Bandit 1200 leaking oil from oil cooler region

[Tankbag]

Well I thought it was the O ring in the banjo join on the right hand side ( as you sit on the bike ) an got a new one from Highway Suzuki but the damn thing is still dripping from that area

So I guess I'll have to remove the oil cooler for inspection & go from there. Surely the oil cooler wouldn't rust / crack etc anyone had any thing like this happen, any ideas views are much appreciated.

[eastanglianbiker]

they can crack at the soldered/welded joints i know a few who have had similar problems

[Tankbag]

they can crack at the soldered/welded joints I know a few who have had similar problems

 

Thanks, I think you may be right dude, I used the large lady technique spraying talc all over and looking for the damp spot, pic below, being as I used a new O ring I think it must be a crack at a weld as you say.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/tankbag/leakresize.jpg

[Stu]

my brother had a bandit that developed a leak just like that

it turned out to be a crack where you screw the bolt in

he got a brand new one for pretty cheap off ebay

[Tango]

Had one rupture on a Trophy 900......basically it rotted through as it catches all the cr*p from the front wheel and the bike had been used year round and probably not washed that thoroughly. Anyway, got a used one of eBay and gave it a good treating and Hammeriting before fitting. Been OK since....

[Stu]

this is the one my brother bought

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GSF120 ... 390wt_1346

not sure if it will fit yours?

[Tankbag]

Cheers Stu, I think mines the later version.

Is it possible to weld it ?

[Stu]

Depends where its cracked really

It's cast and its hard to weld cast

[Tankbag]

Well the update for the benefit of future TMBF forum searches is I need one of these

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/tankbag/3sz107_10.jpg

& so far the best price I can find for new is here for 157 (199 inc VAT ) sobs, I away on a contract till mid august so I'll do it then. Thanks again for everyone's advice.

http://www.aaronradiator.co.uk/products ... -2053.html

Edited July 14, 2012 by Tankbag

[cyberwolf]

Bikes don't leak oil, they mark their territory

[Tankbag]

ok sorry to keep going on, but tis me bike i'm talking about. Opinions please, would you buy the aaron replacement oil cooler as above for 200 quid plus 10 postage or this one for 259 quid but it gives an extra 15 to 20 % cooling plus might make the bike more attractive if ever I sell her

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa3/tankbag/ubercooler.jpg

from http://www.banditmaniashop.co.uk/hel13- ... 1150-p.asp

[Colin the Bear]

Is it worth getting it repaired.

Therer's lots of matrix repair shops listed on the web. I've had a few land rover and car heater matrixes redone.

Have a chat with these guys.

http://phoenixradiators-autocentre.co.u ... nditioning.

This stuff is pretty amazing and may be worth a try.

http://shop.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/Tools%20 ... fAodEgkkkw

[richard gee]

i have a 2006  bandit gsf 1200 where the oil cooler hose connects to the engine is leaking i get  oil misting on my left shin while riding any ideas? shall I just replace the hose? I did check it and it  wasn,t really tight  cheers 

 

[iangaryprice]

I think the joint is sealed with O rings, if you are lucky new O rings should sort it. Other wise its a leaking pipe, the flex part (rubber) can perish or the steeel tubes/connectors can rust htrought.

Give it a clean with Gunk or Jizer and allow to dry, then run engine to see where the leak is. If you can't work out where th eleak is, try replacingth eo rings (cheap fix) and see if it works.