Tri-Glide Oil Cooler Cover Question

[SCHDTRIKE]

On the Triglide the oil cooler is located right behind the front wheel and I noticed it is getting some abuse from road debris. It looks like a bare radiator. I have called HD and searched the web and no one makes a protector or guard for it. I think it would be simple to fabricate say a chrome outline with perforated metal to let the air to it, but would keep something from flying through it. Does anyon ehave any ideas or places I could turn too? Thanks..

 

[ultraboy]

I have a Jagg 10-row oil cooler on my 07 FLHX trike. I got a vinyl cover from J&P for the cooler weather, but it covers the cooler completely. Hooks around the cooler with velcro. If you want to run with it on all the time, you could always punch some holes it in. That one is from J&P, P/N 740-876, fits Jagg and OEM coolers. The Tri-Glide has a thermostat which does not allow oil thru the cooler until the oil temp reaches 180 deg f. Another thing you might consider is replacing that (pretty much useless) air temp gauge with an oil temp gauge, so you can see what's happening with your trikes most vital fluid. That kit is H/D P/N 75265-04 for the FLHTCUTG and lists for 139. Installation is pretty straight-forward if you have basic mechanical skills, or you could always let the dealer install it.

Ultra

 

[SCHDTRIKE]

Thanks Ultraboy.

 

[Gorilla]

schdtrike, I have had an oil cooler on my touring models for about 8 years here in Florida. They all mount in the location under the regulator mount bolts. I have never an issue with something kicking up and taking it out. Some nicks etc, but it still does the job. But with that said, I mostly ride on paved roads.

I concur with Ultraboy. I have had an oil temp gauge almost as long as I have had an oil cooler. A must have in warm weather. Just remember that around 230 max for conventional oils, and 250 for synthetics. Even on the hottest days, I never get above 230 and I run AIMS OIL synthetic. Ted

 

[SCHDTRIKE]

Thanks, I will look into getting an oil temp gauge. That air temp guage is useless. I won't worry about the bends etc in the cooler, just was worried it would not work properly.