i've read some of the post of the intallation of the gauge, but what im wondering ,for you that that install this on the 800 already, is that when i unhook my sensor wires the fan auto. comes on and once i tryed it and it wouldnt even run right like its in limp home mode. how do when you install the gauge does the fan control work and what does the temp run at. i'm assuming its the sensor in the top of the block on the left. thanks

 

Stendori,

I've done both the temp and oil pressure guages. To start make sure you get the eletrical type with senders and no capilary tubes. There is an area on the T-stat housing that you need to drill and tap to get your new/additional temp sender in. You need to use a size H or 5/16 drill bit (Double check before drilling) and you need to use a 1/8" NTP tap to cut the threads. there are 2 sizes with the same name so bring the sender to match them up. The Temp sender in the side of the block is a fan switch sender and tell the fan when to turn on and off. If you disconnect that switch the fan will run all the time. (Fail safe for failed sensor)

If I had my bike I'd snap a picture or 2 but its at the shop having the rear and RT side plastics replaced due to melting. Feel free to PM me with any ?s you have. I also used one of the accesory leads near the fuse block for switched power and I taped into another source (12 V plug) for power to theguage lights. I also made all the connections blade type so that I can remove the guages as necessary. Also be very careful while positioning the guage and even more carful when drilling. I used a razor knife to do my second as the first one wasdrilled and turned out rougher than I like. I went for a very tight fit to help keep H2O out of the pow. I also added some sealer to the guage surround to make it H2O tite.

 

thanks for the info matt. where did you get your gauges, at quadivator? what is the normal running temp for yours?