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[lilcoot]

Steve, sorry to be joining this discussion so late, but I haven't been around lately.

I live in San Bernardino and ride in Palm Springs/Joshua Tree often, and heat has been a huge concern for me.  This is what I've found.

Pipes and tune need to be the first things done, period.

Get a fan assisted oil cooler, like the Jagg unit.  It does more to keep oil temps under control than any other thing I've tried.  The highest oil temp I've ever seen was on a day in Palm Springs with the bike's air thermometer pegged all day at 120 digs in stop-and-go traffic.  The oil temp was 251, when I'd seen consistent oils temps in the 300 range.  Riding in air temps in the 70s, the oil temp rarely exceeds 220. 

I also have the WPW fans, and they do help in heavy, slow traffic, but I'm thinking of removing them.  When stopped in traffic, the extra hot air the fans produce is unbearable at times. 

Good luck with whatever you do.

Dan

[Camojeeper]

Steve, sorry to be joining this discussion so late, but I haven't been around lately.

I live in San Bernardino and ride in Palm Springs/Joshua Tree often, and heat has been a huge concern for me.  This is what I've found.

Pipes and tune need to be the first things done, period.

Get a fan assisted oil cooler, like the Jagg unit.  It does more to keep oil temps under control than any other thing I've tried.  The highest oil temp I've ever seen was on a day in Palm Springs with the bike's air thermometer pegged all day at 120 digs in stop-and-go traffic.  The oil temp was 251, when I'd seen consistent oils temps in the 300 range.  Riding in air temps in the 70s, the oil temp rarely exceeds 220. 

I also have the WPW fans, and they do help in heavy, slow traffic, but I'm thinking of removing them.  When stopped in traffic, the extra hot air the fans produce is unbearable at times. 

Good luck with whatever you do.

Dan

Thanks never too late!
I have the rinehart tru duals and have a good tune in it. I have looked into the oil coolers however decided to do the WPW oil cooler T-stat eliminator. The eliminator gives full flow to the cooler all of the time not just as the temp exceeds 220*.  That said I could not be happier with Jason's products.
As for the fans when stopped I find if I just throw my right foot up on the H peg it not too bad but I'm 6'2" .

[ematicic]

Have you Talked to Chad at Wide open Cycles in Fredericksburg? New tuner in your area. Supposed to be good. I am in the Petersburg area and thinking of headed that way come spring.
www.wideopencycles.net
(540)899-7793

Thanks! I have not even heard of these guys so glad I asked.

[HDGearHead]

BUD'S OIL COOLER! Love it. Does a great job on a blown 124

BigLew

[Quantumracer]

Calling all Dallas, Texas riders....HELP!

I live in Rowlett and work in Grand Prairie.  Riding my 08 Ultra on the highway is great, but today I was caught in the epic 635 backup thanks to some shooting.

MY LEGS WERE ON FIRE!!!

I am ordering the wards fans, but can anyone recommend a good tuner in the Dallas area?

My bike is stock.
 

Thanks,
Dan

[SneakyPete]

Steve Gougen at GMR Performance in Keller.

[JoeVibe]

Steve Gougen at GMR Performance in Keller.

  X2 

Steve is the man!! http://gmrperformance.com/location/

[Camojeeper]

Dan do the t-stat eliminator as well
If you are a member over on hd forums he gives a decent discount. Pm me if ha have any trouble I'll help out over the phone


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