Anyone replace oil light with a guage
Mar 31, 2005 | 06:49 PM
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Originally posted by: DONECRASHED
Alright, this has really got my attention. I have to install one of these oil gauges on my bike. Can someone please walk me through what all I need to buy, and how to install one? I am not overly mechanical, but can do most things. I would really like to install one so if anyone could let me know, I'll offer a free weekend ride when ya come to Florida[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
Alright, this has really got my attention. I have to install one of these oil gauges on my bike. Can someone please walk me through what all I need to buy, and how to install one? I am not overly mechanical, but can do most things. I would really like to install one so if anyone could let me know, I'll offer a free weekend ride when ya come to Florida[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
Mar 31, 2005 | 06:53 PM
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Anyone replace oil light with a guage
Originally posted by: DONECRASHED
Hey guys where can I find the liquid filled gauges? I jumped on line looking and can't find them. Anyway tell me which gauge is the best, and what all adapters I need. Are mechanical, or electric the best. I still want to be able to use the stock oil light, so let me know. I'm excited now. I have been looking for something to buy, but haven't been able to come up with something that I could sell my girl on " honey I really need this to keep me and my bike safe, you wouldn't want it to just blow up and ruin are up comming vacation to the phillipines would you?"[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] Also can you buy them with lights on them? And if so can you directly hook that up so that it comes on with your head lights? Ya I know it's a lot of questions but what the hell.
Hey guys where can I find the liquid filled gauges? I jumped on line looking and can't find them. Anyway tell me which gauge is the best, and what all adapters I need. Are mechanical, or electric the best. I still want to be able to use the stock oil light, so let me know. I'm excited now. I have been looking for something to buy, but haven't been able to come up with something that I could sell my girl on " honey I really need this to keep me and my bike safe, you wouldn't want it to just blow up and ruin are up comming vacation to the phillipines would you?"[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] Also can you buy them with lights on them? And if so can you directly hook that up so that it comes on with your head lights? Ya I know it's a lot of questions but what the hell.
Cheapest place to get them is Summit Racing.
I don't know about keeping the stock light also.
They come with lights. I had them wired into the start switch so the lights were on at all times.
Recently disconnected the lights cause there was a short somewhere, and I don't ride that thing at night anyway.
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May 3, 2005 | 01:48 AM
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Anyone replace oil light with a guage
I realize this topic is a month old, but I am about to install some gauges, so could use a bit more info.
Texas psycho, and busmechanic would the braided/hard lines for the oil pressure gauge be available at like a hardware store?
I have the sunpro triple gauge kit, and dont like the look of the plastic tubing included..
At this point I am torn between spending about 30 to get an inline temp tee (for the probe on the sunpro gauge to screw into) or if I should just spend 80 and get the ESR inline gauge. (that way I only have to mount one gauge in my dash)
Texas psycho, and busmechanic would the braided/hard lines for the oil pressure gauge be available at like a hardware store?
I have the sunpro triple gauge kit, and dont like the look of the plastic tubing included..
At this point I am torn between spending about 30 to get an inline temp tee (for the probe on the sunpro gauge to screw into) or if I should just spend 80 and get the ESR inline gauge. (that way I only have to mount one gauge in my dash)
May 3, 2005 | 05:19 AM
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I dont know if you would find braided stainless line in a hardware store. this is where I got my braided line. but, it is local for me. you might have to find a hydraulic fitting or brake line type supply store.
I am partial to the ESR gauge. I am getting a couple of those as sone as I get around to it. nice and clean looking. easy install.
I am partial to the ESR gauge. I am getting a couple of those as sone as I get around to it. nice and clean looking. easy install.
May 3, 2005 | 06:33 PM
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My oil pressure gauge is to the side of the dash mounted to the headlight bracket. The gauge is 1-5/8" diameter and fits perfectly.
I'm not liking the this plastic hose so I think I'll install the hose into a SS braided fuel line as a barrier from heat and abrasion.
I'm not liking the this plastic hose so I think I'll install the hose into a SS braided fuel line as a barrier from heat and abrasion.
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