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Gauges
01/25/08 at 17:36:39

So I'm gonna order a tach here pretty soon , but was also thinking about an oil temp gauge. Couple of ???'s. Anyone got one they really like? I prefer analog, and smaller is better. I found this one, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00029JZWS but was wondering what ya'll (yeah, I'm from Texas) thought. I've seen some different ideas on how to install the oil temp gauge, but was thinking of taking a different route. How about attaching the end of a lead to the rear screw of the neutral light switch, then running the lead out the same hole as the nls wire and install the gauge where you want? You would have to reseal the the exit hole for the wires, but wouldn't good ol' form-a-gasket or something similar work? That way the lead would be in the bottom of the case, in the oil, but out of the way. You would get accurate readings, and not have to worry about drilling anything!

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T Mack 1 - FSO Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline sold 2001 LS650 for a 1986 XLH1100 Posts: 2919 Emmaus,Pa Gender:	Re: Gauges Reply #1 - 01/26/08 at 06:47:44 I suggest using the oil pressuse test port hole. M145-1.25 threads. They make adapter to the 1/8" NPT of most sensors. (I really think the 5/8 NPT in the link you gave is a typo, it's almost inpossible to go from 5/8 to 1/4..... but super easy to go 1/8 to 1/4 NPT..) http://www.egauges.com/vdo_acce.asp?Subgroup=Metric_Adapter_Bushings
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thumperclone Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline PGR rider riding with respect Posts: 6045 Grand Junction Colorado Gender:	Re: Gauges Reply #2 - 01/26/08 at 07:12:14 highwayhawk.com #67-331 german made by nova mmb had machine shop fab a brass adaptor for the front pressure port.can taap into adaptor if want to install oil cooler..highest temp ive seen was 150F when it was 100f ambient at a stop light..gauge you reference is for water the scale starts TOO high...
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T Mack 1 - FSO Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline sold 2001 LS650 for a 1986 XLH1100 Posts: 2919 Emmaus,Pa Gender:	Re: Gauges Reply #3 - 01/26/08 at 07:15:26 thumperclone wrote on 01/26/08 at 07:12:14: german made by nova mmb That's who made my Tach. I was told it is who make some of the Arlen Ness gauges.
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28884 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Gauges Reply #4 - 01/26/08 at 07:50:04 thumperclone wrote on 01/26/08 at 07:12:14: ....gauge you reference is for water the scale starts TOO high... It starts at 100°F, 30° above room temperature. Why is that too high? Do you live in the Artic?
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eanon Full Member Offline Thump-Thump-Thu mp Posts: 219 Austin, Texas Gender:	Re: Gauges Reply #5 - 01/26/08 at 11:00:45 yea, i thought the temp range was adequate as well. (I wouldn't worry too much if the temp was below 100'!) It also says its an oil/water temp gauge, oil being the first thing mentioned in the name. Anyway, I like the look of the highway hawk better. Thanks for the input!
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28884 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Gauges Reply #6 - 01/26/08 at 12:28:13 Personally, if you're going to spend the money, I'd get the VR gage and have the speed and tach to go with it.
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eanon Full Member Offline Thump-Thump-Thu mp Posts: 219 Austin, Texas Gender:	Re: Gauges Reply #7 - 01/26/08 at 17:07:47 I thought long and hard on that, but, I'm just a big fan of analog on a setup like this. I want a needle and dial, not a glowing screen.
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Re: Gauges
Reply #8 - 01/27/08 at 08:12:22

verslagen1 wrote on 01/26/08 at 07:50:04:

thumperclone wrote on 01/26/08 at 07:12:14:

....gauge you reference is for water the scale starts TOO high...

It starts at 100°F, 30° above room temperature.
Why is that too high? Do you live in the Artic? Grin

140F is norm running oil temp this should be near the center of the gauge(quick glance reference specially at speed) not the second hash mark in..gauge shown has 210 as center..

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