So, I REALLY don't like that oil cooler.
It's ugly, and oh so pervasive.
So, I'm thinking of just gettin' rid of it!
Yea, I COULD get a mega-buck aftermarket one that's less obnoxious, BUT WHY?
I mean, none of my other bikes have one.
I know it helps keep the temp.s down, but by how much?
I'm thinkin' it's negligible. A radiator and water cooling would make it run cooler as well, but it ain't got that! (Thank God!
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I'm planning to get one of those cheap oil temp. gauges that fit in the oil fill hole, and see how much of a temp. difference it really makes. I believe there will be SOME help in cooling from the less restrictive air flow hitting the front (exhaust side) of the cylinders, making the loss of the oil cooler balance out. (or CLOSE TO IT)
My concern is, Can I just block off (plug) the oil cooler lines where they enter/exit the motor for the experiment, or is that flow path essential for the oil circulation?
Has anyone discussed this, or tried it before my time (B.C.) ?
