never seen my oil pressure dip below 12 lbs. at idle. Stays at around 27-30 lbs. going down the road.
BEFORE OIL COOLER - After extended riding near 95+ degrees, the pressure was about 5 lbs. at idle.
AFTER OIL COOLER - Under similar conditions, I've never seen my oil pressure dip below 12 lbs. at idle. Stays at around 27-30 lbs. going down the road.
#28
Temperature is just one factor in determining effectiveness. One of the things I noticed was better oil pressure.
BEFORE OIL COOLER - After extended riding near 95+ degrees, the pressure was about 5 lbs. at idle.
AFTER OIL COOLER - Under similar conditions, I've never seen my oil pressure dip below 12 lbs. at idle. Stays at around 27-30 lbs. going down the road.
BEFORE OIL COOLER - After extended riding near 95+ degrees, the pressure was about 5 lbs. at idle.
AFTER OIL COOLER - Under similar conditions, I've never seen my oil pressure dip below 12 lbs. at idle. Stays at around 27-30 lbs. going down the road.
Pressure remains at 40 or so on cold startups for me but reduces to negligible levels at hot idle.
Last edited by HKMark23; 09-12-2018 at 08:17 AM.
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