TexasRider installs Harley Davidson oil cooler

Rather than sit back on the couch waiting out a winter storm, Roadhog the TexasRider decided to do some maintenance on the motorcycle. First on the list is an oil change and the installation of a new Harley Davidson brand oil cooler. In Texas the summer temps routinely reach 100+ degrees and an oil cooler is all but required. Cooling the oil helps prevent oil burning, wear and naturally will help the motor reliability. Mobil1 20-50 v-twin synthetic was the oil of choice.

I show the viewer what is in the kit then move on to install each part along with locations. I show the advantage of using a non-stock K&N oil filter over the stock filter. Also shown are some of the tools required to do the process. The completed installation is shown with a reminder to add the new oil to the engine. At the end the bike is started to leak check fittings. A test drive was done the next day, while there were no leaks, the weather was too cold to open the oil coolers 185 degree thermostat and circulate oil through the cooler. That will be rechecked as we move into warmer weather.

TexasRider aims to expand the motorcycle riders interest out side their general locale. Texas is a big state with varied geography and I want to show one day rides and easy weekenders. My personal ride is a 2010 Harley Davidson Road King Classic that is made for the big Texas roads. I plan on maintaining it for reliability and the future. New videos will not only include touring but routine maintenance as well. Texasrider is located in the Texas hill country in the town of Kerrville. I use a Gopro7 and a dslr for video, Tascam DR-05 recorder for audio and various Gopro mount brackets.