How to Keep Harley Engine Cool | 3 Ways

[@HDVIBE]

Make sure to watch this video to the end to learn the 3 ways to reduce engine heat on your Harley VTwin or M8. These tips will make those rides much more comfortable. Please consider subscribing to the channel if you haven't done so already using this link kzbin.info/door/cnJ8fl1tJJns9TYD7A7T6g Thanks for your time and give this a thumbs up. Rick

[@GlidingOnTwos]

Great informational video Rick! You'll be amazed at how many people don't know about the EITMS.

[@HDVIBE]

Yes. The goal of most of my videos is to help the viewer learn or be introduced to something new. Thanks for watching and ride safe. 👍👊🇺🇸

[@RidingandWrenching]

You can also install a fan. Harley makes one and I think there are aftermarket fans too. If you're prone to getting stuck in traffic, I'd consider switching to synthetic oil

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks for your input. Always good to share more tips so others know options. Ride safe and enjoy the ride. 👍👊🇺🇸

[@christopher2399]

Mid frame air deflectors do keep the heat off the person, but actually traps the hot air on the back cylinder.

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks for watching and for your input on the subject. Much appreciated. Ride safe and enjoy the ride. 👍👊

[@AbdulsCycles]

Thank you sir, you have shared tips and tricks on how to cool a Harley engine.... great tricks....

[@HDVIBE]

Thank you for watching and commenting. If you are a subscriber thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed, I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Ride safe. 👊👍

[@PSPTommyG]

In addition to the three ways you mentioned, I also use a Harley fan that sits between the air deflectors and pulls the heat off the heads and puts in on the ground...Works well ⚡⚡👍👍

[@HDVIBE]

I've seen that as well. I may look into that for my bikes since they are both air cooled. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@kjohnson337]

The only downfall is the fan will only work with stock Harley pipes. Although there are a few most after-market pipes curve in too much which leaves no room to have the fan installed. Ask me how I know lol

[@HDVIBE]

Good to know. Thanks. 👍👊🇺🇸

[@PSPTommyG]

@@kjohnson337 👍👍

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[@KazoMoto]

Great information. Very helpful. The heat can be intense. Thanks for sharing.

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate your support to the channel. Ride safe and enjoy the ride. 👍👊

[@HarleyThrottleJuice]

Great job, Rick. It’s a pretty simple but effective add-on, not sure why I’ve not done this to my bike yet. ✌️

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks Roger for joining the premiere. It is a simple product to install and I have never figured out why HDMC doesn't include them on all the Grand Touring bikes. Ride safe. 👊👍

[@PinksAdventures]

Great install and tips!...thanks for sharing!...stay safe...ride safe!😎👍🤙👍🤙🇨🇦

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Much appreciated. Ride safe and enjoy the ride! 👊👍

[@PSPTommyG]

Great video on ways to manage the HEAT!! 👹👹🌞🌞🔥🔥

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks Tommy. Much appreciated. Ride safe and enjoy. 👍👊🇺🇸

[@michaelagold4580]

I removed the oem deflectors and installed some off brand deflectors from Amazon. Which are larger than stock. They work well. I have a '22 Road Glide LTD. The temps in Phoenix, Az for June '24 are 101-109. July and August will continue to rise.

[@HDVIBE]

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[@marco-tiopet4020]

👍very good 👍

[@HDVIBE]

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[@RidersUnited]

Great tips, yes these engines generate a lot of heat especially pre-M8 models. Thinking about doing same thing maybe this winter.

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks Art for watching and commenting. I've run mid frame deflectors on all my bikes and really like them for heat management. Ride safe and enjoy the ride. 👍👊🇺🇸

[@pogmothoin7164]

Add a tank lift. I put a 1.5" lift on my Road King. Made a huge difference for only $15.

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks for watching and commenting with your input on the topic. Sounds like a great set up. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. 👊✌️👍

[@HarleysDinersRides]

Great accessory for these bikes, for us old guys we'll just have to hope for a windy day.

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate your continued support. Ride safe. 👊👍

[@3_AM]

Great video thanks for the heat management tips 👍🏼

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate your support. Ride safe and enjoy the ride. 👍👊🇺🇸

[@clydelewisny855]

Also, installing a tank lift gets the tank raised away from engine, choosing your lift height from 1-3”. Choose the air deflectors with it and drop engine temps by 25 degrees. With bonus of those deflector helping reduce buffeting. And, anytime you can get your fuel cooler, the bike can add a little performance. Minimal, but better for everything.

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks for sharing that tip as well. 👊✌️👍

[@clydelewisny855]

Actually, removing the left side mid frame deflector, lets the caught air from the right side deflector move air across the rear cylinder instead of “swirling “ it around, and assists in cooling that head

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks Clyde for watching and sharing your input on the topic. I have heard about that trick as well. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. 👊✌️👍

[@johnpflug1567]

Subscribed. Great Channel! Looking to purchase my first HD. I like the Lowrider ST a lot!

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks John. I appreciate the support and kind comment. The Low Rider ST is a great bike. I have had the opportunity to ride one. It's got great power for the soft tail frame and weight. Ride safe and enjoy. 👊✌️👍

[@2147crew]

Good tips!

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Much appreciated. Ride safe. 👊👍🇺🇸

[@scottwheaton9689]

For stock bike or just slipon mufflers & maybe an aftermarket air filter this is how to really reduce the heat on an Hd that actually helps the motor & reduces oil temp 60deg F f in summer heat making bike nicer to ride vs rec made in this video that don’t help near as much. Get less expensive then tuner adjustable XIED’s from dkkustoms to richen up gel mix a bit for better drivability & cooler motor. Also Gas tank rise kit & front air deflector allowing/directing more cooler air over top of motor from same vender. Install an Ultracool oil cooler with dual Elec cooling fans along with their billet AL finned cleanable oil filter fir max cooling of oil & engine. Lastly install love jugs std size or smaller mighty mite Elec cooling fans that mount to horn bracket,Jim’s cooling fan is hood too, After doing all the above made my FLHTK like a completely diff more pleasurable bike yo ride esp in dummer heat which was the best mods money I ever spent in the bike too. Motor didn’t loose power whrn hot. Oil pressure stayed 6-8psi higher, Valves/lifters stayed quiet. Motor stopped detonating under load. Motor started much easier/quicker post fueling up on hot days. Less heat hitting riders due to cooler running motor. All rubber /Viton seals(valve seals),gaskets & plastic parts(rubbing blocks/shoes) on cam & prim chain tensioners etc will last longer due to motor & oil running significantly cooler. Lastly,installed an external crankcase vent system from dkkustoms eliminating hot oil laiden air from crankcase from being ingested thru the motors intake fir emissions prematurely carboning up comb chambers & valves also increasing comb chamber temp s bit too. It’s not cheap yo do but again my Hd never ran so hood esp in warmer temps till I invested in all the above mods being the best money I ever spent on it that really made it run better that would also greatly extend the motor Srv’c life inc the components in & or close to the motor (esp electrical too like stator)that are all running a bit cooler due to engine running cooler now too.

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks Scott for watching and commenting. I appreciate you sharing all of that good information. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. ✌️👊👍

[@MidLifeStyleTwins]

Shared your video with my husband. Great video. How about the Triglide? Good to know. I had that on my other Trike I think.

[@HDVIBE]

The TriGlide I believe also has the EITMS functionality enabling it will work the same as I demonstrated. Thanks for watching and ride safe. 👊👍🇺🇸

[@gorispasschier3699]

Why would I want to put all that money to make my ride comfortable? Harley totally missed the opportunity to come out of the factory with comfort. How did I deal with it, SOLD MY Harley and got a water cooled cycle, SO MUCH Better comfort!

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks for watching and for your perspective. Very good points to consider. Ride safe and enjoy your ride. 👊👍🇺🇸

[@GorisGreen]

@@HDVIBE I love your video and instructions, but I prefer riding less wrenching.

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[@scottwheaton9689]

Why? That’s because some people simply like the look,feel ride sound of a Harley that started it’s roots in America over 100yrs ago vs other brand bikes. Other reason is Harley seems to have the largest coverage of aftermarket customization parts to make the bike your own too. If you don’t over mod the motor,maintain it well & not hammer it all the time an hd can & will do well over 100k miles without any major engine or trans issues.

[@RobertB56]

I have reduced the temperature of my 2014 Fatboy by installing Love Jug Cool master fans,external breather,10 row oil filter,tank lift kit that has reduced a hot running factory engine to the temperature HD recommended

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks for watching and providing additional input on the topic. I have heard good things about the Love Jugs. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. ✌️👍👊

[@KindredGh0st]

I'd the cat gets deleted, will the bikes computer know? I'm trying to keep my warranty valid.

[@HDVIBE]

I'm not sure but without the catalytic converter you typically need to re map or tune the bike. If you change the tune with a non Harley tuner more than likely any engine issue won't be covered under warranty. That is the one specified item in the new warranty info Harley recently sent out as a result of the FTC order. If you are a subscriber thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed, I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Ride safe and enjoy.👍👊

[@Kenn1969]

Actually, the M8’s run a lot cooler than the older ones. Not really an issue.

[@HDVIBE]

That is certainly true. I've owned a vtwin and 3 M8s. There is definitely a big improvement in heat with the M8...however I was shocked how much cooler they run with a open head pipe and the mid frame deflectors do the job as well. Thanks for watching and for your thoughtful comment. I appreciate your support. Ride safe and enjoy the ride. 👍👊🇺🇸

[@CATmanATL22]

That has got to be the worst tip you could do to your bike or any engine, enabling any type of cylinder cut out. It cuts the life of your engine in half. Very bad for your engine .

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks for watching and commenting. It's a built in feature on the M8 Harley motors. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. ✌️👊👍

[@mattvanlandingham8034]

How about the cool flow fan, or oil cooler fan?

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Those could be great #4 and #5. Do you have any experience with either one? Curious to hear how they work. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. ✌️👊👍

[@mattvanlandingham8034]

@@HDVIBE I have them both ordered. I have a '22 RKS and the wiring for both comes standard, just mount, plug in and go to dealer to get flashed.

[@HDVIBE]

@mattvanlandingham8034 Thanks for sharing the info. ✌️👊👍

[@MrSkurtenb]

I run both the cool flow fan and the fan assist oil cooler. They make a big difference. Noticable on the seat. Cool flow fan only kicks in during stop and go traffic, or stopped at traffic light. It does help a lot in those situations.

[@HDVIBE]

@MrSkurtenb Thanks for watching and adding to the conversation. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. ✌️👊👍

[@flaviohdsgs297]

At what temp does the unit cut rear cylinder out? Thanks for your time... Cheers

[@HDVIBE]

At about 165 degrees Celsius or 329 degrees Fahrenheit. Thanks for watching. Ride safe. 👍👊

[@flaviohdsgs297]

@@HDVIBE ok koool thank you 🤙🇦🇺🤙

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[@rtbt8185]

Geez you better hope your engine doesn’t get that hot. Damage occurs with less heat than that

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[@anthonybrincefield2812]

My eitms is disabled. Despite multiple attempts by the dealer it never really worked. As soon as it hit 80 air temp it would kick on. Even with engine temp below 220. It was just annoying. Every stop sign or light. I do have a tuner and no catalytic converter. 14 SGS. I like the mid frame deflectors, those might be my next add on. Thank you.

[@HDVIBE]

Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. Mid Frame air deflectors are nice as I've run them on all my bikes to this point. Ride safe and enjoy the ride. 👊👍

[@anthonybrincefield2812]

@@Peter-nm1ps The reliability of my Harleys has been impeccable. In fact they have been much more reliable than the Hondas or Yamahas I’ve owned. Yes the temperature monitoring system was annoying so I just turned it off. Incidentally the system works fine on my sons street glide.

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