Oil Coolers

[Mysuzyq]

.... Also, your stator will probably be happier IMHO, running in the coolest oil possible.....heat here is a killer.
Tony.

They run correctly at both temps, but a little above 212F is ideal, so water condensation can be boiled off.
Tony.

I'm surprised that none of you remembered that the HOT OIL is what destroys the stator's insulation and keeps RICK in business. Oil doesn't work well until 100F or so but whoever thinks 210 is fine might be thinking of deep frying. Guzzi John

Ahem...
Tony.

[Sunburn]

On hot days here in Southern California (hot valley) mine would run in the 300 zone. Sometimes it would ping and act funny. I stopped riding on hot days until I put in the oil cooler. It now runs at 220-240.


I think something was done to the motor by the PO. it says 1150 on the side, but its a 1100. Who knows!

Sorry about the dead bugs on the case, LOL....

[posplayr]

On hot days here in Southern California (hot valley) mine would run in the 300 zone. Sometimes it would ping and act funny. I stopped riding on hot days until I put in the oil cooler. It now runs at 220-240.


I think something was done to the motor by the PO. it says 1150 on the side, but its a 1100. Who knows!

Sorry about the dead bugs on the case, LOL....

Nice pipe and really nice bike; I love the story behind it. U should probably change those brake lines to SS if they are still original.

What are you doing for rear blinkers?

(you asked for it posting the big pic)

With those temps I suspect it has a big block.

[Nessism]

Most likely an 1150 cylinder with big bore 1100 pistons of some sort.

Regarding the cooler, what kind of oil temp on a typical So Cal day @ 75F? Does the cooler, over cool the oil? I took the cooler off my 850 for that reason since I didn't have a thermostat.

[jwhelan65]

Crap, thats one big picture!

Nice bike though!

[Sunburn]

Nice pipe and really nice bike; I love the story behind it. U should probably change those brake lines to SS if they are still original.

What are you doing for rear blinkers?

(you asked for it posting the big pic)

With those temps I suspect it has a big block.

Did you have to quote that big ass picture again...lol


Rear blinkers? The PO put them little ones on. Please see Exhibit A on the big screen.....the blinkers you see on the front are the same size as the rear. Anyone following me has ad trouble seeing them but they work and look nice just not that functional.


Let me see....i think i have a picture of the rear...you want me to post it? lol

Oh yeah, after this picture I repainted the pipe and cleaned up the can. Looks real nice now.

Brake lines are original. They are next on the list, along with the 25 year old brake fluid LOL It may even have the original brake pads on it.

[Mysuzyq]

Let me see....i think i have a picture of the rear...you want me to post it? lol

Oh yeah, after this picture I repainted the pipe and cleaned up the can. Looks real nice now.

Sure, why not. Click on the pic in Photobucket, and select 'resize' (medium).
Flush-mounts look pretty nice & sleek for the rear too, on either side of the tail, though not as visible as stock, unless mounted close to the extreme rear.....for those who don't want to stay stock-looking.

[Sunburn]

Most likely an 1150 cylinder with big bore 1100 pistons of some sort.

Regarding the cooler, what kind of oil temp on a typical So Cal day @ 75F? Does the cooler, over cool the oil? I took the cooler off my 850 for that reason since I didn't have a thermostat.

It's got some grunt. It had a aftermarket Barnett clutch but it would shake when you started off in 1st. Drove me nuts. I put A stock clutch in and its as smooth as silk but it will slip if I give it too much until the oil hits 160F then I can goose it. Strange...


But anyway. 75F after about 20 min it's in the 210-220 range. Even at night. I need to pull it out one of these cold night and take it for a spin i think it's going to hold in that same range. This thing has some heat. I should hook it up to the power grid. Maybe somethings wrong with it.

[Sunburn]

OK, I shrunk it down.....

[landshark]

How do you get stuck in traffic on a motorbike?

[posplayr]

OK, I shrunk it down.....

crap i loved that shot

[piers006]

Pardon my oldheimers

Sorry my noodle registered 310 instead of the other fellow's 210 degrees. You're absolutely right about cooking out the H2O. Guzzi John