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    #16
    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.
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    -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
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      #17
      Originally posted by dorkburger View Post
      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:

      Originally posted by koolaid_kid View Post
      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.

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        #18
        Originally posted by dorkburger View Post
        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.

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          #19
          Originally posted by Kyler View Post
          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!
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          Glen
          -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
          -Rusty old scooter.
          Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
          https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
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            #20
            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?
            "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
            ~Herman Melville

            2016 1200 Superlow
            1982 CB900f

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              #21
              Your cooler should be fine unless you have a larger hot rod motor. Lockhart makes some good ones.

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                #22
                OK, cool. I am planning on a 1229 soon, so I will look at Lockhart.
                "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                ~Herman Melville

                2016 1200 Superlow
                1982 CB900f

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                  #23
                  The 1150 cooler with the top end oiler will be fine with the 1229.
                  Are you going to run stock cams?
                  1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
                  1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.

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                    #24
                    I want hotter cams and will be asking Ray to set up a head for it.
                    "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                    ~Herman Melville

                    2016 1200 Superlow
                    1982 CB900f

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                      #25
                      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.
                      The Three Horsemen
                      '85 GS1150ES (Current Income Eater)
                      '83 GS1100ES
                      ‘77 XLCR

                      "Never ride faster than you can see. Besides, it's all in the reflexes."
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                        #26
                        Awesome, Greg. Thank you. I love this board!
                        "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                        ~Herman Melville

                        2016 1200 Superlow
                        1982 CB900f

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                          #27
                          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.

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                            #28
                            Few oil additives ever really seem to stack up. In a well sorted, healthy motor, modern oil is more than adequate.
                            "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                            ~Herman Melville

                            2016 1200 Superlow
                            1982 CB900f

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                              #29
                              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.

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                                #30
                                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.

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