Oil Cooler Options For 865 Twin

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  1. andyb57

    andyb57 Senior Member

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    Has anybody found an alternative oil cooler for the 865 twins? My OEM cooler has sprung a leak and a new one is nearly £500, or £150 for absolute tat on eBay, so I'm casting around for options.

    Suggestions (polite) welcome :)
     
  2. Samsgrandad

    Samsgrandad Senior Member

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    Have you tried looking at repairing it? How about Exeter radiators on the Marsh Barton? Their website mentions oil cooler repairs and motorcycles.

    Must be worth a phone call or visit.
     
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  3. Adie P

    Adie P Crème de la Crème

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    Good shout, that! I agree. I think they used to advertise, locally, repairs to all radiators.
     
  4. andyb57

    andyb57 Senior Member

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    Yes, I'm in touch with them so will see what they say.......
     
  5. andyb57

    andyb57 Senior Member

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    Exeter Radiators replied very quickly but not good news - ali cooler can't be repaired. They offer a rebuild service but it ain't cheap and frankly sounds like overkill for an engine which apparently barely needs a cooler!

    So back to my original question - anybody found other options?
     
  6. Eldon

    Eldon Elite Member

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    Have you pressure tested it to identify the suspect area?
    If so pop up a photo.
     
  7. andyb57

    andyb57 Senior Member

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    No, the leak was very obvious.
     
  8. Eldon

    Eldon Elite Member

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    A photo may lead to people offering options and solutions?
     
  9. andyb57

    andyb57 Senior Member

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    Thanks for the thought, after contacting Exeter Radiators and my local mechanic taking a look I bought a replacement from Motorcycle Recycle. Finally got round to fitting it last week, all good.
     
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  10. Eldon

    Eldon Elite Member

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    I've welded and modified a few aluminium radiators over the years but with a leak it all depends on the location.
    Make sure the new one is mounted correctly and not just bolted up subjecting it to tension or vibration.
     
  11. andyb57

    andyb57 Senior Member

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    Thanks for the tip - the replacement cooler is from another later model on which Triumph moved the location of the bosses for some reason so I made adapters which are also rubber mounted so plenty of insulation!
     
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    andyb57 Senior Member

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    Thanks for the tip - the replacement cooler is from another later model on which Triumph moved the location of the bosses for some reason so I made adapters which are also rubber mounted so plenty of insulation!
     
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