TOP END OILER

[El Bandito]

so, what's the advantage of adding the holeshot top end oiler?  is there a certain riding style that would benefit more from this mod? or is it just a good idea for longevity of the motor?  or is it just bullshit?

do you guys recommend it?


thanks

[Desolation Angel]

There's at least one recent thread on it.  I think the consensus was that it was a waste for the street, but possibly useful on the track.  IIRC.

[Bazza]

Short of the drag strip, I can't see any reason to spend the money.

With regular service, that B-12 engine will run longer than you want to own the bike for anyway!

[solman]

I do know that there is a lot of pressure in those lines. On another Bandit 1200, one of the lines came loose.  Needless to say, it came out pretty hard.

[2005B12S]

Top end oilers are useful on modified high lift valvetrains. They supply supplemental oil to the critical high stress areas- rocker arms and cam lobes.

Aftermarket oilers are not needed on a stock machine. On a highly modified motor, they are a form of cheap insurance. Kind of like installing a high volume oil pump in your hot roded 350 small block.

They are very common on hot rodded GS1100/1150's. A quality unit properly installed will not give any problems.

Ride On, Ed.
2005 GSF1200SZ
1992 900SS
1983 GS750ED

[Bazza]

I do know that there is a lot of pressure in those lines. On another Bandit 1200, one of the lines came loose.  Needless to say, it came out pretty hard.

I did have a top end oiler kit on my Honda V-45 and this was always a concern, as the lines and fittings were a real specialty item and I was always concerned about going on a trip somewhere and having one fail. It would not be something that would be an easy fix.

I sort of viewed the top end kit as an added item of unreliability. It was a necessity on the Honda, (Due to a design flaw from the factory) but would not be on the Bandit under normal riding conditions.