Does anyone know how much hose I need for an oil cooler setup?

[gorbys]

From the oil cooler takeoff behind the block to the oil cooler up front. Is two meters of hose enough for both lines or should I order three. 

And no i can't measure as I'm away from the bike for the time being. 

A gs/gsx1100 

[Gixer1460]

Two metres 'may' do it but you'll kick yourself if you are short!

[gorbys]

4 hours ago, Gixer1460 said:

Two metres 'may' do it but you'll kick yourself if you are short!

 

I found some -8 AN lines leftover from a datsun project that I can make use of along with two 90 degree bends.  Money saved! 

-8 isn't to big is it? I see suzuki performance parts oil cooler kit uses -6 lines.

And according to my phones chargin cable 1 meter is  enough if you run one line around each side but might be a bit short for one of them if you run both around the same side.

 

[Dezza]

Mount the cooler and attach the fittings, then you'll know if you have enough hose or not. If not you'll be able to order the exact length of hose and/or extra fittings required. AN8 is fine for a main cooler. If you need more hose ask the bloke at Torques (on eba@y) for the amount needed and he'll sell you that length.

[Gixer1460]

-8 hose ok, imo -10 is better, I wouldn't even use -6 for a head cooler!

[Isleoman]

On a GS or GSX1100 what's the advantage over using the oil cooler ports below the oil filter cover?  Are the EFE oil filter covers that re-direct the flow no longer available?  

[gorbys]

2 hours ago, Isleoman said:

On a GS or GSX1100 what's the advantage over using the oil cooler ports below the oil filter cover?  Are the EFE oil filter covers that re-direct the flow no longer available?  

Well, I wasn't aware the gsx engine already had ports for an oil cooler. Hence my wording. But since I found that out earlier today I'll be using those ports instead of buying the adapter. That saves me even more money. 

I don't know about the availability of the EFE oil filter covers but a plug could be easily turned on a lathe.  

[johnr]

On 2/27/2023 at 5:37 AM, gorbys said:

Well, I wasn't aware the gsx engine already had ports for an oil cooler. Hence my wording. But since I found that out earlier today I'll be using those ports instead of buying the adapter. That saves me even more money. 

I don't know about the availability of the EFE oil filter covers but a plug could be easily turned on a lathe.  

if youre using the take off points on the front of the cases, you need to restrict the oil flow under the oil filter cover, you can either use a plug that blocks off the oilway and forces the oil round the cooler  (though youll need to put a small hole up the middle, aprox 2mm as a bypass in case of the filter being clogged) or else use an efe filter cover that has the restrictor built into it.

[KATANAMANGLER]

This page is useful.

https://www.theflyingbanana.com/oil-cooler.htm

[gsxwill]

1 hour ago, KATANAMANGLER said:

This page is useful.

https://www.theflyingbanana.com/oil-cooler.htm

All those links were useful, certainly made my nightshift more fun 

[gorbys]

21 hours ago, johnr said:

if youre using the take off points on the front of the cases, you need to restrict the oil flow under the oil filter cover, you can either use a plug that blocks off the oilway and forces the oil round the cooler  (though youll need to put a small hole up the middle, aprox 2mm as a bypass in case of the filter being clogged) or else use an efe filter cover that has the restrictor built into it.

I plan on having a plug turned its probably gonna be easier than trying to source a efe cover. I need to fix the clutch basket springs and theres still -3C outside so I have the downtime available 

[Suzukian]

On 2/26/2023 at 6:30 AM, Gixer1460 said:

Two metres 'may' do it but you'll kick yourself if you are short!

It'll be hard to kick yourself if you're too short.

 

Edited March 14, 2023 by Suzukian

[gorbys]

Measured yesterday and from the takeoff point and up to where my horn is mounted (which is where I'll mount the cooler) I'll need about 40-45 cm. So a meter is enough too make both hoses. The adapters and fittings make up a fair amount of cm's too.