What makes for a bullet proof engine?

[GG]

I'm going to jump in, even though I agree with both sides (!) I'm all for more oil capacity and oil cooling. However, that said, I've had my cb77 Superhawk since 1978, and have ridden it for some years in southern California with temperatures so hot at times that I would get vapor lock in the carbs. My motor has never been apart and still has good compression and the only oil it uses is out the sprocket seal. I personally don't think an oil cooler is really needed. Much more important is regular oil changes, in my humble opinion. Besides, I am always afraid of a rock or a stick going through one of those things - but that might just be my own paranoia. Maybe it's never happened. Good luck to you all! GG

[jensen]

@ steve,

An oil cooler needs wind to cool the oil, when there is no wind (standing still), an oil cooler won't help you, unless you mount a vent to it to make wind for you.

@GG

Vapor lock ? A few months ago I asked the forum about a possible vapor lock on my bike, I wasn't sure, and still not convinced, but maybe your story is backing up my experiences last summer.

@ Ed,

Yes, some high mileage engines are still going strong out there, without any history of restoration. But the amount is decreasing.

Jensen

[LOUD MOUSE]

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<But the amount is decreasing.>>>>>>>>>>
As are some of us each day j. .........lm

@ steve,

An oil cooler needs wind to cool the oil, when there is no wind (standing still), an oil cooler won't help you, unless you mount a vent to it to make wind for you.

@GG

Vapor lock ? A few months ago I asked the forum about a possible vapor lock on my bike, I wasn't sure, and still not convinced, but maybe your story is backing up my experiences last summer.

@ Ed,

Yes, some high mileage engines are still going strong out there, without any history of restoration. But the amount is decreasing.

Jensen

[GG]

[@GG

Vapor lock ? A few months ago I asked the forum about a possible vapor lock on my bike, I wasn't sure, and still not convinced, but maybe your story is backing up my experiences last summer. ]

Jensen - I'm sure I had vapor lock. It was about 105 degrees, heavy traffic jam, not moving, and lost power. Once I could get moving things got better.

I've driven my bike hard for hours up and down mountains, freeway, etc. Yes it gets hot (really "ticks" when cooling off! Everything shrinking back to size, I guess). But I think these motors are designed to take a lot of heat. Oil changes are the crucial thing. GG

PS - Can someone tell me how to properly include a quote? Gracias.

[Gun]

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<But the amount is decreasing.>>>>>>>>>>
As are some of us each day j. .........lm

Hopefully, I'll get my head screwed on straight one of these days, so young fellers like Spargett and myself can carry the torch for future generations.

Recession effected my job, recently found work again, with work comes money, with money comes money disappearing into my cb77.

[e3steve]

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<But the amount is decreasing.>>>>>>>>>>
As are some of us each day j. .........lm

Hopefully, I'll get my head screwed on straight one of these days, so young fellers like Spargett and myself can carry the torch for future generations.

Recession effected my job, recently found work again, with work comes money, with money comes money disappearing into my cb77.

Keep scowlin' at things you intend to break, Nick! That pic said it all....

[LOUD MOUSE]

<<<<<<<<<<But the amount is decreasing.>>>>>>>>>

Some of ya know my feelings for these bikes and my desire to see more and more on the road.
I realized that since this forum has come along it is the new way to get these bikes back on the road rather than in the dump by sharing parts and info.
I consider the number of folks who have put them on the road since I first joined and I think the decreasing item will be us older geezers as the bike can/will/may change hands and ride on.
Thanks to Mike we have this forum!!!!!!!!!!! ............lm

@ steve,

An oil cooler needs wind to cool the oil, when there is no wind (standing still), an oil cooler won't help you, unless you mount a vent to it to make wind for you.

@GG

Vapor lock ? A few months ago I asked the forum about a possible vapor lock on my bike, I wasn't sure, and still not convinced, but maybe your story is backing up my experiences last summer.

@ Ed,

Yes, some high mileage engines are still going strong out there, without any history of restoration. But the amount is decreasing.

Jensen