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Do oil coolers really work? 01 May 2012 13:51 #519085

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clutch wrote: ::pokes head in the door...looks around...then quietly takes a seat in the corner to listen to the discussion::


fivestring happens by on his way to the restroom....subject catches his attention...forgets he has to pee...nods to 'clutch'...has a seat...
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Do oil coolers really work? 01 May 2012 16:24 #519131

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fivestring wrote:

clutch wrote: ::pokes head in the door...looks around...then quietly takes a seat in the corner to listen to the discussion::


fivestring happens by on his way to the restroom....subject catches his attention...forgets he has to pee...nods to 'clutch'...has a seat...


tosses clutch and fivestring a couple beers and replies to MFolks " easily done with a set oh double hoop standoffs. one hoop to frame other to cooler on each leg."

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Do oil coolers really work? 01 May 2012 16:29 #519133

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I have seen a number of 81 KZ1100 vetters like mine with oil coolers, mine doesn't have one.
So...if I'm reading correctly, running synthetic would relieve the panic I had when I started reading this thread?
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Do oil coolers really work? 02 May 2012 23:11 #519470

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Or the seller throws in spare parts including this vintage P&L oil cooler kit..... :whistle:




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Do oil coolers really work? 02 May 2012 23:52 #519480

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Car/Van radiators have internal trans coolers that make great bike cooler.
My brother made this one polished it. looks great. i dont remember the cooling difference
but its substantial. 8.00 bucks plus fittings from the junk yard (radiater was toast)


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Do oil coolers really work? 03 May 2012 08:53 #519525

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"Can you repeat these tests to give a more statictically sound look? Also, can you verify your IR gun readings with your contact thermometer?"...

Possibly down the road for I'm in the final stage of getting my old girl back on the road... First 50 miler last weekend, the old bitch lives.... lol...

As mentioned, not sure I trust the IR readings as well but the Fluke measurements (thermal bead), yeah those are solid readings. In disregarding all the other readings, a 37 degree drop in oil temp, yeah they work...

Of course you'll need air flow for a cooler off any sorts to work effectively... :whistle: :laugh:
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Do oil coolers really work? 03 May 2012 08:56 #519527

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Just though of an easy test you could perform....

1) With fan on engine (no cooler) run her on center stand for 5-10 minutes, measure oil temp.
2) Let the engine cool down completely (fan).
3) Install a cooler and run the same test...

Difference in oil temp measurements...? B)
1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter

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