adding an oil cooler 1979 gs750

[Guest]

hello,

i hope this question is not in the wrong area

I would like to add a front mounted oil cooler to my 1979 gs750e

i see many oil cooler kits available on ebay however,

I cant seem to find out the proper location to tap into for the inlet/outlet

any advice would be greatly appreciatied

[jknappsax]

The usual takeoff point for this vintage bike is to remove the oil-pressure switch plate and replace it with an adaptor which routes the oil out to the cooler and returns it. I have an old Lockhart that I used on my old 1978 GS 750, and it is now on my 1979 GS 1000. Search on oil-cooler adapter and you should be able to find threads on this. I remember a member was looking into making these adapters. You might need a seal for the end that goes into the sump; PM me and I can let you know a source and part number for the seal if you find an adapter. The ones a member in AU was going to make did not need a seal

[Danb4563]

hello,

i hope this question is not in the wrong area

I would like to add a front mounted oil cooler to my 1979 gs750e

i see many oil cooler kits available on ebay however,

I cant seem to find out the proper location to tap into for the inlet/outlet

any advice would be greatly appreciatied

Jknappsax is right. The best point is the oil pressure switch takeoff plate. There are a couple listed on fleabay, but they are quite pricey. They look like this

[david fava]

Hello my name is David and l have been unable to find the correct seal for the lockhart type adapter.l have the original seal but knowone has been able to help me.Any info would be appreciated.

[Nessism]

Hello my name is David and l have been unable to find the correct seal for the lockhart type adapter.l have the original seal but knowone has been able to help me.Any info would be appreciated.

Someone posted info about a substitute seal in a thread now in the archives.

Tutorial on how to make your own adapter...http://members.dslextreme.com/users/...r_adapter.html