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How to build your own oil cooler adaptor tutorial

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During the process of sorting out my oil cooler install I iterated on several different versions of the adapter take-off. Settled on this version since it's the easiest to build. Got the original idea from an adapter Focus Frenzy sent me.

Put together this tutorial so others can build their own adapter. It's pretty easy and takes about 2 hours assuming you know your way around a drill press. Total cost is less than $20 assuming you have the tools.

Please provide feedback so the tutorial can be dress up - download here... http://www.mediafire.com/?wi5vi2s4zsy

Photo of finished product...just add gasket.:D

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Good stuff Ed!!
Just goes to show I need a workshop with better tools. If I need one I'll just have you make me one.
I bet you could make a few bucks on the side with this. Shows your not selfish to share your knowledge.
:D
 
Nice, but it needs more shine. :D

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This is the one that went on TheCafeKid's 1100G before he sold it.

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Nice work Ed, it pays to be handy. I like the conical hose fittings too, rather than the barbs - less likely to leak IMO.

I bet you could make an "Ape" clone cam chain tensioner in similar fashion...

What if you were to spray it with engine chrome paint??

regards,

mike
 
It could be dressed up but not worth the effort in my world. Just trying to make this available for anyone interested in making one themselves.

I also have a pretty nifty Earl's cooler on my bike and could make patterns of the mounting brackets available if anyone is interested.

Coolerlowermount.jpg
 
Very cool Ed! Is that pressure sensor on the end there from a car or something? I saw mention of a BMW one in one of your threads. Did it sort out the light?
 
Hi Mr. Nessism,

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing. I'm still thinking about an oil cooler for my 850G. So many projects, so little time.




Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
TheCafeKid said:
Very cool Ed! Is that pressure sensor on the end there from a car or something? I saw mention of a BMW one in one of your threads. Did it sort out the light?
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Thanks Josh.:) Haven't researched what model cars the sensor fits, but it seems to work well. Had trouble at first with the light coming on but figured out that the system wasn't capturing 100% of the oil flow up though the engine port. Once I got that sorted out, the oil light is working like it should and doesn't come on unless the engine is off.
 
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Nessism, very well done!
I would like to add to it if I may.

ether provide the center-to-center hole spacing, or a template with dimensions.
that would allow those who want to build it without first having to dis-assemble their bike, that way it can be machined up before hand, ready to install.
 
rustybronco said:
I would like to add to it if I may.

ether provide the center-to-center hole spacing, or a template with dimensions.
that would allow those who want to build it without first having to dis-assemble their bike, that way it can be machined up before hand, ready to install.
Click to expand...

Now why didn't I think of that?:-k Pretty obvious suggestion...that I missed.:oops:

I'll take some measurements and add it to the write up.:cool:
 
Hi
How do I d/l this file?...just seems to hang and do nothing?
cheers
steve


Nessism said:
During the process of sorting out my oil cooler install I iterated on several different versions of the adapter take-off. Settled on this version since it's the easiest to build. Got the original idea from an adapter Focus Frenzy sent me.

Put together this tutorial so others can build their own adapter. It's pretty easy and takes about 2 hours assuming you know your way around a drill press. Total cost is less than $20 assuming you have the tools.

Please provide feedback so the tutorial can be dress up - download here... http://www.mediafire.com/?wi5vi2s4zsy

Photo of finished product...just add gasket.:D

.

IMG_0550.jpg
Click to expand...
 
voivod said:
Hi
How do I d/l this file?...just seems to hang and do nothing?
cheers
steve
Click to expand...

Hi,

Once you are on the mediafire.com page, you may have better luck if you right-click the download link and choose "Save link as..." from the context menu.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
Nessism oil cooler adapter - Great job!

Nessism oil cooler adapter - Great job!

Thanks so much for sharing with our cadre'. You've done an outstanding job on this crucial part of a very functional, valuable (and much needed) project.:D

Thanks for all your hard work!:dancing:
 
Nice work! What's the part # for the cooler you use and do you have a template or dimensions for your mounting bracket?

Thanks!

Nessism said:
It could be dressed up but not worth the effort in my world. Just trying to make this available for anyone interested in making one themselves.

I also have a pretty nifty Earl's cooler on my bike and could make patterns of the mounting brackets available if anyone is interested.

Coolerlowermount.jpg
Click to expand...
 
80GS1000 said:
Nice work! What's the part # for the cooler you use and do you have a template or dimensions for your mounting bracket?

Thanks!
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I bought the cooler from AN Plumbing but they don't show it on their website. Part number is 71006AERL. This cooler has AN6 fittings built in, not seperate. Honestly, I think this cooler is a bit overkill for street use but should be ideal for a performance application.

Don't have any templates but could make some if you are serious about wanting them. Drop me a PM with email if interested.
 
Ed, do you use any type of thermostat or do you flow the oil straight through?
 
chef1366 said:
Ed, do you use any type of thermostat or do you flow the oil straight through?
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No thermostat, although it would be a nice feature. I took off the cooler once the weather got...cooler. Once nice thing about the way I mounted the cooler is that I can take it off, or put it on, in about 10 minuets.
 
Excellent write up!
This is something I may want to look at sometime, thanks.:)
 
excellent write up mate..

will most definitely be using since i live in central florida where its hot almost all the time. ive been needing some cooling going on and i think i might even add some small fans to the front of the cooler for added effect/coolness.

im a computer nut so i have plenty of cool looking led fans small enough and cheap enough to fabricate on there.... if you dont think it would be too much.. even so i still might just go for an added look during the night with the led fans...

also do you think it would be fine to leave the cooler on year round..? it is my daily ride and its mostly hot as hell down here.

and what about the thermostat that was mentioned. how would i go about that? i would like to rig one of those up somewhere


Thanks :)
Seth
 
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