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Oil Cooler Question
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Tyrell Corp wrote: It is a period bolt on oil cooler. 'period' bits like this are quite sought after.
would it therefore be a crime to remove it? I'm wondering if i need it and if i could replace it with something else. I'm trying to restore the bike it's in pretty rough shape.
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But oil coolers dependent on your location are not necessary. If you had a bit more info of where you are... how you plan to ride, what you plan to do... there is likely not a need for it at all... dependent on those answers....
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Tokyo_OG wrote:
Tyrell Corp wrote: It is a period bolt on oil cooler. 'period' bits like this are quite sought after.
would it therefore be a crime to remove it? I'm wondering if i need it and if i could replace it with something else. I'm trying to restore the bike it's in pretty rough shape.
You don't need one at all unless you plan to race the bike or ride in extreme heat. Unless you are towing a heavy load behind the bike (very unlikely) if the temperatures in Utah when you ride are typically below 97 - 100 degrees I would simply remove it. The only other exception would be if the bike came with one as original standard equipment (such as GPz 1100). I didn't see what model bike you have, but I doubt it came with an oil cooler otherwise it probably would not have a Lockhart cooler. Ed
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Grnole wrote: I am sure i am one of many responses here.
But oil coolers dependent on your location are not necessary. If you had a bit more info of where you are... how you plan to ride, what you plan to do... there is likely not a need for it at all... dependent on those answers....
Mike
I plan to drive it daily up in the hills. I live in Utah so a higher altitude is a thing. I think it looks ugly personally. Would i need to replace it?
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Tokyo_OG wrote: I've got a '78 z650 C
That model definitely was not equipped with an oil cooler as stock equipment. You don't need it. I have about 60,000 miles on my KZ650-C without one, and it can get pretty hot here in the summer. I've had the bike 38 years and have often ridden it when the temperature is above 95 degrees; no problems. Ed
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