Oil Cooler Bypass

Hi Guys. Bike - Suzuki GSX750F 2002 plate - 34k.

Have had a smallish oil leak for couple of years. Kept putting it off. I am not sure where the leak is,

possibly high up in engine. I was hoping to remove tank, ( possible use small auxillary tank )all fairings,

and didn't know if I could somehow remove oil cooler, and bypass it, so that I can at least run the bike

to try to establish where its coming from.

Have a few other things to try too. Caliper overhaul, and need to change rear tyre as badly cracked

around the edge. Currently have an Avon Roadrunner on it. Pennies are a bit tight so wondered what

peoples thoughts were on part worns?? I don't ride hard, nor do i do many miles.

Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated.

I personally wouldn't touch part worns wouldn't think you would have a problem bypassing oil cooler as long as you don't rag it

Cheers rightstuff. Re the tyres, it was just something I had looked at. I suppose its different for cars than bikes.Then new one it is. Will have to shop around.

I don't ever tend to rag the bike. As when I use it, it's my commuter to and from work and stuff. So do tend to be quite a careful rider. I was interested to see if anyone had ever bypassed their oil cooler.

I thought in my case, I wanted to know if it was possible to do while I investigated where the oil leak is coming from, as I can't see behind the cooler very well.