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fe2cruz
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oil flow Apr 1, 2008 22:31:35 GMT -5

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Post by fe2cruz on Apr 1, 2008 22:31:35 GMT -5

Hi all,

Wanted to try to put this oil cooler on my SR500.

Could you look at these jpegs and verify if my
arrows correctly represent the oil flow?

If I have the flow right I was thinking about
using the main return line. Is this the best way?
Route a line from the return coming out of the
top frame outlet into the top of the cooler. Then
from the bottom of the cooler back to the return
entrance just under the carb.

I have a few clamps I think will work ok on the
front frame post to keep the cooler in place on
the left side where I'm holding it in the photo.

thanks
-c

Last Edit: Apr 1, 2008 22:34:05 GMT -5 by fe2cruz

curly001
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oil flow Apr 2, 2008 4:06:13 GMT -5

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Post by curly001 on Apr 2, 2008 4:06:13 GMT -5

Cruz, what you call the return from the tank is actually the feed to the tank. The oil line with the oval end held by 2 allen bolts flows opposite to your arrow(oil flows up to tank) This is the line that should feed your cooler and the return from the cooler into the top tank.
The way you want to install the oil lines is correct.
The other small line you have marked is right. It's the feed for the rockers and cam. Don't use this line for the cooler.
Curly

Just one more 500 for the collection! I've got room in the shed & the wife won't notice(yeah right)!

colinjay
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oil flow Apr 2, 2008 16:43:46 GMT -5

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Post by colinjay on Apr 2, 2008 16:43:46 GMT -5

As Curly said, you should put use the oil return line that goes from the top of the crankcase up to the oil tank.

I have done this by cafefully cutting the ends off of a std oil line and using the original fittings with new oil hoses held on by hose clamps to connect the oil cooler to the engine. You don't have to worry about fancy high pressure fittings (unless you want the "trick look") as the oil pressure in these engines is very low, i.e. about 7 - 10psi, and in 25 years I have not had a hose clamped hose fitting leak let alone come off.

CJ

Is 37 motorcycles too many??[br]Obviously Not! As the collection is back up to 40 bikes! Make that 42, I picked up another 2 wrecks while I was in the Hill on the weekend!

caferacercarl Senior Member Posts: 264	oil flow Apr 7, 2008 2:39:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by caferacercarl on Apr 7, 2008 2:39:23 GMT -5 Listen to the wise old yammy owners that have owned these since new and seen pretty well most of everything, hi CJ, pitty distance stops us from imbibing in some knappstein lager from the clare valley....might go grab one now...carl
	SR500, guaranteed to make a mechanic out of the man.

Post by fe2cruz on Apr 1, 2008 22:31:35 GMT -5

Post by curly001 on Apr 2, 2008 4:06:13 GMT -5

Post by colinjay on Apr 2, 2008 16:43:46 GMT -5

Post by caferacercarl on Apr 7, 2008 2:39:23 GMT -5