Oil Temp 257 - Normal or YIKES?
#31
06-03-2012 | 05:44 AM
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From: Commerce, Mich.
2008 Ultra, with NO engine mods, and just slip-on mufflers, has 50K on the clock. Temps running 240-260 on average in warm weather (mobil vtwin oil)
I have seen it as high as 280 on 2 occasions (outside temp was 95+ and heavy traffic moving slower than normal)
NO issues whatsoever, I change oil every 3000 and run the mobil in the crank, and primary, with redLine in the trans.
I am considering a fuel manegement system (more to increase fuel milage than anything else) but I don't feel an Oil Cooler is needed in Michigan. If I were riding in the desert, or where temps are near 100 most of the season..that would be a different story.
I have seen it as high as 280 on 2 occasions (outside temp was 95+ and heavy traffic moving slower than normal)
NO issues whatsoever, I change oil every 3000 and run the mobil in the crank, and primary, with redLine in the trans.
I am considering a fuel manegement system (more to increase fuel milage than anything else) but I don't feel an Oil Cooler is needed in Michigan. If I were riding in the desert, or where temps are near 100 most of the season..that would be a different story.
#32
06-03-2012 | 06:05 AM
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From: Sacramento
i notice mine being hot more this year than last year....weather? climate?
havent checked it with my temp gun yet bet i think im going to do the harley programmer. i like how it doesnt stay on the bike & the dyno guy says its a little better than the pc5 (but thats just his opinion). i also have the ext. warranty & harley said that if there is a problem & i have a pc5 its not covered.
im also going to do the cooler & put the oil temp gauge in the dash.
(but what ever you do dont let my wife know im doing this
)
good luck with your situation
havent checked it with my temp gun yet bet i think im going to do the harley programmer. i like how it doesnt stay on the bike & the dyno guy says its a little better than the pc5 (but thats just his opinion). i also have the ext. warranty & harley said that if there is a problem & i have a pc5 its not covered.
im also going to do the cooler & put the oil temp gauge in the dash.
(but what ever you do dont let my wife know im doing this
)good luck with your situation
#33
08-25-2012 | 11:51 PM
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From: nashville
I have the 2011 version of your ride. Was out today in 80+ temps ran about 40 miles at 70 mph and checked my gauge when I stopped. 223 deg.
Around town, I hit temps of 260.
Difference between our bikes is that I got rid of stock pipes, got a tune, and I'm running Amsoil in the crankcase.
With your stock setup, you can expect high temps.
As others have said, switch over to a good synthetic, and when you get the cash, shitcan those stock pipes.
Around town, I hit temps of 260.
Difference between our bikes is that I got rid of stock pipes, got a tune, and I'm running Amsoil in the crankcase.
With your stock setup, you can expect high temps.
As others have said, switch over to a good synthetic, and when you get the cash, shitcan those stock pipes.
#34
08-25-2012 | 11:57 PM
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From: nashville
I can conclude that a richer AFR/ "tune" does NOT result in cooler oil temps. Head temps, ? maybe.....today when running 85- 90 mph in 90 degree weather I was at 240. Slower highway speeds at 230. Full throttle, with redline shifts for 15 minutes I was at 259.
#35
08-26-2012 | 05:32 AM
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From: Queensland Australia
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