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oilcooler
Hello,
Is it possible to remove the oil cooler completely?
I never drive the maximum speed and I live in Belgium so I do not have desert temperature here either.
I suppose that the water cooling must still be sufficient?
I bought the bike and found that the oil cooler pipe has been cut, and then replaced with copper quick couplings on the crome pipes.
obviously I do not trust this when I am driving, I would rather remove the oil cooler completely.
Is it possible to remove the oil cooler completely?
I never drive the maximum speed and I live in Belgium so I do not have desert temperature here either.
I suppose that the water cooling must still be sufficient?
I bought the bike and found that the oil cooler pipe has been cut, and then replaced with copper quick couplings on the crome pipes.
obviously I do not trust this when I am driving, I would rather remove the oil cooler completely.
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It would be pretty easy to remove the oil cooler, but you'd need to blank off the lines. Probably just as easy to replace the hoses. Your call
The water cooling will help out most around the cylinders, but the top and bottom-ends are gonna rely on oil cooling more than water. Especially at the bearings and journals. If you go that route, I'd go with a higher-temp-range engine oil to make sure it's up to the job
For what it's worth I find mine runs pretty warm in the city, especially commuting in traffic, even on short 15km rides. If anything, I've thought about going with a larger oil cooler. I'm in a colder climate than most
The water cooling will help out most around the cylinders, but the top and bottom-ends are gonna rely on oil cooling more than water. Especially at the bearings and journals. If you go that route, I'd go with a higher-temp-range engine oil to make sure it's up to the job
For what it's worth I find mine runs pretty warm in the city, especially commuting in traffic, even on short 15km rides. If anything, I've thought about going with a larger oil cooler. I'm in a colder climate than most
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It would be pretty easy to remove the oil cooler, but you'd need to blank off the lines. Probably just as easy to replace the hoses. Your call
The water cooling will help out most around the cylinders, but the top and bottom-ends are gonna rely on oil cooling more than water. Especially at the bearings and journals. If you go that route, I'd go with a higher-temp-range engine oil to make sure it's up to the job
For what it's worth I find mine runs pretty warm in the city, especially commuting in traffic, even on short 15km rides. If anything, I've thought about going with a larger oil cooler. I'm in a colder climate than most
The water cooling will help out most around the cylinders, but the top and bottom-ends are gonna rely on oil cooling more than water. Especially at the bearings and journals. If you go that route, I'd go with a higher-temp-range engine oil to make sure it's up to the job
For what it's worth I find mine runs pretty warm in the city, especially commuting in traffic, even on short 15km rides. If anything, I've thought about going with a larger oil cooler. I'm in a colder climate than most
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Probably a good call. If you start noticing oil drips, then you'll want to replace them. If they're clean and tight, no reason to open her up. I'd run 'er as-is
Standard oil pressure is 85-100 psi. If there was a sudden failure, she'd barf on the road, and your oil pressure light would turn on. It would be scary, but so long as you stop the bike safely and turn the engine off right away (ie don't just ignore it and drive home) the risk of permanent damage would be minimal
Standard oil pressure is 85-100 psi. If there was a sudden failure, she'd barf on the road, and your oil pressure light would turn on. It would be scary, but so long as you stop the bike safely and turn the engine off right away (ie don't just ignore it and drive home) the risk of permanent damage would be minimal
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Probably a good call. If you start noticing oil drips, then you'll want to replace them. If they're clean and tight, no reason to open her up. I'd run 'er as-is
Standard oil pressure is 85-100 psi. If there was a sudden failure, she'd barf on the road, and your oil pressure light would turn on. It would be scary, but so long as you stop the bike safely and turn the engine off right away (ie don't just ignore it and drive home) the risk of permanent damage would be minimal
Standard oil pressure is 85-100 psi. If there was a sudden failure, she'd barf on the road, and your oil pressure light would turn on. It would be scary, but so long as you stop the bike safely and turn the engine off right away (ie don't just ignore it and drive home) the risk of permanent damage would be minimal
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In case you want to go a little cooler.
This what I did for the Texas heat:
https://cbrforum.com/forum/alternati...0/#post1281684
This what I did for the Texas heat:
https://cbrforum.com/forum/alternati...0/#post1281684
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my recent purchase cbr1000f 1988 has had the same modification , I would like to reinstate the oil cooler, Mr Honda does not put stuff on his machines that are not needed. I cannot see where the oil cooler was fitted, maybe the previous owner removes a fitting bracket
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