Oil cooler relocation

Carlotto Posts : 35 Join date : 2020-03-15 Age : 50

Just saw this on another MG forum and was wondering what you all thought about it. Other than looks, is there any other benefit in relocating the oil cooler higher?
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Nibbio Posts : 519 Join date : 2014-04-24 Age : 72

Less likely to be damaged from rocks flicked up by the front wheel would be one reason.

Carlotto Posts : 35 Join date : 2020-03-15 Age : 50

Good point

Don Abbondio Posts : 4352 Join date : 2014-03-13 Age : 65

Pipes off a 1200 Sport would go straight on, as would the oil cooler for that model. But then it would be more Sport than GRiSO.

L'Innominato Posts : 2647 Join date : 2013-05-28 Age : 55

The non-symmetric oil cooler is part of what makes the GRiSO, er, uh... Cooler!

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GRiSO Capo Posts : 7405 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 63

It was their asymmetry that first attracted me to Guzzis. The GRiSO just takes it up a notch. I think the 'Toast Rack' on the side is one of the most important style pointers and is one of the things that makes the 850's look somewhat lacking. YOMV.

I remember a few years ago on another board a new owner asking why one cylinder was further forward than the other and how could he fix it. Several people, myself included I'm ashamed to say, had quite a bit of fun with that...........

Don Abbondio Posts : 4352 Join date : 2014-03-13 Age : 65

Could be fixed by a big bloody hammer, but then again, probably would not work so well afterwards. If you want something highly dangerous, go get one... bloody knifes and forks!

GRiSO Capo Posts : 7405 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 63

I think I suggested a Porta-Power and a lamp post Twisted Evil

GRiSO Capo Posts : 381 Join date : 2016-05-14

Looks are subjective, but what makes the GRiSO unique is the side mounted oil cooler and swept exhaust headers. I dont see any benefit in looks or function.

Carlotto Posts : 35 Join date : 2020-03-15 Age : 50

Totally agree Pete. The toaster does give it a finished look and puts the styling in a class of it's own. Seems like a lot of money to put into a GRiSO to make it look like a Sport. But hey to each to his own.

Grignapoco Posts : 181 Join date : 2015-10-19

Can’t really see the point. The standard “toaster” arrangement appears perfectly well protected to me. The cooler fins are parallel to the fore-aft of the bike, hidden within the confines of the exterior cover, so the chances of them getting smashed by a rock are pretty low I’d imagine. IMO, the pic posted looks more exposed to damage than the standard setup.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 811 Join date : 2014-06-05

I’m guessing this move would also exacerbate the over cooling problem. I like the hibachi/toaster.

Squinternotto Posts : 7 Join date : 2014-09-14

Maybe that right exhaust header decided for him

Squinternotto Posts : 8 Join date : 2017-04-16

The GRiSO 850 is without the oil cooler and looks very cool I think.