Oil cooler?

[dorkburger]

I recall reading on an Australian site I think, where someone teed in a thermostat/oil cooler bypass in the supply line to the oil cooler that would open to the cooler based on oil temp coming into the thermostat. Otherwise it would bypass the cooler and return the oil to the engine. Sounded good to me in theory, but also a bit overkill.

[Triam]

I recall reading on an Australian site I think, where someone teed in a thermostat/oil cooler bypass in the supply line to the oil cooler that would open to the cooler based on oil temp coming into the thermostat. Otherwise it would bypass the cooler and return the oil to the engine. Sounded good to me in theory, but also a bit overkill.

The instructions to install such a thing are found on koolaid_kid's link:

You would need someone to build some stainless steel lines for you, and find a way to attach the cooler to the frame. Then you would need to modify the oil flow lines. Instructions are here.
My temps dropped significantly when I installed one on my 83 1100E.

[Kyler]

I recall reading on an Australian site I think, where someone teed in a thermostat/oil cooler bypass in the supply line to the oil cooler that would open to the cooler based on oil temp coming into the thermostat. Otherwise it would bypass the cooler and return the oil to the engine. Sounded good to me in theory, but also a bit overkill.

the advantage in a setup like this is the motor warms up faster. On a normally ridden bike that isn't a problem. On my race bike I have to let the engine warm up 5-10 minutes before I go out.

[dorkburger]

the advantage in a setup like this is the motor warms up faster. On a normally ridden bike that isn't a problem. On my race bike I have to let the engine warm up 5-10 minutes before I go out.

Agreed. But your situation is quite different.....And infinitely cooler!

[GS1150Pilot]

I'm buying an oiling kit and high flow oil pump bits for my 1150. I live in the Phoenix area. The 1150 has an oil cooler, but should I be looking at buying a bigger one? If so, who makes them?

[koolaid_kid]

Your cooler should be fine unless you have a larger hot rod motor. Lockhart makes some good ones.

[GS1150Pilot]

OK, cool. I am planning on a 1229 soon, so I will look at Lockhart.

[Guest]

The 1150 cooler with the top end oiler will be fine with the 1229.
Are you going to run stock cams?

[GS1150Pilot]

I want hotter cams and will be asking Ray to set up a head for it.

[Greg B]

My 1150 is 1229, with GSX-R cams. Oiler, pump gears, and stock cooler.
No issues with overheating. And summers get into the 90s, even regularly into
the 100s in Corona where i work.
So your stock cooler should be fine.

[GS1150Pilot]

Awesome, Greg. Thank you. I love this board!

[Kyler]

at the risk of being accused of being a snake-oil salesman, you might consider adding Liqui-Moly. If you are doing all that to your motor, you need extra protection. You can go look at my oil samples and see how it improved lubrication. My cams are mildly grooved and the metals in the oil went down significantly after adding it.

[GS1150Pilot]

Few oil additives ever really seem to stack up. In a well sorted, healthy motor, modern oil is more than adequate.

[rapidray]

I agree & have never been a fan of oil additives since there are very good oils available today, albeit, some are a little pricey. Ray.

[Triam]

Wait. Are we saying her that the oil additives actually should be in our oil instead of diesel oil? I thought that additive-free oil was preached here like the gospel.