BikeJake Posted October 29, 2022 Posted October 29, 2022 Anyone every pressed one of these mildly breathed on motors over big distances? I love a bit of long distance riding, have done some big miles in Europe in the passed... Will I need additional oil cooling for a tuned bandit motor out and about in France... Day after day?, Quote
BikeJake Posted October 30, 2022 Author Posted October 30, 2022 Well, when complete.. It'll be gas flowed head MTC high Comp big bore. Kent Cam, Hindle 421 exhaust, original carbs pod filtered dyno jet, and dyno setup.. Quote
Shill Posted November 3, 2022 Posted November 3, 2022 I'd guess if you're not wringing its neck constantly it's probably exactly what the motors were made to do! Worthwhile cheap-ish investment might be an oil temp sensor in the sump plug or oil gallery so you can keep an eye on it and be on the safe side, but I reckon you'll still have headroom cooling-wise. Quote
Oilyspanner Posted November 3, 2022 Posted November 3, 2022 As above and : The only problem with big bore, high compression Oilers is heat build up in traffic. The fairing lowers on a gsxr make it worse, on a naked or 1/2 faired bike it wouldn't be so bad - a larger oil cooler would help a bit, but both the cooler and engine need air flowing through/around them. Quote
clivegto Posted November 3, 2022 Posted November 3, 2022 Just turn it off when sat at the traffic lights on a hot day. My 1340cc was alright on the road. 1 Quote
BikeJake Posted November 3, 2022 Author Posted November 3, 2022 Maybe get a bigger cooler if. Budget allows they are bloody dear like Quote
BikeJake Posted November 4, 2022 Author Posted November 4, 2022 19 hours ago, Oilyspanner said: As above and : The only problem with big bore, high compression Oilers is heat build up in traffic. The fairing lowers on a gsxr make it worse, on a naked or 1/2 faired bike it wouldn't be so bad - a larger oil cooler would help a bit, but both the cooler and engine need air flowing through/around them. Fan on cooler? Quote
Oilyspanner Posted November 4, 2022 Posted November 4, 2022 6 hours ago, BikeJake said: Fan on cooler? In warmer countries I know some owners have managed to fit a fan with a manual switch, apparently with some success. I believe these helped draw air through the cooler, but any air movement around the barrels helps too. Quote
BikeJake Posted November 4, 2022 Author Posted November 4, 2022 3 hours ago, Oilyspanner said: In warmer countries I know some owners have managed to fit a fan with a manual switch, apparently with some success. I believe these helped draw air through the cooler, but any air movement around the barrels helps too. A big cooler is a lot of money Quote
fatblokeonbandit Posted November 5, 2022 Posted November 5, 2022 Mine has been fine for the last 13 years since I built it. fit a head cooler as well as a 19 row aftermarket one and it will be fine few years back I did the charity ride through wotten Bassett thousands of bikes and chugging along at 10 mph for ages. It did get hot but just pulled over and let it cool and it was fine the next year I fitted a fan from an R6 with a switch and it helped Lots Quote
BikeJake Posted November 5, 2022 Author Posted November 5, 2022 4 hours ago, fatblokeonbandit said: Mine has been fine for the last 13 years since I built it. fit a head cooler as well as a 19 row aftermarket one and it will be fine few years back I did the charity ride through wotten Bassett thousands of bikes and chugging along at 10 mph for ages. It did get hot but just pulled over and let it cool and it was fine the next year I fitted a fan from an R6 with a switch and it helped Lots Indeed mate.. Thanks... I spoke to Rog Upperton and he said a head cooler was a tad OTT for non racing applications, but a bigger cooler in general would be great.... Its just the bloody things cost as much as the sodding head work.... Unless anyone knows of a budget method. Quote
Reinhoud Posted November 6, 2022 Posted November 6, 2022 On 10/30/2022 at 2:40 AM, BikeJake said: Anyone every pressed one of these mildly breathed on motors over big distances? I love a bit of long distance riding, have done some big miles in Europe in the passed... Will I need additional oil cooling for a tuned bandit motor out and about in France... Day after day?, When it can do 100kms, it can do 2000kms Quote
BikeJake Posted November 8, 2022 Author Posted November 8, 2022 On 11/6/2022 at 11:36 AM, Reinhoud said: When it can do 100kms, it can do 2000kms Well, I do agree sort of. Having set out on long trips, and had to turn back on pretty amazing bikes.... However the best so far was 2014 Fireblade, GSXR1000R, ZX9R, the later one being insanely comfy, my record close to 1000miles in one day, due to marital breakdown and a last ditch and pointless trip to save it all... Doh... Quote
BikeJake Posted November 8, 2022 Author Posted November 8, 2022 11 minutes ago, clivegto said: 42mph not a bad avarage 5am to 9pm....but... Its yer arse and legs not the engine. Add in 130mile fuel stops, food.. Toilets... Etc... And your moving 2 Quote
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