These Cows Sure Have Some Oil Pressure!!!

[montmil]

Yeah, probably will order something like this kit:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G2960/?rtype=10

Much better idea, Justin. I saw an FAA inspector ground an Experimental Category aircraft because the builder had used nylon tubing from the engine to the OP gauge in the instrument panel. In an aircraft, that's just asking for trouble.

Whatcha think, Bob Roller?

Monte

[Bob_Roller]

From what little experience I have on general aviation aircraft, aluminum tubing was usually used as the supply lines for direct reading indicators .

Aluminum tubing is generally good to about 8-900 psi .

[Justin B.]

But, it doesn't take constant  bending very well...

[Bob_Roller]

Not very well at all !!!!!!!!

[Semper Gumby]

Yep - Hi start oil pressure is why I can't use a Lockhart Oil cooler:  Splits it open.  

[Bob_Roller]

I've had an OEM BMW cooler on the '81 since November '97, no problems yet .

But the rubber hoses are something that gets me a bit concerned due to the constant exposure to the desert environment the bike operates in, now adding the possibility of oil pressure in the 160-170 psi range in cold weather .

[montmil]

Bob, these pictures were from this evening and probably 85 - 90 in the garage...

Note the temperature readout on the Vapor... 91 degrees. Another niffty feature of the digi unit.

[Bob_Roller]

Note the temperature readout on the Vapor... 91 degrees. Another niffty feature of the digi unit.

While this may not apply to all units that have liquid crystal displays, but from my experience here in Phoenix, it's quite common to have the display 'wash out' in temps above 105 F (41C.).

[montmil]

Note the temperature readout on the Vapor... 91 degrees. Another niffty feature of the digi unit.

While this may not apply to all units that have liquid crystal displays, but from my experience here in Phoenix, it's quite common to have the display 'wash out' in temps above 105 F (41C.).

I spent all of one (uno) dollar (? pesos) at the local $0.99 Store for a foam backed, aluminized auto sun shade. Made up a paper pattern and then cut out a "cozy" for my digital Vapor. At work, while parked in the direct sun, The Koozie keeps my Vapor quite tidy. The son shade lives in the under-seat tray during normal ops. There's enough material to make one for Justin.

The LCD clock in my 1986 cabriolet has been less than fortunate... it's totally blacked out. Must now depend on my wristwatch fo ran accurate time hack.

Monte

[Justin B.]

When I was in field service I used to have to let my Fluke "cool" down before I could read it after it had been in the back of the truck all day...

[darrylri]

I always liked their unofficial motto:  If it works, it's a Fluke!

[Justin B.]

They are good meters, though.  I still have two of them of which one is the model 73 I bought in the early 80s.  Seems I remember paying about $130 for it which I thought was a ridiculous sum to plop down for a VOM...

[Semper Gumby]

I've had an OEM BMW cooler on the '81 since November '97, no problems yet .

But the rubber hoses are something that gets me a bit concerned due to the constant exposure to the desert environment the bike operates in, now adding the possibility of oil pressure in the 160-170 psi range in cold weather .

What model did the BMW cooler come off of Bob?

I bought a BMW cooler off eBay but it is too large.  I need to know what to look for.  Do you have a picture of the cooler on the bike?

Thanks in advance.

[Bob_Roller]

I bought an OEM BMW kit from San Jose BMW in October 1997, while I was passing through there on vacation .

Here's a picture from the Motobins website of the cooler, or heat exchanger that I have on the '81 R65 .

http://www.motobins.co.uk/bmw-parts.php?model=R Series 2 valve Twin

At this time, I can't link to the Motobins picture, the Motobins part number is 02904 , just put the part number into their search box, and it should come up .

Here's a link to the RealOEM site, this is pretty much what you need to install an oil cooler, minus the thermostatic bypass valve, that won't fit the R65 due to clearance issues with the right exhaust header pipe .


http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=0487&mospid=51635&btnr=11_1831&hg=11&fg=35

[Semper Gumby]

Thanks Bob.  Looks like I need to save my pennies!

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