This new model will fit 2008 and newer Harley touring models. “Actually, they will fit on any bagger with a horn mount on the left side of the engine,” said Steve West, from Love Jugs. “That covers almost any bagger.”
LOVE JUGS have been on the market for some time and there have been numerous good articles on them. Their goal is to reduce the operating temperature of all Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Their durable fan bodies are manufactured from aircraft quality stainless steel.
WARNING: Failure to follow the instructions step by step provided by Love Jugs can cause unwanted contact with gas line and or wires.
We quickly installed this cooling system on my 2009 Harley FLHTC. The kit does came with very good step-by-step instructions, and I do suggest you read them carefully before you handle the install. I also suggest you have a Harley shop manual available for the specific motorcycle you will be working on—that’s the code of the West.
Check that you have all the parts that are necessary for the install.
Remove the seat, left saddlebag, side cover, main fuse and the battery ground cable.
Remove the gas line hose. This is a quick disconnect fitting much like an air hose fitting. Push the chrome collar up towards the tank and pull the elbow down. Remove gas tank.
Remove the horn and the mount off both heads. You will not be using this bracket when assembling.
Attach bracket “A” as shown in the drawings to the bottom of the frame with the rounded edge facing the rear of the motorcycle using the supplied worm clamps, installing them from the air cleaner side.
Make sure bracket is straight, tighten clamps and cut off excess material. This will insure they will not come in contact with the gas tank or other parts.
Attach bracket “B” as shown in instructions checking it for clearance to engine parts.
Remove the two ¼-inch bolts holding the horn to the original bracket. Assemble these parts to the Love Jugs following the instructions.
Cut a notch in the wire tray on top of the frame rail. Put the stock wires on the horn and position the Love Jugs into bracket “B” while routing the wiring up and into the wire tray.
The harness has a connector that will mate with the accessory switch on the dash in the area at the end of the tray. I suggest you re-install the battery ground cable and install the main fuse at this time. Turn the key to the run or accessory position and flip the switch on. The fans should start. If they do not, make sure the on–off buttons on the fans are turned on.
Align the Love Jugs so they are straight and tighten the three set screws. Make sure there is a 1-inch clearance between the wiring and the engine.
Install gas tank and other parts making sure again there is clearance with fuel line and wiring.
Prior to this install I checked my engine for running temperature and ran regularly at 360-380 degrees. After installing the Love Jugs I am running easily more than 100 degrees cooler.
Say goodbye to the heat and really enjoy your ride – You will LOVE Love Jugs. Love Jugs are available at Love Jugs Authorized Dealers and on the company website.
For more information, please contact: Hammerhead Engineering CEO Steve West at info@love-jugs.com or visit the web site: www.love-jugs.com Let them know you found out about them here on Bikernet.
