How to Install a Cool flow Fan on my Harley-Davidson motorcycle | Doc Harley
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ม.ค. 2022
- Today, Doc Harley shares what’s needed to install a Cool flow Fan on your Harley-Davidson Motorcycle.
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Thanks Doc. A relatively straight forward mechanical installation.
Way to go Doc!!! I’ve been wanting one of those fans installed on my 2019 Ultra Limited…. Keep the vids coming 👍
Thanks for the clear and precise info.
I have a cylinder cooling fan on the left side of my 2009 RK Police bike. I like the look and in the very hot NJ summers, it helps cool it off in stop and go traffic.
Doc you are such a great speaker. You really make good videos that affect all riders.
I appreciate that...Doc
Doc, you are the fan,, “you’re too cool”
keep up the great work on videos, very good at what you do. Thank you for sharing.
I appreciate that.....Doc
Thanks Doc, a good video. I think I will be medium well for awhile..
That fan also comes with a manual toggle switch. Turn it on when needed.
Thx Doc!
can you use the screaming eagle tunner & the screaming eagle program software on pc lab top to program fan
Very easy install. I did both fans at once the underseat and the oil cooler fan so they could both be turned on at same time.
awesome! I was just gonna see about syncing them both up. Thanks for the comment
Nice video. I have installed a fan on my '14 FLHTK. Because I already had the accessory wiring kit, I only ordered the fan. Heat deflector can be re-used on a '14. A '14 doesn't have an automatic fan. When your foot melts, you press the switch. It is the same switch position as with this '17 and it uses the pre-fit relais of the acc. wiring kit.
Thanks for the info.....Doc
Anything well done around here is mighty rare:)
Sorry to hear Don….Doc
Kuryakyn adjustable passenger pegs, chaps and if necessary V&H duals. Stop frequently for gas, water and maybe and ice cream cone. As always Doc, great video.
Thanks for the tips...Doc
As always Doc You give good advice an another good video of Infoe, have a good day it's 15 degrees here today in Oh we could use some of that hot temp🥶🥶
Hang in there....Spring is coming...Doc
Doc, super!!!))) 👍👍👍
I'm hew Dyna convertible 1997 ..
Sorry, I'm don't spice english... 🙄
Thanks for another interesting and informative video. I also have the cool-flow fan and that comes on at 280* and goes off at about 40mph or temp drop. I just fitted the oil cooler fan and had it flashed by the dealer. They did not seem to know when it comes on and goes off. I guess temperature and speed, I can't find the info and wonder if you could tell me? Thanks again, Bill
No Speedo input....Engine Temp sensor through the ECM....Doc
I've been debating getting this fan or not. Now that I know you're entire police department uses them, that's a solid recommendation to make up my mind. Thanks for the video
I installed a WHIM about a year ago. Do I need part number 70264-94A when I install the cooling fan on my 17 Tri Glide Ultra?
Would like to say thank you. I didn't know it was available to anybody. I thought it was a police bike auction only. End of June beginning of July will be in Arizona for my son graduation from MMI. He went in knowing about the doctor of Harley-Davidson.
Thanks for sharing. I am wishing him the best….Doc
doc.could you have a video on getting moisture out of the brake and clutch resivore
Install new gasket every time you change brake fluid....Doc
Do you think this will help a 2022 triglide to reduce felt heat? I was told due to trunk and fenders it will not be able to move the air away from passenger. Works fine on baggers, not so good on triglide. Enjoy the videos. Always learn something. Thanks for any input.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I do not have any customers with this unit on their trikes....Doc
Great video Doc. Could you do a video on the 2017 and newer m8’s touring model’s brake fluid flush do’s and not’s to do’s
Cheers
I believe I have a video about brake fluid servicing...Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson
Yes Doc found both video’s
Great add to keeping the rear jug cool, would it be a smart thing to also add the fan behind the oil cooler?
This unit was not designed to cool the rear cylinder It was designed to pull the heat away from the rider/passenger...Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson But we have to assume forced heat removal of turbulent or trapped heat means a cooler rear cylinder, Right? I need to find some test or reviews to see if and how much it helps the Rear and the whole engine temp.
Dear Doc, I love you...that is all 🥳
Negative, just appreciate the man's work 😎
What would be a more efficient option for hot days in stop and go traffic cooling fans or an oil cooler on older 103s and 96s?
My opinion is this is a two part question. I believe in an oil cooler for 103 and larger. Even better with a fan....This is great for the motor.
This CoolFan is for Your comfort, not cooling of the motor. I own a Softtail with a very good oil cooler/fan. No matter how much I cool the motor, In stop and go traffic my right leg will get heat.(no fan available for Softtails)....Doc
One of the first things I did to my new 2021. Try Glide was change the exhaust and get rid of the converter. That thing produces so much heat it even cooks my leg up front. I am sure the fan will help but the cat converter heeds to goi also.
Thanks for sharing....(BTW the law says a dealer can't do that )
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson I ordered the exhaust from American Custom and my dealer installed them.They told me they could not remove the cat like you said.
Doc. I just bought my first HD, a 2022 Road King. I do mostly country roads and not much stop-and-go traffic. Should I be concerned about the engine cooling or my cooling. The bike is stock except for all LED lights and has the RDRS. I do live around Pensacola, FL where it gets pretty hot. Thanks. Great videos!!!
Congrats on your RK. You should be OK. If it was mine, I would install the oil cooler fan....Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Awesome. Thanks for the quick response. I'll checkout the oil cooler fan.
Very informative, Doc. As soon as I save up enough money to buy the $125.00 service manual, I'll be buying and installing one of these ! What can I expect the dealer fees to be for the software flash ?
It varies. Should be a min. Charge….Doc
Hey doc. Just bought a 05 heritage Softail classic.how do I prep it for slow moving parades ? I'm junior from north Charleston.
Your in Charleston! It is going to get hot, especially slow moving parades. I believe in a fan assisted oil cooler. Clean oil. Idle about 1000RPM ( because the slower the RPM the slower the oil pump circulates the oil which has a lot to do with cooling the motor). Try not to hug the bike with your legs. Knees out helps direct whatever air there is to the rear cylinder. Try to keep moving. This is an air cooled motor….Doc
I was wondering if you are going to do the intake breather mod that redirects the oil and hot air that gets sucked into the intake and reroute it externally so your pistons after a few thousand mile will not have carbon built up on them like so many people do? Also been reading about how hot these new bikes get and was wanting to know if the heat is as bad as some say? People are saying they get over 300 degrees real fast going down the freeway but do not know how they are able to get a temperature reading when the bike does not have an engine temp reading? When I look at the Harley parts page they offer a digital dip stick gauge but the reviews were not so good. Of coarse alot of the info about the heat and breathers are from DK CUSTOMS who sells things to fix the problems but he does know what he is talking about I am sure. He also has 10 free fixes for the heat issues. I am just so concerned with all the things you should or need to do for a $40,000.00 dollar bike as with a proper tuner that will void warranty possibly and the breather mods, the wind buffeting on this model that can be fixed by installing the fork fangs Harley offers but can increase engine temp by 25 degrees in weather over 70 degrees so what to do? Thanks for the help.
Eric, a lot of good questions. You are not alone...being pulled in so many directions by the internet. I have a video talking about moving the air breathers from inside the air cleaner to an external catch can.
I don't show "How To" in our videos. I try to present information as I have in Factory Service Manuals and experience. I let you decide what you believe and how you want to spend your funds. I thank you for watching and writing in the comments.
While I hear that it helps keep the rider cool, does this product help the engine at all? Meaning, is it anticipated to get longer life due to a cooler running engine and possible oil temp (?) or no effect? Thanks!
In my opinion any air movement in this area could help but this fan was not designed to help cool the motor....Doc
Ordered one before I finished watching the video.
Any idea what the local HD dealer would charge for the programming?
No...Doc
Doc, I'm at 5'2" short lady on a 23 Road Glide. I have put almost 5K on her since November. I do not have midframe heat deflectors. Do you need those with the fan? The fan looks like it tucks all the way in. The mid frame deflectors look like they will push my legs out, I have a narrow seat to give me a little more reach with the ground. Thanks!
The fan comes with a right side deflector that is slightly out. So if you have a very narrow seat ( great choice) then I would not install this fan…..Doc
Is there any reason I can't wire the fan to a relay and a simple on off switch? I've found by turning my jug fans on before the temps start to rise it's easier to keep temps down. Once heat soaking starts it's difficult to stop with fans. I would think the same holds true for the cat.
That is a novel Idea. The CoolFan was designed to redirect heat away from the Rider/Passenger. Not cool the rear jug.....Doc
Doc do they make a fan for twin cam softail for your right leg against the oil tank ?
No, I wish they would….Doc
Doc I don't mean to change the subject but my 2012 road glide has 80,000 miles on it do I need to check the tensioners on the cams
Yes..Doc
Can this cool fan be installed/ modified to fit/ work on a 2012 FLSTFB?
No room on a Softtail...Doc
Harley doesn't make an oil cooler for my 2022 Triglide. What do you think of DK Custom's oil cooler? Would really like to find some type of oil cooler and there aren't many choices. Worry also about not being made by Harley, if warranty would be voided.
I have trusted Jagg oil coolers for many years. Ultra-cool is an up coming company too....Doc
Good news to me and my ego ✌🏻✊🏻
Due to the rear fenders will those fans work on a trike
Yes...Doc
Does it help longevity of rear cylinder
Not really.....Doc
Air deflector...They came stock on my 2022 CVO can I use the same air deflector on the passenger side or do I have to use the one that comes with the fan?
Passenger side? If your bike has the fan under the seat you have to use the supplied cover. If not any cover will do….Doc
What do you think about love jugs cooling fans what does everybody think about that please let me know thank you I have a 2014 Street Glide
I love em, got the low profile black ones on all my scoots.
I had the small love jugs on 2013 Heritage and loved them. Super easy to install and manufacture has great support
Can you test this fan without having the eco updated? I’ve installed this and thought a full twist of the throttle with the engine off would turn the fan on. I hear a relay but now fan.
That what you are doing is to test the fans in a Twin cooled HD...Doc
Whats the correct oil level on the dipstick for my 2020 Roadglide? When I check it cold, it shows full. When I check it hot, I’m low??
That is amazing....Doc
Thanks, Doc, just FYI, if you have a Thundermax tuner and get it pre-tuned to your components they program it in for you. I didn't have to visit the dealer.
Awesome. Just remember to once a year to commit the learned mapping so your ride will continue to improve….Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Thanks for the reminder! I didn't think this thing could ride any better, but it is.
Does this work in conjunction with the oil cooler fan?
No, Two different applications. This is to keep the Rider cool the oil cooler fan is for the motor.....Doc
Doc. I though about that on my 2012 police Roadking , but I was wondering what would do a better job a fan like that or a newer oil cooler with a built in fan by altra cool. What do you think about that ………
The Fan for the oil cooler comes standard on a police bike. It help with cooling the motor. The Coolflow fan here helps cool the officer...Both are a good ideal...Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Doc I will look again but I don’t think my Roadking policy has a fan on my oil cooler …..
@@CATmanATL22 I don’t think my Roadking policy has a fan on my oil cooler ….. I BELIEVE YOURS HAS an AIR CONDITIONING UNIT 👍👍
Interested in knowing about fans on 2014 Harley Trike. Water pump has been upgraded, fuse is good, sensors are good, fans run by themselves direct current to fans, but do not run when twisting the throttle when on accessory or when bike is running. Does The ECM has anything to do with the fans being turned on or off. I have updated the map with a dynojet map and was thinking that there may be a problem with that map to not allow fans to work. Can anyone help on how to further diagnose the issue? There are also love jugs cooling fans installed as well which work fine. Possible Short??? Somewhere
Yes the ECM controls fans on Twin cooled models
I had one put on a 2020 roadking special I still get hot ,is it automatically come on or is there a switch to turn it on thanks
The switch has 3 options. OFF, Manual on which is on till 45mph then comes back on at 35. and third the ECM looks at ambient air temp, motor temp and mph and turns it on.....Doc
I made an installation error and the fan did not work. After re-watching your video I figured out what I did wrong and now the fan works as advertised.
What bike do you have and how do you like the fan thus far?
@@bigbaggerben7504 2021 Ultra Limited. We ride in Las Vegas traffic and the fan really helps at stop lights.
@@stevensewell737 man ok I wish I would’ve known about this product earlier! Haha I live in NorCal and it gets pretty hot out here. I came off a 2015 with the 103 to a 2021 M8 last year and I’ve noticed a significant difference on engine temp. These M8s get real hot!
Does this do anything to cool the engine temp, or just for passenger comfort?
90% rider comfort….Doc
Thank you!
Seems like this should be part of the bike when they make it. My 2015 is to hot also
My 2015 Ultra cooks my right leg in the Arizona heat.
Doc Harley, It may not work as well as this fan but, here is another idea to consider. Some people take off the left leg shield and leave on the right leg shield to force the air to move right to left past the rear cylinder.
I did that and have been happy with the result. Doesn’t do much while stopped but I do notice a difference at low speed
Thanks for sharing...Doc
Would the fan still work if you remove left shield, or does fan need directional flow from both shields to work best???
@@kpnomad7 Follow the included directions.
Will this work on my 2020 triglide
Yes there is a kit for that.....Doc
Mike do they make one of these fans for 2014 Dyna's ?
No, Touring models only....Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson thanks
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Are there COOL FANS for my 2010 HD ULTRA LIMITED available
If you are using stock exhaust, I believe Part # 26800152 will work. You will have to purchase Mid-frame air deflectors if you have not already...Doc
Got tbars on my street glide switch panel is off what do I do to enable it ?
Where did the switches go? If taken off with wires disconnected, I don't know. A switch is needed....Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson well the accessory panel is removed so the plugins are there but cover is removed guess I’ll stick to the oil cooler I heard it cools down better anyways
What is shop labor for this installation? In labor hours.
Check with your local dealer....Doc
Can this fan for a 2018 Road Glide Special with a D&D 2:1 Billet Cat and a 131 crate motor installed
I own a D&D and I don't believe there is room with the shape of the rear pipe....Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson that’s what I was afraid of.
I had a 107 and now I had the 131 crate engine in it. I’m running @300-325 according the Power vision ET, have not seen what power vision says about head temp. But I have the Harley oil dip stick and after a 50 plus mile ride home with ambient temps in 60’s to near 100’s I get @240-265 on the oil dip stick reading. What’s your thoughts
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For some unknown reason when I go and look at this Part Number: 26800120 for a 2022 Street Glide ST it says you can not put on the heat shield that you say comes with the kit? In the parts list for that part number it says it will fit the bike but the parts list for Part Number: 26800120 has no Part number 14 which is the shroud? I think you are showing kit Part Number: 26800128 that comes with shroud? What are we with newer bikes suppose to do? Just when I find something I think will help so my right leg wont burn up like so many say because these things run so hot, it wont work with a shroud.
I produced this before the 2022 models came out...see your local dealer. it will take time for the new accessory items to come out...Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson You are not understanding. The fan they have for the 2022 models, the shroud they do not supply.
Mine started to intermittently stop working on both auto and on settings, and trips the dash error code/light. Local dealer says something with the software tune isn’t working right and they can’t figure out how to fix it. Anyone have any thoughts? (2019 CVO Street Glide).
Some early installs the instructions just said Install with Software. Later HD revised the instructions to highly suggest installing a relay wiring harness. Reports came in that without the relay codes were being ghosted with no real problems.
I did that the right side still gets hot sir
Thanks for your comment....Doc
No need to remove the Gas tank?
depends on model....Doc
Part number? Brand if aftermarket?
Harley Part. 2020 Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts and Accessories. There are several part Numbers depending on year and model. It is called CoolFlow Fan. check HD web site for the correct one for your application....Doc
comming next year... if you need to change a signal light your going to have to go to the dealership for a software update.
Humor is your best quality...Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson oh but i have beautiful blonde hair. .. so maybe not my best quality.
Just take off right side engine deflector. Does the same thing at any speed for motor and passengers and saves you money.
Your suggestion is founded by internet say, not fact. I am glad it works for you. May not for others...Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson y thank you but is fact
@@justinhampton2216 that Idea Doesn't do a thing for you while in traffic
Why do police need to cool their passenger ? Also what about the switch in a Road King ?
The fan helps there right leg during stop and go traffic. There are several opinions for a Road King…..Doc
I have added love jugs on my fatboy lo they work brilliantly
They cool the motor, do they cool your right leg too?...Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson You get a bit of heat but where I live in Perth Western Australia we have very hot summers and I ride in traffic situations so as with everything in life there are trade offs,but I think it's worth it.
I have happily spent thousands and thousands of dollars on Harley parts. I rate the 300 dollars that I spent on this at the top of my worst money spent. Did nothing. Waste of money. I removed it after two riding seasons and threw it away. Spend the money on new exhaust to get rid of the cat . That got rid of the heat.
2016 Ultra Classic
Wow, your comment is my first with such a strong feeling against this item. It has been 5 years we have installed these on Police bikes and not one officer has complained. Not one unit has failed. I agree the Exhaust Cat is the main soarce of heat.....Doc
Change your head pipe and you won’t have to worry about it.
Passenger might disagree.....Doc
Too much to do for little temp decrease
Sometimes a little is just right....Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson true
... and next week we're fitting an air conditioner to the Dyna ... :-)
Good Luck with that project...Send pictures...Doc
And $300+ in labor, and the cost of the Fan, HD milks you again 😵💫🙄
It's a choice....Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson it sure is at $140 an hour for labor. Great channel 👍🇺🇸
Ive heard the Jag unit is really good ( with the fan )
Catalytic converter is causing the excessive heat. There is a simpler and cheaper solution.
AAAAAAAAAAH, LET ME GUESS. REMOVE Catalytic converter
You know a welder that charges less?....Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson :)
Sometimes it's worth it to let a pro do the install in case something goes wrong.
The options are there for choosing...Doc
Where's the garage? I'll let them do it...lol...not for me...
You would think the cooling fan would be standard equipment.
That would give you nothing to do...Doc
Shouldn’t Harley be putting fans on all the bikes to protect the motors
Interesting thought.....Though Buell did that and the owners did like the fan louder than the motor at stop light.:)......Doc
BUT YET HE DOESN'T SHOW HIS WORK. HERE DO IT LIKE THIS MOVE THAT OIL LINE OVER HERE. BUT"" NO SHOW"" Keeping the company line
This is NOT a how to, just a heads up what you are in for if you choose to do this yourself....It does come with instructions....Doc
Probly they still got the shitty stock cat on there!!!!
Overpriced Harley BS!! Much better aftermarket fans for sure!! Love-Jugs guys! Fuck the HD afterthought crap!! $$$$
A very strong opinion without posting facts Mr. Breeze….Doc