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i have been looking into getting a 4 into 1 mac header. i have noticed that they state that they will not fit with a oil cooler. can the oil cooler be taking off and should it be taking off?
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82 xj1100j
4-1 header
k&n air pods
accel coils
progressive rear shocks
dyno jet kit
79 xs1100es (love of my life) passed away
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Yeah, it can be removed. Most don't even have one.Nathan
KD9ARL
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
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Oil filters may provide SOME oil cooling in the heat of summer, but they may not be good in cold weather because the oil needs to be hot. Also, think about where the oil cooler is located abover the head pipes. That really can't be too benificial for very slow speeds or in stop and go jams.Skids (Sid Hansen)
Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.Comment
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Who want to ride slow or in stop & go traffic, fund a new rout.Nathan
KD9ARL
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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This comes from Nate who's gonna be installing the cooler that I took off my engine before I installed it in my bike.Originally posted by natemoen View Post
Honestly, while I know some love them, and I'm sure they don't hurt, I took it off my 81H engine when I installed in in my bike cause it's incompatible by my Jardine Pipes, and since I'm not willing I'm not willing to give up the Jardines, I'm shipping them to Nate as soon as it stops raining long enough for me to get them out of the garage and pack them up to ship them to him.
Cy
1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
Vetter Windjammer IV
Vetter hard bags & Trunk
OEM Luggage Rack
Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
Spade Fuse Box
Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
750 FD Mod
TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
XJ1100 Front Footpegs
XJ1100 Shocks
I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.Comment
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If your getting rid of the cooler I'd be interested in buying it. PM me.
'79 XS11 F
Stock except K&N
'79 XS11 SF
Stock, no title.
'84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws
"What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~Comment
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In actuality, more viscous oil provides a better (thicker) oil wedge in the bearing. There is an optimal temperature for the oil though, it should be high enough for the water to vaporize and separate from the oil, otherwise the cooler the better. Oops, hope I didn't just change this into another oil controversy!Originally posted by skids View Post
'79 XS11 F
Stock except K&N
'79 XS11 SF
Stock, no title.
'84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws
"What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~Comment
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I have a Mac 4 into 1 with an oil cooler on my BDF Special
BDF Special
80SG Vetter bagger 1196 Wiseco big bore kit, Mega Cycle Cams, slotted cam gears, ported and flowed head, bronze intake seats, Dyno Jet kit, Dyno coils and Mikes XS air pods, Venture cam chain adjuster,Geezer's regulator, Clutch mod, Mac 4 into 1 with custom built and tuned baffle, Oil cooler,MikesXS emulators mod.
Dyno tuned to 98 hp at the rear wheel.Comment
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Even with a cooler in normal driving conditions, I.e. not winter, I doubt you will have much trouble getting to that temp on these engines.Originally posted by WMarshy View PostIn actuality, more viscous oil provides a better (thicker) oil wedge in the bearing. There is an optimal temperature for the oil though, it should be high enough for the water to vaporize and separate from the oil, otherwise the cooler the better. Oops, hope I didn't just change this into another oil controversy!Nathan
KD9ARL
μολὼν λαβέ
1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Here's a picture of mine, quality sucks taken with IPhone
BDF Special
80SG Vetter bagger 1196 Wiseco big bore kit, Mega Cycle Cams, slotted cam gears, ported and flowed head, bronze intake seats, Dyno Jet kit, Dyno coils and Mikes XS air pods, Venture cam chain adjuster,Geezer's regulator, Clutch mod, Mac 4 into 1 with custom built and tuned baffle, Oil cooler,MikesXS emulators mod.
Dyno tuned to 98 hp at the rear wheel.Comment
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Sorry, the cooler is already promised to Nate, he already has everything mostly plumbed for it, he just needs the rest of the parts as soon as I get them shipped to him.Originally posted by WMarshy View PostIf your getting rid of the cooler I'd be interested in buying it. PM me.Cy
1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
Vetter Windjammer IV
Vetter hard bags & Trunk
OEM Luggage Rack
Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
Spade Fuse Box
Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
750 FD Mod
TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
XJ1100 Front Footpegs
XJ1100 Shocks
I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.Comment
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Yeah, could you be any slower!Originally posted by cywelchjr View Post
Like I am anywhere near needing it anyways.............
Nathan
KD9ARL
μολὼν λαβέ
1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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If someone is looking for an oil cooler, I have this one I have no plans to use.
Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.
81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection
Previously owned
93 GSX600F
80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
81 XS1100 Special
81 CB750 C
80 CB750 C
78 XS750Comment
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All the European bikes have the oil cooler. However, it seems a bit ironic that, in the relatively cold UK, we have oil coolers and then, in the US with areas far hotter than here, you don't have oil coolers. I've spoken with several UK owners who don't understand it.
IMO the oil radiator looks good though! We do get US import bikes here in the UK (there are two on eBay right now from Colorado) and they never have the radiator. Maybe it's a styling issue? The rad. looks incompatible with the US laid back appearance... which would tend to indicate that the rad. isn't essential! I dunno. But it looks good!XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.Comment
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It isn't that much hotter here, it just looks that way because we use the Fahrenheit (sp?) scale! (just kidding)Skids (Sid Hansen)
Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.Comment
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