After on going discussions about oil temp with a few of my buddies, I'd like to get some of the forum members opinions about this. Here goes: I have a digital oil temp dipstick on my '02 RK Classic. In hot weather (90 or above), oil temp is usually around 230 degrees, give or take a few. In colder weather, it's usually below 210 degrees. One friend swears 230 is too high. I say no, because in order to "ccok off" any moisture that may get into your oil (due to condensation) the oil would have to get above the boiling point of water (220 degrees) To bolster my argument, I even showed him my shop manual, which lists the normal operating oil pressure, at a temp. of 230 degrees. He still insists it's too high, and that I should install an oil cooler. Keep in mind this guy has no idea what his oil temp gets to on his '04 Deuce. It could be just as high as mine. What do you guys think?

If your manual says that 230 is normal then I would just not pay attention to the friend. I don't think that I would start to worry until the temp got over 250-260. Have you been having any problems with your bike?

Nope. No problems at all. Runs great even in this hot and humid weather.

Assuming that the gauge is accurate..... Step 1.

If there were an issue, or fear of one, I would simply use a synthetic motor oil and all issues of heat related oil degredation would be resolved.

Good point. I guess I could stick it in a pot of boiling water and see if it reads 220. We use digital pyrometers where I work, and maybe I'll borrow one and take a reading with that as verification.

FYI, Water boils at 212 F , but...............http://www.primogrill.com/boiling.htm Take care and Ride Safe.

Thanks for the correction. Maybe I was thinking of boiling water in Death Valley or something......... :confused:

The manual speaks a lot about your ride than some other personal experiences. Stick to it. If it ever gets you wrong, keep in touch with your dealer.

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230 temp is nt a great issue.... chk out with ur dealer if it goes above 260....

230 temp is not a great issue....

Hey JunkYard, as technotask and the others tell ya, your temp is FINE.. Tell your buddy to educate himself....LoL Better yet tell him to ride in GA. or Florida on his air cooled HD in mid summer THEN tell us about oil temps...LoL

Ride SAFE,
Detained

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Here is a good idea if you have a oil cooler....
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I am also waiting for a reply fron sideshow for a gauge which has water an oil temp, I will let you know when I get a reply from him. That is if you still have it.

Hi guys

Was told you where the people to speak to as I need a oil temp sender which goes in place of the sump plug do you stock them if so


How much

and where about in the country are you

Dr. Haas is s dipshit. He has been destroyed on Bob Is The Oil Guy because of his outrageous claims. He is the guy who promotes running 0-5 weight in everything.However....I like to read his stuff mainly because it promotes thought.....but I have dismissed him as a educated "guesser".....what is your question about his old oil temp ramblings?

if i get the mobile one....sorry if this is a really dumb question do i need to look for motorcycle specific engine oil?