Removal of oil cooler... how?

[hikermikem]

My new project GS850GLZ has an oil cooler I think i want to remove. It's connected to two ports that come from the backside of the engine, under the cam chain tensioner - the oil pressure switch is in there as well.

What stock part (or adapter) is supposed to be there when the oil ports are not?? I can't seem to find this part on any OEM parts fiche. Does anyone have a picture of what I need? Or what do I search for on e-bay??

Thanks

[RJ]

Go to bikebandit.com, select your bike and find the "Crankcase" microfiche. It's part number 41. You'll also need the oil pressure switch if you don't already have one.

[RJ]

http://motors.search.ebay.com/gs_Engines-Components_W0QQcatrefZC12QQcoactionZcompareQQcoentrypageZsearchQQcopagenumZ1QQfcclZ1QQfclZ3QQfromZR2QQfrppZ50QQfrtsZ100QQfsooZ2QQfsopZ2QQftrtZ1QQftrvZ1QQmppfqyZautometerQQmppfqyZautometerQQsabfmtsZ1QQsacatZ35595QQsamcmZ6028QQsaobfmtsZinsif

That's what you need.

[hikermikem]

http://motors.search.ebay.com/gs_Eng...saobfmtsZinsif

That's what you need.

Thanks RJ - I bought one from e-bay last night, & ordered new o-rings today.

I think I have this figured out now!

regards,

[bwringer]

You should have no trouble selling the cooler for good $$ -- there are lots of goobers who think they need one on their shaftie.

[hikermikem]

You should have no trouble selling the cooler for good $$ -- there are lots of goobers who think they need one on their shaftie.

Thanks for the input Brian - I think I'll just hold it for now, maybe use it down the road.

happy trails...

[spadefoot]

You should have no trouble selling the cooler for good $$ -- there are lots of goobers who think they need one on their shaftie.

As an owner of a shaftie that had been wondering if maybe an oil cooler was a good idea: Why isn't it a good idea? I guess it could introduce additional points of failure, but beyond that...

Why would it being a shaft drive make a difference?

Not arguing, just seeking enlightenment.
Thanks!