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MODEL SPECIFIC => BIG BANDIT BANTER => Topic started by: rspector on May 04, 2006, 09:08:13 PM

Title: oil cooler fan
Post by: rspector on May 04, 2006, 09:08:13 PM

has any one ever put a fan on the oil cooler of an 05 bandit 1200s?

Title: oil cooler fan
Post by: Red01 on May 05, 2006, 04:53:52 PM

Are you running a highly modified motor in the desert?

Title: oil cooler fan
Post by: rspector on May 05, 2006, 04:55:33 PM

heh no, was just curious . seeing if there was anything that could be done to keep performance up after sitting in traffic

Title: oil cooler fan
Post by: Red01 on May 05, 2006, 05:05:39 PM

Not usually a problem. If you're worried, get a temp gauge first and see if your conditions require heat to be addressed. Space is a little tight for a fan. People with heat issues usually opt for a bigger cooler. Either one from an old oil-cooled GSXR1100 (low $) or the aftermarket (big $).

Title: oil cooler fan
Post by: ttewejnodnarb on May 06, 2006, 06:04:11 PM

Has anyone added an oil temp guage to thier bike?  I did a search and didn't find a permanent and accurate solution.  If there is an easy way to add one it would be great to put a wright-up in the FAQ...any takers?

Title: oil cooler fan
Post by: jeepskate99 on May 06, 2006, 09:31:28 PM

I checked mine with a non-contact thermometer gun.  It's a handy tool to have anyhow.  Helps find out how hot a cylinder is running compared to others.

Title: oil cooler fan
Post by: kedeg_97B12 on May 06, 2006, 11:47:07 PM

Quote from: "ttewejnodnarb"

Has anyone added an oil temp guage to thier bike?  I did a search and didn't find a permanent and accurate solution.  If there is an easy way to add one it would be great to put a wright-up in the FAQ...any takers?

I have a nordskog digital. Trust me, you probabally don't want to know how hot you run... :wink:
(http://webpages.charter.net/kedeg/IMGP1951%20(Small).JPG)
(http://webpages.charter.net/kedeg/TempGauge.jpg)

Title: oil cooler fan
Post by: ttewejnodnarb on May 08, 2006, 07:48:48 PM

That looks interesting, kedeg.  How difficult was it to install?  How accurate is it?  Where did you get it?  Can I ask any more questions?

Title: oil cooler fan
Post by: kedeg_97B12 on May 08, 2006, 09:15:38 PM

It is very accurate as I have it measuring the oil as it comes out of the pan before the cooler. Suzuki uses a plug that you remove and screw in a earl's plumbing metric adapter for the Nordskog sending unit. Two wires, one to a ground and one for power. It is backlit so everyone at the stoplight knows how hot ya are and it has a high temp recall. The gauge was $65 and the adapter for the pan was $11.00. I had to go from std thread to a metric.
I bought from Nordskog direct because Summit Racing was backordered.
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=NRD%2DM9008%2DRB&N=400187+115&autoview=sku

It took about 30 minutes to do it. The hardest part was getting the balls to saw my fairing.

Title: oil cooler fan
Post by: Dave 02 1200 on May 08, 2006, 09:27:30 PM

Sounds like a great idea.  Where did you plug in the sensor?

Title: oil cooler fan
Post by: kedeg_97B12 on May 09, 2006, 12:33:53 PM

If you look at the left side of the pan there is a plug that you remove and install the sending unit adapter.

Nordskog Oil Temp Gauge - M9008
Sending Unit - S8013 Sender
or any 1/8" to 16mm x 1.5 adapter from Earl's.

Title: oil cooler fan
Post by: Desolation Angel on May 09, 2006, 12:55:16 PM

I know how hot I'm running every time my bare right calf touches the f^cking pipe!  :shock:

Title: oil cooler fan
Post by: ttewejnodnarb on May 09, 2006, 04:13:22 PM

Awesome info...Thanks Kedeg, much appreciated!