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[NYChog]

Hi all,

I wanted to install an oil cooler kit on my bike.  I have a 2005 Electra Glide Classic.  I was checking out the 2005 Harley catalog and I see that  on page 454 there are two oil coolers one is a premium oil cooler and one is a super premium oil cooler.  there is  about $135 dollar difference, which to me is a big difference.  Which one should I get?  And Why?

Thanks in advance ...

[kbiforce]

I can't tell you which one to buy, but buy one for sure. I put one on my 2002 Ultra I had and it dropped the temp up to 35 degrees compared to a friends bike w/o a cooler. Either way it's a very good investment.

[hd-dude]

An oil cooler is a good investment for the bike. I'm not sure of the difference in the two other than looks, and you can add another $45.00 to the "super Premium" for a chrome cover. They both have thermostats built in which is important because in cold weather the cooler is bypassed.

[PCC]

The super premium has a built in thermostat which opens the cooler at a predetermined temp. Works with a spring I think. The engine fitting is different to accomodate the thermostat.

[Twolanerider]

It's sad I don't know this, but I don't have a clue.  Of the two cooler choices mentioned which one is the unit HD hung on the SEEGs?

[hd-dude]

It's sad I don't know this, but I don't have a clue.

[JCZ]

The "Super Premium" Oil Cooler is on the SEEG's, With the chrome cover.

Now I feel better.......at least we got something for our money! [smiley=laugh.gif]

[Twolanerider]

Now I feel better.......at least we got something for our money! [smiley=laugh.gif]

Hey, some did better than others JC.  In 05 we got those shiny chrome front axle spacers too  [smiley=evilgrin.gif] [smiley=tongue3.gif] .  Man it was exciting see those !

[Elvis]

We '04's don't NEED no steenkin' chrome front axle spacer dealies......OK, yea we do, put em on last service.  [smiley=nixweiss.gif]


elvis

[NYChog]

Hey Kbiforce

I was just wondering which oil cooler do you have?

[kbiforce]

I have a SEEG now, but on my 2002 Ultra I had the 62868-99B which was the smaller one. I think it's discontinued now. . I see it in the 04 catalog but not the 05. The only thing I didn't like was that adapter wanted to loosen up on oil changes. If I went that style again I would just loctite the nut.

[NYChog]

Ah IC.  well thanks for your help everyone but my question wasn't answered.  I'm definetly going to get one I'm just not sure which one to get.  I'll find out eventually

[the O`Fender]

The difference between the 2 units is strictly cosmetic, their is no difference in functionality so, if looks don't matter buy the less expensive one!!! [smiley=1syellow1.gif]

[mr_magoo]

All I can say is the chrome cover is a pain it packes with dirt and crap that the fender dosen't stop and is a bi**h to clean.

[Twolanerider]

All I can say is the chrome cover is a pain it packes with dirt and crap that the fender dosen't stop and is a bi**h to clean.

Magoo, hit a gun shop.  I've got some cleaning "wads" which are basically just small plugs of a very soft sponge type material that go over the end of a cleaning wand and are used to push through shotgun barrels.  Just radically shortened one of the cleaning wands and with the front wheel fully deflected this is a perfect tool for cleaning between the teeth of the chrome cover on the oil cooler.  Takes no time at all.  Does a good job.  And can use it to both wipe wax on and wipe wax off when the times come and I'm feeling that energetic.

Wax on, wax off.