[ronnydog]

One problem with installing a oil cooler on your bike is what do you do when its to cold. I insalled a Jagg Manual By-Pass Valve allowing me to by-pass the cooler for cold weather riding or faster warm ups on cool days. Simple turn of the nob.

Ronnydog

 

[n2o2diver]

Do these bikes really need an oil cooler?

 

[rm_hm]

For some of us like myself who use our bikes hard, yes a oil cooler sure won't hurt anything.

 

[ronnydog]

[quote name='n2o2diver' date='13 January 2012 - 10:05 AM' timestamp='1326477909' post='34412']

Do these bikes really need an oil cooler?





If you do not think you need one you probably do not. I have seen measured temps 90 degees higher in the bikes I rode with that did not have a cooler.

 

[n2o2diver]

If you do not think you need one you probably do not. I have seen measured temps 90 degees higher in the bikes I rode with that did not have a cooler.

I probably do need one. In the summer here it is usually 95-105 for three months.

 

[ronnydog]

I probably do need one. In the summer here it is usually 95-105 for three months.

It not only cools the oil but my bike holds another 1/2qt of oil. I can tell the difference when I need to use the cooler with the fan on and it dose not smell as hot.

 

[Omega Man]

I'm curious as to how you did the tap in for the oil lines-I think I've seen it 2 ways. Nice touch on the switched fan.

 

[Gerry]

Was lucky enough to go on a ride today with a Friend. My guess was an ambient temp of 63 degrees. Nice day to ride. Long slow climb at 11mph and before I reached the top, the Vector oil temp indicator light went on (243 degrees). This was with my home made cooler. Upon turning on the fan, temp dropped to 235 within a few minutes. These little engines run very warm/hot during slow off-road climbs. Suspect if you change your oil frequently, this will never be a deal breaker. For me, modding is as much fun as ridding. Gerry

 

[ronnydog]

[quote name='mrgizmow' date='13 January 2012 - 10:48 PM' timestamp='1326523731' post='34436']

Was lucky enough to go on a ride today with a Friend. My guess was an ambient temp of 63 degrees. Nice day to ride. Long slow climb at 11mph and before I reached the top, the Vector oil temp indicator light went on (243 degrees). This was with my home made cooler. Upon turning on the fan, temp dropped to 235 within a few minutes. These little engines run very warm/hot during slow off-road climbs. Suspect if you change your oil frequently, this will never be a deal breaker. For me, modding is as much fun as ridding. Gerry







Mr Giz how do you like the Vector oil temp indicator. I know you have used others and can you show what Vector you used and the sending unit install? I found this for $87.00 Trail Tech Vector Computer Kit (CHT temp sensor on oil line belt) 85-402 from Amazon. Looking for some help.





Thanks Ronnydog

 

[ronnydog]

I'm curious as to how you did the tap in for the oil lines-I think I've seen it 2 ways. Nice touch on the switched fan.

Like this

 

[christddel]

One problem with installing a oil cooler on your bike is what do you do when its to cold. I insalled a Jagg Manual By-Pass Valve allowing me to by-pass the cooler for cold weather riding or faster warm ups on cool days. Simple turn of the nob.

Ronnydog

Thank you for your information.

I sought this part.

My order is made at…"Dennis Kirk US"

 

[Gerry]

Here you are. I like the Trail Tech. Vector. Plenty of information, just need to remember how zero-out and adjust the fields. Oil temp is presented in upper right hand corner and low temp warning light is set at 243 and activates an orange led on upper left. I generally turn on the fan which starts dropping temp within a few minutes. Gerry

 

[Omega Man]

Like this

Thanks, that looks first rate.

 

[ronnydog]

This is a cheep parts list with high temp rubber trany line.

 

[n2o2diver]

This is a cheep parts list with high temp rubber trany line.

Where do you get the part that bolts over the oil filter?

 

[Henrici]

Where do you get the part that bolts over the oil filter?

You have to order it from japan($$$). I think Mr.gizmo made one out of a regular filter cap.

 

[ronnydog]

Where do you get the part that bolts over the oil filter?

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Home Depot and Ace Hardware. I used paper as shims to space the brass so they would end up in the right direction, like a gasket.

 

[Henrici]

Where do you get the part that bolts over the oil filter?





Home Depot and Ace Hardware. I used paper as shims to space the brass so they would end up in the right direction, like a gasket.

ooops my bad thought he was asking about this part.

 

[GapRunr]

This is a cheep parts list with high temp rubber trany line.

Hey Ronny,



Please tell me more about that cool radiator/fan combo. What did that come off of?



GapRunr

 

[ronnydog]

Hey Ronny,



Please tell me more about that cool radiator/fan combo. What did that come off of?



GapRunr

Northern HURRICANE Oil Cooler with Cooling Fan