I don't think there's anything wrong with using an adjustable in this application. You're not tightening to any great torque and it allows plenty of tape to be wrapped around to prevent marking the fittings.
Gotta use what you got sometimes! i dont have a AN wrench but i will get one when soon. plus the taping helps from damaging the finish and it did the job :)
the new cooler sits slightly lower than the OEM making those fixings very difficult to do. the lines are much tigher than the original and hardly moves so will see how it goes and if it needs something doing i will approach it then :)
Jish my Friend. If the fine folks over at the Bike Shed don't feature this bike, they're fools! You are doing a smashing job with the eye of an artist, mixing form and function. I truly can't wait for this build to be unveiled, but at the same time, I'm loving going along on the ride to completion. Have you seen the Suzuki Turbo that Craig over at the Doghouse has been building? Check out OnYerBike....Although Paul and Craig had a bit of a falling out, you get a good look at Craig's turbo bike build. Cheers Mate! Zip~
You don't see those ends on bikes because they're expensive. Same reason you don't see them on stock cars, crimped ends are way cheaper. You'll see plenty on old oil-cooled gsxr 750/1100 streetfighter custom bikes though.
Great Job! its awsome you atention to details, fine work and skills for this jobs in i would say any bike you do, CHAPEAU!! a truly lover of his makings. Greetings from Spain!
Hi! I'm a little late to the series but recently also started an xj650 build. Now I'm wondering, where did you get that cooler from? Or is there a name I can search to find it? Any help in finding something similar would be much appreciated!!!!
Second video of yours I watched. You rebuilt the carburetor and installed an oil cooler that ain't going to quit any time soon (not to mention a SWEET install). PLUS you know when you're in over your head and need someone experienced to mod parts for your bike. From what I'm seeing, you're rebuilding the bike the RIGHT WAY! Wish you the best..
the new cooler sits slightly lower than the OEM making those fixings very difficult to do. the lines are much tigher than the original and hardly moves so will see how it goes and if it needs something doing i will approach it then :)
Hi there, i got an old 80 cb750 supersport that im rebuildin and my oil cooler looks like it's seen better days. I really dig the new setup you have and I would like to go the same route or similar to give my cb750 a more modern look. I was wondering what were the specs on your oil cooler were. It's a lot bigger than mine (I think mine's a 10 row one), and was also wondering if there was a big difference good or bad with going a bit bigger?
The old cooler set up looks like a aftermarket line adapter with a repurposed cooler. US & JP XJ 650 didn't have oil coolers as OEM. Aftermarket oil coolers make it a tight fit when mounting a steering damper. These bikes want a steering damper when ridden at speed. Mounting the oil cooler off center helps make room for a steering damper. Be sure to check oil cooler for wheel/fender/fork clearance at full fork compression and full steering lock. Build is coming along nicely.
I deleted the cooler off my old xj600s when it rotted out. On that bike you just needed the shorter fitting off an xj600 to delete the oil cooler adaptor sandwich thingy, as that model didn't come with a cooler.
You just ignored the bottom two fittings of the old cooler. Think of it like this - if the manufacturer thought they could get away without them, they wouldn't have put them there in the first place.
Or they wanted to save cost 😅 these are not cheap and the cost would have reflected badly in the final production cost For example, why dont all bikes come with hand made stainless steel exhausts? Race adjustable suspension? Its all relative production costs my friend
@@jishh I'm referring to the mounting brackets. An oil cooler needs to be securely fastened and not just waving in the wind, which yours will after a while, or even worse, it could crack and leak. My point about production cost is exactly the same as you're making.
11 months later and i agree with you. Although i have gone through the process of bracing it in a way that works with this build differing from the OEM mounting positions
I don't know what your plans are for the front shocks but gold one's would look great and upside down would be awesome depends on your Choice and budget rest is your choice as it is your bike❤😊 All the best mate we have faith in you
@@MrAmorti thanks for your help i appreciate it i actually have been watching his many videos i know what he has i was just giving my opinion of what my taste is😊
I didnt as the new cooler sits slightly lower than the OEM making those fixings very difficult to do. the lines are much tigher than the original and hardly moves so will see how it goes and if it needs something doing i will approach it then :)
i gotta say i never thought oil lines could look so dope
The adjustable spanner part killed me ... get an aluminum AN fitting wrench. I like how the build is coming along.
I don't think there's anything wrong with using an adjustable in this application. You're not tightening to any great torque and it allows plenty of tape to be wrapped around to prevent marking the fittings.
Gotta use what you got sometimes! i dont have a AN wrench but i will get one when soon. plus the taping helps from damaging the finish and it did the job :)
@@jishh shifter spanner and tape
Coming along nicely Did I see the oil cooler only hanging by the pin on top?.
I was thinking the same..........
the new cooler sits slightly lower than the OEM making those fixings very difficult to do. the lines are much tigher than the original and hardly moves so will see how it goes and if it needs something doing i will approach it then :)
Jish my Friend. If the fine folks over at the Bike Shed don't feature this bike, they're fools! You are doing a smashing job with the eye of an artist, mixing form and function. I truly can't wait for this build to be unveiled, but at the same time, I'm loving going along on the ride to completion. Have you seen the Suzuki Turbo that Craig over at the Doghouse has been building? Check out OnYerBike....Although Paul and Craig had a bit of a falling out, you get a good look at Craig's turbo bike build. Cheers Mate! Zip~
So I have an xj650 Maxim, and it doesn't have an oil cooler... What is the stock location of these on the bike? Thanks
I have a 81 xj650 maxim and 83 xj750 maxim neither have this, but that is a seca tank on his bike maybe they had that option?
@@jasonmolen11 yeah that's what I'm thinking, that the secas had the oil cooler because they were a bit sportier
I think this is the case yeah! i could have removed it, but i thought id make something of it instead
@@jishh good idea
You don't see those ends on bikes because they're expensive. Same reason you don't see them on stock cars, crimped ends are way cheaper. You'll see plenty on old oil-cooled gsxr 750/1100 streetfighter custom bikes though.
Fair point!
Great Job! its awsome you atention to details, fine work and skills for this jobs in i would say any bike you do, CHAPEAU!! a truly lover of his makings. Greetings from Spain!
Great bike build bro.im having some problems with the xj750 im building and was wondering if you could give me some advice on it?
They can be finicky. The XJ forums online are a really good resource!
I had a 1979 Yamaha XS1100 with an oil cooler. I still have the filter plate and cooler.
Hi! I'm a little late to the series but recently also started an xj650 build. Now I'm wondering, where did you get that cooler from? Or is there a name I can search to find it? Any help in finding something similar would be much appreciated!!!!
Second video of yours I watched. You rebuilt the carburetor and installed an oil cooler that ain't going to quit any time soon (not to mention a SWEET install). PLUS you know when you're in over your head and need someone experienced to mod parts for your bike. From what I'm seeing, you're rebuilding the bike the RIGHT WAY! Wish you the best..
Clean!!! Like the direction this build is going👍
Very well done adapting an automotive part to your bike. I expect it was also cheaper than an OEM replacement. Nicely done.
it didnt cost that much as people would think!
Jish! Stunning result on that new cooler with the am fittings! But why didn’t you use the bottom bracket of the old cooler?
the new cooler sits slightly lower than the OEM making those fixings very difficult to do. the lines are much tigher than the original and hardly moves so will see how it goes and if it needs something doing i will approach it then :)
Hi there, i got an old 80 cb750 supersport that im rebuildin and my oil cooler looks like it's seen better days. I really dig the new setup you have and I would like to go the same route or similar to give my cb750 a more modern look. I was wondering what were the specs on your oil cooler were. It's a lot bigger than mine (I think mine's a 10 row one), and was also wondering if there was a big difference good or bad with going a bit bigger?
the number 748cm3 on your barrels suggests this is an XJ750 build
That’s a 750, during the vid I saw the casting on the block and it said 748 . You have a bigger bike than you think
New SUB'SCRIBER lods bless you
any idiot could have done that. No mockup no issues just bolt it to supplied threaded hangers.
New SUB'SCRIBER pabalik Ng jacket please
Neat install bro ... a bit Insulation tape on hose ends helps ease the outer sleeving into the AN fittings.
Stupid to cut off the ends. Welding that bolt on that aluminum tank is going to suck.
Another nice touch man, it's gonna be some machine when yer done.
Can you put *any* motorcycle oil cooler on your project or are there any funny things I need to consider?
What's the music In the beginning? 👍
The old cooler set up looks like a aftermarket line adapter with a repurposed cooler. US & JP XJ 650 didn't have oil coolers as OEM. Aftermarket oil coolers make it a tight fit when mounting a steering damper. These bikes want a steering damper when ridden at speed. Mounting the oil cooler off center helps make room for a steering damper. Be sure to check oil cooler for wheel/fender/fork clearance at full fork compression and full steering lock. Build is coming along nicely.
Absolutely what I will be doing to my upcoming XJ650 build, thanks for sharing mate 🇦🇺👍🏻
Muito bom! Me inspiro muito nas suas customizações
Punaise il faut le temps et du matériel pour faire ça 👌
Looks great. I do think you'd want the lower mounting tab to secure the oil cooler better. Just one mount could fatigue.
Its looking Good now N i hope to see the bike done ASAP. And thanks for tip on An fittings i actually learned something today ✌️
So so much better.
Fantastic vlog Jish, I am working with ADVOCULT MOTORSPORT and RUSHWORTH PERFORMANCE on my Ps13 Build. They are really amazing.
Awesome man! They are great guys and looking forward to seeing what you do with your PS13! i had one a few years back ;)
Jish those oil lines would look even better if they were braided ?? not sure if that can be done. and they look great.
They are braided 😁 i just preferred the look of the black nylon over the steel
Hey mate,
where do you bought that cooler! really interesting but i cant find it online
regards!
Ok Jish am opening up a can of worms here, but what’s the law on adding a new sub frame to a bike as in mot and insurance?
Very nice job Jish
Looks amazing. I should have one of this on my XJ650 :-)
You can remove an oil cooler.
I deleted the cooler off my old xj600s when it rotted out. On that bike you just needed the shorter fitting off an xj600 to delete the oil cooler adaptor sandwich thingy, as that model didn't come with a cooler.
@@MrAmorti I took it off my vfr750. Didn't need it.
Why not just use the cooler from the XJ 900?
Because I wanted to do something different :) I like the aesthetics of the AN lines and the cooler I chose
Looks absolutely stunning Jish, as you said an fittings are more seen in cars but also becoming popular in bikes just not as much use tho
i have a background in cars so was nice working with these fittings on the bike!
You just ignored the bottom two fittings of the old cooler. Think of it like this - if the manufacturer thought they could get away without them, they wouldn't have put them there in the first place.
Or they wanted to save cost 😅 these are not cheap and the cost would have reflected badly in the final production cost
For example, why dont all bikes come with hand made stainless steel exhausts? Race adjustable suspension? Its all relative production costs my friend
@@jishh I'm referring to the mounting brackets. An oil cooler needs to be securely fastened and not just waving in the wind, which yours will after a while, or even worse, it could crack and leak.
My point about production cost is exactly the same as you're making.
11 months later and i agree with you. Although i have gone through the process of bracing it in a way that works with this build differing from the OEM mounting positions
Looks great, Jish! I like it...
What a absolutely brilliant job Jish
Epic vlog as always mr jish
Sterling work as always mate, keep it up!
I don't know what your plans are for the front shocks but gold one's would look great and upside down would be awesome depends on your Choice and budget rest is your choice as it is your bike❤😊
All the best mate we have faith in you
You should see the rest of the series and see what shocks he's got hold of. Look great although I have concerns that they're too short.
@@MrAmorti thanks for your help i appreciate it i actually have been watching his many videos i know what he has i was just giving my opinion of what my taste is😊
Looks great brother! the hose clamp really tied it up nicely!
it really has! thanks!
Nice
Very nice video
Great work ....cheers
Looks cool mate nice job 👍
Looks awesome mate
Nice work.
That looks really smart.
Didn’t you use a bottom fixing on the oil cooler?
I didnt as the new cooler sits slightly lower than the OEM making those fixings very difficult to do. the lines are much tigher than the original and hardly moves so will see how it goes and if it needs something doing i will approach it then :)
Jish nice one. I will send an email to get the same set up for my XJ 650!
looks good!
🤘😎
Nice job, and great to see that bench vice 😉
haha! slowly investing in proper tools
Dude that looks sweet. Great vid.
Thanks bud!
will you use the same amount of engine oil or do you need something extra if the new radiator is bigger?
it will use slightly more i guess! i will just fill her up and check the level window on the side of the engine to make sure its got enough oil :)
right! the level window.
Man that looks cool! This is gonna be sweet once it's all finished up
All these details man ;)
@@jishh yeah bro 👌