Oil Cooler

[BigSwede]

What oil cooler is everyone using? I have found a couple I like, but looking for something that has looks as well as functionality. Looks being secondary. Just tryin to get ready for Summer...

Thanks.

[dwarthog]

I am using the HD touring cooler on my Road Glide.

Seems like that was actually a fairly decent deal if I remember correctly.

[Highmiles]

I believe I have the same one. Touring Oil Cooler Kit P/N 62895-03A.
I believe it has been superceded by the new "Turbulator" premium oil cooler.

Highmiles

[BigSwede]

I get distracted by your avatar....sheesh!

I have been looking at the HD ones. I like the low mount idea other than the vulerability they have when considering rocks and the like.

To go low mount though, I would have to use a Jagg...

An inexpensive option is, go to the junkyard and buy a condenser coil from a car's AC...spray it black and mount it.

[LittleBear]

Originally Posted by GrayRider

An inexpensive option is, go to the junkyard and buy a condenser coil from a car's AC...spray it black and mount it.

Last time I checked Gray, he is not riding a rat shovel like you used to.

I have the H-D. It mounts low, but so far have had no problems with rocks on my EG or my Heritage. They seem to be pretty tough.

Originally Posted by LittleBear

Last time I checked Gray, he is not riding a rat shovel like you used to.

I have the H-D. It mounts low, but so far have had no problems with rocks on my EG or my Heritage. They seem to be pretty tough.

Cold LB,...cold.

[LittleBear]

Originally Posted by GrayRider

Cold LB,...cold.

I noticed you did not deny it. But the "rat" part was cold. From the pictures you post of that old shovel, it was not a rat bike but it would have had a good start with an oil cooler like that on it.

[FXDRYDR]

The HD cooler - used to be made by Jagg - and I believe it still is. I can't see the sense of mounting an oil cooler down where it can get damaged and so, went with Jagg and mounted it to the left down tube. I check the oil lines at each oil change - and no probs.

[BigSwede]

Originally Posted by FXDRYDR

The HD cooler - used to be made by Jagg - and I believe it still is. I can't see the sense of mounting an oil cooler down where it can get damaged and so, went with Jagg and mounted it to the left down tube. I check the oil lines at each oil change - and no probs.

Cool, thanks!

Now the next question, where is the best place to buy Jagg coolers? Looking best price wise....

[FXDRYDR]

Here ya go:

http://www.jagg.com/slimline.htm

[BigSwede]

Originally Posted by FXDRYDR

Here ya go:

http://www.jagg.com/slimline.htm

Thanks.

[FXDRYDR]

Frank,

No probs. Forgot to add that I called Jagg and spoke with the plant manager - or something. Identified himself as the HMFIC - friendly guy, knowledgeable, great to deal with. Cost didn't seem to be out of line with other outlets iirc.

Note that you can go with a manual by-pass valve, an automatic thermostat, or no valve or thermostat.

FWIW - I went with the latter and use a cover over the cooler on cool days. Think I got the cover from Drag Specialties. It's vinyl and fastens on with velcro. IMHO an automatic thermostat is just another thing to fail and a manual valve is just another potential source of leaks.

At the time I bought mine, Russell was coming out with a set of braided stainless lines for Jagg coolers too. Think they even make them in black. FWIW - I stuck with rubber hose. No probs after three years.

I liked dealing with the guy at Jagg because I just like dealing with the source on things. The guy I dealt with was friendly, knew his stuff and told me about working with Russell to come out with the lines. Later, when I overtightened one of the mounts, I called the guy to see about getting a replacement - and he sent me a set for free. Good company, good product IMO.

[BigSwede]

Originally Posted by FXDRYDR

Frank,

No probs. Forgot to add that I called Jagg and spoke with the plant manager - or something. Identified himself as the HMFIC - friendly guy, knowledgeable, great to deal with. Cost didn't seem to be out of line with other outlets iirc.

Note that you can go with a manual by-pass valve, an automatic thermostat, or no valve or thermostat.

FWIW - I went with the latter and use a cover over the cooler on cool days. Think I got the cover from Drag Specialties. It's vinyl and fastens on with velcro. IMHO an automatic thermostat is just another thing to fail and a manual valve is just another potential source of leaks.

At the time I bought mine, Russell was coming out with a set of braided stainless lines for Jagg coolers too. Think they even make them in black. FWIW - I stuck with rubber hose. No probs after three years.

I liked dealing with the guy at Jagg because I just like dealing with the source on things. The guy I dealt with was friendly, knew his stuff and told me about working with Russell to come out with the lines. Later, when I overtightened one of the mounts, I called the guy to see about getting a replacement - and he sent me a set for free. Good company, good product IMO.

Thanks for the good report. Looks like I will be calling them when I get home. What adaptor did you use to for the lines? Was one needed? I am assuming yes. I would have to agree with the automatic and manual feeds. I think I will go with the cover method. What was the part number?

Thanks again!

[FXDRYDR]

Frank,

The adaptor comes with the cooler. There's been an upgrade to it that keeps the adaptor from rotating when you change the filter. Mine is the old one and I have a retro-fit part for it.

IIRC, it was a tight fit between the frame and the filter - and you'll want to be sure you have enough room for a filter wrench and in my case, enough room so that the oil filter and adapter weren't hitting the frame at any RPMs - my FXD is rubber mounted. I mocked mine up to be equidistant from the frame tubes and made sure I could access the filter with a wrench before buttoning it up.

As for the cover - it's here: http://www.dragspecialties.com/fatbo...cooler%20cover