Oil Cooler Lines

[gt900uk]

Got an oil leak from the middle of the long line. Has anyone made up their own lines to replace the stock items?

[Bibio]

if the banjo's are ok then you could try a plumbing flexi and a cppl clips. as long as the bore is the right size then all will be well.

[ophic]

I looked at this but ended up buying a whole oil cooler off ebay for less than this would have cost.

Trying to find a replacement line is frustrating. In the UK they're like rocking horse dung, and really expensive to buy new, but in the states you can get them for a few dollars but the postage is obviously very expensive.

[gt900uk]

Cheers chaps, fired Earls a mail and ended up getting a set from there, £52 posted. Not cheap but looking at second hand and new prices not to bad.

These ones
http://www.jhsracingstore.co.uk/Files/76507/Img/09/hose-kit.jpg

[Bibio]

ermmm thats mega cheep. let us know how they fit please.

[gt900uk]

Shall update thread when I get them, guess the price isn't bad just an expensive self created problem lol. Fitted my new sprocket carrier bearing today also so now if I can get the exhaust studs sorted the bike can go back on the road.

[gt900uk]

Do you need to prime the oil cooler to get air out or anything prior to refitting?

[ophic]

I didn't when I replaced mine. Just drained the oil first, replaced the cooler and refilled.

[gt900uk]

Lol I hadn't paid the VAT actual price £62.26

[maviczap]

I'm surprised you couldn't get someone like Pirtek to make a set up.

[andrewsmith]

Doesn't goodridge or hel make them after a request from an orger

[gt900uk]

Not listed anywhere I can find, the thread on here said they were £90 I think.

[andrewsmith]

Here is the information regarding the goodridge kit http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=166034

Goodridge braided oil cooler lines ordered.

[CodeJACK]

Pirtek here in Dublin ripped me off for mine and there gone rust at the banjo seal as that bit must not be stainless. €96 after vat and they were wrongly fitting as a result of the guy crimping slightly off 90 degrees on the banjos.

Anyway, he told me that he would give it one more shot and if they didnt fit. i had to pay €96 quid again!

Anyway, im sure it was just the ***** in that branch but if you can, bring the bike and have then fit at the pirtek branch. heard of another fella doing this and he didnt have a problem.

[gt900uk]

Seem to be a good fit and look much better than the standard items.
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo101/gt900uk/20150414_115620.jpg
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo101/gt900uk/20150414_115758.jpg
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo101/gt900uk/20150414_124405.jpg
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo101/gt900uk/20150414_124420.jpg
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo101/gt900uk/20150414_124457.jpg

[ophic]

Don't worry they won't stand out so much after a few wet rides.

[Bibio]

very nice indeed and a bargain.

[gt900uk]

Lol, yes the front of the bike needs a good clean. The oil cooler is pretty scabby looking I need to strip it down and paint it or something but need to get other things sorted out before going there!

[suzukigt380paul]

Pirtek here in Dublin ripped me off for mine and there gone rust at the banjo seal as that bit must not be stainless. €96 after vat and they were wrongly fitting as a result of the guy crimping slightly off 90 degrees on the banjos.

Anyway, he told me that he would give it one more shot and if they didnt fit. i had to pay €96 quid again!

Anyway, im sure it was just the ***** in that branch but if you can, bring the bike and have then fit at the pirtek branch. heard of another fella doing this and he didnt have a problem.i have hydraulic pipes made up for work,and i now avoid pertek when possible because they over charge, by about 3 to 4 times as much as i can get them made at a independent supplier,and get the same quality or better pipe at the end

[aesmith]

I'm considering taking the oil cooler right off. It keeps getting gunged up with mud, so probably not doing any good in any case.

[gt900uk]

Cleaned up the bike a bit so they don't stand out so much, finished my suspension overhaul also so the bike is back on its wheels :)

http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo101/gt900uk/20150415_170252.jpg

[ophic]

I'd have just squirted some mud on them to take off the shine!

Did you know your water radiator is bent? :p

[ophic]

Forgot to say - looks good :)

[gt900uk]

Cheers :) I did know about the rad. Lad I bought it off had dropped it at some point.

[Runako]

Looks great. Wish I'd seen this two weeks ago. That was when I ordered a whole cooler and lines from the US and I'm still waiting. I called Earls this evening, but they were probably enjoying the sunshine so didn't bother to answer. So my question...

- Is there a link to these hoses on the site or will I have to call to arrange/make payment etc? I have a pointy like you so I need what you have.

[gt900uk]

I just emailed, they sent a quote and i sent payment via PayPal. Nice and easy.

[gt900uk]

They have a full cooler option also I think.

[Runako]

Cheers, I'll fire off an email then.

[asteer17]

I just emailed them and asked for the same but for a SV1000 and got a quote of £170 !!

£120 for the banjos !! is this correct anyone??

[yorkie_chris]

Fookinell...

Just get some made. Don't go to pirtek, pirtek are who you use if your 5 grand an hour production line is down and you need a hose knocking up at 4 in the morning.

Go to a local hydraulics supplier, either normal 2 wire hydraulic hose with the over sleeving (or without it!) or the braided PTFE core stuff, and some stainless ends (or normal ones if you're poor, they're galvanised and you'll never rot through them).

I bet if I went to local guy it wouldn't be more than £15 a hose, but he doesn't do sleeving.


If someone local fancies we can experiment... or send me a knackered set of pipes and I can get them copied.

[ophic]

If someone local fancies we can experiment... or send me a knackered set of pipes and I can get them copied.
I think I can do this - got my old oil cooler + pipes kicking around somewhere...

ah this was for the SV1000 - never mind

[asteer17]

How comes the banjos are £120 for 4 tho? do they use specialist equipment to attach the hose to the banjo? I have the banjo bolts.


Product Code Description Unit Quantity Unit Price DISC.% Line Value VAT






Assy Comprising 1.00




8076XX -6 Single Alloy Banjo M14 (No






Bolt)


Each 2 30.90 61.80




300006 -6 Auto-Flex Hose Bulk Metre 0.054 24.03 1.30


300006 -6 Auto-Flex Hose Bulk Metre 0.124 24.03 2.98


8076XX -6 Single Alloy Banjo M14 (No
Bolt)


Each 2 30.90 61.80




177006 -6 Crush Washer Pack of 10 10 Pack 1/0 7.32 7.32


CARR - ND1 Next Day Delivery Up To 1KG






Expresspak 1


Unit 1 5.50 5.50

[asteer17]

see attached quote

[tom_e]

http://www.jhsracingstore.co.uk/PBSCProduct.asp?ItmID=13915110 £59.99 for the 650

[gt900uk]

Should be able to make your own up for sensible money. I didn't have time for the faff as the bike is my main commuting tool and needed it sorted ASAP. Also the earls kit for the 650S seemed sensible. Ask if they can make one up with the same galvanised ends perhaps as it seems it's the alloy banjos that are bumping the price.

[asteer17]

I rang them and it was the alloy banjos that were bumping it up! In the end I got steel ones and all in was £60 with postage, cheers for the help guys!

[gt900uk]

Result :)