Oil cooler

[Pterodactyl_imp]

I've ridden my CB11 on dozens of 110+ days here in Phoenix. Can't avoid that if you ride everyday. I've never seen the oil temp light, but if I did, I'd be seriously concerned. The manual states that it will light at a frighteningly high temperature ( I think it was something like 340F). Most oils are already starting to break down at that temp.

I have managed to overheat the CB750 (also equipped with an oil cooler) on two occasions in the last 20 yrs. Both times involved standing still while idling for 20-30 minutes in 100+ temps. Now that I know better, I just shut it off if I'm not going to be moving for a few minutes.

Once or twice I've considered shutting down but wonder if that might lead to an initial rise in engine temperature as the oil stops circulating. On other engines, fitted with temperature gauges, I've observed this. With the CB as long as the warning light doesn't come on then I guess all is well.

Cheers.