Removing GS1100GK Oil Cooler

[Guest]

Are there any issues with me removing the oil cooler of my 1100GK? I have the bike stripped down and built as a cafe so I'm not sure I need the cooler anymore. My thought was since I stripped all the fairings off, I really don't need it since it has full air flow. Is this as simple as removing and plugging the ports?

[JTGS850GL]

No problem with removing the cooler. Don't plug the ports. Just use the stock oil pressure switch housing that has no ports.

[Jag967]

This is probably a stupid question, but is that part something easy to find? buy used on here? I'm a total rookie with this stuff. thanks.

[JTGS850GL]

Very common part. I have one laying around.

It's item number 41 in the drawing below:


You'll also need the switch (Item 46) the gasket ( Item 43) and the O-ring (Item 47) to complete the assembly. You probably already have the switch and O-ring and gasket but you may need a new gasket as well. I think I have a new O-ring and gasket as well.

PM me if you need anything.

[Jag967]

Ok cool, I'll find one online or buy yours if it will fit my 83 1100. Thanks!

[JTGS850GL]

The one I have will fit. In fact one from any of these will fit:

1977 GS550E CRANKCASE 1977 GS750B CRANKCASE 1977 GS750C CRANKCASE 1977 GS750EC CRANKCASE 1977 GS750EN CRANKCASE 1977 GS750N CRANKCASE 1978 GS1000C CRANKCASE 1978 GS1000EC CRANKCASE 1978 GS1000EN CRANKCASE 1978 GS1000N CRANKCASE 1978 GS550E CRANKCASE 1978 GS750B CRANKCASE 1978 GS750C CRANKCASE 1978 GS750EC CRANKCASE 1978 GS750EN CRANKCASE 1978 GS750N CRANKCASE 1979 GS1000C CRANKCASE 1979 GS1000EC CRANKCASE 1979 GS1000EN CRANKCASE 1979 GS1000L CRANKCASE 1979 GS1000N CRANKCASE 1979 GS550E CRANKCASE 1979 GS550L CRANKCASE 1979 GS750B CRANKCASE 1979 GS750C CRANKCASE 1979 GS750EC CRANKCASE 1979 GS750EN CRANKCASE 1979 GS750L CRANKCASE 1979 GS750N CRANKCASE 1979 GS850G CRANKCASE 1980 GS1000E CRANKCASE

1980 GS1000G CRANKCASE 1980 GS1000GL CRANKCASE 1980 GS1100-LT CRANKCASE 1980 GS1100E CRANKCASE 1980 GS550L CRANKCASE 1980 GS850G CRANKCASE 1980 GS850GL CRANKCASE 1981 GS1000G CRANKCASE 1981 GS1000GL CRANKCASE 1981 GS1100E CRANKCASE 1981 GS550T CRANKCASE 1981 GS650E CRANKCASE 1981 GS850G CRANKCASE 1981 GS850GL CRANKCASE 1982 GS1000S CRANKCASE 1982 GS1100E CRANKCASE (MODEL Z) 1982 GS1100ES CRANKCASE (MODEL Z) 1982 GS1100G CRANKCASE (MODEL Z) 1982 GS1100GL CRANKCASE (MODEL Z) 1982 GS550M CRANKCASE 1982 GS650E CRANKCASE 1982 GS850G CRANKCASE 1982 GS850GL CRANKCASE (MODEL Z) 1983 GS1100E CRANKCASE (MODEL Z) 1983 GS1100ES CRANKCASE (MODEL Z) 1983 GS1100G CRANKCASE (MODEL Z) 1983 GS1100GL CRANKCASE (MODEL Z) 1983 GS850G CRANKCASE 1983 GS850GL CRANKCASE (MODEL Z)

[JTGS850GL]

I checked and verified that I have everything you need to remove the oil cooler. For what it's worth, the 1983 GS1100GK did not come with a factory oil cooler.

[Jag967]

Interesting, this one has it but not for long! How much do you want for the switch housing?