Comments on: Lockhart oil cooler

By: Ryan

Ryan — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 04:05:06 +0000

I’m trying my hand at installing the same oil cooler on my 650. How does this adapter plate attach to the engine block? Thanks!

By: cb650 – pod filters « chin on the tank

cb650 – pod filters « chin on the tank — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:55:14 +0000

[…] chamber) is going to create more heat. To offset this extra heat, I recommend adding an oil cooler. INFO FOR THAT HERE. Also, for 79-80 carbs, my set up is the tiniest bit rich, so it’s absolutely not running […]

By: admin

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:17:29 +0000

In reply to Jmaro. What amount difference did you see in the temp gauge? How much lower is it with the oil cooler? 20-30˚? -ed

By: Jmaro

Jmaro — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:56:50 +0000

I installed one on my 82 Suzuki 1100e about a month ago. I have a temp guage as well and the lockhart looks to be working…. but with the heat this summer, I still shut off the bike in traffic to cool her down.

By: scott

scott — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:58:03 +0000

That’s fantastic…..can’t wait to see it installed!

By: admin

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:45:49 +0000

I bought it used on ebay for $75. They were really expensive brand new. Yea, I actually think it’s going to look pretty good. It’s smaller than I thought and it’s a nice clean semi-gloss black. Seems to be in pretty good shape.
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By: scott

scott — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:43:04 +0000

Good move and the oil cooler unit is small enough that it won’t look out of place. Were you able to find a new one or did you buy it on eBay?

By: ludwig

ludwig — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:05:15 +0000

good idea, thanks for the heads up. I’ve often wondered what the change is gasoline over the past 30 – 40 years would do to older bikes. I might add one of these to my XS. Is there any info on how the advances in oil might also change older motors?