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    #1

    Can a oil cooler be added to my GS1100?

    Just wondering if anyone has had problems with a GS1100 overheating and has anyone added an after market oil cooler or is it even nesessary? Just curious.

    Thanks.
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    Assuming it would be the shafty in your signature, yes, it's probaby possible, but hardly necessary. I can't imagine it getting hot enough in Canadia to need one.

    By the way, even though you have de-K'd your bike, there are still some unique things about it that would make ordering parts for an 1100G difficult.
    If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

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      #3
      yes super ez. I just did it to my gs1100 . Use the search tool ( least used tool in everyone's tool box) in the upper right on the banner . I did not do a thermostat but there are oil coolers with them built in with bypasses. I added one as I am in traffic regular and like to bring the rev's up to the power band. Heres the result I got typing in GS1100G oil cooler in the tool. http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...archid=1935804
      Last edited by Guest; 08-26-2017, 09:03 AM.

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        #4
        Wow. I really feel the love guys.

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          #5
          Yes, I have one on my G as well.
          https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4442/...678005be58.jpg

          1982 GS1100 G converted by Motorcyclist magazine in 1986 to be a tribute to the Wes Cooley replica. 1982 Honda 900F. 1997 Yamaha VMax.
          Also owned: 1973 Kawasaki Z1 900, 1972 Honda 750 K, 1976 Yamaha XS 650, 1980 Kawasaki KZ 1000 MKII, 1978 Kawasaki SR 650. Current cage is a 2001 Mustang Bullitt in Dark Highland Green. Bought new in Sept. 2001.

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            #6
            Originally posted by Who Dat? View Post
            Assuming it would be the shafty in your signature, yes, it's probaby possible, but hardly necessary. I can't imagine it getting hot enough in Canadia to need one.

            By the way, even though you have de-K'd your bike, there are still some unique things about it that would make ordering parts for an 1100G difficult.
            We'll, here in Canadia it gets pretty hot. Last week we were at
            42 degrees celsius =107.6 degrees fahrenheit

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              #7
              Originally posted by Dre View Post
              We'll, here in Canadia it gets pretty hot. Last week we were at
              42 degrees celsius =107.6 degrees fahrenheit
              Oh and with humidity it's hotter. Also we drop to -35C in winter.

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                #8
                Originally posted by Dre View Post
                107.6 degrees fahrenheit
                In Ottawa ? Thats like the average temp......IN DEATH VALLEY !
                82 1100 EZ (red)

                "You co-opting words of KV only thickens the scent of your BS. A thief and a putter-on of airs most foul. " JEEPRUSTY

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by bonanzadave View Post
                  In Ottawa ? Thats like the average temp......IN DEATH VALLEY !
                  Bet you don't drop to -35 tho?

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Dre View Post
                    Bet you don't drop to -35 tho?
                    Minnesota gets quite cold as well.

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                      #11
                      I'd skip the cooler and get some synthetic oil. It handles the heat better. Some of that 15W-50 that Earl likes would be a good choice.
                      Ed

                      To measure is to know.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Dre View Post
                        Oh and with humidity it's hotter.
                        You only THINK it's hotter because your body relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. In higher humidity, it doesn't work as well.
                        As far as engine cooling goes, temerature is temperature, humidity does not matter.

                        Next, you are probably going to try to convince us that it's colder when the wind blows.
                        Wrong again, temperature is temperature.
                        If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Who Dat? View Post
                          You only THINK it's hotter because your body relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. In higher humidity, it doesn't work as well.
                          As far as engine cooling goes, temerature is temperature, humidity does not matter.

                          Next, you are probably going to try to convince us that it's colder when the wind blows.
                          Wrong again, temperature is temperature.

                          You sure do know Canadia weather, what Canadia states have you visited?
                          Last edited by Guest; 08-26-2017, 06:37 AM.

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by Dre View Post
                            ...what Canadia states have you visited?
                            I was taught they are called provinces.

                            Yes, you can put an oil cooler on your bike.

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by JJ View Post
                              I was taught they are called provinces.

                              Yes, you can put an oil cooler on your bike.
                              They are provinces and its also called Canada not Canadia. Lol

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