Trying to install an oil pressure gauge on my 04 FXD. I figure since this is an older bike (albeit really low miles), I want to keep tabs on the oil pressure, especially given the well-known cam chain tensioner shoe issue. Plus, I think it looks cool.

Anyway, the damn sensor must have been gorilla tightened during assembly because it appeared stripped before I ever tog to it and the previous owner never touched the motor. I have a 15/16" open/box end wrench and a crow foot, but this damn thing is not budging. I'm guessing vice grips are my only hope. Frustrating...

 

theres a special socket for that, but vice grips will work if your not worried about salvaging it

 

Best to run the bike to full warm before trying to get those out...

 

+1...been there!!

 

Warming the motor...damn. Never thought of that. I had the 15/16" crow foot recommended by the service manual, but the bolt was too rounded. The back and forth rocking action worked though.

Nevertheless, the gauge is on. I replaced the cheesy Moco plastic hose with copper tubing and slid the black cover over it. The copper allows me to route the hose better too.

I should have had the adapter powdercoated with my other parts. I'll paint it with black fingernail polish and dress it up.

Thanks for the suggestions.