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MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 600 thru 1200 - AIR/OIL COOLED TECHNICAL => Topic started by: speedfreakjr on September 14, 2009, 08:53:17 AM

Title: 2G 1200N Oil Cooler
Post by: speedfreakjr on September 14, 2009, 08:53:17 AM: I'm in an area where no one thinks they can fix the hairline crack that is on my 2G 1200N cooler. I don't have the $500. to replace it with oem,so I did the JB Weld without sucsess. Does anyone know what else can I do since 1G 1200 is a different set up where the cooler and pipes join. That's too bad,ebay has replacements for G1 1200 & 600 for $175.
I'm disparate enough to try something universal at this point.
All suggestion will be appreciated.
Thnx,
Brad
Title: Re: 2G 1200N Oil Cooler
Post by: Red01 on September 17, 2009, 04:29:50 PM: You could use the 1G cooler with 1G oil lines, but it is a smaller cooler than the OE 2G one. Also, some have adapted early GSXR750 or 1100 coolers (which are bigger than the 2G's OE cooler).
Title: Re: 2G 1200N Oil Cooler
Post by: speedfreakjr on September 17, 2009, 07:51:58 PM: Thanks Red01
Do or anyone know if the first gen Bandit hoses will fit direct to the larger GSXR coolers? I'm trying to save money. I just want ride the bike not show how clever I'M NOT :banghead:
THANKS
Title: Re: 2G 1200N Oil Cooler
Post by: asskickinpeanuts on October 01, 2009, 01:56:36 AM: Quote from: speedfreakjr on September 14, 2009, 08:53:17 AM
I'm in an area where no one thinks they can fix the hairline crack that is on my 2G 1200N cooler....
All suggestion will be appreciated.
Thnx,
Brad

How did it get the crack, i.e. it is not something that will happen again, is it?
Have you tried taking it to a plumber to see if it can be brazed? Maybe with silver solder?
Title: Re: 2G 1200N Oil Cooler
Post by: speedfreakjr on October 01, 2009, 04:05:13 AM: Quote from: asskickinpeanuts on October 01, 2009, 01:56:36 AM
Quote from: speedfreakjr on September 14, 2009, 08:53:17 AM
I'm in an area where no one thinks they can fix the hairline crack that is on my 2G 1200N cooler....
All suggestion will be appreciated.
Thnx,
Brad

How did it get the crack, i.e. it is not something that will happen again, is it?
Have you tried taking it to a plumber to see if it can be brazed? Maybe with silver solder?
Not sure how it cracked but,the welders and radiator shops said they cant do it because of location of fracture that had to be detected at a machine shop under pressure and under solvent tub. The repair shops said the aluminum was too thin and too much heat could make it worse.
I had to bite the big one and bye a hassle free oem unit for 450.00, ouch!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: 2G 1200N Oil Cooler
Post by: mosquito on October 01, 2009, 07:10:47 AM: Give these guys a call, I've heard good things about them: http://www.motorcycleradiators.com/ Dunno if they do oil coolers too, but it's worth a call.
Title: Re: 2G 1200N Oil Cooler
Post by: speedfreakjr on October 01, 2009, 11:58:19 AM: Quote from: mosquito on October 01, 2009, 07:10:47 AM
Give these guys a call, I've heard good things about them: http://www.motorcycleradiators.com/ Dunno if they do oil coolers too, but it's worth a call.
:thanks:
speedfreakjr
Title: Re: 2G 1200N Oil Cooler
Post by: asskickinpeanuts on October 02, 2009, 12:39:10 AM: Quote from: speedfreakjr on October 01, 2009, 11:58:19 AM
Quote from: mosquito on October 01, 2009, 07:10:47 AM
Give these guys a call, I've heard good things about them: http://www.motorcycleradiators.com/ Dunno if they do oil coolers too, but it's worth a call.
:thanks:
speedfreakjr

If you get any feedback on them, please post.
There is a second gen Bandit on ebay right now. Bigger oil cooler, though.
Title: Re: 2G 1200N Oil Cooler
Post by: Dave 02 1200 on October 29, 2009, 08:14:55 PM: You could buy a new replacement from Delkevic for about $150.