ChinaRiders Forums - View Single Post

Wolftrax · 06-25-2016, 02:16 PM

FWIW. I have had an oil cooler on my Hawk the last 2000 miles. I ride a lot of highway at 55 to 60 mph. To date I have no oil consumption and zero issues with shifting, clutch or general performance. I was advised by the lead mechanic at RPS that if I intended to use my Hawk for long extended runs that engine temps may become an issue, he recommended an oil cooler. Almost all of the CG powered taxis/trucks in the third world have oil coolers. BMW GS's(1100cc) were oil cooled, the DR 650(650cc) oil cooled, the RE Himalayan(450cc) oil cooled. These bikes were designed for extended travel. My Hawk 250 is intended for travel hence I elected to put on an oil cooler and for $50, I consider it money well spent.

BTW, depending on the design and if it gets here in time, I would most certainly be intersted in the new oil cooler. Mine is prone to getting a bit muddy in it's current location.

06-25-2016, 02:16 PM	#18
Wolftrax Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Blue Ridge Mtns Ga Posts: 437	FWIW. I have had an oil cooler on my Hawk the last 2000 miles. I ride a lot of highway at 55 to 60 mph. To date I have no oil consumption and zero issues with shifting, clutch or general performance. I was advised by the lead mechanic at RPS that if I intended to use my Hawk for long extended runs that engine temps may become an issue, he recommended an oil cooler. Almost all of the CG powered taxis/trucks in the third world have oil coolers. BMW GS's(1100cc) were oil cooled, the DR 650(650cc) oil cooled, the RE Himalayan(450cc) oil cooled. These bikes were designed for extended travel. My Hawk 250 is intended for travel hence I elected to put on an oil cooler and for $50, I consider it money well spent. BTW, depending on the design and if it gets here in time, I would most certainly be intersted in the new oil cooler. Mine is prone to getting a bit muddy in it's current location. __________________ Mark 2015 Haosen Hawk 250 2014 CRF250L 2014 CB500X Rally Raid Last edited by Wolftrax; 06-25-2016 at 02:18 PM. Reason: add
	2