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Metal that is in contact with the heat source and increases the surface area will readily transfer heat. Science says it works.

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what's the part #?

does this just slip over the oil filter?

If it does, looks like it would be a cheap way to keep the chrome look on the oil filter without buying the chrome filter

thanks in advance to any replies

 

I dont think you can buy them from HD anymore but they are on e-bay all the time

 

Yea, those fins on thecylinders probably don't really do anything either.

 

From Dictionary.com:

Functional (adj.): Having or serving a utilitarian purpose; capable of serving the purpose for which it was designed.

Thus, that seemingly useless piece of chrome bling you spent too much for is functional because it was designed to make you enjoy the look of the bike and the intended result was achieved. Next time one of your sportbiker friends mentions "functional" in a context designed for their tastes, like high-speed handling or performance, remind them of the true definition. What's functional to one person isn't so for another.

 

I wouldn't want a device that cools the oil at all times, even when cold which would prolong warm-up times. Being simple heatsinks that transfer heat by convection, I doubt if these filter sleeves do much for cooling, but have never seen a test on them.

 

Science dictates that it would have to work. How well it works is a different story. Is it worth 10 bucks? I have spent more money on things that don't work, so I would have to say yes.

 

How easy are they to install?The oil filteris mounted close to the block... appears to me that it would be a tight fit sliding it over the filter?

 

I think i will get one just for the look. Mo easy to clean them dem chrome filters.