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Clowell Carlotto


Posts : 35 Join date : 2020-03-15 Age : 51
 | Subject: Oil cooler relocation Tue Mar 24, 2020 7:36 pm | |
| 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? [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] | |
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kiwi dave GRiSO Capo


Posts : 563 Join date : 2014-04-23 Age : 73
 | Subject: Re: Oil cooler relocation Tue Mar 24, 2020 8:44 pm | |
| Less likely to be damaged from rocks flicked up by the front wheel would be one reason. | |
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Clowell Carlotto


Posts : 35 Join date : 2020-03-15 Age : 51
 | Subject: Re: Oil cooler relocation Tue Mar 24, 2020 8:45 pm | |
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Oz1200Guzzi Don Abbondio


Posts : 4871 Join date : 2014-03-13 Age : 66
 | Subject: Re: Oil cooler relocation Tue Mar 24, 2020 9:40 pm | |
| 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. | |
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Steak L'Innominato


Posts : 2777 Join date : 2013-05-28 Age : 56
 | Subject: Re: Oil cooler relocation Thu Mar 26, 2020 3:12 pm | |
| The non-symmetric oil cooler is part of what makes the GRiSO, er, uh... Cooler!- SD --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]2012 MOTO GUZZI GRiSO 1200SE2013 MOTO GUZZI STELVIO 1200NTX - Orange Blossom Special | |
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Pete Roper GRiSO Capo


Posts : 7830 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 64
 | Subject: Re: Oil cooler relocation Thu Mar 26, 2020 5:07 pm | |
| 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........... | |
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Oz1200Guzzi Don Abbondio


Posts : 4871 Join date : 2014-03-13 Age : 66
 | Subject: Re: Oil cooler relocation Thu Mar 26, 2020 5:11 pm | |
| 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! | |
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Pete Roper GRiSO Capo


Posts : 7830 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 64
 | Subject: Re: Oil cooler relocation Thu Mar 26, 2020 5:59 pm | |
| I think I suggested a Porta-Power and a lamp post | |
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Bulldog9 GRiSO Capo


Posts : 424 Join date : 2016-05-14
 | Subject: Re: Oil cooler relocation Thu Mar 26, 2020 7:08 pm | |
| 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. | |
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Clowell Carlotto


Posts : 35 Join date : 2020-03-15 Age : 51
 | Subject: Re: Oil cooler relocation Thu Mar 26, 2020 9:38 pm | |
| 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. | |
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Brent S Biondino


Posts : 205 Join date : 2015-10-19
 | Subject: Re: Oil cooler relocation Sat Mar 28, 2020 10:59 pm | |
| 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. | |
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LBC Tenni GRiSO Capo


Posts : 854 Join date : 2014-06-05
 | Subject: Re: Oil cooler relocation Sun Mar 29, 2020 11:01 am | |
| I’m guessing this move would also exacerbate the over cooling problem. I like the hibachi/toaster. | |
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charliebigonions Squinternotto


Posts : 9 Join date : 2014-09-14
 | Subject: Re: Oil cooler relocation Thu Apr 16, 2020 1:16 pm | |
| Maybe that right exhaust header decided for him | |
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T-griso Montanarolo


Posts : 10 Join date : 2017-04-16
 | Subject: Re: Oil cooler relocation Mon May 25, 2020 7:07 am | |
| The GRiSO 850 is without the oil cooler and looks very cool I think. | |
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