China moto dealer, Chorrillos, Peru

[Weldangrind]

I like it! It looks like it has a separate oil cooler, rather than using the frame tube, XR style.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I like it! It looks like it has a separate oil cooler, rather than using the frame tube, XR style.

It's water cooled, isn't it? :?:

Spud

[oldgringo]

Oil cooled Spud, here is another link using Google translate, hopefully it works.
http://translate.google.com/translat...64-VGP&act=url

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by oldgringo

Oil cooled Spud, here is another link using Google translate, hopefully it works.
http://translate.google.com/translat...64-VGP&act=url

Thanks for the link, OG. The lack of prominent cooling fins and the tank shrouds fooled me. I wish that bike were available here in the United States.

Spud

[oldgringo]

Here is a link from Argentina Spud,
http://www.taringa.net/posts/autos-m...gentina-_.html

From Brazil the CB300R
http://www2.honda.com.br/hondacb300r/

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by oldgringo

Here is a link from Argentina Spud,
http://www.taringa.net/posts/autos-m...gentina-_.html

From Brazil the CB300R
http://www2.honda.com.br/hondacb300r/

Thank you, OG!

Spud

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

It's water cooled, isn't it? :?:

Spud

What tipped me off was the oil lines out of the engine; they're in the same location as my 250. I wonder why they didn't use a stainless header?

[FastDoc]

Yikes that's a good looking bike! 8)

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

What tipped me off was the oil lines out of the engine; they're in the same location as my 250. I wonder why they didn't use a stainless header?

I'm sure Honda wanted to save a few dollars. :roll: Nevertheless, that is a nice looking bike, and is undoubtedly well suited to the regional market.

Spud

[Weldangrind]

Maybe, but that system is very reliable. Doesn't your bike use something similar?

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Maybe, but that system is very reliable. Doesn't your bike use something similar?

Is the question directed to me, Brother Weld?

Spud

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Is the question directed to me, Brother Weld?

Spud

Yes. It's not my habit to quote if I'm the immediately following post. Sorry for the confusion.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Yes. It's not my habit to quote if I'm the immediately following post. Sorry for the confusion.

I'm not sure about the question, either. I think you are asking about my Zong's exhaust header. :?: If so, yes, the stock exhaust header on my Zong was not stainless steel. I replaced the stock unit with a stainless steel, exhaust header from a Yamaha XT225.

The stock exhaust header worked fine, but it rusted, and was difficult to clean when covered with baked mud. I much prefer the easier maintenance afforded from a stainless steel, exhaust header. However, it seems many bikes, if not most bikes, are not equipped with a stainless steel, exhaust headers, since manufacturers wish to cut costs, and maximize profits. :roll:

Spud

[Weldangrind]

Sorry, I was still talking about the oil cooler lines, and I was referring to the BRP. I realize now that you were responding to my stainless header question.

Since we're on that, does your BRP use the frame to cool oil, or does it have a separate oil cooler?

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Sorry, I was still talking about the oil cooler lines, and I was referring to the BRP. I realize now that you were responding to my stainless header question.

Since we're on that, does your BRP use the frame to cool oil, or does it have a separate oil cooler?

OK. Now I understand your question.

Yes, my Honda XR650L has a dry sump engine. External lines feed an oil reservoir in the frame which also acts to cool the oil outside the engine. However, unlike the XR250R and XR400R, my XR650L does not have an oil cooler. Honda decided to pinch pennies on the XR650L, and supplied the bike with air scoops, instead of an oil cooler. :roll: Aftermarket fuel tanks don't support the stock air scoops, so XR650L motorcycles have been know to overheat when run at high rpms for extended periods of time on limited access highways. :(

I really like the external oil cooler on the XRE300. I intend to add an oil cooler to my XR650L.

Spud