What did you do to Your Sportster Today?
#8002
06-30-2018, 05:19 PM
Road Warrior
The cooler and frame mounts arrived this afternoon, got everything mounted up, and took the bike out for a test run for 20 miles or so. So far no sign of any leaks AND where I was seeing oil temps in the 230-240* range at 70 mph, I am now seeing 210-220*F. Good oil temps especially seeing it is in the low 90's here with oppressive humidity.
#8004
06-30-2018, 06:38 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
I was going to go with the HD cooler with the Jaggs adapter since it has a thermostat, and it is cheaper than the Jaggs but, the HD cooler does appear to be wider than the Jaggs. That is why I went with the Jaggs cooler to keep it as compact as possible
I wanted to mount it higher but, I have relocated the turn signals down to the lower fork clamp on the triple tree. I had to go lower to allow clearance between the cooler and the signal housing when the bars are turned all the way left.
#8005
07-01-2018, 08:51 AM
Road Warrior
Started installing the oil cooler and adapter.
The adapter arrived a few days ago, it is cast aluminum and it looked to either have a black oxide or almost looks like a parkerized finish. I found this paint I had and painted it so it would closer match the engine cases.
I removed the oil filter and found the filter nipple was loose and tightened it down. Something I guess everyone should be checking regularly.
I installed the oil filter adapter using the new adapter nipple. Only thing I wasn't too happy about was, it is made from aluminum. Steel would have been a better choice IMO as aluminum and steel expand and contract differently and it could cause it to loosen up although I did put a couple of drops of blue loctite on the threads. Time will tell... I used a small piece of wood cut into a wedge to stop the adapter from rotating when tightening it up.
Finished the adapter install, wrapped the lines in a plastic bag and waiting for the cooler and frame mounts to get here. USPS has them out for delivery today, should be here any time.
The adapter arrived a few days ago, it is cast aluminum and it looked to either have a black oxide or almost looks like a parkerized finish. I found this paint I had and painted it so it would closer match the engine cases.
I removed the oil filter and found the filter nipple was loose and tightened it down. Something I guess everyone should be checking regularly.
I installed the oil filter adapter using the new adapter nipple. Only thing I wasn't too happy about was, it is made from aluminum. Steel would have been a better choice IMO as aluminum and steel expand and contract differently and it could cause it to loosen up although I did put a couple of drops of blue loctite on the threads. Time will tell... I used a small piece of wood cut into a wedge to stop the adapter from rotating when tightening it up.
Finished the adapter install, wrapped the lines in a plastic bag and waiting for the cooler and frame mounts to get here. USPS has them out for delivery today, should be here any time.
Wiz
#8006
07-01-2018, 09:14 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
Yesterday after installing the cooler and in mid 90* temps after 25-30 miles at 70 mph I was seeing 215-220* oil temps. My son and I are headed back out shortly and be out most of the day. It's going to be in the low/mid 90's again so I'll be keeping an eye on the temps to see if they remain lower on longer rides.
#8008
07-01-2018, 10:21 AM
Road Warrior
I would normally see 220-230* unless I was running 70 mph or more, then the temps would hit 240*ish. Last Sunday my son and I were out and riding home in 95* temps at 65-70 mph and I was just under 250*. This is at the tank using the HD analog gauge.
Yesterday after installing the cooler and in mid 90* temps after 25-30 miles at 70 mph I was seeing 215-220* oil temps. My son and I are headed back out shortly and be out most of the day. It's going to be in the low/mid 90's again so I'll be keeping an eye on the temps to see if they remain lower on longer rides.
Yesterday after installing the cooler and in mid 90* temps after 25-30 miles at 70 mph I was seeing 215-220* oil temps. My son and I are headed back out shortly and be out most of the day. It's going to be in the low/mid 90's again so I'll be keeping an eye on the temps to see if they remain lower on longer rides.
Highest ive seen is 220 at the tank with the same oil dipstick / analog temp gauge, that was riding 2 up @60mph on a 80’ day so I’m guessing we’re pretty close.
Love that synthetic, just for that little extra peace of mind.
Thx buddy 🍺
Wiz
#8009
07-01-2018, 12:27 PM
Road Captain
https://mobiloil.com/en/faq/product-...View=20&Page=1
#8010
07-01-2018, 01:24 PM
Road Warrior
Agree on the synthetic...per Mobil 1 conventional oil starts to break down at 250F while they claim V-Twin 20W50 can take 300+ degrees without damage.
https://mobiloil.com/en/faq/product-...View=20&Page=1
https://mobiloil.com/en/faq/product-...View=20&Page=1
And from what I’ve just read, the Dino oils just getting ready to sheer.
Wiz 🍺