06-12-2020, 09:15 AM | #1 |
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Oil Cooler - fitment
does anyone have detailed photos of how they installed the larger 125ML oil cooler setup ? I am wishing I had gone with the smaller oil cooler. I don't wish to cut the fender if I don't have to but the only spot that is secure is up near the neck and at the very least the fender will block 3/4 of the airflow. Should I just return the large cooler for the smaller (taller) vertical one ? I ride many dirt roads for the most part so I would like something with some protection from stones/sticks/etc , a puncture 10-12 miles out on some forest service would mean a crappy walk to civilization
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06-12-2020, 09:22 AM | #2 |
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You can shim the two rear bolts on the fender with washers and that will tilt it enough to clear the oil cooler.
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06-12-2020, 12:31 PM | #3 | |
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Up at the steering neck is exactly where I wanted my cooler, as you can see in this picture. The fender clears the cooler just enough. It has never touched it. https://ibb.co/Qb5ptF7 Yes, obviously the front fender does block some airflow, but the cooler is still very effective. You can always cut some slots or drill some holes if you want to restore some of the airflow to that area. That is in my "eventual" future plans. I want to cut some slots and then secure some sort of a mesh to keep rocks from getting through.
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06-15-2020, 01:47 PM | #6 |
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I also have an uninstalled oil cooler and wondered where everyone fit it and why didn't I get a smaller one.... my idea was to (drum roll please) shim the to front fender bolts to have it tilt a bit.....
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06-16-2020, 11:14 AM | #7 |
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I’ve been thinking on installing one on my brozz recon. Where is everyone finding these?
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08-03-2020, 09:33 PM | #8 | |
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125ml Motorcycle Oil Cooler Engine Oil Cooling Radiator System Kit for Honda CB CG Engine - Aluminum Material https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZKXDD3W..._2QlkFbBQY4C85 |
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08-04-2020, 09:17 AM | #9 |
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TUSK makes radiator fans for the liquid cooled dirt bikes that have a temp sensor and fan switch that is programmable for the degree at which the fan kicks on, has anyone
tried installing one of these on their oil cooler set up? I am seriously considering it but don't know if the fan kicking on / off will overpower the charging system , i do like to do a lot of low speed tech riding sort of like Trials type stuff and also when we arent in COVID status here in FLA , it's pretty easy to find ones self trapped in prolonged low speed traffic that shoots air cooled Bikes temps to the moon . Curious as to you guys input on if the system will handle it and if you think the benefit would be enough justify the expense ,etc.
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08-04-2020, 08:31 PM | #10 |
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I have had a question relating to all of this.. I've been wanting to install a cooler.
My question is that in the pictures of these thing I noticed a syringe is included with the kit. Am I correct in assuming this is for priming the cooler at time of I installation as well as after oil changes? Also, just curious what procedure you guys use at oil change time. Obviously you are introducing a high side to the system when mounting these on the neck |
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Just a fan..
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The Tusk fan is rather expensive, but it does have thermostatic control. I does 130 CFM. I was thinking about something a bit less expensive that has almost 160 CFM. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P46D62Q...xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
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08-05-2020, 10:26 AM | #12 |
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@Goob I run " Love Jugs" on my Sportster, they are a set of fans with a temp switch , they really do help ,so that is a very worthwhile idea even without an oil cooler . I have a cylinder head temp gauge installed and the fans easily make a 20 degree difference , which can literally save a engine in stop and go Florida tourist traffic ,so if you have conditions like these i'd definitely look into it as inexpensive as those fans are, if they will run on 12 volts.
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08-05-2020, 08:27 PM | #13 |
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Anybody with an answer for the syringe and procedure?
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Thanks for the feedback.
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I ride year-around, but never in snow and seldom in the rain, so I don't think I should have any water issues. The Harley mounting location let me know where I will put mine...on the side opposite the sparkplug. I could even put a small scoop on the trailing edge of the fan.
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08-12-2020, 10:56 PM | #15 |
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Honestly, if you really feel like you need some sort of fan setup, just wire it to a switch so you can turn it on at low speed/prolonged stops. The thermostat idea isn't a bad one, but to me it is just a hair past overkill.
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