Oil Temp Question - Biker Forums

Junkyard · 08-04-2005, 11:03 AM

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?

HeavyDuty · 08-04-2005, 11:19 AM

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?

Junkyard · 08-04-2005, 06:45 PM

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

BeeLo · 08-06-2005, 03:29 PM

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.

Junkyard · 08-08-2005, 05:05 AM

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.

DILLIGAF · 08-08-2005, 10:46 PM

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

Junkyard · 08-09-2005, 05:39 AM

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

bikecandy · 02-13-2007, 02:10 AM

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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technotask · 02-17-2009, 08:26 PM

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

Detained · 02-25-2009, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by technotask

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

quigley · 03-28-2009, 10:43 PM

Check this out......
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...%3AIT&viewitem=

quigley · 05-13-2009, 02:35 PM

Here is a good idea if you have a oil cooler....
http://bigskyfan.tripod.com/

unmancy09 · Yesterday, 07:20 PM

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.

08-04-2005, 11:03 AM	#1
Junkyard Biker Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Flanders, NJ Posts: 148	Oil Temp Question 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? __________________ Never do today what you can put off 'till ......?

08-04-2005, 11:19 AM	#2
HeavyDuty Biker Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tomah, WI Posts: 171	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? __________________ Some people are like slinkies... Not really good for anything but bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs. It's all fun and games til someone gets knocked up, down or out

08-04-2005, 06:45 PM	#3
Junkyard Biker Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Flanders, NJ Posts: 148	Nope. No problems at all. Runs great even in this hot and humid weather. __________________ Never do today what you can put off 'till ......?

08-08-2005, 05:05 AM	#5
Junkyard Biker Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Flanders, NJ Posts: 148	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. __________________ Never do today what you can put off 'till ......?

08-08-2005, 10:46 PM	#6
DILLIGAF Biker Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: USA, TN Posts: 120	FYI, Water boils at 212 F , but...............http://www.primogrill.com/boiling.htm Take care and Ride Safe. __________________ www.tacticalresponse.com

08-06-2005, 03:29 PM	#4
BeeLo Biker Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Dighton, MA Posts: 167	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.

08-09-2005, 05:39 AM	#7
Junkyard Biker Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Flanders, NJ Posts: 148	Thanks for the correction. Maybe I was thinking of boiling water in Death Valley or something......... __________________ Never do today what you can put off 'till ......?

02-13-2007, 02:10 AM	#8
bikecandy Biker Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 10	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. ____________________ Bajaj USA - Download Bajaj USA Catalogs

02-17-2009, 08:26 PM	#9
technotask Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 23	230 temp is nt a great issue.... chk out with ur dealer if it goes above 260....

03-28-2009, 10:43 PM	#11
quigley Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 10	Check this out...... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...%3AIT&viewitem=

05-13-2009, 02:35 PM	#12
quigley Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 10	Here is a good idea if you have a oil cooler.... http://bigskyfan.tripod.com/

Yesterday, 07:20 PM	#13
unmancy09 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 1	Oil Temp Question 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.

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